Author's Note: Guess who has risen from the dead? Hehe, sup yal! Guy's I just want to apologise for the ancient wait. I started University this year as well as having to deal with personal family issues. All I wanna say is that I'm back and I'll be trying to make time for my stories again! I think I'll be uploading every month instead of every week in the past. So, yeah. Without further ado! Intrusion: Our Story CHAPTER 14!
Note: Please make me aware of any grammar or spelling errors. I do reread and audit my work but it's possible I miss things.
Translation: Itoko - Cousin (in Japanese)
Chapter 14: Internal Conflict
"Skylar Honey!'' her mothered called.
''Yes, mom?'' Skylar replied.
''Please come downstairs and help me with this box?''
''Sure thing, coming!'' she replied as she got up from the ground in her bedroom where she was packing some of her belongings. Her family was supposed to be moving out this weekend. She only had one more day before she leaves her home here in Madison.
Skylar danced down the stairs of her home to see her mom attempting to pick up a very heavy looking box. ''Mom! Put that down!'' she exclaimed in worry.
''Oh, there you are.'' Her mother replied with a beautiful smile.
''Attempting to carry heavy things is not good for the babies!'' Skylar lectured.
Her mother chuckled at this before steadily putting the box into Skylar's hands. ''I'm sorry Skye. Promise not to tell your dad though.'' She said with a goofy smile.
''Your secret is safe with me. Just, promise not to try that again. I wanna see Vici and 'Roni in great condition'' she said as she began to rub her mother's 5-month old pregnant belly.
''Okay, okaaaay! I'll be more careful! Just finish what you were doing child. We leave for school in 20.'' Her mother playfully commanded.
Skylar playfully rolled her eyes and began her journey back upstairs. Skylar's thirteen-year-old self finished off packing her books in one of her boxes before quickly running over to the corner of her bed. She grabbed her grey hoodie and wore it over her baby pink dress. With that, she ran down the stairs to join her mother in the car for her last day of school.
As her mother parked in the drop-off zone, Skylar quickly gave her mother's cheek and belly a big kiss. ''I love you guys'' she said with her dazzling smile.
''We love you too sweetheart.'' Her mother replied while rubbing her belly. With that, Skylar jumped out of the SUV and paced her way to Madison Middle School.
Skylar was feeling all kinds of emotions. She was excited to move, but sad all at the same time. She was not those mopey children that hated moving. Unlike many children, Skylar appreciated change, but that does not mean she will miss her life here in Wisconsin. As her thoughts went wild, she took some books for her English class. As she closed her locker, she was playfully scared by her best friend.
''BOO!''
"AH! Jenna you can't do that!'' Skylar screamed before laughing with her brunette and brown eyed friend.
''Well, this IS the last day that I can scare your pants off'' Jenna said with a sad smile. With that, Skylar also gave a sad smile before greeting her friend properly with a big hug.
"Morning Jen" Skylar greeted softly.
"Hey weirdo" Jen greeted back as she was being muffled by Skylar's long locks. After having a sweet encounter, the two friends began chatting away as they made their journey to their first class of the day.
As they walked into their English class, they bumped into one of their close friends. ''Don! Wassup!'' Skylar exclaimed when she saw her handsome friend. By the sound of his name, Don turned around to see Skylar and Jenna.
"Sup girls" he greeted back before hugging the two girls for the first time this morning.
"We're hosting a little something for Skylar after school by the yard! You're coming right?" Jen asked Don.
"You're what?!" Skylar asked surprised. She was not expecting that.
"Yeah! A little farewell you know? I feel like you deserve it Skye" Jen replied while trustfully squishing Skylar's arm.
"Guuuys!" Skylar exclaimed before hugging both Jen and Don into a group hug.
The day went by smoothly with farewell gifts and speeches from both schoolmates and teachers. By the time school was over, it only then started sinking in that Skylar was leaving her hometown for good. Jen and Don were in different classes from her and would therefore meet her on the yard afterschool.
