Today was Saturday and I was going over to the Freeman's residence to do Riley's hair. I knocked on the door for Riley to answer it. I was glad his hair was already unraveled. It saves up my free time.
"Where yo' ass going looking all fine and sexy?" he smirked letting me come into the house. "I don't have anything on that is sexy, this is just so I can sell it," I told him as he observed my outfit. I put my bag on the table as I started to set out some things.
If you're wondering what I am wearing, I'm wearing a long pink rib-knit slim sweater dress. It fit my body perfectly and I had absolutely loved the outfit. "Girl quit lyin' you know yo' ass have on something sexy. You better be lucky my brother ain't here or else he would have clap them cheeks by now," Riley said snickering.
"I don't know why you assume Huey and I are still having coitus," I said trying to play it off. "Bitch use english, nobody doesn't know what the fuck coitus means. You've been watching too much of Big Band Theory and quit lyin' I know you and my brother still fucking," he cursed.
"First of all don't call me a b-i-t-c-h," I said spelling out the word because I didn't want to say it. "Huey and I are not having sexual intercourse and by the way where is Huey?" I curiously asked him. My assumption is he either working out, at the library, or the hill.
"Oh, Huey went out to lunch with Aaliyah," Riley said smirking at me. I felt like my eyes widen when I heard the name, Aaliyah. "Excuse who now?" I re-questioned. Riley walked closer to me and slowly pronounced: "Ah-liy-ah!".
I was a bit bothered that he was having lunch with Aaliyah. Especially since almost everybody in the group assumed he slept with her. "What's the matter Jazmine, you looked a little bothered that my brother is going out with someone, especially when that someone is not you," Riley emphasized.
"I'm not bothered Riley," I simply said looking down. "Oh really, so you're not bothered that my brother could possibly be on a date with another girl?" Riley asked now walking around me in circles. "No, because they could be talking about something for the club," I simply said still looking down.
"I heard them over the phone last night on Facetime and they're not meeting up to discuss stuff about the club," he said making me grit my teeth. "Okay it could just be friends hanging out with each other, I don't think anything romantic is going to happen," I said biting back my enviousness.
"Jazmine you've known Huey for about six years going on seven. When has there ever been a girl that liked to hang around his old boring hatin' gay ass other than you?" Riley asked cursing once again. He had a point, not that many girls liked to hang around Huey once they got to know him.
"Not a lot!" I said shrugging my shoulders a little. "Exactly and it's obvious that she likes him, so are you just going to let her take your man away?" he asked with his hands out. "No!" I said looking at him as he smirked.
"Do you have the keys to your car?" I shyly asked him as he held them up in his hands. "You already know," he said as I couldn't help but smile. "Do you know where they're having lunch at?" I asked him as he nodded.
"You don't even got to worry about it, I know where they at," he said grabbing his phone and walking out the door. I just followed him out the door and closed it right behind me. He was walking towards a car that was right down the street from where he stayed.
"Why did you park your car so far?" I asked trying to catch up to him. "Because I don't need my grandad or your Uncle Tom ass dad catching me. I'm not fin to be pressured into snitching again," he said unlocking his door.
"Oh okay, but why did you call my dad Uncle Tom, are you starting to see him as family?" I asked with a smile. "Nah, he close, but that's not what I meant by Uncle Tom," Riley said correcting me. "Then what did you mean?" I asked now confused.
"What I meant was a black person that acts white. Your dad is the type of person that dresses to impress white people. I don't blame him though, with what he be making makes me consider it," he exclaimed as we got into the car.
"I mean but isn't that basically breaking the system. Don't African Americans admire each other for their achievements in this type of society," I questioned him. "I mean yeah, but he doesn't have to act white all the time. There are black people that come around in the area. We automatically get cool and comfortable around each other. The blackest I have ever seen yo' dad act was when he was possessed by Stinkmeaner," Riley said pulling out of his parking space as we started down the road.
