my boo - jamal turner

Oh Ruby

Lani pov
I found myself chilling with Ruby and Monse, enjoying a seemingly ordinary day when Ruby's demeanor took a noticeable shift. Monse, ever perceptive, couldn't let it slide. She clicked her fingers in front of his face, demanding an explanation for his distraction. Ruby blushed, attempting to play it off. "It's nothing, you guys don't need to worry," he insisted before abruptly walking away. I turned to Monse, perplexed.

"Is there something going on?" Monse questioned me, and I rolled my eyes in response. "You're badgering the wrong person; I'm just as curious as you," I retorted, the mystery deepening.Monse, determined to get to the bottom of Ruby's unusual behavior, called him over. He appeared at her door, visibly anxious. I watched the scene unfold, my curiosity intensifying.Monse, in her point of view, demanded answers. Ruby, feeling cornered, spilled his emotional turmoil. "I'm in love with Lani," he confessed, revealing his inner struggles and unrequited feelings. Monse, shocked by the revelation, tried to make him see reason.

"Ruby, are you a dumbass?" she chided him, warning him about the potential consequences of his feelings for me. As Monse pushed past him, I observed from the sidelines, realizing that Ruby's emotions could be a potential storm for our tight-knit crew.

I found solace sitting on the pavement, watching Oscar work on his Impala. The question of love lingered in my mind, prompting me to seek guidance from my older brother."Oscar, how do you know when you're in love?" I asked him, inviting a heartfelt conversation. Oscar shared a poignant story about our parents, emphasizing the enduring nature of love, even after death. As we reminisced about our dad, I couldn't help but miss him deeply.Suddenly, Monse's urgent call interrupted our moment of reflection. She pulled me up, insisting I talk to Ruby immediately, warning of potential repercussions for our crew. As we reached Ruby's house, the tension in the air was palpable.

Monse banged on the door, and a jittery Ruby opened it. Before he could utter a word, Monse confronted him. "You better talk before you fuck everything up," she admonished, setting the tone for a crucial conversation.

Inside, Ruby admitted his feelings for me, dropping a bombshell that left me utterly stunned. I recoiled when he grabbed my hand, pleading for a chance. The situation escalated when Jamal arrived, seeking answers. Ruby, seemingly unfazed, left the door open for Jamal to witness an impulsive move.

As Jamal walked in, Ruby pressed his lips against mine, leaving Jamal in stunned silence. I pushed Ruby away, appalled by the audacity of his actions. His chilling declaration that if he couldn't have me, no one could, sent shivers down my spine, and I slapped him in disbelief.

The once serene day had transformed into a storm of emotions, threatening the bonds that held our crew together.