Chapter four in Riley's perspective, the big moment: Huey finds out.
"You're a bitch ass nigga! "I yelled at Huey. He had just snatched up my gun, tossing it from hand to hand like a toy, "You aren't supposed to have this, Riley. You know Granddad's rules. "
"Man FUCK them rules! Young Reezy don't need any rules! "I yelled back, a little louder than I should have.
"BOY WHAT DID YOU SAY?! "Granddad yelled from his bedroom. I winced at his words, "Nothin' Granddad! "I called back, glaring at Huey as hard as I could. Huey only smirked and walked away, my gun still in his hands. I needed that damn gun!
The thing that stopped me was the knock at the door. While Huey started up the stairs, I answered it, "What? "I asked as I opened it. I was startled to see Cindy and Jazmine standing there. Cindy looked worried, and Jazmine looked like she'd just seen hell and decided to take a bus back to Woodcrest.
"Is Huey here? "She asked in a whisper. Cindy shoved her inside, giving me a concerned look.
"Jazmine? "Huey said from the top stairs. He arched his eyebrow and came back down, pushing the gun back into my hands. I smiled slyly and hid it underneath my shirt.
Cindy grabbed my hand and dragged me away, into the living room, "Damn girl, what the fuck is goin' on? "I asked. Cindy only gave me a look and took a shaky breath, "Jazmine's just gonna tell Huey somethin'…, "She began. She looked at me as if she wasn't ready to tell me something.
"Riley, I know you like Jazzy, so please try to understand…, "She began. I only scoffed, "Girl I know she's pregnant, "I said under my breath. Cindy's eyes grew wide and she gapped at me, "How did you know?! "She asked in a whisper-scream.
"She spends more time here than at her on house ma. I found a pregnancy test in the upstairs bathroom, "I shrugged, "An' I know Huey's bitch ass don't know yet, and I know tha' Jaz probably knows tha' I know 'bout her bein' knocked up, "
Cindy glared at me, "An' you didn't tell me this because? "She crossed her arms over her chest and let her blonde hair fall in front of her face. I shrugged, "I guess it didn't come to me while we was at the mall, "I replied.
I could hear Huey's voice getting louder from the hall. "Jazmine what the hell is going on? "He said in a loud voice, "What aren't you telling me? "
Cindy sucked in a breath, "C'mon, I don't need McHater slappin' her face off or anythin', "She said.
I thought she was being sarcastic, but when I saw the look on Huey's face, I was afraid he'd hit Jazmine too.
"Huey…I'm pregnant, "Jazmine said in this small voice, so small I could barely hear it. She backed up a little, covering her face with her arms and whimpering like a scared dog who's just been beaten to death.
The look on Huey's face even scared me. I couldn't tell if he was angry, sad, confused, or just plain shocked. His eyes went wide for a few seconds, her mouth gapped open in disbelief. But then, the realization must've set in, because his eyes narrowed into an angry frown and his jaw clenched.
"I thought you were on the pill, "He said softly.
Cindy grabbed my hand in possibly fear. I turned to look at her, and the fear was written in her face. She was afraid as to what Huey might do.
Jazmine sounded like she was choking on something, the way she was crying, "I-I am! I don't know what happened…, "She said, trailing off. Huey just stood there for a few more moments, as if processing the whole pregnancy thing in his mind.
There was an awkward silence. Cindy just clamped onto my hand even harder. I fought the urge to push her off, because damn, she was strong!
Huey continued to look at Jazmine for a moment. I felt Cindy loosen her grip and completely let go, "Huey…, "She began, taking a step towards the pair. Huey looked up and gave her the coldest, cruelest, and angriest look I had ever seen come from him. He stormed into the living room, past all of us, and grabbed his keys. We watched as he pulled on his shoes and grabbed his jacket.
He headed for the door.
"Now hold up, "I said, realizing he was going to leave. Huey only shoved past me and continued to leave.
"Huey wait, "Cindy tried to grab at Huey's jacket, but he pushed her away. She backed up into me, and I could feel her heartbeat soaring.
Jazmine threw herself at the front door, "Huey wait, please, "She begged blocking his hand from the doorknob. Huey only glared at her and grabbed her hand, shoving her to the side. She landed on her ass on the floor and Huey opened the door, "I'll be back, "He muttered before leaving, slamming the door.
Jazmine began to cry really, really, really loud. Cindy had this horrified look on her face as if she'd just watched Jazmine being slapped and rushed to Jaz's side. She gestured for me to follow Huey.
Even this was a little much, so I headed outside.
The trash was all over the floor. Huey was kicking the trash can, leaving huge dents in the metal. I rushed over, "Aye man, chill! "I yelled, grabbing ahold of his arms and pulling him back. Huey only turned around and landed a blow in my chest. I retaliated by punching him in the face. The nigga was crying.
Huey was so off his game, he backed up too far and tripped over the trash can, landing on his butt on the cement. He gave out a howl and tried to sit up. When he realized he couldn't, he sat there like a five year old after throwing a huge fit.
"Aye man, are you okay? "I asked, kicking the trash can to the side. Huey shook his head. I sat down next to him. Huey rubbed his face and threw his keys to the side.
"I can't do this Riley, "He said, "I can't be a father. "
"Well yo dumbass shouldn't have knocked her up, "I replied simply.