Skylar decided to go to the bathroom to freshen up for her little party. She looked herself in the mirror to make sure her hair was still straight from this morning and brushed out her cute baby pink dress. As she was walking down the hallway to the exit, she heard voices in one of the classrooms.
"Are you really gonna miss her?" a voice said.
"Pfft, no not really. I mean, she's a nice girl, but she was only therefore decoration."
"Jenna that's not nice to say!"
'Jenna? Is Jen talking about, me?' Skylar thought.
"Listen, that girl really helped me with my grades and pulled up my popularity by a scale! I don't need her anymore! The school year is almost over. The only wimp that I think was ever her friend was that loner of a friend of hers, ugh, what's his name again?"
"You mean Don?"
"Yeah, that idiot. I don't need him either. He's too loyal. Always asking about annoying Skylar. Should have confessed to her while he could. And I won't be dealing with a sad dog, so he can leave too."
"Then why did you even plan this party for her?"
"She gave me good grades and the popularity title. I must give her SOME credit. Guys I'm not a total bitch…"
Skylar's green eyes were brimming with tears. She removed herself from the classroom immediately. She couldn't handle the words anymore. By the time she reached the yard near the school, everyone was already there and her tears had dried up a bit.
"Skylar!" she heard a voice. She turned to see that it was Don. She smiled both sadly and happily due to what she had just heard.
She walked over to her friend and sat down next to him on the grass. "Hey Don" she greeted kindly.
"Here, I saved you a Dr Pepper" he said as he handed her the can.
"Thank you"
"It's always a pleasure Skye" he responded with a sweet smile.
They sat down and chatted for the longest time before joining everyone else in dancing and playing games. This party allowed Skylar to run away from her reality for some time. However, it was short lived when someone grabbed everyone's attention.
"Attention everyone!" the bitch herself announced. "I can see everyone is having an awesome time! Glad to see! However, let's not forget the reason why we're here." With that statement, Jen turned her head to Skylar. "So today marks Skylar McPhearson's last day with us! From my part, I just want to say that I am so grateful for the memories and times we shared together. You really turned my life around Skye, and not just mine, but many other peoples' lives. We wish you a safe journey and brighter future in New York! Best of luck Skye!"
"Best of luck, Skye!" everyone followed in unison.
This made Skylar emotional for two reasons, one is the fact that she is moving to a completely different state and leaving all her memories here. Two is the fact that her two-faced friend is the one sending her off and not the only real friend she had, Don. This brought Skylar to tears. This earned Skylar hugs from all around her. Even from Jen.
As soon as the party finally calmed down, Skylar was about to make her way home.
"Skye!" Jen exclaimed, running towards her. "Give me one last hug, okay?"
It took all of Skylar's might to not punch Jenna right then and there. Instead, she pulled the fakest smile she could master and allowed Jen to give her that final hug.
"I'll miss you Skye" Jen said softly.
"You sure?" Skylar uttered under her breath.
"Huh?" Jen asked.
"Oh, nothing."
Jen let her go and was making her way home. "Hey, Jen!" Skylar yelled.
"Yeah?"
"Ugh…nothing. Be safe" she ended up saying instead. Jen nodded as she carried on walking.
Skylar bowed her head sadly before turning around and starting her own journey home.
"Skylar! Wait up!" it was Don.
"Don?" she asked stunned.
"May I walk you home?" he asked nervously while fidgeting with his fingers.
Skylar smiled. "Sure"
Don and Skylar's walk home was calm, warm and pleasant. Don had been the best company the whole day. His warm nature and presence really put Skylar at ease. They were enjoying each other's company so much, that they were in front of Skylar's doorstep in no time.
"Well, this is me" Skylar said sadly.
"Yeah…"
…
"Ugh, Skylar?"
"Yeah Don?"
"Can…Can I… Can I tell you something?"
