First period sessions were always dreadful for Joe , his instructor often sounded as if she was half asleep and it didn't help that he sat behind the one person that took pleasure in tormenting him.
The hardest part was that he still loved her to some extent despite their break up and the ugly aftermath .
Samira Jenkins was Joe's first everything , he hated that her habit of playing with her curls still made him blush . Apart of him missed her while the other half wanted to make her pay for what she put him through after their separation . Samira often acted as if she did nothing wrong , Joe never wanted to put her on blast but in the moment he felt like something needed to change .
Joe smirked and leaned over to tap her shoulder with his pencil a couple of times until he heard her release a chuckle. The bell had finally rang and Joe knew he had to move quick in order to speak with her , he quickly slid from his desk and caught her as she was gathering her textbooks " Sup Sam , it's been awhile " he smiled .
Samira sucked her teeth and rolled her eyes before placing her available hand on her hip " Joe , I really don't have time to talk right now " she tried to turn her face and avoid eye contact which was a mistake on her end " Yeah right , that's not what that pretty smile is saying … come on just here me out real quick " he pouted playfully causing her to chuckle once more " … You have 60 seconds to state your case buddy , what do you want ? "
" Well since you are probably gonna find out anyway , my mom and pops are going to be out of town for the weekend and I'm having somewhat of a gathering this saturday … few cool peeps … just thought you would like to know " he shrugged and walked ahead of her hoping for the response he wanted . " Hmmm let's see , going to my ex boyfriend's house party … sounds like a really good idea " she shook her head and bumped him in irritation " … I don't know what your deal is Joe , but you need to seek Jesus " Samira waved her hand and quickly made her way out of the class room while Joe took his sweet time .
Rich witnessed the whole encounter and wondered if Joe was on some type of drugs " You don't listen man , why are you talking to that girl ? your parents will raise hell if you bring her into their home " Rich shook his head .
Joe was still laughing to himself and felt like he did what was needed " Rich , slow your role man. I got this . You don't have to worry about me , you have a girl to worry about " Joe teased " She ain't my girl yet …. but if Samira doesn't cause trouble if she shows up maybe I won't be single by nights end " Rich stroked his chin proudly " That's what I wanna hear my brother ! " he bumped fists with his best buddy and continued on to the next class.
Meanwhile , Harlee was sitting by Arjay's side during study hall while he was hard at work on his laptop . Very exhausted she rested on his shoulder while he remained focused on his assignment " Harlee , you are making my arms cramp up …. " he sighed and lifted his arm to wake her .
There were other students around and Harlee felt very weird about his gesture , but tried her best to ignore everyone around her " I'm sorry Arjay " she yawned and grabbed her messenger bag " How is the assignment coming along " she smiled just before the senior president Sonia approached the two of them " Harlee ! Arjay ! what is going on ? " the tall redheaded diva waved " I'm good Sonia , actually heading to gym class . My man is just really determined right now so I will leave him be , so I can have him all to myself later " she joked hoping that Arjay would laugh as well . The moment had become awkward and she just nodded to quickly leave the area " Well I'll see you later on Sonia " she smiled and left the area .
Harlee made it to the locker room and began to change to her shirt , when she stood up she took notice of an unpleasant sight will looking in the mirror . Her belly button sat in between two tragic bruises on her stomach , she took a deep breath and just closed the locker " I honestly cannot wait until Volleyball season is over , no more sports injuries " she shook her head and threw her shirt on .
As Harlee was heading out she noticed Nai on the bench , she appeared to be communicating through text message and seemed rather excited " Girl , what are you doing ? " she giggled .
" Just talking to my St. Pauls dude , he's really sweet " she sighed blissfully " I can't wait for us to all hangout on Saturday " Nai didn't catch her slip right away , she was too excited about being able to see Rich over the weekend but Harlee was confused .
" Wait a minute , I thought we were hanging out on Saturday " Harlee raised her arms " We are silly ! We are going to a party and Rich is going to be there " Nai stood up and placed her pager in the pocket of her varsity shorts " I was going to be a surprise , but girl I can't take it . You have no life at all , we are going to change that tomorrow "
Harlee took a step back and rubbed the back of her neck , she wondered if Nai had lost her mind " Are you insane ? I never agreed to a party , you know how I am about strangers and besides Arjay wouldn't like it " she yawned " Harlee come on ! I don't want to go by myself and besides , Arjay is a good boyfriend and you are a trustworthy girlfriend right ? it's nothing to worry about … please just do it for me ? "
The truth was that Harlee spoiled Nai , they were friends since Freshman year and grew very close as time went by . Sometimes they got on each other's nerves but at the end of the day they loved each other dearly . Harlee did not like the idea of hanging out with strangers at all , but she knew that Nai would go either way and would feel terrible if something bad happened to her while she was alone . If there was one friend she would make a sacrifice for it was Nai .
Harlee sucked her teeth and tapped her foot in annoyance " You will owe me big time sister " she twisted her lip before Nai pulled her into a hyper embrace " Yeess ! you are the best friend ever ! " she shouted out as she squeezed Harlee " Oh shut up " she laughed a bit in response .