bando livin 🦋

chapter one.

12:30 the clock read
only few more minutes till class is over, aliyah thought.
She grew nauseous at the thought, she knew what would be waiting for her once she got home. She groaned as she watched the clock tick by. It was the last day of year 13, last day of college. She definitely won't miss this place filled with drama and snobby teachers.

"Aliyah!" the teacher snapped quickly waking her out of her day dream. "I said what is the answer to question 12."

Aaliyah froze, now having all 28 students staring back at her. Her chest started pounding and she felt shaky, she had no clue why she was feeling like this because she could care less that she didn't know the answer, since she wasn't paying attention....

The teacher only stared at her, kissed her teeth & rudely said, "ok students who can help Aaliyah out?"

"150 pounds." Answered Jay, smiling towards
Aaliyah. Aaliyah flashed him a thankful smile back & quickly shoved her headphones back in.

Jay and Aaliyah were good friends, which was weird for Aaliyah as she didn't have much friends. People assumed Aaliyah was stuck up and rude, when really she was battling anxiety daily, causing her not to be so bubbly. But with Jay it was different, she could be herself around him, calm and not worry over the littlest things. They usually hung out together after work, as they both worked at the same local clothing store. Often smoking & hanging out after.

"Thank you jay!" Chirped the teacher.

She always was very nice to Jay, he wasn't the smartest in the class but he had a nice personality where he would casually talk to the teacher. The type of personality to make you feel calm and appreciated when you spoke to him. Of course this caused other girls to undoubtedly want him as well, but he had a girlfriend. A girlfriend who hated me.

"BRRRRRRRNNNNG" the alarm rang! it was time to go.
Already? Thought Aaliyah. She quickly packed her books and walked after Jay as he was her ride home.

"Wow Mrs. Gretchen hates you," Jay teased
"Yeah if I was 60 with minimum wage I'd be mad too," I retorted, causing Jay to laugh.

We walked out to the parking lot, where Jays girlfriend, Rainer was waiting. Rainer was pretty, tall, tanned with dark straight hair and squinty eyes. But had a nasty personality, I don't know how Jay put up with her.

"Hey baby!" Squealed Rainer, leaping on to him.
"Haha, hey Rainer. What brings you here? I thought you ride with Shelby?" Jay replied.

Shelby was Rainers best friend, more like doggy though, as she does everything to Rainer at the drop of a hat like a servant. She was pretty fat often being the butt of Rainers jokes.

"Yeah, her car got taken away so, I thought I'd ride with you home." She said giving me the stank eye.
"Shelby can ride the bus or something it's not like she could fit in the backseat," she said continued laughing as if it was the funniest joke.

I looked towards Shelby, who's cheeks have now gone red.
what a weirdo lol violating your own friend like that just for a boy.

Jay just stared at her rolling his eyes. Clearly used to her antics.
"Alright let's go  guys." He said motioning for me to come on.
I sat in the front seat as I usually do, causing Rainer to scuff.
"Aaliyah. You do know your little friend has a girlfriend right? Jay tell her to stop being so clingy, why is she sitting upfront"? Rainer whined.

"Calm down Rainer. Why are you causing an argument you know Aaliyah & me are just friends & ride together as we live in the same area." Jay argued looking towards me.

I didn't look up from my phone, as I listened to music, pretending to look unbothered which was one of my best skills.

The ride home was silent and awkward, different from me & Jays usual loud rides filled with music & various stops of food places. Twenty minutes later he reached her flat & dropped her off.

"Bye baby!" Rainer exclaimed waving as she left.
"Bye Rainer," Jay said not looking up from her phone. I could tell she was annoyed as she gave me the stank eye walking into her home. Shelby quickly scurried after Rainer, just after she shut the door.

Lol, poor thing.

Personally, I wouldn't have that. Another reason why I barely have female friends, they're so much drama. I don't know how shelby puts up with her honestly, pretty sad.

Jay drove off as she went inside.

"Ahem," Jay coughed. "Sorry about Rainer she can be a little... you know."
"What?" I replied. "I had my music on." I lied.
"Oh don't worry." He replied. "Are you going to be okay today Aaliyah? You know you can always stay at-"
"I'll be fine." I said shortly cutting him off. Still glued to my phone trying hard not to let my tears fall out of my eyes. "My dad might not be home so I'll just stay in my room for a bit and try to get some homework done."
He looked at me knowing I was lying. "You know I care about you. You don't need to act toug-"
"Oop Its my stop! See ya next week Jay love you!" I yelled quickly getting out of the car. He had a defeated look on his face as he watched me get inside.