Skylar's smile grew. "Sure" she accepted with a warm smile.
"Well, ugh, the thing is that I've been meaning to say this for some time, but I never got the chance to say it so this is my final chance and I really don't wanna blow it because— "
As Don carried on rambling aimlessly, Skylar silenced him with a soft, warm and sweet kiss on the lips.
"Oh, ugh…woah" Don replied. Skylar chuckled. "Sorry, that was, my first kiss." He admitted shyly.
Skylar blushed as she shyly replied "Don't worry. It was my first kiss too."
They shared a moment as they both just stood and smiled at one another. After some times, they gave each other one final, long, loving hug.
"I'll see you around?" Don asked with tears brimming in his eyes.
"I'll definitely see you around" she replied with tears staining her vision as well.
Don gave her a kiss on the cheek, before turning around and taking his journey home.
Skylar entered her home, being welcomed by her parents.
"Hey Skye! Welcome back!" her mother exclaimed.
"Hey kiddo! Had a good day?" her farther asked.
"Hey mom, hey dad. Yeah, today was worth it" she said with a smile.
"That's great sweetheart, because we have a busy weekend!" her mother exclaimed.
"Ready for New York?" her dad asked kindly.
Thirteen-year-old Skylar took a moment before saying, "Yeah, I think I'm ready."
In the Cafeteria...
"You dumbass! Drake's got bars!" Cindy screamed.
"He's got popularity, not bars." Huey rebutted.
"Huey why you hating?!" Cindy fought back.
It was lunchtime in the cafeteria and today was an interesting day. Cindy was livelier than normal, Huey was speaking more, and Hiro just came with a new song. Things were so simple, so easy. And that's what everyone liked the most, well except for some people…
Cindy and Riley were still a bit off, and everyone knew, but they decided to sit this one out. Everyone knows how the both of them can get whenever they're in a fight. Last time they had a fight about some hoe they were trying to get pregnant with Riley's kid just so she could grab the fortune Grandad has stored away. Cindy tried to tell Riley what was going on, but Riley flaked her. This caused for the two friends to fight and not talk to one another for almost 2 months. Obviously, they walked through it and finally were back to their stupid friendship ways. Therefore, everyone hoped that they'll walk through this one as well.
"A'ight dumbasses, shut the fuck up and listen" Hiro first initiated. Everyone's head turned to give the Asian boy the attention he asked for. "So I finally dropped my first track. It's probably still rusty as fuck, but do good and show your homeboy some love alright?"
The group of friends all accepted his request with loud chants, banging tables and standard ratchetness.
"Do I get to hit logic in your tracks when you get big ma boy?" Caesar playfully requested.
"Always man, but I don't think you need to stress about you getting on the top. Our band is gonna stunt on people!" Hiro responded.
"Yeah yeah! I've been meaning to ask yal motherfuckas, when did yal bitches start a band? I mean, shit" Riley asked curiously.
"Oh, we've actually BEEN wanting to start a band since before summer vacation, but we finally pulled up our socks and started it this new term." Caesar answered his ghetto friend.
"Jazmine was prolonging the shit tho" Hiro spilled.
"Hiro!" Jazmine exclaimed embarrassed.
"Nuh-ugh Jazz! We would have started earlier if you weren't in that stupid 'But guuuys I can't siiing' phase" Hiro explained, mimicking his biracial friend. They table laughed at Hiro's impersonation.
"I just didn't want to end up like those dipsy girls that think they can sing and they really can't— "
"Jazmine would you shut the fuck up? You can sing girl! Fo'real! Even I never knew you had such a sweet voice hoe!" Cindy exclaimed to her best friend.
"Cindy's got a point Jazz. You were great two weeks back." Skylar added.
This caused for Jazmine to smile and blush. "Thanks guys. Sorry for keeping it a secret."
"It's all good. However, what other talents are you hiding hoe?" Cindy asked while playfully nudging her friend in the arm.
