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Jahseh Onfroy
Three weeks later...
I flopped on my bed and kicked my shoes off, " Did you make your christmas list Pumpkin? We have two weeks to go shopping." Mom asked as she set down a sandwhich and a bottle of water on my night stand.
I picked up the sandwhich and took a bite, " I'm greatful for what I have now. I don't need anything else, mom."
" Well do you want anything else, baby?" She sat on the edge of my bed.
" No, mom, really I am fine. I just am greatful that you and dad took me in and welcomed me to join your family." I smiled.
" Make a christmas list with at least seven items or you're grounded. For a month." She rolled her eyes after I wouldn't give in.
" Mom thats not even fair," I groaned.
" Life's not fair." She smiled and patted my head before walking out of my room.
I turned on my tv and put on Bobs Burgers.
I took out my phone and scrolled through on instagram while I watched it. I came across a post that Gazzy posted.
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My phone started ringing indicating I was getting a FaceTime call. I looked to see that it was Jared.
"heyyy Jarebear." I smiled in the Camera. "What are you doing?"
" Nothing just chilin'. Bout to hop in the shower. And head to that party at Michael's crib." He told me.
" Oh, I forgot to ask my mom if I could go," I jumped off my bed.
" Why you even ask? she probably going to let you go anyways."
" I know but I respect my mom, so I ask like I'm supposed to. " I walk into the living room and see my mom sitting on the couch watching a movie with my dad, " Mom can I go to a party at Michael's house tonight?"
" Yeah, only if you finish that Christmas list." My dad answered.
" Yes sir," I smiled and walked back into my room.
" I have to write a christmas list." I sighed.
" Why are you complaining?" He rolled his eyes.
" Because they have already done so much for me, " I sighed, " I couldn't possibly ask them for anything else. But I have to make one or I am going to be grounded for a month."
I get a piece of paper and a pencil. I sit at my desk and write my list while I talk to Jared about school.
I finished the list and grabbed my phone," Imma let you go so I can take a shower and stuff." I said to Jared.
" Ight, Ill pick you up in like three hours, be ready." Then he hung up.
I walked into the living room and handed the list to my dad, " Pay up Char." He laughed.
She handed him $20.
" You guys made a bet?" I laughed.
" She said you weren't going to make the list," He laughed.
" Well I want to do whatever makes you guys happy," I smiled and shrugged.
" Well you make us happy by being here son," He pats my back. " Sit, talk with us before you go to this party." I sat down between them on the couch.
" So, you got a boyfriend yet?" My mom cheesed.
I chuckle, " No, I haven't been really looking for one. I been paying more attention to my friends and my grades." I shrug. " Plus all the guys at my school are weird." I laughed.
" Well, Royalty told me that Stokeley has a little crush on you," Mom smiled.
My heart ached at the mention of his name. No one has talked to or about Stokeley in almost a month. He texted me everyday apologizing but I put him in Do Not Disturb. I wasn't mad that he hit me. I mean reflexes you know. I'm just disappointed that he sat here and lead me on, just to sweep me underneath the rug. I just didn't want to deal with his closeted bullshit. He knows what he needs to do. Drop the hoes, and come out. The first part is easy, but the second part will take some time and I respect that. Which is why I am distancing myself from him.
Royalty came over a few days ago and we had a Twilight marathon. Those movies, go hard. I don't care, you can't tell me otherwise.
" Well, that sucks." I frowned.
" How so? " Dad asked.
" He... He isn't boyfriend material. He is with someone new every week and I don't want to be another one of his hit it and quits. I want a relationship with a possibility of a future. Getting married, starting a family. That's what I want. And I don't see that in Stokeley. At least not right now," I frowned.
" That is the most mature thing I have ever heard a teenager say," My mom laughed. " You're sixteen , sweetie, you're supposed to be out dating and getting drunk. Trying new things."
" I know mom, and I will date. But I don't drink, not my thing for personal reasons."
" well you can still have some sober fun, honey." My mom chuckled.
" I'm going to go get in the shower, " I smiled. I got up and went to my room to pick out clothes.
