Broken

twenty-three

Lanae

Me and Jordan has a nice breakfast after that bullshit with Tia and was on the way to see Quan. He had been released from the hospital and was back home with his sister. They decided to get a place together because of the way their parents always had such a say in there lives.

"I still don't get why he wants to meet me"

"Honestly, Quan can read people like you do, probably just wanna see what you really about"

"And if he doesn't like me then what? You gone leave me?"

"Shit, I might have too." I glared at him and crossed my arms.

"Okay, I see how it is" . Jordan started to laugh and placed his hand on my leg.

"I'm joking ma. I don't care who don't like ya . If I like you then that's all that matters"

"Mhmm whatever" I rolled my eyes but then started laughing. We were pulling up to Quan house but he was already sitting outside on the porch in his wheelchair smiling from ear to ear. Me and Jordan got out and started walking up to the porch. The last time I seen Quan was when he first got shot. He was still in the coma and hooked up to a bunch of cords. It was nice to see him feeling better and smiling to be honest. I didn't think so much joy would come with somebody who lost his ability walk just less than two months ago.

"Wassup witchu man?" , Jordan walked up and dapped him up.

"Glad to be home man fr" . Quan turned and look at me with a sly grin.

"So you're the one whose got this man on his toes". I reached to give him a hug.

"That would be me. I'm happy to see you're doing better Quan." I replied chuckling and then pulling away from the hug. Quan was dead staring at me like I was ghost or something. But he kept the same grin. I don't know if this is what Jordan called 'reading' me because it was weird and awkward.

"Uh is there something on my face?" I asked.

"Naw . Just tryna read ya... but I can't"

"Instead of trying to read me. How about just getting to know me? You staring at me is awkward as fuck and because you're Jordans best friend I dont want to cuss you out" . I spoke in the nicest way I possible could but I really wasn't fond of him staring at me. Jordan laughed me and grabbed my arm pulling me inside. Jordan held the door open for Quan so he could roll in.

"Wassup y'all". I assumed it was Quan's sister, she was obviously gay because she was a stud. She was cute I couldn't lie, just way to short for my liking.

"Tee, you know Jordan .. and this his bitch Lashay"

"Yeaaaaaaa you reaching mad hard right nie .... Watch the word bitch and my name is LANAE" Jordan just laughed again and turned my head towards him. I realized what was going on, Quan was trying me on purpose.

"Don't mind him... he's only trying to be funny... y'all want something to drink?". Tee asked, Jordan and I both declined and sat down on the couch.

"Where's Remy?" Jordan dropped his head at the sound of his name and I rolled my eyes. I thought Quan would have found out by now but I was wrong. Realizing that he had struck a nerve, Quan remained silent.