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8: I'm Still Here

I walked in the house to see it peaceful and clean. My brothers were sleep I guess, but my mom was up and looked as if she was about to raise hell.

"So you doin' illegal shit in my house?" She asked as she threw the weed and money at me.

"No. Its not in your house." I said, not trying to argue with her.

"Well wherever it is stay there." She said walking away.

"So, your just gonna kick me out when I'm doing something thats helping all of us."

"I have alreay had enough issues with the police and I dont need no more stress!" She said as she walked up the stairs.

"Fine. Whatever." I walked upstairs and grabbed a couple of things before walking out. I would get the rest of my stuff tomorrow.

"I'll get the rest of my things tomorrow." I said before walking out.

I called Nate but there was no answer. He must be still on the plane. I didnt wanna go to Khalil's house because he might try some slick shit. The crew left me down here. Keisha was in Vegas. Le and De went to Miami. Marquis was in Texas. And I dont know about everyone else. I went Applebees and got me some food before Nate returned my call.

"Sup baby girl."

"Can I stay at your house for a minute? Just until I get settled in someplace."

"Yo momma found out didnt she?"

"Yes and I dont have time for the bullshit." I said rolling my eyes.

"Yeah. The key is in the window."

"The window?"

"The other places are too oblivious."

"Okay. Thank you. When are you coming back?"

"Two days."

"Okay. I should be out by then."

"Dont rush. Its ight."

"Yeah. Okay. Bye."

"Bye." He said before hanging up. I paid for the food and got the rest to go. I got to Nate's house after a long 1 hour drive. His house isnt far its just that there was a traffic jam.

I opened his door to hear barking from his dog, Leo. He ran around the corner with full force until he saw who I was and kneeled down, whimpering.

"Good boy." I said rubbing his head. I walked upstairs to one of his guest rooms. I laid my stuff down and continued to eat the rest of my food before laying down.

3 Days Later

"Mom, I'm okay. I'm doing fine."

"Okay. Just because I kicked you out doesnt mean I dont care for you." She said.

"Okay, I have to finish my dinner."

"Okay, bye." I hung up and finished my baked potato before hearing the door open.

"Look at this mess! Damn, Qua!" Nate said as he sat down his bags.

"Whatever, youse a lie." I said as I ate.

"Wheres mine?" He asked as he stared at my plate.

"On the stove with the rest of the food."

"I see how it is."

"You not my man. I didnt even have to fix you nothin'."

"Well dont I be your man?" He said as he wrapped his arms around my waist and I looked through the refrigerator for something to drink.

"Yeah, I go out with someone else, sorry." I said then grabbed the kool-aid.

"Who?" He asked before unwrapping his arms.

"Khalil." I mumbled, knowing he would be upset and probably kick me out.

"Okay. Whatever." He said then walked upstairs with his plate. I took a deep breath and let it go. Once I finished eating I showered and went to go to talk to Nate.

"Why arent you speaking to me?" I asked through the bathroom door. He came out with nothing but basketball shorts on. I kind of stared at his beautiful body.

"I have nothing to say."

"Why? Your usually all up on me with questions and jokes."

"Yeah, whatever." He said walking out with me right on his trail. I grabbed his basketball short and turned him around.

"Please stop doing this. Your basically my best friend. Stop acting like this."

"What do you want me to do?! I'm here trying to show you I can do you better than anyone on this earth and you decide to be with someone else! I cant help you!" He yelled before walking away.

How was I supposed to take that? I walked into the guest room and gathered my things, once agin this week, and walked towards the front door.

"Where you goin'?" He asked as he came around the corner with a big ass bowl of my cinnamon toast crunch.

"Away. I dont have to be arguing with you about the decisions that I want to make."

"Dont go." He said grabbing my arm and sitting the bowl down.

"I don-"

"Qua. Please?" He asked with sorrow in his eyes.

"Just dont come at me like that. I'm still that bitch."

"Okay, yeah, whatever." He said before he kissed me. And surprising myself, I kissed back. I jumped on his waist before he led us upstairs.

He started to kiss down my body before I stopped him.

"Look, I'm sorry. I can't do this. I'm with someone else and I know your grieving so this is just a filler for the pain. I'm sorry but I'm not the one you need." I said before walking out of his room. I felt guilt all throughout my body. I didnt wanna do it but I got caught up in his sexiness.

Meanwhile...

Khalil POV

"Damn." I grunted as my baby momma gave me head. She could work the wood like a pornstar and I knew Qua wasnt gone do it so I needed someone to fulfill my needs. I was just about to nut until my phone started ringing.

"Hello?" I asked aggravated.

"You know Qua staying with Nate house right?"

"She what?" I yelled pushing her off.

Its about to goo down