"We all know you low-key shake the booty so—OW!" Riley tried to start, but was hit upside head by his brother. "Nigga! The fuck?!" Huey just gave his brother a deep glare. "What nigga? Yo' girl got cake! –OW!"
Before they knew it, the brothers were playfully brawling in the cafeteria. Huey grabbed a piece of meat off Riley's plate. "Eat it." Huey commanded.
"EW nigga NAH! Who knows how old that shit is! Huey dawg c'mon - EW!"
"Did Riley just say 'ew'?" Caesar chuckled.
"Thought I was the only one" Hiro laughed.
The playful fight continued with a lot of food forcing, nuggies and head locking. Everyone laughed at the scene as they finished off their meals. Everyone was laughing, except Ming, and Jazmine was aware of this.
In fact, Ming was not talking at all this whole lunch break. Jazmine scrutinised Ming, and found that her eyes were clearly focused on her boyfriend. Jazmine frowned at the reality: Ming still likes Huey.
Once the brawl was over, everyone finished off their meals and made their way out of the cafeteria to got to the benches at the back of the school since there was still a good twenty minutes of lunchtime left. As the squad walked out, Cindy and Caesar were holding hands and Riley and Skylar were having pleasant conversation. Ming was walking just behind Huey while Jazmine was at the back with Hiro.
Jazmine was analysing Ming's actions, and immediately realised that she was about to start talking to Huey.
"Hey, Freema— "Ming initiated.
"—Hueyyy" Jazmine cooed, cutting Ming off as she jumped to the front and grabbed her boyfriend's arm.
"What? And don't coo my name like that." Huey responded.
"I just, wanted to ask if you're busy today?" she asked, trying to act cute.
"Well I have my African-American History project to finish. So it'd be nice if I finished it today" Huey answered.
"Oh okay, so I'll see you tomorrow then?" she asked, squishing her boyfriend's arm.
"Yes." He answered plainly.
This put Ming on edge as she saw the couple cooing right in front of her. She held her anger as she furthered herself from the stupid couple.
"Don't be stupid" Hiro stated.
"Huh?" Ming asked, stunned to see her cousin walking next to her.
"It's gonna take a lot for you to try and talk to Huey after your bitchy scandal"
"Hiro!" Ming exclaimed, shocked by her cousin's words.
"Leave them and just promote my single. Life will be easier that way for you." Hiro stated as he put his hands in his pockets.
"I could say the same for you and Skylar."
"Huh?" Hiro asked, whipping his head around to his cousin.
This made Ming laugh. "Don't act like you don't know what I'm talking about itoko."
"Wha—Ming!" Hiro exclaimed, his cheeks turning a faint pink.
Ming hummed to herself as she moved forward in the track to the benches.
At the benches, jokes, laughter and gossip were circled around. A day like this was needed. It was not every day where the squad could really sit down and enjoy each other's company. As everyone relaxed and enjoyed their last few minutes at the benches, Skylar, finally made the first move.
"Hey Reezy" she initiated.
"Wassup?" he replied easily.
"What, ugh, are you doing after school?" she asked, faintly blushing.
"Nothing serious. Probably play on my new PS4 or somethin'. Why?"
"Got Gran Turismo?"
"Is that a rhetorical question?" Riley chuffed playfully.
This made Skylar chuckle. "Guess so." She replied playfully.
Riley smirked before responding, "You can swerve by and see if you can beat me."
Cindy was watching with her peripheral vision at her cousin and best friend, while still acting as if she was paying attention to Hiro's dumb stories. A pain grew in her chest the more she looked. She shifted her eyes away from the duo and laid her head on Caesar's shoulder.
"You a'ight babygirl?" Caesar asked softly. Cindy just nodded before giving her boyfriend a peck on the cheek.
With that, the last half of the day was sounded by the school bell, saying that lunch was over…
"Well, this is it! Our new home!" My farther exclaimed with much enthusiasm.
