Don't Get too Close: A Billie and Brandon Story

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Billie tried her best to cover up the bruise on her neck. All she thought about was what happened when she looked at it. She sighed and put on her oversized clothes to cover herself up, making her feel more comfortable.

After arguing with Brandon, she realized that she was feeling more fatigued and even nauseous. Maybe a sign of heartbreak? She just didn't know.

She went ahead and took her car to school without her mother's permission so she wouldn't have to ride the bus.

As soon as she entered the school, she felt a wave of stress hit her in the face. As she walked to her class she saw a couple of students giving her dirty looks and glares. She just threw her hood over her head and looked down.

She did the walk of shame to class and took a seat. Moments later, Josh walked in with a big swollen and bruised eye and a bandage on his nose. She stared at him as he walked in and took his seat next to her. He glared at her causing her to quickly look away.

She hid her face with her hand to block him from seeing her smirk because she already knew what happened.

"Did you send your boyfriend to fuck me up?" he asked angrily causing Billie's smile to drop. She turned back to him and shook her head, no, and quickly looked away. "So, why did Brandon pull up talking about you?"

"I don't know, Josh. I had nothing to do with it." she said softly.

"Don't lie to me. Why was he saying I 'raped' you?" he asked. Billie rolled her eyes and deeply sighed in annoyance.

"Probably, because you did."

"Nah. Now you damn well you liked that shit."

"Okay, Josh." she said flipping him off.

"Maybe, I should return the favor." Josh threatened. Billie layed her head down on her desk and remained unbothered by him.

"HOW ABOUT I FUCK YO ASS UP." he shouted as he stood up and shoved his desk away making Billie quickly look up and back away in her chair.

All the students in the classroom shockingly looked at what was happening as a teacher walked in.

"Josh go to the office, now. I hear you from the hallway. That's ridiculous." the teacher demanded.

He stormed out of the classroom still leaving everyone in shock for his sudden outburst.

"Well, let us begin." the teacher said.

***

Billie was still avoiding Brandon and actually hadn't seen him all day. But it was actually time for lunch. She was on her way to the bathroom when she felt someone tap her shoulder. She turned around and saw Brandon, who had beat up fist. She shook her head in disappointment.

"He could press charges, you know? You should be more careful about what you take your anger out on. You're still black and this is still America." Billie said before turning around to walk away.

Brandon grabbed her arm and dragged her to the infamous storage closet.

"We need to talk." He said.

"There's nothing to talk about, Brandon. You did what you did and I did what I did."

"Billie, I love you." he said.

"You should've thought about that before swapping salivas with Paris. You literally kissed my opp. You're supposed to be my boyfriend. Do you know how dumb that makes me look?"

"I know, I'm sorry. When I kissed her I felt nothing. It made me realize how only you matter to me. Not Paris or anyone else."

"You're full of shit. You told me that she came on to you and you cussed her ass out. You lied to me."

"Billie, let's not forget how you fucked my opp. I only had a meaningless kiss with Paris. You had a whole other nigga dick in you."

"Brandon, this ain't no damn 'Battle of the Cheaters'. Okay, I told you he forced me. How do you think I feel?"

"You said you liked it, bruh."

"Yeah, I may have given in because I was emotional and very angry, but there was no getting out of the situation, I told him no and he took advantage of me. Why does this even matter? You cheated first."

"My point is you were also dishonest."

"Now I did something to you, right?" she said sarcastically. "I can't even trust you the same."

"Bil-"

"I'm done. We're done...for now. I don't think I could feel the same." Billie finished before leaving Brandon in the closet alone.

dont yell at me guys ❤️

also the foreshadowing in this chapter and the last chapter for the next chapter tho 👀