Teenage Love Affair | Dave East

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MaKayla

I held my bags in my hand as we walked around the upper level of the mall. We were just waiting for my sister to get here and take us back to my house.

"Let's go in FYE." Diamond pulled my arm

We followed her into the music store and looked around.

"This shit high as hell. I can put this shit on a disc at home for free." Ming held up a CD

I wandered off and looked at the posters they had on the wall. One caught my eye, it was Dave East. Directly under the poster was a table full of flyers. I picked one up and read it.

Meet and greet with Dave East to celebrate new mixtape 'Kairi Chanel'. Photo opportunity and signature with purchase.

"Yooo. Look at this." I walked over to my friends and held up the flyer. "We have to come."

"Do you know how many people are going to be here?" Diamond looked up from the flyer.

"I don't care. We have to come. He's my favorite artist."

"You only like him cause he fine." Ming laughed

"No. He can really rap, unlike half of the bullshit that's selling. Him being fine is just a bonus." I smiled

My phone vibrated and I had a text from my sister.

Trice 🖤
Outside. Bring ya ass
5:41PM

I locked my phone and slid it in my back pocket. "Come on ya'll. My sister is here."

We made it out of the mall and my sister was leaning against her car with her face in her phone.

"How you the oldest but the smallest? How that work?" I teased my older sister who stood at a height of 4'11

"4'11 and I'll still beat yo ass." She laughed

"Yea. Yea. Whatever." I sat in the passenger seat. "You staying for dinner?"

"Nope. I have to work tonight. Save me a plate though. I'll get it tomorrow."

I nodded and looked out the window. As she pulled into the driveway, Amina's dad pulled in behind us.

"Hey Mr. Patterson." I waved

He waved back, out of the window.

"I'll text you." Amina quickly hugged me before getting into her dad's car.

I walked into the house with Ming and Diamond behind me. The smell of food filled my nose. I tossed my bag on the couch and headed to the kitchen.

"What you cooking?" I hopped onto the counter. Diamond and Ming sat at the table.

"Asopao." My mother replied

"Yessss." I sighed

"Why are you on my counter?" My mother eyed me.

"Sorry." I hopped down.

"My mom's here." Ming stood up from the table.

"Ok. Text me later." I began to walk out but turned around. "Before I forget. Trice said save her a plate." I told my mom

I walked upstairs with Diamond and shut the door to my room.

"What outfit did you get for the party?" I took my shoes off.

"I bought three so it all depends on my mood." She laughed

"You so extra." I shook my head

"Whatever. Are you gonna tell your boo to come?"

"I don't know. Should I?" I looked over at her

"Uh hell yes. And make sure he bring his fine ass brother with him."

"You are too much." I laughed

"That boy fine." She shook her head.

"I need my nails done." I examined my hand

"Let Mieko's mom fill them in for you."

"I think I'ma do that." I nodded

"Come eat." My brother poked his head in my room and then quickly left.

Diamond followed me downstairs and we sat at the dinner table. My mother had already plated everyone's food and had it on the table. My dad prayed over the food and then we began eating.

"Ya'll ready for school?" My dad asked

"I am." Raven smiled

"I guess I am." I took another bite of food.

"You guess? It's your senior year. You supposed to be happy." My mom looked at me

"It's just another year with the same faces from last year." I shrugged

"What about college? Have you decided?"

Damn. What was this? Interrogate Kayla night?

I sighed. "I haven't decided. I might just take a year off."

"No ma'am." My mother shook her head. "That year off turns into you not going at all." She directed her attention to my brother.

"What?" He looked up. "College isn't for everybody."

"Anyway. Who's going with me to see your aunt this weekend?" My mom looked around the table

"1,2,3, not it!" I quickly spoke

"Not me!" My brother followed up

Raven smacked her lips and crossed her arms, leaning back in her chair.

"And where are you two going?"

"I'm staying with Ming and Diamond." I nudged Diamond's arm

"And I have to work." My brother lied. I knew his schedule but I decided not to say nothing this time.

"Well. Looks like it's just me, you and ya mom." My dad ran his hand through Raven's curls.

"Daaad." She whined and swatted his hand away

I loved my aunt but I did not feel like going to see her. All her and my mom do is sit around, drink wine and talk about people. I don't want to hear them laughing all night.

I finished up my food and took my plate to the sink. I went back upstairs and packed my bag for this weekend.