"Dad…" I utter.
"Yes, kid?" He asked with kindness in his voice
"…No."
He gave me a sad smile and just nodded his head. "Yeaaah… I get you kiddo. Gotta make it a home first, right?" He asked me reassuringly.
I bowed my head and looked at my dirty All Stars, "Yeah." I answer sadly.
I didn't want to move! I still had a lot of missions to accomplish. Like, punching Jen in her fakeass face, hug Don one last time…just, so much! Oh well, I guess life doesn't just wait for you to do what you want, right?
"Okaaay! Let's get unpacking shall we?" my dad insisted with his cheesy smile. I simply nodded my head and began carrying boxes into different rooms within our new house.
My dad helped me carry some boxes upstairs so mom could start unpacking small things like clothes and ornaments. By the time we called it quits for a day, the sun was setting.
"Well, I guess it's take-outs tonight huh? What do you say kid? Dominos or Pizza Hut?" my dad suggested.
"Hmmm…Pizza Hut!" I answered excitedly.
He chuckled. "Sure thing Skye. I'll be back in a bit then. Say, your mom is napping. Feel free to go to the park down the street, okay?"
"Really?"
"Sure. Get a feel of here. And besides, I think you need it" he said with an assuring smile. I gave a smile back. I gave the old chump a hug before he drove to Pizza Hut.
By the time I reached the park, the heat had gone down a bit, so a pleasant breeze was going through my sandy hair. I sat down on the grass and looked out towards the distance. You know, it's actually not that bad over here. I thought I'd really hate it. Just as I thought that, I felt a ball hit me upside my head.
"Oh shit! Eeeeyy! Wassup! You a'ight?" I hear some dude's voice.
"Ughhh! Man, that hurt dude!" I complain.
"Pffft, 'dude'?"
"Yeah, 'dude'." I clarify.
"Bruuuh AHAHAHAH! You got one funny ass accent! Where you from?" He chuckled as squinted at me.
"Oh, ugh, Wisconsin." I say as I blush a bit. Is my accent that bad?
"Figures. Makes a lot of sense."
"Sorry…"
"Sorry? Sorry for what? It's actually cute man" he chuckled with a sweet smile. That's when I finally took in his features, and oh was he beautiful. He was actually quite tall guy. Nice smooth brown skin with a neat fade.
"Gee, thanks. Oh, ugh, I'm, Skylar" I said as I finally introduced myself.
He smiled and replied "Sup, the name's Broderick. It's cool to meet you Skylar. Sorry about the ball"
"Oh it's okay. Mistakes happen right?"
"Yeah that's true. Hey, are you new around this block? I've never seen you around."
"Oh! Heh, yeah we just moved in here. Today actually"
"Aren't you supposed to be packin'?" he asked as he looked at me sceptically.
"Done for the day. Needed to finally relax a bit you know? So dad said I should scurry over here."
"Makes sense. Hey, wan' me tah walk you around this block?" He offered kindly. Not only is he cute, he's sweet as well. I think I just made my first friend.
"Sure. Thanks, that's really nice of you"
"Ey man, this is the Bronx, we gotta look out for one another. Okay, first stop, I gotta show you this dumbass statue!"
At the Freeman's...
"Ey, ey Skye? SKYE!"
"Huh? What?"
"Ey, you a'ight? You been dazing off like a wackass for some time now." Riley pointed out as he looked at me worriedly.
"Oh, sorry. My bad" I apologise, a bit embarrassed.
"Ey at least you didn't drool! I woulda died!" He exclaimed as he cracked up. I began laughing with him.
Gee, Riley is such a cool guy. Just being around him makes me so much happier.
Riley suddenly realised that Skylar was gazing at him, hard.
"Ugh, Skye, you sure you a'ight?" he asked, a bit flattered but embarrassed. She just nodded, with the smile on her face getting brighter.
"Reez'…"
"What's good?" he asked nervously.
