Dysfunctional (Sequel to Soft Whispers)

Date

Ask him what I should wear.

"I really don't want to ask him that".

Pleeeeeeaaaaassssseeee.

I watched as Ray brought his phone to his ear and sighed. "My sister wants to know what she should wear?"

I looked through my closet as I waited for an answer.

"He wants to know what you mean?"

Like, cute, casual, super casual?

"Like cute, casual, super casual?"

I pulled out a skirt and placed it on my bed.

"No, August, I don't wanna repeat that" Ray whined.

Repeat what?

"You tell her then".

I watched as he held out his phone for me to take. I took it from him and held it to my ear, "talk" Ray said loud enough for Chresanto to hear.

"You look cute in anything, it doesn't matter what you wear".

I smiled a little and passed the phone back to Ray. 

Tell him I said "thank you".

"She says thank you" he informed, he looked at me "and he says you're welcome".

>>*<<

I walked back and forth nervously as I waited for Chresanto to arrive. Why was I so damn nervous?

"Stop pacing" Ray said as he sat down on the couch, he had a bag of chips in his hand. He looked at me before fixing his gaze on the TV.

"Where's your whiteboard?" He asked curiously. 

I walked over and sat next to him, I pointed to the small bag on my back. 

"Ah, okay, cool".

I nodded a little and took a deep breath. 

"Calm down" Ray said as he threw a chip at me, I gave him a confused look and he smiled. "You'll be fine". 

I pulled out my phone and checked the time: 7:46 pm.

"Ya'know I have to go into big brother mode, right?" He asked as he moved closer to me and touched the end of my hair. 

I nodded a little and waited for him to begin his speech. 

"Okay, good. Where do I start? Okay, if August tries to pull any shit with you about going to his house after dinner, you can go, I guess. Mom and dad are okay with it, so I guess I can be okay with it too. I want you home by at least eleven though, and if you aren't home by then, I'm going to spam you with text messages until you answer me. Now, if things get too touchy, don't be afraid to stop him, and if he doesn't and I found out, I swear I'm going to kill him. I think that's all. Oh, and have fun and I love you".

I smiled as I looked at him, he kissed my forehead.

I suddenly heard a knock on the door and I stood up and went to answer the door. I opened it and saw Chresanto standing there.

His black Levi's and fitting light blue button up Polo shirt looked nice on him. He was wearing a grey hoodie over his shirt and my eyes wandered down to his hands, he was fiddling with his thumbs. Was he just as nervous as I was?

"Hey, August".

"Hey, Lopez".

He looked at me and smiled. "Hey, Bria".

I mustered up a small nervous smile and waived a little. 

"Don't pull no sneaky shit on my sister" Ray stated, "I'll find out if you do, trust me". 

"Okay, I won't" Chresanto said as he looked at him, his gaze found mine and I smiled a little. 

Damn, I wish I could say something right now. 

"Shall we?" He suddenly asked as he motioned to his car, I nodded a little and stepped outside. 

We both walked to the passenger side of the car and I watched as Chresanto opened the door for me. 

"Remember, Bria, eleven!" I heard Ray call, I gave him a thumb's up before getting into the car.

>>*<<

So you and Parker aren't cool anymore?

He shook his head, "no, not really".

Oh.

"Yeah" he said lightly, he picked up his fork and twirled it into his plate of spaghetti. We were currently at Olive Garden. "I kind of lost respect for him, Michael, and Jaden after what they did to Jacob. Ya'know... The locker room thing".

I nodded a little. 

"I wanted to do something, I really did; but I didn't" he explained, he looked at me "I don't know why, but just seeing Jacob under their power just stopped me from doing anything. I was going to leave, but then your brother walked in and he looked at me then at Jacob and turned around and left". 

I took a deep breath and pushed away the thought of my own brother just leaving Jacob like that. It wasn't fair to him at all. 

"I was so shocked when Ray just left, I thought he'd help him for sure, but he didn't; and when he left, I knew I couldn't do the exact same thing to Jacob, I didn't leave him; but I didn't help him either". 

I watched as he sighed, "I should've helped him".

He was right, he should've helped Jacob, but I didn't want him feeling bad on our date. I stood to my feet and walked to the other side of the table and slid into the booth with Chresanto.

He looked at me and I took his hand in mine. He smiled a little and I used my free hand to pull my plate in front of me, along with my drink. I grabbed my whiteboard and marker, too. 

"Do you miss talking?" Chresanto suddenly asked, I looked at him, "sorry if you've been asked that before, it's just... I don't know, do ever want to talk?" 

I nodded. 

Yeah, sometimes. I wanted to talk when you talked to me on the phone, but I couldn't. It really sucks, but I've gotten used to it, I guess.

"Oh". 

Yeah.

"What I said was true" he said as he nudged me a little, "you look cute in anything, even sweatpants".

Why thank you.

"Why you're welcome". 

I smiled a little and looked at him. I found myself studying his chocolate brown eyes, along with all of his other facial features. I also found him slowly leaning in and so was I and before I knew it, we were sharing a kiss. Holy cow, this was really happening! How the hell was this happening!? I don't want to admit it, I really don't, but I think I like this. I think I really like him. 

A sudden sharp pain ran through my brain and I winced and pulled away. I whimpered at the horrible pain and rubbed at my temple.

"Are you okay?" I heard Chresanto ask. I wanted to look at him, I really did, but the pain that was radiating through my brain hurt too much for me to even look up.

I let another soft whimper leave me and my tears wet my eyes. What the hell was happening to me? I curled up beside Chresanto and he wrapped a secure arm around me. He clearly had no idea what the fuck was going on and neither did I. 

I took a deep breath and thought through all the pain. It started when I kissed Chresanto, now why would it start then? I had no clue, until I remembered that there was a certain person in my head. 

Jacob, stop. Stop it.

Right when I thought it, the pain vanished. 
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So sorry for posting late again. Also, if any mistakes were not fixed, sorry for that too.
Love,
Me.