Quiet One

Quiet One #8

It's Seventh period, which means the Fashion Art Design class I TA for.

I walked in with mama's food in one hand, my phone in the other.

I was texting Tiana back telling her congrats on her performance, Mrs. Raymon sent me a video of her singing.

We made plans to see each other this weekend.

"Mama I got your food, Tiana said thanks for the flowers and she wants to see you about a dre-"

I looked up to see mama was in the middle of a lesson.

I scurried to my seat and sat down.

"Sorry mama"

She nodded and continued her lesson.

"Also I would like to introduce my daughter, Alessia, she will be my TA for the whole year so get used to seeing her alot in here"

I gave a shy wave to the class and continued one of many dress designs for Tiana.

"Mrs. Raymon, I need help"

I looked up to see mama helping with another student. There's my cue.

"Alessia can you go help him please!?"

I nodded and got up.

"Already on it!"

I walked up to the desk that held the boy wanting help.

I looked up and saw a light skin boy with chubby cheeks, a baby face.

"What can I help you with?"

I watch as the boy sat up in his seat and crossed his arms.

"Actually I don't need the help but my brother does.... he's a little shy"

The boy patted another boy on the shoulder and he turned around.

My eyes widened at who it was...

Michael!

Out the corner of my eye, I saw mama coming towards the back but once she looked over at me and the situation I was in, she rushed over coming to my rescue.

"Excuse me, I need to borrow her for a moment. Um class please continue on your drawing!"

She dragged me out to the hall,  going in the bathroom. She wetted a paper towel and put it on my face.

"Are you okay baby? You looked like you were about have a panic attack"

I took a very deep breath and nodded.

"Yeah I'm okay now, I just didn't really think I would need to speak to him so soon!" I said with a shocked expression on my face.

Mama giggled " Well calm down, I'm done with the other students so when we get back there I'll help Michael. Okay?"

I nodded and hugged her "Thanks mama"  "No problem baby"

After about another 5 minutes and we were back in the classroom.
Mama went and helped Michael while I went back to my seat and got out my drawing pad.

I had my headphones on, listening to some music.

I was in a Teyana "Rose In Harlem" vibe. Ironically, I ended up finishing my Rose drawing

While doing the finishing touches, I was mumbling to the song.

"Grew out the concrete
(A rose in Harlem) You know it ain't sweet
(A rose in Harlem) Can't tell me any any any anything"

"It be the ones who say they ride for you
It be the ones, the ones you love, them too
It be the ones who swear they real, not true
It be them ones, it be them ones
Don't get caught up
It be the ones, the ones you closest too
It be the ones, the ones you trust, them too
It be the ones, the ones you look up to
It be the ones
Don't get caught up, young girl"

I didn't even realize how focused i was until someone tapped my desk, I took my headphones off and looked up to see that same light skin boy from earlier.

Michael's brother.

"Hey, um what happened earlier. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to put you on the spot like that."

I shook my head "No your good. Just caught me off guard a little bit but it's all good"

He nodded, putting his hand out.

"Tito"

I shook it and smiled " Alessia"

He pulled a chair over and sat next to me.

"So you clearly draw, any other talents you got?"

I chuckled "Well I can sing, play guitar and piano, make clothes and I can produce music"

His eyes widened, probably shocked that a girl my age could do all that.

"Wow A, that's a whole lot of talent!"

"Thanks...wait! A? What's that?"

"That your nickname girl!"

I laughed "how you already have a nickname for me and we just met?!"

He shrugged " I don't know. I'm  a chill guy, you seem like a chill girl. We click! We gone be besties in no time!"

I smiled.

"You right T, you right!"