Monday, September 08
11:01am
I push myself off of the ground and start down the hallway, careful of making any noise so that I don't get into anymore trouble.. I reach for the door and catch it before it closes and ease it back open. I slowly peak my head outside, trying to figure out which direction Onyx escaped to. No sign of her. I hurry across the grass and reach the gymnasium, I follow along the brick exterior of the weight room in search of Onyx and catch myself before I round the corner. I hear the clinging and throwing of weights and Kendrick Lamar blasting from inside. I don't think Onyx is anywhere over here, why would she be? As I turn to leave, two of the guys walk out of the door behind me. I press myself against the wall and slide around the corner, now pinned between the conversation between them and the display of "masculinity" coming from the weight room.
"Do you have it?" A tall, dark-haired guy, whispers. I think his name is Eric, we were partners once for a science project in middle school.
"Eric." I was right. "Just give me two more days, my dealer went out of town for the weekend and should be back today." The other guy is hidden behind Eric's broad shoulders, I can't make out his face.
"Are you fucking kidding me? I need this by tomorrow's game or I'm not even going to be considered for quarterback. You and I both know that Ezra's not cut out for this shit. He's softened up over the summer." Eric moves in closer.
"And you will be quarterback. Garrett has already talked to coach about Ezra and he mentioned you as the next best thing."
"I'm not the next best thing, I am the best thing and even my blind grandma can see that." Eric shoots back. "You know what I want and you know when I want it. Make it happen or you and Garrett will suffer."
"Hey, hey! Eric, come on man. No need to bring that up, that was in the past." The mystery guy pleads.
"I'll use whatever the fuck I want to use to get what I want. I did you and Garrett a favor and I only expect the same thing in return. Everything comes at a price." Eric's voice sounds sinister.
"Okay. Tomorrow. I got it." The guy starts pass Eric and I immediately retreat my head from near the corner, careful not to make a sound.
"Oh, and tell your friend, Garrett, that he owes me another for covering for him today. Wherever he is." Eric's voice is cold and sharp. I hear the door open and seconds pass before the steel shuts with a loud bang. I hurry pass the door and return back in the direction I came. As I walk back into school, the PA system blasts throughout the halls.
"Will Jared Easton and Onyx Scott report to Principal Cho's office? Jared Easton and Onyx Scott to Principal Cho's office. Thank you!" My heart sinks into my butthole and I make a u-turn heading towards the front office.
Message - 11:25am
EJ Kramer
Dude, what the fuck?
Message - 11:25am
Shit.
Message - 11:25am
EJ Kramer
Tell me everything.
I look up from my phone as I approach the front office. Secretary Griffin motions to the chair with a grin on her face.
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The Race
Ficção AdolescenteJared comes from a wealthy family. A wealthy, black family. He strives to be the next, Obama. He's the town's golden boy, gets smiles everywhere he goes. Once, his parents push him to run for school president, he sets off on a campaign that will cha...
