Can't Take My Eyes Off of You

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Evie
I changed into something a little bit more comfortable before climbing into bed. When there was a knock on my door. "Come in," I called before the door opened. My mom came in and sat on my bed right next to me. "So, tell me about the boy I saw you with on Des's birthday video?" She asked. "That was just Raheem," I said waving her off. "Raheem? Big-eared Raheem?" she asked chuckling. "Yes," I said laughing. "You two looked very close." She said. "Mom..." I whined as she smiled.

"Do you like him?" My mom asked. "I think I do." I shrugged. "You think?" she questioned. "I just don't want to rush things. I don't want a repeat of Javaughn or Que." I said. "As long as you're being safe." "Of course, you know I am." She kissed my cheek. "Que was going to tell everyone at the party but..." "What?" I asked with a raised eyebrow. "Que got accepted into PV." My eyes narrowed as I looked at her. "I thought he was going to Texas State?" I questioned. "He was but PV took notice of him and offered him a full ride, child care, and housing. He couldn't turn it down. He'll be moving down there in December I think." I rolled my eyes. "I can't get away from him," I mumbled. My mama laughed. "I love ya baby girl." She said hugging me tightly. I laughed. "I love you too."

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Monday morning

I was sitting in my economics class zoning in and out. "Alright, class I'll see you all Wednesday." I gathered my things and rushed out of class. I was walking to the library when Des and Tron came up to me. "So yesterday..." "Did you two know he was going to be a student here?" I asked looking at them. Des sighed looking away while Tron scratched his head looking at the sky. "Yall ain't shit," I said. "Look, Evie, we get that you and Que have a fucked-up history but he's still our friend just as much as you are," Tron said.

"See you can say that." I said pointing at Tron." But you..." I paused looking at Des. "We're family. You should have told me he was coming to your party and you should have told me he was coming to our school." "Evie..." Des paused when his phone started ringing. "Aye now isn't a good time." He said. I rolled my eyes before I turned to leave.

I walked into the library and found a quiet spot to study. I was doing homework for about two hours when I was interrupted. "Hey." I looked up seeing Raheem holding a coffee and a smile. "Hi," I said less than enthusiastic. "What's wrong?" He asked. I shook my head. "Come with me." He said. I packed my things before we headed outside. "Will told me what happened over the weekend." I rolled my eyes. "If you're just going to say I was rude or mean I don't want to hear it," I said waving my hand.

"I'm not going to say that you were wrong or right, but I can see both sides." I looked at him. "Elaborate," I said. "Que has lost everyone, he has a psycho baby mama, and he's just trying to figure out what to do with life. The only difference between me, Des, and even Tron's crazy ass is that we had parents who stayed on our ass." I rolled my eyes. "You have every right to feel the way you do about him I'm just saying cut him some slack." He said with a shrug.

Que

Birthday dinner

I walked into Aunt Jas's place and everyone paused their movements as they looked at me. "Aww, my baby." Aunt Naya said taking Mari from me. "What is he doing here?" Claire snapped. "Claire stop," Tron said. "Claire..." She turned and looked at me. "Why the fuck are you here in my aunt's house?" She asked. "Claire! Watch your mouth." Aunt Jas said. Claire rolled her eyes. "Roll'em again. I'll knock'em out your head." Aunt Jas said. Claire huffed before leaving. "I guess I shouldn't have come," I mumbled. "It's Des's birthday and he wanted you here. She'll be fine." She said hugging me as we walked into the living room. I heard talking and laughter before I looked up to see Evie talking to Aunt Erin. "Fuck is he doing here?" Evie asked stopping mid-step looking at me. "Evie..." I started. "I'm not talking to you," she said holding her hand up. She looked over at Claire who sat off to the side with her arms crossed looking just as annoyed as her sister. "Claire lets go," Evie said.