"Alright, it's done," Jazmine said, glancing over to Huey with a smile. "You're turn."

They were deleting their dating accounts, which for some reason, was extremely satisfying to both of them. It almost felt like they were taking a step further into their relationship. A small, very tinsy-tiny step that isn't all that noticeable, yet still pleasing.

Huey leaned and took the mouse, looking at the bright computer screen. He read the notification that was displayed: Account has been successfully deleted.

After that he navigated the cursor around, and not before long, he was on his own dating page. Jazmine peered over his shoulder curiously, her bright green eyes looking straight to Huey's notifications. She narrowed her eyes at the high number count of interested singles, slight jealousy only wanting the account deleted faster. Huey was hers now, no matter how strangely possessive that sounded. She was never the jealous type, so this new feeling kind of startled her a little.

Huey went to the account settings and hit the delete button, and then everything was done. Everything could go back to normal. Well, not everything obviously. Jazmine's smile widened at the thought.

Huey lightly yawned into his hand before saying," I forgot about that paper I have to write." He furrowed his brows at his own forgetfulness, pinching the bridge of his nose in exhaustion.

Jazmine raised her eyebrows at that. She had completely forgotten about Huey and the college courses he was taking. "How is that going anyway?" she asked, genuinely curious as to Huey and his future goals. She always knew him to be so ambitious, yet so subtle about it.

Huey sighed softly. "It's fine. There's just so much work for me to do. And besides that, I need to help Granddad pay rent, help Riley with his funds for that big basketball competition coming up, and then half the rent with Caesar on this apartment-"

"Hey," Jazmine sighed, giving Huey a small smile. "I hate seeing you so overwhelmed…" she stated, her eyes roaming over Huey's disgruntled expression.

Huey glanced up at her, before looking away again. "Nah, don't worry about it," he said simply. The last thing he wanted was sweet little Jazmine worrying about everything he had on his plate. She didn't need any of that. "I can handle it."

Jazmine smirked. "And what if I want to help?"

"I see what you're doing," Huey said, raising an eyebrow at her smug face. "Cheering me up will not make me change my mind."

But Jazmine was already hugging him, her face on his shoulder. "Not even my hugs will change your mind?" she asked with pretend innocence. How could he resist her hugs?

Huey hugged her back, scoffing. "It's not working Jazmine."

"Is it?" she said, leaning up to kiss the small spot behind Huey's ear.

"Give it a rest," he mumbled quietly, but Jazmine could feel how he leaned a bit into the touch. "Cut it out," he continued.

Jazmine held in a giggle. "Please Huey?" she pleaded, reaching up to let her hands lightly run through his curly hair. "Helping you would make me so happy."

"It would make me feel guilty," Huey easily responded, slowly pulling away from her touches to look at Jazmine's smiling face. "Alright?"

The mulatto rolled her eyes at that. "Guilty? I never have anything to do. This would occupy my time," she said, raising her hands in confusion.

Huey nodded. "Exactly why you can use this time for yourself, right?" he said, arching his brow even higher. Jazmine didn't have a job like Huey. He was a high-paid tutor for students at his college on certain days. Though, that job was only temporary, since Huey was working towards being his own boss one day in another field.

Jazmine made a pouty face. She hated thinking and talking about careers sometimes. Going back to school for college courses sounded so boring. Of course she wanted a job, and hoped to one day be a veterinarian, but the long process to get there was so unappealing.

Huey noticed the face she was making. "What's wrong?"

Jazmine shook her head.

"What?" Huey pressed curiously.

Jazmine turned away in embarrassment, not wanting to look him in the face. "It's just, thinking about stuff like that is so scary to me," she muttered quietly, her voice seeming louder than usual in the quiet computer room.

Huey sighed after hearing that. He hated to see her upset. "I know, but facing our fears is the only way to get through them."

"Easy for you to say," she said, her small smile reappearing. "You're not scared of anything."

Huey titled his head as he reached out to swivel Jazmine's chair, so she was facing him again. "Okay, what's really bothering you?" he asked, light concern lacing his usually monotone voice.

Jazmine shook her head again. "Nothing."

"Tell me."

"No Huey."

"Jazmine."

"Hm?"

"C'mon."

The mulatto took a deep breath, in and out. Sometimes, being emotional really drained her. Yes, she was the hugest crybaby ever. She was always running from her fears when they surfaced. She always tried to avoid being so emotionally overwhelmed…but…

Jazmine looked at Huey's face, his eyes full of concern and love…lots and lots of love…

"I'd just miss you to death being away all the time at college," Jazmine admitted, before looking to the side again with embarrassment. Curse her sappy ways.

Huey looked at her thoughtfully, seeing the way she tried to hide her emotions from him. Honestly, he'd been swimming in all of the rivers she had cried already. Even though she wasn't crying right now, he mentally prepared himself for it.

"Jazmine," he started, noticing how she hid her face a bit. "Hey?"

She slowly looked over to him.

"You're not going anywhere," he reassured, staring into her wide emerald orbs as she looked at him.

She raised her eyebrows in confusion. "What do you mean?"

"You can take classes online," Huey added, reaching over to touch her cheek. "How's that sound?"

Jazmine's eyes widened more at that. Of course! How could she have forgotten that? The easiest solution to her problem. Being away from Huey would honestly kill her. Being away from her friends and family just sounded absolutely horrible. Terrifying and downright unbearable.