"May I kiss you?"
For the first time in her life, Skylar witnessed Riley Freeman blushing. Riley tried to reply, but the words were not coming out of his mouth. Instead, Skylar filled those words with a kiss as she pressed her lips up against Riley's really soft ones.
As they were kissing, Skylar decided to be a bit risqué and sat in Riley's lap. Which surprised Riley significantly.
"Mmm, Skyrrr?" he muffled.
"Hmmm?" she hummed into their kiss.
"My…grandad…is upstairs" he said in between kisses.
"Mmhmmm…"
She began biting Riley's bottom lip while caressing the nape of his neck. Riley won't even lie, that shit was hot. He placed his hands on Skylar's surprisingly curvy hips as they continued. She began snaking her arms around his neck as she tried to deepen the kiss. This is what caught Riley's attention.
"Mmmmm—okay Skye, woah" he breathed out as he released himself from the kiss. "Skye, this is dope, but ugh, Grandad could come down with a belt any second soo…" he tried to clarify.
Skylar took the hint, chuckled and shifted from their previous position. "Sorry" she apologised shyly.
"Nah it's cool girl. I just don't want Grandad thinkin' I'm tryna make a baby on this rug" he played off casually as he gave her a reassuring bump on the arm.
She nodded. "It's cool, it's cool. I understand." She said with a soft smile. "Hey, uhm, can I borrow your Black Ops? Just for tonight?"
"Yeah whatever man. Just don't be ratchet and keep it for the rest ugh' the year" he playfully accepted.
They shared a small laugh before she got up from the floor and started packing her things. It was a soothing silence as they made their way to the front porch.
"Thanks for having me" she thanked with her pretty smile.
"Thanks for coming girl" he replied as he walked over to hug her goodbye.
"See you next week?"
"Fo'sho" he answered with a wink. With that, Skylar gave one last smile and rode her skateboard to Woodcrest Estates.
Riley watched her skate off into the distance.
"And what the fuck was that?" Huey asked behind him.
"AAHHH! MOTHERFU—NIGGA WHY YOU GOTTA CREEP ON ME LIKE THAT? SHIT! PUNK!" Riley yelled in fright.
"Shut your dumbass up! Did you really just turn down ass right now?" Huey asked.
"What you mean nigga?"
"I was in the kitchen when you and Skylar got comfortable."
This made Riley freeze.
"Using Grandad as an excuse? The hell? Nigga that never stops you. So tell me, why did you let her go?"
"…Nigga what if I just couldn't get it up?! Huh?!"
"You go up for anything that is female Riley— "
"Shut the fuck up!"
"Riley." Huey said sternly.
The brothers had a stare down. Huey obviously silently communicating with his brother. It was a silent argument between brothers. After sometime, Riley dashed passed Huey and stormed up the stairs.
"Running to your room like a bitch won't help Riley!"
"Skye, Skyyyyye!"
"Hmmmm?"
"It's time to wake up sweetheart."
"Ugh, five more minutes please."
"Five minutes is five hours to you, child." My mother chuckled, "Now get up. You need to get packing this week."
I sigh heavily with my face in my pillow. "Okaaay, I'm coming."
My mother gave me a gentle smile as she raised from my bed and took her journey to my door.
I watched my mother exit my room. As soon as she closed my door, I fell backwards onto my pillow. It's my last week here. Huh, I haven't even been here that long either. Moving is tiring. It really is. The packing, the organising, the frustrations and most importantly, the goodbyes. I have to say goodbye to some friends once more in my life, and that just makes my heart sink even lower. Oh well.
I throw my duvet off my body as I take my path to the bathroom, getting ready for school, while low-key packing some of my things. I decided to wear Broderick's hoodie, my bleached jeans and sneakers today with a simple ponytail. I'm not up for anything today.
"Skyyyylaaaaahhh!" I hear those mutants scream.
