William...

Chapter 48...

ANDRE POV—

"Yo, cuz what you getting into tonight?"

"Shit, I don't know. Probably, get neck from that bitch Keisha. What you finna do?" He questioned.

I shook my head. "I don't know man. You know I can't go out with the cops on my ass."

He nodded.

"Aye, thanks for letting me crash here."

"No problem, lil homie. You know I got you." He said, dapping me up.

I've been M.I.A. since the altercation between that nigga and I. I've been trying my best to stay outta sight, but it's hard when five-O's looking for me. My mom kicked me out because she didn't want a "criminal" in her house. So, I've been staying with my cousin.

After I shot that nigga Will, I quickly fled the scene. The shit happened so fast. I didn't think it would get that far. Word on the street, is that he's okay. That nigga should've minded his business. Now, because of him the cops are looking for my arrest. I swear, one day he will get his.

I was sitting in the living room, staring at pictures of Leah on her instagram page. She was so beautiful. I missed her like crazy. One of these days, I will see her again and we will be together.

"Yo, cuz I'm going to take a nap." My cousin said, snapping my out of my thoughts.

"Ight." I said, looking back at my screen.

He left, leaving me alone in my thoughts.

WILL POV—

"Why are we in the female section for clothes?" Danny asked, confused.

"Because I'm looking for clothes for a girl, duh."

"What girl? Is the rumor true? She gives you pussy and now you're buying her clothes?" He asked, looking me up and down.

"Danny, ain't nobody out here fucking Kani or got nerve to buy clothes for her ass. It's for someone important." I said, looking through dresses.

"They must really be important to you because you're looking at dresses right now." He said, laughing.

"They are. They mean a lot to me and I just wanted to show my appreciation for our friendship."

"Friendship? Are you talking about Leah?"

"Yes, now help me look for something."

"I'm not helping you look for anything that's for that girl." He said, walking away.

I ran up to him, pulling him back.

"I heard about what you said to Leah bro. That shit wasn't cool."

"It was that bitch's fault that you got shot. You were fine when y'all weren't friends anymore. As soon as y'all became friends again, all hell broke loose."

"Listen, me becoming friends with Leah had nothing to do with me getting shot. If it was you, Aiden, or Brayden I would've done the same thing. So, don't blame her for that. Plus, don't disrespect her." I said with a slight attitude.

"I guess you're right bro, I'm sorry. I think I was just upset at the moment. I could've lost you and I just reacted in a crazy way."

"You don't need to apologize to me. You need to apologize to Leah." I said, still looking through the clothes.

"Yeah, you're right. Next time I see her, I'll say something."

"Good. Now, let's go, I'm not seeing anything she would like in here." I said, walking out.

We walked around the mall, hopping from store to store, looking for Christmas gifts, when I past a jewelry store.

"Wait, let's stop here real quick." I said, walking into the jewelry store.

I walked around, checking stuff out, when this ring caught my eye.

"Excuse me, miss. Can I see this ring right here?" I asked, pointing at the ring in the case.

"Oh, yes lovely choice. This is our three stone promise ring. It's fitted with diamonds and 10k white gold. We just got it in the store this week." The sales lady said.

"Damn! That shit is nice. It looks like a little wedding ring to be honest. You're not thinking about getting that for Leah?" Danny asked.

"Yeah, I am thinking about it."

"What?! Y'all aren't even a couple. Y'all are just friends and you want to get her something like that?" He continued to question.

"I actually want to be more than friends with her. I always have, but I guess I was just too scared to actually commit. I took a bullet for this girl and I would do it a million times. My feelings for her are indescribable and I think this ring will help me show her how I feel."

"Oh my God! That's so sweet!" The sales lady shouted.

"Well, how much is the ring?" Danny asked.

"The ring is $430 after tax, but it's a floor sale, which makes it $250." The sales lady said.

"Goddamn! I would never spend that on no girl." Danny said, shaking his head.

"She's not just a regular girl bro, but I'll take it."

"Great! I'll ring you up." The sales lady said, walking to the register.

"Wait, how do you even have that kind of money? You don't even have a job. You sell drugs?" Danny joked.

"No, I just saved up all my money my mom gives me. Plus, the money my dad sends me from time to time."

"When's the last time you've talked to your dad? Does he know you're better now?" Danny asked.

"Actually, he never knew I got shot. My mom was too nervous to tell him. She thinks he'd try and make me move with him if he found out." I said, walking to the register.

"That'll be $259.97 after tax." The sales lady said.

I handed her my card and waited for my receipt.

"Will, you got to talk to your dad about what happened. That's something he needs to know." Danny expressed.

"I will within time." I said, grabbing my card, receipt, and bag with the ring in it.

"I'm serious." Danny stated.

"Ight, I'm going to do it. Now, let's go get food, I'm hungry and you're buying cause I'm broke now." I said, laughing.

"Yeah, your ass broke now after spending a stack on a girl who's not even your girlfriend." He said, laughing with me.

We walked out of the jewelry store and went to get some food. I really hope Leah likes the gift because I can't return it. I'm more nervous about her reaction to my feelings for her. Well, we'll see how this goes.