-Friday

Chris

"Did you ask if you could go to the movies?" I sat at the table with Heav and Keyona

"Y-Yeah. I can go" she looked down

"Why you ain't tell me he asked you?" Keyona looked at Heaven

"She don't need to tell you everything. Yeen' her damn mama" I mugged her

"Why you even over here?" she shot back

"Cus I wanted to sit with my best friend." I smiled at Heaven

"Well, you not wanted here. Go over over there with dumb and dumber, dumbest" she squinted

Keyona got a lot of mouth, I don't see why Heaven hang with her. But you like what you like.

"Keyona shut the fuck up" I got tired of the back and forth

"You shut the-"

"Could y'all stop?" Heaven put her hands on her forehead

She got pale and didn't look well.

"You got a headache, baby girl?" I placed my hand on her back

"Just a slight-"

"Don't call her that. She not yo baby nothing" Keyona interrupted

I ignored her worrisome ass and tended to Heaven.

"Wanna go see the nurse?" I asked

"No" she quickly answered

"Aight. Well, you need a water or sum'?" I asked

"A water please. Thank you" she groaned

"I gotchu'." I said before getting up and going in the line

Heaven

"I can't stand his ass" she scoffed

"He's a nice guy" I said lowly, wishing my headache would go away

My dad beat on me before I left for school this morning. He sent blows to my head numerous times, for no reason at all though. Just because he felt like it.

"Here you go, baby girl" Christopher came back to the table, handing me the water

"Thank you" I drank from it slowly

"You walking home with me today?" Keyona asked as the bell rang

"Me and Christopher have some work to catch up on" I gathered my books

"Ugh whatever" she smacked her teeth, walking off

What's her problem?

"Let's get to class" Christopher stood up, throwing his bag away

I stood up and instantly became dizzy, I shook it off and continued walking.

"Ride Along 2 just came out today. We going with a few of my friends, if you don't mind" he talked as we walked to class

"N-No I don't mind" my words sounded slurred to my ears

"Heav, you good?" He looked at me with a face of worry

"Yeah. I-I'm-"

Then everything went black.

*
I sat up and a pain shot straight to my head, causing me to groan.

"Take it easy" Christopher rushed over to me

"W-What-What happened? Where am I?" I looked around

"The nurse's office. You passed out" he answered 

"I did?"

"Yeah. The nurse is busy with somebody but she coming to check on you" he explained

"No. I'm fine, we can head to class actually" I spoke, about to get up

"That's not happening. Lay back down" his voice was full of seriousness

I did as told, not feeling to well.

"Oh you're awake. Good thing Chris was there to catch you or your fall would've been way worse" a woman, I'm guessing the nurse, entered

I looked at her and stayed quiet.

"I tried getting in touch with your parents but we don't have a form for you" she explained

"I can drive her home" Christopher said

"That's against school policies." She shook her head

"I can just go to class" I sat up, holding my head

"Oh no sweetie, I suggest you go home, we take passing out very serious around here" she nodded

"Let me talk to you for a minute nurse Carol" Christopher spoke up

They both exited the room, leaving me alone. Thank goodness I forgot to turn that form in. If they would've called my dad to come get me, I would've been beaten some more when I got home. He doesn't like any interruptions when he's at work and it's prohibited for me and my mom to have phones.

"Alright sweetie, Chris will be driving you home" the nurse entered

"B-But-"

"You have to hurry before one of the principals see. Can you walk?" she asked

"Y-Yes ma'am" I got up, still a little dizzy

"I'll just wheel you out" she shook her head, seeing I was a little wobbly

I got into the chair and she wheeled me around the back to Christopher's car. He got out and jogged around the side, helping me in, getting back in himself, and we drove off.

"How'd you get her to change her mind?" I asked quietly

"Gave her a fix" he shrugged

"A what?" I asked

"Nothing. You wanna just chill at my house?" he chuckled

"Uhm...isn't your mom gonna wonder why we're there before school is out?" I asked

"She's at work." He shrugged

"Oh ok then" I nodded

We were quiet the rest of the ride, he'd look over at me a few times, I guess checking to see if I was alright.

"I'll help you out" he said, pulling in his driveway

"I can-"

Before my sentence was finished, he was helping me out the car.

"Wanna take your jacket off?" he asked while helping me sit on the couch

"Y-Yes" I answered

I had on long sleeves today so he couldn't see any bruises.

"You need anything? Water? Advil? You hungry? I can warm up something" he babbled on

"An Advil and some water."

