Safe | Oscar Diaz .

F i f t e e n .

Araceli
2:54 AM

I was awaken by a constant tapping on my window. I looked at my phone checking the time, 2:55 AM, I groaned before looking out the window seeing Latrelle.

I opened the window allowing him to come inside, "Are you crazy?" I whispered to him.

"Was crazy about you once." He whispered back, and it made me smile. "Look, I wanna help." He closed my window before continuing, "He's getting outta hand threatening Novah for info on you."

"You serious?" I sat on my bed, and then I heard footsteps down the hall turning to Latrelle placing a finger to my lips.

"What 'mano?" I asked as the footsteps stopped.

"Who are you talking to?" Junior questioned through the closed door.

"I'm on the phone with Novah, but why does it matter." I rolled my eyes.

"I'm trying to make sure your okay." He gritted annoyed with how I had acted.

"Should've tried that earlier. Now go back to bed." I rolled my eyes.

Latrelle was about to speak, but I stopped him knowing Junior didn't move from the door. "Can you leave my door please?" And the footsteps went away.

"He thinks she still keeps in touch, and you know I can't let nothing happen to sis." He paced my room.

"I know I know. She'll be okay, trust me." I giggled at him, and patted my bed for him to sit. "We have a plan rolling, but I can't give details. I'll definitely try to let you know something tomorrow, okay?" I grabbed his hand to reassure him, "If it's not you making sure she's okay, you know I'll always make sure for you."

"I know you will." He cupped my cheek leaning in and planting a soft kiss upon my lips, "And, you don't have to tell me again. This can't happen I know. That was just a thank you." He smiled at me as he opened my window.

"Hey, wait." I got up from my bed going to the window, and I gave him another kiss, "That was a thank you for always being there for me. Now go before you get hurt over here." He smiled before running off, and i closed my window locking it.

I laid back on my bed, and thought of what he had said about Novah. I can't believe he's trying to hurt her too just because we were friends. Thinking of everything I finally drifted back off to sleep.

"Araceli, get up." I heard Junior yelling through my door.

"Leave me alone Junior!" I threw my smallest pillow at the door.

"There's a meeting here, and you need to get up." I rolled my eyes at him, and laid there for a few moments not hearing him leave, "Araceli?"

"I'm up damnit!" I yelled again, and began to drag myself out of bed looking at the time, 11:24 AM.

I headed to my closet grabbing a pair of jean shorts along with a black crop top and sandals. I grabbed my bra and underwear finally unlocking my room door heading to the shower.

After about 30 minutes in the shower, I finally got out getting dressed, putting my locket back on, and fixing my hair. I didn't feel the need for makeup, but still decided to put eyeliner and mascara on.

Walking out the bathroom I could see silhouettes against the walls in the living room, and rolled my eyes. I didn't want to be here for this meeting. I put my things away grabbing my bag, and headed out my room.

"Celi, how are you?" Sad Eyez asked as i came into view from the hallway.

"I'm good." I beamed at him seeing Oscar was in the room as well.

"'Mano, I'm heading out." I yelled for Junior.

"Where you going?" Oscar lowly gritted through his teeth. I looked at him and didn't respond.

"'Mano," I sighed annoyed heading into the kitchen, "Pues, Cochina. I eat in this kitchen." I stated as I seen a girl on the counter and them making out, but still no response.

I walked back to the living room grabbing a pillow on the couch taking it to the kitchen, and throwing it at Junior. "What?" He yelled turning around.

"Get her off the damn counter, and pay attention for once. I'm leaving, I have no business in this meeting." I crossed my arms, and then decided to just walk out. "Don't worry about me. I'll be back later."

I walked out the door feeling like I could finally breathe, and began to walk down the street. I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket pulling it out to see a text from Novah.

Novah🤞🏼💕:
Hey, I know your brother's out, but do you think I could like spend the night for a few days?

Celi🤞🏼:
What's going on?

Novah🤞🏼💕:
It's Q.

I groaned only being a few houses down from my place knowing what I had to do. I turned walking back to my house annoyed about having to be in their presence.

I turned the knob pushing the door open, and sighed before speaking, "Hey 'mano, my friend Novah," I heard Oscar let out a scoff, but continued anyways, "can she stay for like a week?"

"Why?" He glared at me. I'm guessing Maya told him she's the daughter of a Prophet.

"Q's threatening her because of me." I looked down at my feet.

"She's not my problem." He spat at me.

"Well, it's a problem I caused, so whether you like it or not; she's staying." I spat back. "And, I'm going over there to get her."

"You're not going into Prophet territory." Oscar spoke up, "¿tú loca?"

"Like you fucking care. Worry about your hyna." I rolled my eyes.

"Hey!" Junior yelled, "I dont know what the fuck this is between y'all, but shut up. He's right you're not going."

I laughed before speaking, "You think I'm gonna listen to you? I have my own protection, and I'm going."

I walked out the door heading to Novah's house. Since the night of my birthday when Q caught me alone. I've decided to ensure my knife is in my pocket, and the gun is against my back. I didn't feel safe anymore.

I shook my head of the thoughts, and took out my phone sending Novah a text.

Celi💞🤞🏼:
I'm coming that way grab a bag. You can stay with me.

Novah🤞🏼💕:
Its packed. I'll try to meet you halfway.

I continued walking continuing to check my surroundings. My anxiety was getting the best of me.

"Where you going?" I heard behind me turning quickly to see Latrelle.

"Don't do that!" I pushed him. "You scared the shit outta me."

"I'm sorry mami." He chuckled, "But are you gonna answer my question?"

"I'm meeting Novah." I looked around before ducking into an alley taking a shortcut while he walked with me.

"She trying to stay with you?" He glanced over to me, and I nodded in response, "Keep her safe please."

"I will." He continued walking with me as we fell into a comfortable silence.