"Okay?" Huey said again, before noticing the way her mouth grew into a wide grin. He felt his heart flutter.

The mulatto hugged him, tighter this time. "Yeah," she sighed happily. "Thank you so much Huey."

The Freeman boy made a puzzled face. "Why are you thanking me?"

"Because."

"What-"

Jazmine shushed him and his unnecessary comments, smiling a sweet smile. It was okay if he didn't understand her words sometimes, because he truly did give her life. Even something as simple as this situation might seem, every second counted towards something great.

Huey moved a bit in her tight grip, adjusting to the pressure to his torso from her arms. "Um, "he said, looking down at her. "You confuse me so much sometimes," he muttered.

"Same," Jazmine replied, snuggling her face into his shirt. "Just enjoy the moment you nerd." She heard his scoff, and all she could do was laugh.


"Blah blah blah…colleges in blah…blah blah," Jazmine groaned as she searched the web. She had left from Huey and Caesar's early, to go clear her mind about all of this. Huey was right. It was a good time as any to start peering more into her future. She didn't have a part-time job right now, since she lived off her parents' wealth all the time. It didn't seem right anymore.

She scrolled through the searches, looking for a veterinarian college online that didn't require attendance at a campus. That was absolutely the last thing she wanted.
After some time of groans and moans later of searching for the perfect place, Jazmine stumbled across a college: Woodcrest-Maryland College of Veterinarian Medicine.

She reached for her phone to call Huey, but then stopped. She remembered how he had a paper to write for one of his courses, and just how tired he was today. Honestly it broke her heart. If her going to college helped him, then that's exactly what she would do. Plus, his words brightened her mind a bit. Who knows what the future holds, and she should be open to new things, right?

Jazmine took a deep breath, joy crossing her face. Since when did Huey give such good advice?


Huey tapped away at the keyboard, trying to finish the essay as quickly as possible. He hated stressing himself out, and obviously it frustrated Jazmine too. He wouldn't have minded her help if it came down to it, but he just didn't like the idea of giving Jazmine his problems. Plus, not to toot his own horn or anything, but Huey had an extremely good work ethic. None of this will take long.

His eyes searched the research draft, checking for errors and typos as he continued to type. He wished he had more time though. There just wasn't enough hours in the day. He needed more time to gain the proper amount of sleep for the average person. More time for all the work he had in classes for college. More time for his job, and to pursue his career more. And a little more time, which was recently just added to his crazy schedule, to be with Jazmine.

He felt horrible for indirectly blowing her off to work on this stupid essay, so he was determined to find time for her. He just needed to finish this essay…

Knock. Knock. Knock.

Huey turned to see Caesar standing in the doorway, his usual smug on his lips. "Hey," he greeted.

Huey turned back to the computer. "Hey."

"How are things with Jazmine going? I saw her leave out of here all flustered."

"Things are fine, why?"

Caesar chuckled. "Nothing," he continued. "I just still don't believe how quick things change for the better. Do you have any idea how long I wanted you and Jazmine to finally get together?"

Huey rolled his eyes while shaking his head. "Had no idea you were such a hopeless romantic," he muttered, sarcasm in his voice yet again.

This made Caesar laugh. "You don't believe me, man?"

"Whatever you say, Caesar," Huey replied, stopping his typing for a second. He looked at his friend in mild annoyance. "Was there a motive for this conversation? I have a paper to finish."

Caesar tried to keep his laughter down as he said his next words. "How's your hair holding up, blondie?" Then he took off with undying laughter, knowing Huey's next move.

"Are you asking for a death wish?!" Huey threatened, already standing and chasing after his friend.

He just can't catch a break, can he?


"Hey sweetheart, how are you?" Sarah asked, smiling at her daughter as she stepped into Jazmine's room. "Dinner's ready."

Jazmine looked up from the computer. "Well, I've been doing some thinking."

"About?"

"Doing college."

Sarah gasped, her mouth agape. Yet, she was happy. She'd been waiting for those words since Jazmine got out of high school. At first, Jazmine had said college was a waste of time, and she wanted to just figure out her life before she knew what she wanted to do. But, now? "You still want to be a veterinarian?" she asked, taking a seat on Jazmine's bed.

The mulatto grinned at her mother. "Of course. I was thinking about what Huey said, and it made me realize that I don't have all the time in the world. I have to start somewhere, right?"

"Right," Sarah agreed. She didn't even need to ask what Huey said, because everyone only knew the boy to speak the truth. Bless his heart. "I'm glad you're seeing it now."

Jazmine nodded happily. "Me too." She had a new determination burning in her heart, and for the first time in forever, she felt strong.

"Huey must have a good influence on you," Sarah added, feeling proud and joy for Jazmine.

A bashful look creeped onto Jazmine's face. "Yeah, he's pretty great."

"But when were you going to tell me you two were dating?" Sarah giggled, looking at her daughter's now pinkish face. "It's so obvious how you two clicked. Do you know how long I've wanted you and Huey to get together?"

Jazmine made a shocked face, not expecting any of this. "Uh, it was obvious? I was going to tell you actually-"

Sarah could only laugh at Jazmine. "Calm down, its fine. You should know that I'm happy for you Jazzy. A mother couldn't be prouder. "

Jazmine gave a small smile despite her sudden fluster. "Oh, thanks mom. That means a lot."

She nodded in return, smiling. "Now c'mon, let's go eat."

Things will be okay.