"Whaaaat?" I reply nonchalantly
"Mommy told us to make sure that you were out of bed, but you are!" Vicci answered happily.
I chuckle at my little sister and her adorable logic.
"Sissyyyy"
"Yes 'Roni?"
"May we help you pack a bit?" Veronica asks shyly.
They're so cute. "Sure." I say with a warm smile
Their small faces light up as they began tearing my room apart.
As they helped me pack up some of my boxes, I got a phone call.
I look at the caller ID. Shit.
"Hello?" I say as I answer the phone
"Hey baby, what you doing?"
"Oh I'm just, getting ready for the day. And yourself?"
"Just thinking about you. Wanna hang?"
Oh, fuck
"Ugh, yeah sure. Give me thirty minutes?"
"Yeh, sure. Thirty. Only, thirty."
I shiver went down my spine from the sound of his voice.
I finish packing some of my books in boxes with my sisters before freshening up to meet up with Fernando. I run with my 5-year-old sisters down the stairs, grab breakfast and my skateboard before heading out the door to meet my boyfriend.
I take an easy stroll to his apartment while taking in The Bronx's atmosphere with the little time I have left. Before I knew it, I was in front of his apartment. With a shaky hand, I knock on the door. Just a few moments later, he opens the door. A big smile plastered on his face.
"Hey baby" Fernando said with a wide smile.
"Hey 'Nands" I reply with a small smile.
"Pffft, that stupid skateboard again?" he chuckled cynically.
"Broderick gave it to me— "
"FUCK BROD— "he cut himself off as he tried to calm down. That made me almost shit my pants.
He steps aside to tell me to come inside. I do.
"So, how are you this boring ass Saturday?" Fernando asks.
"Oh, it's ugh, okay. And you?" I reply.
"Boring as fuck baby. You wanna make it more interesting?" he asked with a lustful smile.
I anxiously rub my arm. "I…I don't know Fernando"
"Just once will make me happy, baby" he tried to coo.
"I'm just, not in the mood" I reply with a sigh.
"Baby c'mooon" he insists as he trails one of his fingers down my spine.
"Fernando…"
"Skylar for fucks sake! Just let me!" he grabbed my arms and turned me around as he shook me.
"No!" I resist as I try and fidget out of his grip, but it was too strong.
Fernando tried to unbutton Skylar's jeans, but failed, when Skylar's fist met Fernando's jaw.
"Ahh! Bitch! What the fuck?!"
He pinned her down to the floor, but failed once again when Skylar's knee met his groin. Fernando cried in pain from the direct blow and crawled into a ball. Skylar then took the chance to kick me again in the groin, ribcage and shin. She grabbed her skateboard and wacked him with it, before running outside and riding it down the street.
Tears streamed down my pale cheeks as I rode my way back to my place of sanctuary. I stopped my board the moment I saw the park. Tears still staining my face, I walk to the place on the grass is sat on the first day I came here. I sat there, thinking, crying.
"Skye?" his beautiful voice called out.
I pause with my crying to hearing his voice. I turn my head to see where it came from. When I saw his worried face, I cried even more.
"Skye? Fluffs, what happened?" Broderick asked gently before sitting down next to me. I kept on crying. He put me in his lap and hugged me as I cried, "Shhh, it's okay Fluffs."
After my tear storm calmed down, Broderick cradled me in his arms, not letting go. After a moment, he finally asked. "What is Fernando?" I nodded while my head was on his shoulder. He just held me tighter until I was completely calm.
"He tried to rape me." I stated.
This caused Broderick to whip his head around, looking at me in complete distraught. "D-did he get far?" he asked nervously.
I shook my head. "He just unbuttoned my jeans. Your boxing and self-defence classes helped me a lot" she said with a sad smile.
He sighed in relief before hugging me again. "Thank God. I would have never forgiven myself."
"But you didn't do anything. I was dumb enough to go to his apartment." I reassured my friend.
