In Front of the Mic

Chapter Twenty-Six: Trust Issues

Tyga POV:
(Two Days Later)

"Soooo.... Whatcha wanna do about Chris?"

I asked Tiff. She had just gotten home from dropping Shai off at school. We hadn't talked about what happened that night because I was busy with work and she was trying to help Shai catch up with school work. Not to mention, she has a hard time talking about her issues.

She laid down next to me on the bed and got back under the covers... Lazy ass.

"I don't know, but I don't wanna call the cops. It wasn't his fault he was acting like that.... He's been off his medicine for almost two weeks."

"And you knew this? Tiffani, why didn't you say anything?"

"I don't know. I guess I was just kinda hoping I could help keep him calm. Do we really have to talk about this?"

"I guess not, you don't wanna get the police involved so there's nothing else to really do."

She rolled over and looked at me. I could tell she was taking it pretty hard, I guess this is just one of those lessons she has to learn the hard way.

"So when are you gonna say it?" She said glaring at me.

"Say what?"

" 'I told you he was no good for you, see you should listen to me next time.' You know you wanna say it." I just looked at her and shook my head.

"I'm not gonna say that. Cause honestly, I said all that stuff out of jealousy. I got jealous cause I was afraid that you and Chris would have the relationship you and I used to have. I didn't know that was gonna happen. True enough I knew he would get on your nerves, but that..... That was OD. I'm just happy you're safe and don't worry about a next time, cause now that we're together you ain't gotta worry about that."

I laid down on the bed and let her lay on my chest like we used to do when we were younger.

"Ty, why do you always do this?"

"Huh? What are you talking about?"

She sat up and looked at me.

"You always let your jealousy get the best of you. It's like you turn into a different person when you start to get jealous."

I laughed.... We've been friends for years and she's never asked that. It was funny cause I'm not even the jealous type. I really couldn't care less about what a bitch did. She's the only one that ever makes me feel that way.

"I guess I act different because I know you. And I know I don't want anyone else to have you, but me. I just feel like, if you're with anyone besides me, they're not gonna treat you like how you should be treated. I've known you all my life... You're a great girl, you're smart, loyal, independent... You deserve the world."

She yawned and looked at me.

"Awww Ty! That was so corny... Which Tyler Perry movie did you get that off of?"

We laughed and she laid back down. Ya know? Come to think of it, Tiffani has never really been one to fall for anyone. She always thought that love was a sign of weakness.

"Aye Tiff, do you love me or are you just pretty sure?" I looked down at her, she was sleeping.

Probably for the best though. Of course she loves me, I'm her best friend.

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Shaheem POV:

I sat at my lunch table with Destani, Jessie, and Tre, they were helping catch up on my missing assignments. I hadn't been to school since I got out of the hospital, Destani bought my homework to me and we worked on it at my house with Tiff. We had just finished catching up on math when Angelique sat at our table. I got really worried and looked at Destani to make sure everything was cool with her. She didn't seem to mind which really threw me off.

"Hey Dez, I know you're busy, but can I borrow Shai real quick? I need to talk to him." She smiled.

"You don't have to ask me. Shai, go talk to ya girlfriend." She smiled back and then looked at me. Is this a dream? I could've sworn they hated each other. What happened while I was in a coma?

I followed her to the sitting area outside, where kids were already eating. We sat down at a table all by ourselves. Lele was awfully quiet. Normally she was loud and full of life. Now, she was just sitting down looking at the floor, she wasn't even wearing makeup. What's gotten into her? I watched her as her eyes started to water. Did I do something wrong?

"Lele, is ev-"

"Thank you so much Shai."

She sniffled and looked up at me.

"What.... What did I do?"

"You never took advantage of me. Everyone in this school thinks I'm a whore. I don't know why, I'm still a virgin. I hear them say it everyday, I never took it seriously cause I knew I wasn't. Until that day.... When Jay tried to rape me."

"What!? When did this happen?" I could feel myself getting angrier and angrier.

"The night you crashed. Jay made everyone leave and then....." She held me tight and wept in my arms. I stroked her back and held her. I started getting teary eyed myself, no one should have to go through this.

"It's ok Angel. I'm gonna make this go right. I'll find him, I promise."

She shook her head.

"Shai don't do that. I just want this all to go away. Why did this have to happen to me? You don't think I'm a whore to... do you?"

"No, baby. You're the most beautiful girl I've ever seen. He had no right to try to hurt you."

She looked up at me with tears streaming down her face.

"Really?"

"Yeah. No one deserves that."

"I love you Shai."

"I love you too."

I wiped her tears and kissed her. I had no idea all this was gonna happen. I thought that our relationship was just a passing phase, but this.... This is way more than that. I think this might just be real.

Destani POV:

I walked outside to remind Shai that we still have a lot of work to do. I saw Angelique crying on Shai's chest and Shai rubbing her back. I couldn't help but get jealous.

"No, baby. You're the most beautiful girl I've ever seen. He had no right to try to hurt you."

My eyes started to water.... I thought he didn't even like her that way. What happened to they just met and he's not serious about her? Why did he have to lie to me?

"I love you Shai."

"I love you too."

He loves her? HE LOVES HER?? How could he kiss her? What about us? I was by his side every day in the hospital and this is the thanks I get? Am I not pretty enough? Of course not, Angelique has always been prettier. She doesn't even know that I spread those rumors about her. She doesn't even care, she walks around this whole school without a care in the world while I bust my ass to make good grades. What does she have that I don't?... Shai.

I walked back inside and told Jessie to give Shai back his books and stuff. I ran to the bathroom and burst into tears. I cried until I felt a headache starting to form. And then it hit me... I won't get mad, I'll get even.

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Ok, for starters... If anyone's wondering why Tyga was all in bitch mode with Tiffani. They've been friends for like ever, so these feelings come natural and he has no problem sharing them cause... Ya know, friends. Whether you like that reason or not, you have to admit they were cute. What do you think about Tiffani's reason for not pressing charges? Do you think it's more? Do you agree? Should they have called the cops?

Now, what the FUCK is up with Destani? Sounds like she's on some crazy psycho wolf bitch shit? Hopefully she's just saying all that cause she's mad. Oh, and what do you think about Angelique? Seems like the tables really turned, huh? Well... Now that I got you thinking, I'll see you next chapter!