Love On His Sleeves

Mentor, Mentee?

Jonathan's POV

You want Clarence to be my mentor? I asked looking from my mother to Nicole, Clarence's mother, while laughing. I mean no offence Clarence but... yeah. Clarence shook his head and I shrugged my lips.

Yes Jonathan, a mentor. Clarence has been on campus and knows a lot of things that can be of value to you. So we though it would be great if you two got to know each other, and become friends. And plus why not be friends, so when either one of you needs something you can help each other out. I looked at Clarence and he rolled his eyes. "Help each other out?" I asked confused.

Again... no offence Clarence, but he just became a sophomore, so there's not much he can mentor me on. And secondly i'm sure he's busy. Right? I asked looking at Clarence. He pierced his lips and looked at his mom and then sighed. "Nah I'm not busy, but I'm also not begging to be YOUR mentor either," he said sitting back in his chair with his arms crossed.

Okay, well lets not label it as Mentor, Mentee, yall just need to be friends. Nicole stammered. Agreed, my mother co-signed. Your mother and I are working on somethings together to really transform UNC, and we want the two of you to ride this coat-tail. We want you both to leave a legacy on campus. Just like us, my mother said looking from Clarence to me.

Sure... but that's saying a lot, without saying much of anything mom. Clarence stood up interjecting. "Cool, we'll be friends, but this isn't how you do it," he said walking out of the room. My mother looked at me, motioning for me to follow him and I rolled my eyes and followed him to the backyard.

When he saw me, he shook his head and I sat next to him. "Why are you trying so hard not to like me?" he asked. I looked at him with my head back. What are you talking about, I asked positioning myself so I could see his body language.

I mean from the very first day we met, there was an issue, so what's up? he asked. We stared at each other for a moment and I crossed my legs. Clarence I don't have an issue with you. But I know guys like you, so me keeping my distance is best. See.. he said shaking his head. I knew there was an issue. And what do you mean, you know guys like me? What the hell does that mean.

I mean I know your type... I said in response. He looked at me and leaned forward, then nigga be real and tell me what your talking about, before I kick your ass...

Boy if you don't get on with THAT bullshit, I said shoving him from me. He chuckled and sat back. But nah, be real kid, what's the beef? he asked waiting for a response. Be honest.

I sighed and waited for him to say something else but he just looked at me waiting for me to speak. Guys like you... the straight guy who secretly get's with man. I'm not...

wait what? he said interjecting me. I'm not gay, and I wouldn't fuck with a nigga if I was at my drunkest. I pierced my lips and said, never say never. He looked at me and said "NEVER." I shrugged my shoulders and got up to walk away.

He pulled me back down and licked his lips... We aren't done Jonathan, we have to get over this bullshit, and become friends for our parents, no matter how bad you want me. Just know you cant have me.. He said smiling. I rolled my eyes and stood up. Goodbye Clarence. Let me know when you want to "hang" I said with air quotes. Bring your friend too. What friend he asked confused? I looked back and said... "You know what friend." He chuckled, don't you have a boyfriend? he asked but I just kept walking.

I do have a boyfriend but, I honestly realized that I haven't really been single since breaking up with Rob. Although I do love Samir, I just need to explore more, much more. But that does not mean I'm going to cheat on him. Even though I technically already have. Honestly, I just have to figure out what it is I want, like Shawn said.

Clarence ran over to me before I returned to the house, and gave me Lorenzo's number. Just to let you know, he's a player but he has been asking about you since he met you. I smiled, and here I thought it was you who was asking about me. I said laughing. Then suddenly he jacked me up against the house, look bruh I'm not gay. I felt his dick grazing me through his pants, and his face was so close to me I could feel him breathing. I gave a tight lip grin and said okay "clare clare." He laughed and I smiled shaking my head.

We stood like that for a minute and I asked if he would let me down and he said oh shit, my bad... I rolled my eyes and jabbed him in the chest and he held his chest and took a deep breath before pushing me in a flower bush. He started laughing, as I tried to get up and I was pissed, as he tried to help me up so I pulled him down with me. We both started laughing inside of the bush and I noticed his hands on my waist as we laid in the bush. I tried to play it off as if I didn't notice and then I heard someone clear their throat so I jumped up to see Samir.

Hey baby! I said smiling and cleaning myself off. He nodded and looked at Clarence getting up from the bush and wiping the dirt off of himself. He knows who he is because I told him how my mother introduced us, and about today. Omitting my theory that he likes me, but I'm glad I didn't say anything because Clarence nipped that in the bud.

What's up he said standing there. I smiled and walked over to him and grabbing his hand and point to Clarence. This is Clarence my mother friends son, who I was telling you about. He nodded and Clarence walked over to shake his hand, but I could tell Samir was a little tight that we were in a bush together, and I knew Clarence could sense it as well.

You caught us in the middle of a tussle, I had pushed Jonathan in the bush because he said some real disrespectful ass shit, and he was mad so I helped him up only for him to pull me in with him. You got a handful right there man. He said shaking his head laughing. Shut up, I said rolling my eyes. You better be lucky he didn't see you pushing me idiot.. Clarence rolled his eyes and smiled. I'll let ya'll get to it, he said raising his eyebrows and walking away.

We watched him walk away and then I turned to Mir and looked him in the eyes. He wrapped his arms around my waist and looked me in the eyes. I could tell he was bothered, so I rubbed his back and asked what wrong. He nodded his head nothing and blatantly said, "I don't want that dude around you." And why is that Samir? I asked shaking my head smiling.

Yo.. it's not funny Jonathan. I nodded my head and responded. I know Samir but I think it's cute how upset you are right now. And I think it's cute how protective you are at times. But... right now you're out of pocket because for one, Clarence is straight and we have to be around each other because are mothers are working together and apparently we are going to be working together too. But rest assured nothing will happen between us. I love you Samir, I said looking in his eyes. He smiled and kissed me. I know you do , I love you too. And I trust you baby I just know how tenacious people are and I cant fight off everyone, he said seriously. But do you trust me? I asked seriously. "Yeah I trust you, for the ummtenth time," he said laughing while squeezing my butt.

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