"Don't ever date college boys AGAIN! And don't fall for Hispanic accents again! Okay?"
I chuckled at my friend's humour. "I promise" I say sincerely.
"You'll probably fall for another idiot when you move to Woodcrest." He stated.
"That's a lie!" I say, a bit offended.
Broderick rolled his eyes before laughing. I laughed with him. Then it dawned on me, I'm not going to see Broderick often anymore. This caused for me to frown.
"What now Fluffs?" he asked as he saw the frown on my face.
"I, won't be seeing you for a while." I clarified sadly.
He gave me a sad smile, "Fluffs, don't worry, I'll see you around when you visit yo' family here, remembers?"
I smile and nod my head. "…Ricky?" I call, as I stare at my gorgeous friend.
"Thanks, for everything. Thank you for toughening me up. Thanks for the board, thanks for the memories, thanks for the hoodie, and thanks for being my friend. I, I love you."
He flashed his gorgeous smile before saying "I love you too Skylar."
I gazed into my friend's beautiful chocolate eyes. He gazed into my green ones. My heart rate increased, and my palms got sweaty. I've never felt like this before. I stared at his soft lips, and before I could react, I was moving to them.
"Skye…" he said as he realised where I was looking. "…no."
Huh?
"Skylar, oh trust me, I really, REALLY want to. But I'm not going to kiss the girl I love two days before she moves away from me. Go to Maryland, be with your cousin's family, make good friends, and hopefully find a love interest. As much as I want to cuff you, ugh, good god I want to, I won't. I won't do that to myself, or you. You get?" he said as he caressed my cheek with his big soft hand.
I smiled lovingly and replied "Okay."
"That's dope" he said before kissing my forehead.
We stood up and walked back to my home while holding hands. "You gonna sleep over tonight and help me pack?" I asked genuinely.
"Sure, let me tell Ma that I'm hanging with you." He said as he got out his phone.
"Tell Aunt Charlie I say hi" I requested. He smiled and nodded his head before dialling his mother.
After getting off the phone with his mom, a looked up and smiled. I lift my head to see the fuss. I smile as well. The clouds.
"How beautiful?" I asked in awe.
"Yeah, like you" he replied wholeheartedly. I blush and roll my eyes at his little pun. "I was so confused with your name at first. Skylar? Like Sky? The clouds? And well, I looked up at the blue sky and looked at the fluffy clouds. And that's when I started calling you Fluffs."
I smiled and blush at the cute memory.
"Remember, the sky is NOT your limit, okay?" he told me reassuringly.
I nod my head and squeeze his arm tighter. "C'mon, let's hurry. I bet Vic and 'Roni miss you."
"Ahh! Those mutants! I owe them a movie night with Barbie"
At Woodcrest Estate...
I ride my board back to Woodcrest Estates and plant my board by the foyer.
"Skye, that you?" I hear Cindy call.
"Yeah, wassup?" I respond.
"Come up here! I'm by the balcony!" she requests.
I walk up the stairs to the private lounge where the balcony is to see Cindy gazing off on it.
"'Sup?" I ask my cousin.
"Look at the sky!"
Huh?
I walk and stand next to my cousin and look up. I see clouds, everywhere, and in cute little shapes.
"How cute? I mean, even I gotta say those clouds are so cute! Look how fluffy they look!"
"Yeah…fluffy…" I utter under my breath
"Skye, you a'ight?" Cindy asks concerned.
"Huh? Yeah man no worries! Just in my thoughts."
"Hehe, your head is in the clouds, Skye! Haha!... get it?"
"Cindy shut your dumbass up!" I say while laughing.
We share a good laugh as we relaxed on the balcony…
Looking at the Skye…
Author's Note: That last line was on purpose ;) LOL! And there you have it! Thanks for reading this chapter guys, it means a lot. As said earlier, I'll try update every month! If yal are fans of my other story, Blueprint, stay tuned! Halla at yo' girl! - Elle