Kendall

As I sat in class, I heard Professor Goodwin discuss the Romeo and Juliet project. She asked me to read the play again and explain why it had such a profound effect on the world. However, I still find the play unbearable. I will never understand why everyone loves this play so much. I take notes while listening to the conversation from a distance. We are halfway through the lecture when I hear someone speak to me. "This is pointless. When will we ever have to deal with a Romeo and Juliet in our lifetime?" I look over and see the new guy speak to me. I laugh and lean over. "I know, and on top of it, they both died; it was a pointless romance. But don't tell any of them they get their panties in a bunch." Saying this caused him to laugh.

The guy's name is Zeik; he introduced himself to me before class started. He seems like a good guy; he's also not bad to look at. He has brown hair that curls at the end of his hair. Gorgeous green eyes, full lips, and high cheekbones. In addition to being extremely tanned, he has tattoos that extend from his hand up his arm. He screams trouble like Arlo, to put it another way. However, nothing could ever match Arlo's stunning blue eyes, to be honest. I gather my belongings after class before leaving. "Kendall, wait." I hear and I turn to see Zeik chasing after me. "What's up?" I ask him as I look up at him. "Well, I wanted to know if you had any plans for after classes." He states. I look over at Arlo, and he is staring daggers into the back of Zeik's head. If looks could kill, he would be dead right now. 'Is he jealous?' I think to myself. And try not to laugh because as sexy Zeik is sadly Im not his type he likes dicks.

I smile and tell him, "Well, I have to work, but I am free to hang out tomorrow." I say to him. I know he is going to be my new best friend. "Cool, here, give me your number, and I can get ahold of you later with the details." He says with a big smile on his face. He hands me his phone, and I put my number on his phone, then text myself from his phone so I can save it on my phone. I hand him back his phone, and he hugs me and tells me he will see me tomorrow. I smile and walk to Ashley's car with a smile on my face.

As I'm walking to the car, I'm stopped by someone grabbing my arm. The person spins me around, and I come face to face with Arlo. And he seems pissed and hurt. "Kendall, what the devil was that?" He says in an angry voice.

I say arrogantly, "Well, that was a new friend asking if I am free to hang out tomorrow." He looks even more pissed at this.

"I told you that you are mine. That means you're off the market. You can't just stand there and agree to go on a date with some random guy. Break it off. Tell him you made a mistake and you can't go out." He demands.

"I will do no such thing, Arlo. I told you that until you change your ways, I will not be with you. So it's up to you. You want me to prove it and change how you handle shit. Until then I can do whatever the hell I want." I say to him. I am putting all the cards out there for him; it's his choice.

"If you go out with him, I will kill him." He says to me, and he is serious; I can tell by the tone in his voice. I take a deep breath before speaking.

"If you do that, you will lose me forever. So think about that." I say in a sad tone and walk away. As I finish walking over to the car, I see Ashley waiting for me. "What was up with that?" After I settle into the passenger seat, Ashley asks. I shrug and simply fasten my seatbelt. "Let's go; we have to work tonight. And I have a shit ton of homework to do before I can get ready." I say to her and pull out my phone and see I have a message from Crystal.

Crystal: Do not tell Grandma. I told you that she is getting married. She wanted to tell you.

Me: Ok, that's amazing.

Crystal: Yeah, I guess, but this dude's son is living here, and he is weird. Wait until you meet him.

Me: Ok, I will get ahold of you after I get out of work. Love you, C.

I reply back to her. I chuckle as I glance up at Ashley. "What girl?" She asks me, and I shake my head. "Crystal just messaged me to tell me that Grandma and Carter are getting married, but I can't say anything because Grandma wants to tell me. I cannot believe my grandma is getting married," I chuckle.

"Wait, what? That's crazy shit but amazing for her. See, even old people still find love. Isn't that sweet?" Ashley says as she parks the car. "Yeah," I say and grab my bag and get out of the car. We enter the apartment building and make our way to our apartment. We enter after Ashley unlocks the door. I go straight to my room. I throw my bag on my bed and get everything I need for my homework and walk over to my desk.

I work on homework for a few hours. I look up at my alarm clock and see I have an hour to get ready for work. "Shit," I say and grab my work clothes and rush to the bathroom. I hurry and get ready for work before I rush out and see Ashley is standing at the door waiting for me. "Ready?" She asks, and I shake my head, and we head out.

It is slow when we get to the bar. Which makes me happy because that means I don't have to deal with stupid ignorant people. I returned to work today for the first time since that customer harassed me. So that also makes me kind of nervous to be back.

"Kendall, welcome back, girl. We missed you here." Tobey, my boss, says. I smile and give him a hug. "I missed you too." After saying that, I move behind the counter.

The bar gets busier as the evening wears on. We are understaffed. Ashley is speaking to Jax when I turn to look at her. I walk over to them and smile. "Hey Jax, how long have you been here?" I ask, checking to make sure Arlo is not present. "He is not here, and I have been here for about twenty minutes; you were too busy interacting with customers to notice." He says laughing. I released a breath I was unaware I had been holding.

"So what can I get you, or did Ashley take care of you before she went on break?" I ask him. "I am fine; she got me my drink and some wings already; I am just waiting on them to be finished." He says.

I tell him good night and shake my head before returning to the bar. As I'm waiting on someone at the bar, I hear the door ding. When I look up, I see Zeik entering with several girls. He whispers something to one of the girls, then notices me and comes over to me.

"This is where you work, then." He says to me. I shake my head and smile. "Hey handsome, what can I get you?" I chuckle. Even though I already know I am not his type, it is hilarious to see how he reacts. "Well, beautiful me and my girls over there want sex on the beach. Would you kindly make those for us?" After saying that, he turns to face one of the new hires, whose name I believe is Daniel. "And his number, he is fine as hell." He adds.

I glance over, chuckle, and shake my head. "Babe, I think he is straight, but why don't you go over and ask for it yourself? His name is Daniel, I believe."I say, and head to make the drinks as he walks over to Dan. His forwardness makes me smile, and I shake my head before completing the drinks. When he returns to me, I am on the final one. "Girl, you are so off on your gaydar. He is undoubtedly gay, and I have his phone number." He says showing me the number on the napkin. "Damn, you work fast. Your going to have to give me pointers." I say, leaning over the bar.

He gives me a quick wink before making his way to the table where his friends are seated after I give him the drinks. I look up and see Arlo standing over by Jax and Ashley. Ashley smiles, Arlo gives Zeik another dagger-like glare, and Jax shakes his head cheerfully. I ignore it and resume my work.