"Who's Stinkmeaner?" I asked him. "I'm not sure if you remember but he was this old blind man that was careless of his surroundings and would usually shout out the word nigga," he said as I had to think about it. Then the image of had popped up in my head.
"Oh, I remember him, he made me not ever want to volunteer at the old folks' home again. I think he kept purposely hitting me with his staff," I said tearing up at the thought of him hitting swinging it at my legs, and stumping it on my favorite shoes.
"Yeah, that's him! But since we're getting off-topic, you and my brother kept fucking didn't y'all?" he smirked. "Riley, what makes you keep thinking that Huey and I are still messing around?" I asked as he started to snicker.
"There are so many reasons, I don't even know where to begin. First, there was when I guess you guys were going out because he was actually trying to look nice.
Second, Ruckus told my grandad that he raped an innocent white girl in the parking lot, which we all knew wasn't true.
Third, was Christmas Eve where you had given him that gift that he liked.
Fourth, was when Grandad and I came back and before you left he gave you a kiss which means y'all fucked.
Fifth, was when you decided to be slick at the basketball court and bend it over for him; yeah like I didn't see that.
Sixth, was when you guys mysteriously came from somewhere on Valentine's Day with bags, and on top of that, he had to carry you inside of your house, which means he must of went to town on you.
Seventh was during the Black History Celebration when you guys were in that room together probably doing a quicky.
Then recently was our occasional game night when he was about to punch Ceasar again. I'm surprised nobody didn't notice you two had sex during that time because y'all both were looking at each other screen and when they started to mention Aaliyah I had saw yo' face turn a little green. Then you had left after that and when Huey came back he looked mad and sad at the same time," he said explaining everything that happened with Huey and me.
I didn't even notice we pulled up in the mall. "Wow, how do you keep up with all of this? I wouldn't be surprised if you named all the girls Ceasar had smashed," I said laughing at that last part. "Please that nigga don't smash every girl. He flirts with a lot of them, but he hadn't been doing anything since a girl had accused him of giving her HIV. Turns out Ceasar never spoke to or fucked with the girl," he said pulling up into a parking space.
"Yeah, I can't blame some of the girls he went out with for being jealous of me," I said now thinking about it. "Why you say that?" he asked suspiciously looking at me. "Because for one he's got the looks, the personality, he ain't bad of a kisser, and his mom taught him how to treat a lady," I said making Riley snicker.
"Girl you better be lucky my brother did not hear you say any of that. He would have tried to assassinate Ceasar," he said. "Yeah about that, why does he keep accusing me of fooling around with Ceasar?" I questioned.
"Think about it, Ceasar makes him look bad. Even though he does it to keep his exes away, the dude still ain't afraid to treat you like you his girlfriend versus Huey who doesn't do a thing when he is in front of people. Plus Ceasar told all of us he was thinking about asking you out, but then he changed his mind because he didn't want to mess up you' guys friendship," he said making me smile.
"I'm glad he values our friendship, but Huey doesn't have to worry about anything. Now, where is he?" I asked looking around. "He at that table with her outside," he said pointing to where they were at. "How did you not notice, he's the only person out there with a big ass afro," he said.
"Oh right, I'm slow, but should we get out and get closer to him so we can hear what they are talking about?" I asked as Riley facepalmed himself. "What?" I shyly asked him.
"Um, don't you think he's going to notice a girl in all pink with strawberry blond hair and a black guy with unraveling hair?" he said pointing back and forth at the both of us. "Right! Do you have any binoculars?" I asked looking at the backseat.
"You know an iPhone that consists of a zoom camera solve all your problems," he said taking out his phone. He had it on his camera and was zooming in on Huey and Aaliyah. "Wow that is so smart, where'd you learn that from?" I asked getting out my phone.
"You girls do a lot of slick stuff with trying to spy on somebody," he simply said as I zoomed in on them. "He looks like he's having a good time," I sadly said looking at his face. They really do look like they are having a good time. Why would he go out with Aaliyah? It's pretty obvious to me and everybody else that she likes him.
