Forever And Always (HCBTO Sequel)

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"So she hasn't came up and talked to u? Nothing slick at all?" Lona asked putting a fry in her mouth.

"Nope, and I'm glad she hasn't. I'm not a fighter, but I'll beat a bitch up if I have too"

Lona laughed "I know that's right."

"So, u going to get your car today right? What kind u looking for?"

"Nothing too fancy or expensive" Lona shrugged "Just something to get me where I need to go"

"Get a Honda like me. They reliable and good on gas"

"I was thinking that but Ford's good too"

"Yea, i-" a long beeping sound went off over the intercom and all conversations stopped. The principle came on and informed all students an important announcement was going to be made by a fellow student.

"Sir, how I work this shit? Its on right?" A deep voice came over the intercom. A familiar voice to Imani and Lona.

"Jayceone, please no profanity and yes. Its on, now go ahead"

Jayceone cleared his throat "Fuck I'm nervous, oh damn. No cussin, my bad y'all. Anyway, this message is to Lona." He cleared his throat" I was kind of wonderin if you'd like to go to prom with me?"

Lona dropped the fry that was in her hand "Girl, say yes" Imani squealed as a smile spread across her face.

Lona blowin blushed a little as everyone in the cafeteria stared in her direction "How will he hear me?"

"I hear u baby, now is that a yes?" The smile was obvious on his face.

"Yea, I'll go to prom with u Jay" the cafeteria erupted in applause as Jayceone ran out the office door and into the cafeteria. Picking her up, he squeezed her tight and kissed all over her face "Jayceone" she giggled.

He set her back down "Damn, I thought u was gon say no"

"I would never" grabbing his face with both hands, she placed a soft kiss on his lips "See u after school, right?"

"No doubt" he kissed her one last time before walking off, pushing Imani's head from behind in the process.

Lona took her original seat and ran her fingers through her hair "Your brother is something else"

"I know, he went all out. Made sure everyone knew u were taken. That's so sweet" Imani cooed. "U know he loves u right?"

"Yea, he's told me but how u know?"

"Don't worry about that" Imani laughed "Do u love him?"

Lona shrugged "I don't know. Whenever I think about my feelings towards him, the what ifs pop up"

"That's ok, just don't rush them. Trust me, you'll know when u know. U want to go prom dress shopping after school tomorrow?"

"Of course I do, but I'm bringing my pumpkin butt with me"

Imani playfully rolled her eyes "I had a feeling and momma coming too. She actually put the idea in my head. So 4 is ok?"

"I'm not sure if we'll gave enough time to find one, and besides, I'm not trying to have a dress like someone else"

"I guess u have a point" Imani said "Then we can get one customized. My mom knows a lady that could do it for us"

"Yea, let's do that. U have anything in mind?" Lona asked.

"Not really, but I know it will be a pretty light blue with silver somewhere in it"

"U want a strapless huh?" Imani nodded and laughed with Lona "Its sad I knew that before u even told me"

"Yea, it really is"

The bell rang dismissing lunch. The girls grabbed their things and walker in the direction of their fifth period class.

"I can't believe we're almost out of school. I'm kinda glad u convinced me to take those classes online over the summer" Lona said.

"Momma told me to do it. At first I didn't, cause I thought the classes would he hard, u know?"

"Yea, but being that there online, I can take my time and understand it better"

"Exactly" coming up to English class, the girls split and Imani went and took her usual seat in the middle. A few seconds later, Xavier walked in with his hand behind his back "Hey X, where were u for lunch?"

Leaning forward, he kissed her lips softly then smirked "Guess what I got for u" Imani tried looking behind his back but Xavier moved "Guess"

"Is it something I wanted?" He nodded "Can I eat it?" He nodded again and Imani smiled "A honey bun?"

Pulling his hand from behind his back, he showed a box full of honey buns "Not a honey bun. A box full of honey buns"

Imani grabbed the box and giggled before grabbing Xavier by his shirt and kissing him "Thank u baby"

She tore the plastic from the box and tore the plastic wrapper from the honey bun and took a bite.

"Its good huh?" Xavier smirked, taking a seat in front of her. She nodded, taking another bite "I can tell. Your mouth watering from the side" he wiped the corner of her mouth as she smiled.

"Want a bite?" She offered.

"I'm good" he dug in his backpack and pulled out a second box "U got me hooked on these things" he laughed with Imani.

"They're just so good"