All Tied Up: Freshman Year

Chapter 5: Wait What?

One week Later

Tuesday Morning

8:38 a.m.

(Deejay POV)

"Yo Coach Killing me with all these drills and shit." I complained to Shad. "I can't even cut this meat right." Me and Shad had the same Cooking lab classes and this morning Chef Zentini was teaching us how to cut different types of meat easily and safely.

"Ahh stop complaining bruh, basketball season ain't even start yet and you already sound like you quitting." She spoke, her eyes locked on the meat.

I didn't say anything back and continued to cut the thick steak into diced pieces. My mind began drifting away into deep thoughts about Naomi. What was she doing? Was she thinking about me? I don't know why, but maybe I should tell her how I feel... I've only known her for some days but it feels like years.

"Deja what you thinking about." Shad asked softly.

"Huh? Oh... nun."

"Deja Don't lie to me."

"Aye I said it's nothing okay? And stop callin me Deja."

For the rest of the cooking lab class, Shad and I kept our conversations to a minimum. I have a feeling maybe I've made a mistake fuckin Shad. If I didn't know any better I think she catching feelings.

*After Lab Class*

3:20

Shad and I cruised back to our dorm and still didn't exchange much words. So I decided to break the silence.

"You gonna go to the Masquerade Party? I Heard Yessi and her Sorority are hosting it in the gym this Saturday."

"Hell Yeah, I have to go, I'm DJ'in bruh!"

I laughed at her cus she got a lil too Excited.

"Alright you better keep me dancing too or you gotta sleep on the floor that night."

I said with a slight grin.

"And if you do stay dancing, you gotta sleep on the floor."

"Aight Shad, bet." I said pulling out my phone. I wanted to check it because it didn't vibrate all day. I scanned my notification bar and saw 2 missed calls from Naomi and 3 text messages.

One text from Naomi saying: 'So you ignoring me?'

Another from Rae: 'Hey, wyd after class?'

And another text from an unknown number: 'Call me'

I ignored Rae and the unknown number text then called Naomi back. After two rings she answered.

Naomi: Wow I thought you got kidnapped or something.

Me: Nah, I had class. Didn't you?

Naomi: Fuck that, come see me, right now.

Before I could ask why she hung up in my face.

"Guess ima see you later Shad."

"Aye Coach said practice at 4 this Thursday, don't be late, and you know Kelly will cuss yo ass out."

"Maaan Kelly ain't gone do shit, I'll be back tho."

I changed into some white Nike sweatpants, a black nike shirt with my black nike slides. I wanted to dress comfortable after a long day in class.

I walked to Naomi's dorm and Knocked loud.

"Ayee its Deejay!"

I heard quick footsteps coming toward the door. Then Naomi opened it wide for me to come in.