Nia and Damien were childhood friends growing up together in the projects of LA, when one day Damien runs into trouble with the law forcing him to move to Chicago with his Uncle leaving Nia by herself..
I woke up to the sun shining in my eyes, I rolled over to see Quincy. I started to admire his face. He had the prettiest brown skin like milk chocolate, his full lips were so soft, with what I like to call his "peach fuzz" lining his upper lip, he had long curly black hair he often wore in twist, and beautiful eyes. He was still sleeping with his arms wrapped tight around me. I kissed his forehead and checked my phone. 9:20a.m. was displayed on the screen, and I started to panic. "Oh shit!" I whispered to myself. I ran out of the room and into the bathroom to quickly get ready. I was put on my Uni sweat suit, and in the process of doing my hair I heard from behind me "Niaaa, why you rushin' baby?" Quincy said peeping his head into the bathroom "I'm late to my biomed lecture, it supposed to start at 9:25. Sorry if I woke you." I said while pushing past him into the kitchen of the apartment to grab some something to eat. While I was in the process of making coffee, Quincy wrapped his arms around my waist and laid his head in the crevice of my neck "Calm down baby. It's ok if your a little late, right?" He began to kiss on my neck which caused me to smile. "Yes, it is ok to be late," I turned around and pecked his lips "but doesn't mean I have to be." He rolled his eyes and released his grip on me "Alright, you gon' on with yo' studious ass." I laughed "Bye Snook!" I said while heading out the door.
"WAIT!" I yelled as I ran to catch the bus, once I got on I was out of breathe. I paid my fare and headed to the back of the bus. Sitting in the back, I plugged in my earphones, and I started scrolling through my many songs. Although one song in particular caught my eye: 'Set It Off - Bryson tiller'. I hesitated before clicking it. The beat began to flow throughout my ears, and memories began to flood my mind. "You been committed through this whole journey Got a girl that don't expect as much from me That's why she gets so much love from me She just might be the one for me Ain't no need to question, down bitch..." I remembered being in my room with Damien. He had another rough night and couldn't stand being home, so he came over to my place. I remembered sitting on my bed, laughing, while he attempted to serenade me. Even through his toughest times, he smiled. Remembering these moments, I let out a laugh of despair. If it weren't for Damien, I wouldn't be where I am today.
After the phone call with Damien that night, it took me awhile to reach out to him. Although saying awhile is an understatement. it took me almost a month to work up the courage to call. In all actuality I was scared. I was scared of him loving his new life in Chicago, with his new friends, and... without me. When I finally got the balls to call him it was too late. The day I tried to call, the phone number was no longer in use. I felt like my heart broke for a second time. I could no longer talk to my best friend anymore, and it was all my fault. As a result, I fell into a depression. I began skipping school and staying in my room all day and night. Until one day, I was sitting in my room under the covers. Not sleeping, not napping, not anything. Just sitting there. My mom knocked on my door and said "Nini.. you have a friend here to see you." I didn't react to her words. The covers were whipped off me and I immediately jolted up. "Get the fuck up Nia." I looked to see Quincy standing next to my bed "The fuck are you doing here?" I said trying to snatch my covers back. " I'm here to get your black ass up because obviously you can't fucking do it your damn self." He grabbed me and threw me over his shoulder. I started to squirm and scream "LET ME GO QUINCY!". He turned on the shower and put me in it fully clothed "YOU NEED TO WAKE UP NIA!" He started "This ain't no way to live. I get it, you feelin' hurt and alone. I didn't like Damien too much, but I knew just as much as anyone else, that he loved you. Unconditionally." I tried to fight the tears, but ended up sobbing helplessly as he held me. "Damien wouldn't want you to live like this, and if you care about him, then don't."
That day, I decided to start going back to school and study. I even got a job as a waitress in Beverly Hills so I could start saving to go to college. Once I graduated high school, I had already enrolled in Charles R. Drew University. Honestly I wouldn't have ever thought of going to college if it wasn't for Damien. I just had to prove to him that, even a couple of kids from the projects could make something out of themselves, and Quincy stayed by my side every step of the way. He would always come by my house or my job to make sure I was ok, and eventually he started to grow on me. About a year ago I decided to give him a chance, and it's been going well so far. I still haven't given up hope on Damien, I could never. Even though they say it takes six months to get over heart break, it's been three years, and my heart still feels shattered. Yet, day by day I piece them back together.
Besides, Damien promised he'd come back...Right?
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Quincy
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