Huey glared at me, "I made sure we were always safe…I don't know what happened. "
"There was a mess up, "I said, "Huey, Jazmine's only ever been wit' you, so it really is yo baby, "
Huey sniffed, "I can't be a dad Riley, "
"Why not? "
"Look at me! I haven't even finished high school yet, how am I supposed to support a baby? "He threw his arms up in the air and then let them fall back down, defeated.
"You'll find a way, man, "I said, "You always do, "
Huey only rolled his red-rimmed eyes and sighed, "I don't think so, Riley. Not this time. I'm really screwed now. "
"I mean I guess nigga, "I shrugged. I picked at my shoe as a moment of silence rolled by, waiting for Huey to speak up. Huey, however, kept his head down.
"I think you should go in there and try and work things out with Jaz, "I said, breaking the silence, "Jaz loves ya nigga, an' if you're too blind to see it, then I'ma have to knock some damn sense into ya. "
Huey chuckled and rubbed his eyes, "Now, how we gonna tell Granddad? "I asked casually.
Huey leaned his head back and closed his eyes, "Fuck, "I heard him mumble under his breath.
Yup, my brother was officially screwed.
Cindy and I decided to bounce an hour later.
After spending thirty minutes outside with Huey, he finally went back inside to talk with Jazmine. They went up into his room and stayed there for another good thirty minutes. They came back down without saying anything to each other; Jazmine's face red and puffy while Huey's was stoic. They decided to tell Granddad themselves. Cindy and I took that moment to leave.
We were now walking in the park, thinking about what had just happened, "What do ya think is gonna happen? "Cindy asked me. Cindy was especially worried mainly for Jazmine, because they were really close. I was worried for Jazmine too; I was worried about how her father would react to the news.
"I dunno, "I shrugged, kicking at a loose rock, "We'll have to wait an' see. Her dad's probably gonna flip though, "I smirked. Cindy sighed and rubbed her head, "I can't believe this is happenin', "She muttered.
"Well believe it, "I said, "Because it is. "
We stopped at a bench and sat down. Cindy rubbed her legs while I stuffed my hands in my jean pockets.
"We have to stay with 'em, "She said after a moment, "We gotta stay by they said through all this, "
"Since when have you been decidin' what I'ma do? "I asked. Cindy knocked me upside the head playfully, "He's your brother, "She pointed out, "Yeah, I know, "I said.
Cindy started to trace my leg with her finger, "I'm nervous about her father, "She said.
"I am too, "I agreed, "Those niggas gonna die today, if they even tell anyone. "
Cindy managed to laugh, but she looked scared. Slowly, I found my hand trying to grab ahold of hers. Cindy looked at me, looked at our hands, and decided that it was okay because she squeezed my hand as hard as she could.
"How do you feel knowin' yo ass is gonna be an uncle? "Cindy asked.
"How do ya feel knowin' yo ass is gonna be an aunt? "I countered smartly. Cindy laughed, her smile outdoing anything else I had ever seen. She gazed up at me with her pretty blue eyes and shrugged, "I dunno, but I'm gonna have to teach tha' baby 'bout the streets, cus Huey an' Jaz ain't gonna do it, "
"Count me in ma, "I said, laughing. She let go of my hand and we fist bumped. She rolled back onto the bench and laughed.
A few kids passed by with their parents, babbling in some baby gibberish, "I wonder what it is, "Cindy said dreamily.
"I dunno, but I hope it ain't a girl. "I said, "Girls are a fuckin' handful, "
"Whatever Reezy. "Cindy said calling me by my street name.
"Yeah they are, C-Murph, "I returned the gesture by calling her by her street name. Cindy only sighed and sat up from her position on the bench. She let her legs swing above the grass, "What do ya think is gonna happen once everybody at school finds out? "She then asked.
I whistled out some air; I had not thought about that.
"Damn, I dunno, "I was beat. What the hell would those kids do? They'd probably make fun of Jaz just because she was pregnant. What about Huey? Nah, they wouldn't do anything to Huey. He's a guy.
"We're really gonna have to watch their backs, "Cindy noted.
I stood up, "C'mon, I'm hungry, "I announced. I extended my hand and she took it. I hoisted her up and we proceeded to walk out of the park.
That night, I could hear Huey and Jazmine yelling at each other.
When I came home with Cindy, Granddad had just found out and was yelling so loud he lost his voice right after the argument. Now, Huey and Jazmine were at it, yelling about whose fault this was and why this had to happen to them.
I rubbed my head as I laid in my bed. They had been going at this for an hour almost.
I grabbed my phone and texted Cindy.
To Cindy: Aye, these niggas are fightin
From Cindy: Yo Granddad too?
To Cindy: Nah, just Huey and Jaz
From Cindy: Oh, wha's up?
To Cindy: They just bein some dumbasses
From Cindy: Aight. Aye, you up for tonight? Bored as hell over here.
I thought for a moment. Should I leave, or stay and listen to Huey and Jazmine argue all night? I glanced at my clock; 8:46.
To Cindy: Where?
From Cindy: My place. I'll tell you where to later.
To Cindy: Aight. See ya.
I grabbed my jeans and slipped them on, along with a black shirt, a hoodie, and some boots. I wasn't about to listen to those to idiots go on all night. I quietly slipped out of my room and down the stairs. Huey and Jazmine were arguing so loud, no one heard me open the front door and walk out.
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