The question is does Huey like her back? "God, why would Huey do this to me?" I said frustrated. Riley just looked at me and sighed. "Why don't you guys just act like a couple around people. I don't think anybody is going to care," Riley said trying to give me some advice.
"Yeah, but at the end of this, I don't feel like getting this rubbed in my face," I exclaimed. "Okay, but question, are you ashamed to date my brother, or are you ashamed he's dating you?" he asked me as I had a hard time thinking about it.
I was quiet for a minute until Riley answered: "Now look, I understand the first one because he can be a little embarrassing to hang around when he does him. Trust me I've known the guy for 14 years," he said as I couldn't help but laugh at that.
"I know, but I'm not embarrassed to be with Huey. I just feel like he could do better because people don't expect us to date. He and I are complete opposites. He's all about politics and reality while I'm all about living a fantasy. There might be things that I want to do in the future that Huey might not want to do like start a family. He seems like the type that would be invested in his work. Plus we plan on going to different colleges in the future so our relationship most likely won't work out," I told Riley as he looked like he understood.
"Well at least enjoy it while you can, don't let people influence y'all, that's why toxic relationships exist now," he said as I nodded. "Plus knowing how annoying you are, my brother chose you not her. Aaliyah was new at the beginning of the school year, so if he wanted Aaliyah he would have asked Aaliyah, or she would have asked him," he said as I perked up when he said annoyingly.
"How am I annoying?" I asked a bit hurt by that comment. "It's just yo' innocence is annoying, like you've never done anything bad in your life, and growing up yo' ass was whiny as hell. Like almost everything had made you easily upset and the worst part is you would cry about it," he exclaimed. He just didn't feel any remorse but to take shots at me.
"But I grew out of it-" "Eventually! I don't know what clicked in yo' naive mindset but it worked," he exclaimed. "Okay, I guess thanks for being honest," I said looking back at Huey and Aaliyah to see they were about to leave. "No problem I'm not afraid to be honest with you Jazz, at least it'll save you from some choices you'll make," he said as I tapped him.
"Look they about to leave," I said as he focused his attention on them. Huey had something in his hand and Aaliyah and he was just waiting on the side. That was until a car had pulled up and she looked at Huey and smiled then she gave him a kiss on the lips before she left.
"What the fuck!" I slowly said. "Oh shit!" Riley slurred. "So he is cheating on me with Aaliyah," I said sitting back in my seat. "Aye Jazz I'm sorry about that I didn't know she was going to get that close," he said starting his car up. I was just sitting back in my seat feeling a sharp pain in my chest.
"It's okay at least now I know how he feels now," I said as Riley looked guilty. "Um are you going to confront his ass about it or are you just going to keep your mouth shut?" he asked sounding unsure.
"I'm not going to say anything because there is no point in doing so. I rather have time to heal than for it to be told too soon," I said looking out the window. "Okay, that's your choice," he said pulling out his parking space.
"Riley, can you drive me over to Spencer's?" I mumbled as he looked at me a certain way. "What the fuck you need to go to Spencer's for? They don't have anything in there that's pink and appropriate. That store is for punks, emo's, and kids that can't be sexually active," he told me as I cringed.
He pulled up in front of the store and I got out of the car. "Wait here!" I said running into the store. It didn't look like nobody was in there except for the cashier. I never really liked Spencer's because it wasn't my sense of style.
I came in here with Hiro one time when he needed something to wear to a party. I was surprised by what they had in here. If my parents ever saw me in here they would be so disappointed. I went over to a certain section and grabbed some candy.
I quickly went to the cashier to pay for my stuff. I was hoping nobody would come into the store. I look like an outcast with my pink dress. Thankfully the cashier wasn't paying that much attention to me.
