J A C O B
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"Now that all is forgiven, do you mind telling me where the hell we're going?" I asked.
She just shrugged and kept her eyes on the road.
"You'll see."
Getting comfortable in my seat, I turned up the radio, when I heard Tinashe's Pretend ft A$AP ROCKY playing.
I saw a small smile creep on Carter's face.
She has the most gorgeous smile.
"You like this song Jacob?" She asked.
"Perhaps." I responded with a smirk.
I slowly found myself bobbing my head to the beat and rapping to the lyrics.
To never fool around with you was my best deed
Stand up, got a heart up on my left sleeve
When I could find another lover by the next week
Besties turn to ex-ies from a pet tease
Fuck what these other niggas on, I came to flaunt
What's that A$AP, little Saint Laurent?
Probably what you're thinking 'bout, the commas in my bank account
Pretty bitches bring 'em out, jiggy nigga in the house
When I caught her dancing by the couch
With her little booty hanging out
Her blouse sticking something in her stomach
Got her screaming out, "I'm coming," fronting like you really want it
Still my nigga though
"What other artist do you listen to?" She asked while stopping at a red light.
She turned her attention towards me, waiting for my answer.
I shrugged. "I'm really into Punk Rock bands like the Misfits and Nirvana but I'm pretty much opened to anything."
I looked at her as she turned her attention back to the road.
"Hmmm The Misfits are...interesting! I personally find them a tad bit gruesome. I'm not going to sit here and lie and say I love Nirvana, however I do like a couple of their songs.
Honest. I like that.
The car came to a hault. I looked across the street and realized where we were.
"The cemetery?" I questioned.
She stared out the window. "Haven't been here since the funeral." she said quietly.
"Who's funeral?" I asked while glancing at her.
"My parents and sister." she whispered.
If anyone knows about loss its me.
"For the longest time, I couldn't find the courage to bring myself here."
"Well are we going to go?" I asked her.
She shook her head.
"I'm not ready yet." She stated quietly.
"I'd rather just sit here."
"That's understandable." I replied.
"Do you want to talk about it?"
"No." She replied.
"But its nice to know that I have a friend if I ever need to." She said with a smile.
At that moment I grabbed her hand as we sat in silence.
C A R T E R
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7:57 PM
I enjoyed spending time with Jacob today.
It was peaceful.
Something about him just feels right.
"Nice place." He admired.
"Thanks."
"Do you want a soda?" I asked as I entered the kitchen, with him slowly trailing behind me.
"Sure."
I lightly tossed a grape soda towards him as he caught it.
"So..." He began.
I smiled weakly.
We just stared at each other.
I began to get nervous and broke the stare looking down at my feet.
"Why do you always do that?" He sighed.
"Do what?" I asked, although I was completely aware of what he meant.
He just looked at me and sighed.
"Never mind Car."
I sipped my soda nervously. "Do you want to watch a movie?" I asked him.
He nodded his head.
We walked into the living room and I opened up the cabinet full of movies.
"Woah. There must be like 900 movies in here!" He stated.
Little did he know there are a lot more in the attic.
"They belonged to my father. He was somewhat of a collector. Actually scratch that, the man was a damn hoarder when it came to his movies."
I began to smile at the memory of my father.
"How about you pick out the movie, while I go get us some snacks." I suggested.
"Sounds good."
Once I enter the kitchen, I grab all the snacks I can possibly think of.
I'm talking about skittles, popcorn, chips chocolate, chocolate covered peanuts, sour patch kids, Reese's pieces and even some ice cream.
I tend to eat when I'm nervous.
"Just a movie. Nothing more Nothing less." I stated quietly to myself.
A movie with a guy who actually seems to be taking an interest in me.
Just breath.
I walked back into the living room to find Jacob sitting on the couch.
"Did you pick a movie?" I asked while placing the snacks on the table.
He nodded. Giving me the movie.
Sparkle.
I placed the movie in and pressed play.
I sat back on the couch leaving a respectable amount of space between us.
"Why are you so far. Come here." At that moment I felt his arm snake around my waist as he pulled me closer to him.
We were now sitting side by side with his arms still wrapped around my waist.
I was shocked at his sudden actions.
"Much better." He whispered into my ears.
I was lost for words.
SONG: Pretend- Tinashe ft A$ap Rocky
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