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Chapter 16

(Dustin on top & Corbin on the Bottom)
Chantelle
Telly , Telly wake up wake up wake up, I rolled over yess lil girl, it's Christmas come on, Taylor's little sister ran out the room. I rolled over on my back staring at the ceiling. It's been a while since I saw my mom. The court wanted to have a meeting on some lovey dovey type shit because she so calls miss her baby. Well she wasn't missing me when she was doing coke, she wasn't missing me when she was drunk everynight. And she damn sure wasn't missing me when her man was raping me. A tear fell loosely from my eyes as the events played in my head like a horror story I couldn't stop. I crawled into a ball on my bed and hugged my knees tightly. It doesn't even feel like Christmas. I checked my phone to see a text from Andrew, Good morning My goddess, I hope you slept well and if you didn't, look around you, you are still alive and pretty as ever (: Merry Christmas and I'll be over tay's later to give you your gift.
I smiled as I read the message, I havnt felt this good since Corbin. My body stiffened up at the sound of his name. I don't want to say I miss him but I do have a lot of love for him. When my mom was good, she loved him, I loved his parents and his sister and brother. I actually havnt seen Dustin in so long , I should give him a call. I'm fully moved on from Corbin but if you ask me do I love him ? I can honestly reply with a solid yes. But then if you ask me if I love Andrew, it's safe to say that I am falling for him hard.
Dustin
We just landed in ATL. I've been texting Christe everyday, I think she's really cool so far & beautiful. We are going to have Christmas with my dad and my bro Corbin. It's been some time since Ive seen the both of them. Corbin moved at the beginning of this year because he wasn't doing so good with us. He was heading down the wrong path so my mom thought this move would do him well. As for my parents well they have been separated for some time. My dad worked to much and he got a promotion to ATL. We've moved at least 7 times in one year because of my dad. My mom finally decided to stay here. It was an emotional time for us but they managed to remain friends and they are actually still married. Son my dad yelled with open arms. Dad I ran Into his arms like a baby. I was the first child and a daddy's boy you could say. My sister ran next and finally my brother. The younger me. He was dressed I'm a blue polo with beige cargos and some sperrys. He had a fresh cut and my bro was looking good. He ran straight for my mom who embraced him with open arms. This was honestly the best Christmas gift I could ask for

We got to my dads house and me and Corbin went straight up stairs to play 2k while my sister went next door to play outside. Yoo bro how have you been ? Man I've been chillen, I'm on the football team here and so far everything is straight. What about you he said nudging my shoulder, the college life taking over yet ? I laughed nah bro I'm back at home with ma, helping her out, I don't go out that often. He looked at me , bro you wilding all them college shawtys, how's the love life treating you. I signed well bro I met this Baddie named journey, she's in your grade but she's mature. But then I saw this new shawty named Christe & bro she's fire. Christe he said to himself , bro that's devantes shawty. You know him ? Yeah bro me, him, Andrew and Darren was on the basketball team when we was younger. You don't remember him coming to the house and shit ? Nahh bro I said to him shaking my head. Well yeah check her out cause they been cutting for a while now. Ight bro good looks I said patting his back. You heard from Chantelle lately ? I actually havnt I should go check her when I get back, I don't think she knows I'm back at home yet. Corbin looked down. Bro you good ? Why don't you come stay with me for a weeknd , I know you miss her and everyone else. Dustin she's probably moved on, I just up and left her, I broke her heart, she was my everything. We lost our virginity to each other bro it was really serious. Damn Corbin I ain't know all that, you still text her. He siged I think she got a new number cause I deff been trying to call. Well bro y'all should've tried the long distance thing. Nah Dustin you know that wasn't working , but can you do me a favor he said looking at me with puppy dog eyes. What is it I replied hastily. When you get back, just go check her, keep me posted. I can do that for you bro. He smiled widely before we did our annual handshake that we've been doing since we were younger. I really missed this kid.
Christe
When I tell you that this is the worst pain a girl can ever experience, I'm not even joking. Here I am looking at the person I love in a coma because of something he inherited from his parents. I didn't mean to walk away from. I didn't mean to curse at him or tell him to leave me alone. I wanted him to fight for me. That's only one half of my mind tho. The other half is telling me to leave him. Start dating and getting back on the market. Last night devante almost died. After we opened gifts I came straight back to the hospital. My mom understood. I was going to be by his side no matter what. I held his hand, I've been waiting for some kind of response from him but nothing. It's just his lifeless body laying on the bed with a machine to keep him alive. A tear fell from my eyes, my baby. I looked at the door that opened slightly. In came Taylor and Chantelle and then Andrew and Darren. Hey Christe , I just wanted to say that if you need a friend we are here for you. Taylor said pointing between her and Chantelle. I smiled and gave Taylor a hug. A tight one to, it's been a while since I've had a hug. Laylah didn't even come check me but it's all good. Bro listen to me, you gotta pull through this Andrew said standing over the bed, we've been bros since we were younger dog, me, you, Darren & Corbin. I looked over at Chantelle who suddenly left the room, soon Taylor grabbed my hand and we followed. Did he just say Corbin? Chantelle said with her hands on her hips. I swear he just said Corbin. They know each other ? I was completely confused as to what was going on. Taylor broke it down for me. Chantelle and Corbin used to date for a while until he moved at the beginning of this year. Then we met Andrew and Darren who we thought were new but lived here before. And now we are finding out that Corbin and Andrew are bros. Well they can't be that damn close. But still Chantelle said throwing her hands up. I'm dating a bro. Well maybe they aren't that close anymore, I mean Corbin is away , how could he ever find out I said. You're right Chantelle said, the only way he could find out is if Dustin tells him, and he's at college. Dustin ? Christe said puzzled. Yeah Dustin and Corbin are brothers. But Dustin is a freshmen in college and I think he stays on campus. Christe looked at me. Nah girl Dustin is the guy that's been trying to take me out , he's a postman , that's how I met him. Chantelle's and Taylor's eyes grew bigger. Fucking impossible Chantelle said throwing her Hands in the air. Dang this is about to turn reckless in a few days, Taylor said pacing back and fourth. Chantelle dropped to the floor, what am I going to do?
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Lord guys shit is about to get real!
If you don't remember Corbin, read chapter 1 again , there's a little hint as to who he is. Bet y'all didn't think he was coming back huh, alright so
What do you think Chantelle is going to do ? Will she confront Andrew about everything ?
What do you think about Christe ? You think she should try things with Dustin who's little brother Corbin is best friends with her ex ?
Will Dustin find out about Andrew ?
Is Andrew and Corbin even that close ?
Let me know how you feel about it