I paid for my belonging and left the store. I saw Riley still parked in the front waiting on me. As soon as I had gotten into the car Riley had driven off. "Now what was in there that was so important?" he asked as I showed him what was in the bag.
"Bruh!" he said laughing. "Why would you get a candy dildo?" he asked me as I felt embarrassed.
"Well since Huey and I might split up, I might as well get this to practice and to taste something sweet. I don't want to be sexually active while single so this will be my treatment," I said as shook his head.
"Well at least you won't be titled as a hoe or a slut," he said snickering. "But if someone were to find out about that you will be titled as desperate," he said laughing some more.
"Shut up Riley, this would be a gay moment for you because you just looked at a penis," I said roasting. "Aye Jazz don't tell nobody about that," he said looking for a parking space away from his house. I guess he really didn't want Mr. Freeman to find his vehicle.
When he finally found a parking spot I had got out the car with my bag. "Let's get in before Huey gets back," I said trying to jog to house. I was taking small steps because I didn't want to trip and Riley was already at the door.
As soon as he unlocked it he went in and waited for me to get inside. I was breathing hard from that short speed walk I had. "Okay, now let's wash your hair," I said walking over to the sink. I turned on the sink and the water started running.
I washed Riley's unraveling hair as fast as I could before Huey came home. I didn't want anything to seem suspicious. By the time we were done I rushed to the couch with the comb and hair products.
We both heard Huey's car pull up to the garage and Riley sat down between my legs and turned on the tv. We had to make it look like we were there the whole time. I parted Riley's hair and started putting stuff on it. From the corner of my eye I could see Huey approaching the door.
When he opened it he had something in his hand. "Hey Huey!" I excitedly greeted him with a guilty smile. He looked at me and smirked. "Hey Jazmine...Riley," he smirked at me and just said Riley's name in a different tone.
Riley smacked his lips and just didn't say nothing. Knowing him he would say something smart but in this case he didn't say anything. Huey walked over to me and gave me a kiss on the cheek as I was braiding Riley's hair.
"I got you something while I was out," he said showing me a box. "What did you get me?" I curiously asked him. He opened the box to show me chocolate covered strawberries. Those are my favorite fruity snacks. I can't wait to eat those when I get home.
"Aww, what made you want to get these for me?" I asked admiring the sweets. "Well I knew you were going to be here so I thought I would get you something to eat," he said making me smile.
"Did you get me anything to eat," Riley asked playfully hurt. "Um no!" Huey said nonchanlt and then made his way to the refrigerator to put the sweets up. "You know yo' ass is fake but you getting something out of it," Riley mumbled towards me.
"I'm not fake towards kind gestures that was really sweet of him," I whispered back to Riley. "Yeah yeah okay Princess Peach, whatever you say," he said looking down at his phone.
Huey walked back over to where we were at and sat down in the chair. "So Huey where did you go?" I asked making conversation with him. "I went to lunch with Aaliyah," he simply said. Wow, I wasn't expecting him to tell me who he went out to lunch with. I thought he would say he went out to lunch with a friend.
"Oh, what did you guys do?" I asked wondering if he would tell the truth. "We just ordered food and talked. She doesn't have that many friends around the area so I was trying to be nice and hang out with her," he said while looking at the tv. That does sound like something Huey would do for a friend.
"Did anything happen?" this was the bonus question. Will he lie or tell the truth. He was quiet for a second until he answered: "No!" and I heard Riley 'psh'. That lying motherfucker! Oh my gosh I just sweared in my head. The one thing I hate doing in cursing!
"Did you have any fun?" I asked trying to not look suspicious. "I mean I guess, I don't know, there's not that much fun in going to lunch with a friend," he said nonchanlt. The idea of it seemed like it bored him out.
"Oh okay, well at least you had a simple outing," I said moving on from the topic. "Yeah, I guess so!" he said unsure about it. I wonder if he is ever going to say anything to me? I don't want him to keep secrets away from me.
Thank you for reading!