I M A G I N E S G A L O R E

Helping Hand O3

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Weeks had gone by and the siblings were doing just fine. Filled with laughter and humbleness, all they needed were each other.

Today was Y/N's day off  and she decided to take her siblings to the park just to chill. They all had ice cream in their hands and were laughing at something Elijah had said.

KJ and Elijah then headed to their friends to play while Y/N sat on the bench. Her phone rang, revealing August's name. She had been talking to him for a little while now and he actually wasn't the snob he appeared as at first.  But she still didn't like it when he tried offering her money.

"Hey."

"Hey. Where you at?" His voice boomed through the phone.

"Just chilling at the park."

"The one down your street?"

"Yup."

"Aight, imma pull up."

"You really don't have to." She hesitantly replied.

"I want to."

A few moments later, August walked up to her. She was surprised that he wasn't driving. He sat next to her.

They sat in silence for some time before she finally spoke up.

"Yo, why are you even here? And I'm not trying to be mean but like..."

He had his arms crossed over his chest while slouched into the bench, looking at the kids play.

"I kinda like being around you."

"Well you definitely want something in return since you're so eager to help..."

He finally turned his head towards her.

"Is that what you think? That I'm tryna get into ya pants?"

"I mean..." she replied in a 'duh' tone.

"Y/N, lemme tell you something you don't wanna hear. You're prideful and you're hurting. You're afraid of a helping hand because you think somebody finna take advantage of you. I won't even lie, you are attractive as hell. Super smart and you're beautiful, baybeh girl."

She was about to mutter something when the two came back.

"You again? You must like my sister huh..." KJ cheeked all over again.

August smiled.

"Wassup lil man, I'm August," he said as he dapped Elijah. "And you must be thee outspoken KJ." He looked over to her.

"No lies detected." She said.

"And I gots a question for you miss KJ..." August said.

"Go on."

"August..." Y/N trailed off, seeing that he had no filter.

"What does the J in KJ stand fa?" He scrunched his eyebrows, never looking away from her.

"Oh, I thought you was about to ask for my sister's hand in marriage. But anyway... I ain't telling you 'cause I don't know you well enough August. Only people I really know and like know. And why yo mama name you after a whole month anyway?" She said, causing the two guys to chuckle.

Y/N shook her head in embarrassment, her lips curving into a smile.

"Cause I was meant ta be born in August but I rocked up in September..." he chuckled.

KJ pulled a face as she face palmed herself.

"Why didn't they just name you September then?" Just like her sister did before, she also replied in a 'duh' tone.

"You know what KJ-"

"Are y'all hungry? Let's go get sum ta eat." August offered.

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The little group had walked to the nearest spot for something to eat and August even bought them some groceries. The sun was setting and they had just gotten to the apartment.

"Y'all go inside and take these with you." Y/N said as she handed the bags to them.

"Thanks for the food August." Elijah politely thanked.

"No biggie, lil man." He said as he dapped him once again.

They walked into the house and Y/N just released her tears. August grew a little shocked but quickly pulled her into a comforting hug.

"Its all good ma. I gotchu..." He hushed her as his one hand ran through her curls while the other tightly held the small of her back.

"It's hard. It's so hard..." she mumbled into his chest.

"And I wanna help you."

"There's just so much. We've been living in the dark for the past week, the bills are piling up. I just don't think I can do this anymore August, I can't!"

By now she was shouting, and she soon realized how good it felt to let it all out.

"Y'all can come stay with me. For as long as you need. Aye, Elijah, KJ!" He shouted as they came running down.

"What's wrong? Is Y/N hurt?!" Elijah hastily asked.

"Nah, nah. She's all good. Y'all go get your stuff, you're coming with me."

KJ squealed in excitement and rushed up the stairs. August called an Uber so long as Y/N went up too. She quickly turned around and gave August a tight hug.

"Thank you..." She sniffled a little before walking off.

They all came back and got into the Uber, leaving the passenger seat for August. Well, KJ came soon after.

"Hey August..." she tugged his arm, signaling for him to kneel down.

He looked down her her. "The J stands for Janelle. Khadijah-Janelle." She whispered in his ear.

A big smile grew on his face because he felt that he had finally cracked the last and toughest nut.

Fin. 😭😊😊

I really enjoyed writing this. Might keep it going for some time.