Spring Breakers

∆°Capabilities°∆

"Wait, hol up? You was his catfish?". He shrieked.

"His what?". I frowned.

"Catfish bruh! He was talking to some girl for dumb long and never seen her face so I told him you was catfish". He explained.

"Ok, sure I was catfish. But I told him we couldn't date because Angel has a crush on him so now he's dating her because I called it off". I continued.

"Why the hell didn't you tell her this?". He questioned.

"Because it would crush her and I can't be the reason she ends up all heartbroken". 

"Well, I can". He quirked his eyebrows up and down.

"Reed no! You cannot tell her! It would ruin everything!". I hissed.

"Look yo cousin is out there boo'd up wit a nigga who really tryna be boo'd up wit chu but he too busy boo'd up to see that he not gon be boo'd up cause he fucked up wit his boo". 

"Nigga what?". I scrunched up my nose in confusion.

"All I'm saying is Houston my boy and all but he been treating females real grimey and I'm sick of his shit. He need to be held accountable". He reasoned.

"Listen Reed, ok? I understand where you coming from but this is serious. My cousin's heart is on the line". I tried to make him understand.

"It's gonna hurt her more if she find out that you let her get played. I think she would appreciate the fact that you stopped her from getting her heart broke in the end once Houston realizes that chu ain't phased by him "dating" Angel".

"I'm not telling her. And neither are you". I folded my arms.

Before I could stop him Reed ran out of the room, me running after him.

"Angel I gotta tell you something!". He yelled down the hallway as I chased after him.

Before I could grab him, he was already standing in the living room spilling the biggest secret of the week. 

"Mars and Houston dated for three months and when she found out that you had a crush on him she broke up with him and now he dating you to get back at her but she didn't tell you because she ain't wanna break yo heart which is why Houston round here mean-mugging and dogging her!". He let out everything quickly. 

Angel was silent. I stood in the hallway out of her view. 

"Reed what the fuck nigga. You sposed to be my dawg but you lettin a female control you". Houston got up and shoved Reed.

"You the one treating both of them like they worthless. Grow the fuck up". Reed shoved him back.

Angel still wasn't talking.

"Marlee!". She yelled.

I stood up and came around the corner.

"Is it true?". She questioned.

"Yeah...it's true". I confirmed.

"Wow. So you were just gonna let him play me?". She spat.

"I didn't know how to tell you. I knew you really liked him. I saw how happy you were and I didn't want to ruin that". I explained.

"Bitch, you could've told me still. I would've moved on and got on with my life. Houston ain't even all that no more". She shrugged pulling me into a hug.

"Man whatever". Houston waved us off and walked out the front door.

"Don't ever let a boy come between us ok? Your my undesignated designated sister. Can't nobody break that bond". She smiled.

We hugged again and Reed watched, a wide smile on his face.

I slapped his arm.

"I would've fucking told her eventually". 

"Mhm, yeah sure. Prolly would've took that shit to the grave". He smirked.

I just rolled my eyes at him.

*

It was later in the day and Angel had fallen asleep on the couch so we went in her room to talk more.

"You gotta admit, I bring out the good in you". Reed bragged.

"Mhm ok. Whatever you tell yourself to sleep at night.". I rolled my eyes. 

I caught him staring at me again. But I didn't say anything.

He leaned forward, brushing my curls out of my face. His eyes locked on my lips.

I found myself wanting him to kiss me. But I knew it would just be a waste of my time and his time.

As I was about to pull away, he brushed his lips against mine gently. I was speechless. I never wanted this to end. But then I pulled away.

"Reed we-".

"I know. But I can't just be friends wit a girl like you, Marlee. Being around you, makes me think about being with you so much more". 

"Reed I'm leaving next Sunday. Literally seven days. What kind of relationship is that?". I questioned.

"I'on care if we had a day left. I'm crazy bout chu Marlee. In the worst way". He confessed.

"Listen to me, I'm not who you think I am. I'm not a girl who settles down and gets a husband and has kids and lives happily ever after Reed, if you knew some of the things I've done, you would understand". 

"I don't care bout none of that. I need you, Marlee". 

"I don't wanna break your heart".

"You won't".

"I will".

"You're not capable".

"You don't know my capabilities".