He's so cute

"Here you go" he walked back into the living room

"Thank you" I said quietly

"No problem, baby girl" he plopped on the couch beside me

Baby girl, that's a name he's picked up lately.

"T-Thanks for catching me" I said out of the random

"Huh?" He looked at me with a confused expression

"Earlier, when I fainted" I reminded, fiddling with my hands

"I couldn't let you fall" I felt his eyes on me

"I'm glad you were there to catch me" I didn't look his way

I felt his finger underneath my chin, turning my head towards his. I was face to face with him, but didn't make eye contact.

"Do you ever look at people when they talk to you?" He still held my chin, chuckling

"Y-Yeah. Just not for a long t-t-time" my heart felt as if it was pounding out of my chest

I've never been this close to a boy.

"Look at me, Heav" he said calmly

"Why?" I asked, my eyes remaining lowered

"Because I want your eyes on me" he simply stated

I slowly let my eyes travel to his face. My eyes fell upon his and it felt like a jolt of energy went through me. He smiled at me.

"You're eyes are beautiful" his tongue slid over his bottom lip

"T-Thank you"

He smiled once more before letting my face go.

"How does your head feel?" he asked

"B-Better" I looked down at my hands

"Why'd you pass out like that?" He asked

"Uhm...I-Probably from a lack of sleep" I lied

"Well you can go lay in my bed" he said

"N-No-"

"I insist. I'll show you to my room" he stood up, stretching out his hand

I cleared my throat before putting my hand in his. He held my hand the entire way up.

"Welcome to my cave" he said jokingly

"Y-You have a nice room" I complimented

"Thanks. I can see if I have some sweats that aren't to big if you wanna change into something comfortable" he said

He's so comfortable around me, I wish I could be the same.

"N-No thanks" I took my shoes off and gently laid in his soft bed

"Enjoy your nap" he smiled, pulling the covers over me

I nodded, he smiled again before leaving out.

This is kinda weird, I'm sleeping in a boy's bed, in his home.

All my thoughts faded away as my eyes began closing.

*
"Man y'all gotta quiet down. She upstairs sleep" I heard Christopher's voice

"I can't believe you just got her sleeping in ya bed and you ain't hit" another voice said

"He lying, he probably banged the fuck outta innocent lil Heaven" another voice said

"She not like that and I got respect for her. Lil mama different from them other girls" Christopher said

I looked at the clock he had beside his bed and it read: 3:01pm. I only slept an hour, so I have an extra hour left before I have to head home.

"You like her!"

"I'm not even gone lie, I do...she ain't feeling me like that tho'." Christopher responded

I got out of the bed and went into the bathroom, rinsing my mouth and dabbing some water on my face.

If only he knew and if only I could tell him.

"Have you told her you tryna' put her on lock?" the other voice said

"Nah. I wanna take my time with her. I'm not tryna' rush" Christopher said

Man he's so amazing.

"Don't take to long. Niggas quick to snatch girls like that up and do 'em wrong" the voice said

"You would know" Christopher's sarcasm filled my ears

"Well at least you know it's the truth" laughter of 3 different people sounded throughout the house

"Oop. That's one of my hoes calling now, gotta blast!" one said

"Nigga you supposed to take me to my girl house!" another said

"Y'all niggas to damn loud!" Christopher yelled

I chuckled quietly

"Ah nigga shut up" two voices said

After a few more seconds I heard the door being closed then Christopher jogging up the steps.

"Sleep good?" he asked

"Yeah. Thanks" I nodded

"No problem. Wanna watch a movie?" he sat on the bed beside me

"I have to be home in an hour but until then we can" I said

His eyes were glued to my face and his lips were slightly parted.

"W-What's wrong?" I asked, feeling a rush of shyness

He didn't say anything, he just placed his hand on my cheek.

"Heav, what happened?" he asked

"What do you mean?" I asked, completely confused

"Your face...it's bruised. Who hit you?" he asked

My jaw automatically dropped and I pushed his hand away. I forgot I had on makeup when I went to sleep.

"I have to go" I put my shoes on quickly

"Heaven you can tell me" he said, his voice full of care

I didn't respond, I jogged downstairs and slipped my coat on.

"Heav, please talk to me" he followed

"I need to go." I picked up my book bag, not looking at him

"I'll drive you home, soon as you tell me where the bruises came from"

"No! I have to go" I raised my voice

"Heav-"

"Bye" I slipped it on and quickly ran out the door

So stupid! How could I be so stupid!?

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-Carlisha