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XIV.
It was Thursday when Chase asked his friends to come to the carnival with him and Oliver. Eden and Chase had just returned back to work after their day off, Aaliyah and Zach had just wanted some coffee so they decided to go to the café. Eden and Zach were still not speaking to each other so they spoke with their eyes, killing each other with every glance. Zach pulled out a black pen from his hoodie pocket and began writing in his notebook. He glanced up a couple times and then continued to write.
"So, you guys are invited to come with me and Oliver to a carnival tomorrow."Chase asked suddenly. Aaliyah sat in one of the bar stool on her phone. Her face lit up when he asked.
"Oh, Aaliyah you can come too, I guess." Chase looked over at her with a chuckle. Aaliyah's face dropped and she rolled her eyes.
"Fuck you. I don't even want to go. Anthony and I already had plans." Aaliyah lied. Good thing her friends knew her way to well.
"You're a damn lie. You don't got shit going on tomorrow. You're coming." Chase said. Then he looked at the two individuals that were giving each other the silent treatment. Chase rolled his eyes, place his hand on his hip and then cleared his voice.
"I don't know why you two are still not on speaking terms but I really don't care so can you two just confirm you will be joining us to the carnival?" Chase sighed. He then looked at Eden who was sitting on the counter with her head down.
"E, we just getting to know each other so it's mandatory for you to come." Chase shrugged making Eden's head pop up from the floor. She had a shocked expression on her face and then it dropped when she realized there was no way she was going to win the argument with Chase if she tried to decline it. Zach let out a low chuckle but it was loud enough for Eden and Aaliyah to hear it.
"You think you're off the hook, Kingsley?" Aaliyah snapped looking back at Zach. "You still owe me."
"For what?" Zach asked. Aaliyah looked around as if she was searching for what it was he was owing her for.
"I don't know but you owe me." She said. "Your coming."
"Fine, only if I get to ride with you and Anthony." Zach said getting up.
"You're not coming anywhere near Anthony. You're going to scare him away. You can ride with Eden."
Eden snapped his neck as soon as she heard Aaliyah say that and quickly hopped off the counter.
"No, I'm good. He can ride with Chase and Oliver" Eden suggested. Chase quickly turned to Eden and shook his head.
"No," Chase emphasized his no," Oliver and I have important things to talk about and I don't need company."
Zach scoffed, "I guess I can't go."
"You're going." Aaliyah gave him a stern look. "Fine, you'll ride with us. But I swear to god Zach if I hear one shit come out your mouth, I'm going to stop the car and leave your ass in a ditch."
"Rather be in a ditch then go to this stupid ass carnival." Zach groaned.
"Relax kid. You're only saying that cause you and your girlfriend ain't talking at the moment." Chase let out, regretting it as soon as he said it.
Aaliyah's eyes widen and she slowly covered her mouth to hide the smirk that began to form. Zach and Eden shot each other a quick glance before looking at Chase.
"Unt unt, let's get one thing clear, HE, is not my boyfriend." Eden said emphasizing the he.
"Chase don't get beat up in this shop disrespecting me like that."
