Kissin You

'Don't matter who knows.'

"Fareeza, just let me--" I began touching her face quickly. She looked away almost blushing as I smiled.

'I don't care who sees.'

"No. I'm not ready for that. Last time … Mohammed… do you realize we're in this big love square?" Fareeza joked, getting rid of the awkwardness.

"Yeah, but I want it to be us two." I voiced as Fareeza walked over to the kitchen, picking up the money my dad left on the counter and handing it to me.

'Me thinking about you makes my life complete.'

"Stop playing." I stared at Fareeza, intent on making her see things my way. "We've gotta hurry if you want to see the art thing."

'And what I mean by that, that my whole world changes.'

"Art thing? That 'art thing' is the shiznit."

"And so out of my league." She finished for me. "I'll be there at 8, okay? See you later." Fareeza gave me one last smile and I was off.

The weird thing was the whole time I was at the gallery, looking at the collection of the best comic and comic-inspired art, I couldn't think about what an awesome situation I was in. Seriously, she had really helped me out a lot this year. I thought Hazel was all I needed for the longest time, but when she betrayed me I truly didn't have anyone else. It was weird how we ended up being friends ... how she forced me to visit my mom's grave when I thoughtI couldn't handle it. I wanted to cry, Ithought I was going to ... but Ididn't.Fareeza held my hand the entire time.

'You make me feel things that I've never felt.'

All I could think about was Fareeza, and not in a sleezy way either. The way she handled Hazel's pregnancy, how she was there for her when the baby came. That was strength. I never thought I'd fall for her, but there's something in her that I never saw in Hazel.

And I know we're on that 'just friends' page and may never get off of it, but I was just getting these urges to get out of here and find her.

"Hey, Jimmy!" Ellie smiled at me before returning to her normal solemn look. It had grown even more solemn since Sean had come back into town and I was doing all that I could to keep from saying something about her return to "doom and gloom."

"Hey Els." I looked back up at her. Ellie was really great, like how she helped everyone like she helped me. It was just too bad that Sean was appreciating her—and that a sex kitten like Blu had just popped up at Degrassi. I thought those days ended with Manny.

'And when I'm with my friends.'

"How long have you been here? I found this awesome one from Frank Miller's 'Sin City.'They have the original ones and the ones from the movie on display. It's so cool... amazing how real and surreal everything looks at the same time." Ellie blasted enthusiastically as I grinned. This was great. We went around looking at everything, but I was really aching to get out of there.

'I'm trying to figure out ways to leave them behind just to get back to you.'

"Yo, Els … I've gotta get back home." I explained.

"It's not even seven yet." She protested.

"I know. It's just …" I struggled for a good lie, but couldn't find one.

"Go ahead." Ellie shrugged sadly. "I'll let you know what you missed tomorrow." I had somewhere else I had to go ... before I showed Fareeza my big surprise. She would be the first one to know about it.

'You're my best kept secret'

As I arrived at the wedding ceremony, the only thought on my mind was Fareeza. I didn't care what anyone else thought. "Jimmy … what are you doing here?" Fareeza whispered, rushing over to me. "This is a family event. They're gonna freak if they see you."

"Then we'll go where no one can see us." I took her hand as Fareeza rolled her eyes, pretending like she didn't want to come with me. But she did. I could tell.

"Do you know what you're getting yourself into Jimmy? Do you know what--"

"No one has to know … if that's the way you want it. If no one knows, no one can try to ruin us."

'And that's the way I like it.'

"But we're friends. I explained that to you." Fareeza sighed looking away from me.

"Okay. Then as a friend, I have something important that I want you to see." Taking in a few deep breaths, I struggled to my feet. It must've taken a good ten minutes just to stand and I hadn't been there for that long, but it felt good.

'You're my pride and joy, boy that's why I'm dreaming of you.'

"Mashallah." Fareeza hugged me closely as I nearly fell back, not from not using my legs for months, but from the sensation I was getting from being so close to her. "I knew you'd be okay." She kissed my forehead tightly as I closed my eyes.

'Kissin you is all that I've been thinking of.'

Ignoring the physical pain I was feeling, my lips lightly brushed hers. With a sense of urgency, I kissed her again and again and again until I could no longer stand.

"What was that?" Fareeza asked trying to catch her breath.

'Kissin you is oh, oh.'

"You tell me."

'Kissin you is all that I've been thinking of.'

"A friendship kiss?" She guessed as I took her hands, pulling Fareeza closer to me.

"I've been thinking about it all day." I muttered kissing her again.

"I think you have a thing for Muslim girls." Fareeza joked with a smile, the first one I'd seen from her since I'd come here.

'Kissin you is oh, oh.'

(A/N: I wanted something sweet and to the point since I have a tendency to travel/write about weeks of happenings in one chapter. I still don't know if Jimmy and Fareeza should be together or if it'll work but I've got to mix it up. Next is Ellie's last chapter and then Alex after so it's almost done! I just took out the 'To Zion' part with Hazel and 'Don't Want to Miss a Thing' ... I think I know who your favorties are so I didn't many people would read those. I'm doing a double update today and the second week of May will end this part. If there's interest, I'll keep going. And I have a really good new angle I want to try but I'm not sure if I'll make it a new story ... Review, --NL)