Chapter Twelve- Grow With Time.
Sunday, what should be one of the most calm and serene days of the week...right?
'You better check yourself,
respect yourself, better go for self
because I flow for self.
(you get's no love from me.)
I'll tell you why there's no love.
simply you're not cool enough.
for what we had between us,
don't you know you lost my trust,
People ask me where you been,
and I tell them were just friends,
'cause it's so obvious that it's
never gonna work for us( oh, no.)
Play with my emotions,
you get no devotion.
(you get's no love from me.)...'The stereo blared in Destiny and Charity's kitchen, still worried about her friends she decided to do something good for her, in attempts to chear her up a bit.Finishing what she was cooking he placed in onto a dish, which she then placed onto a tray and quietly walked to Charity bed.(Faith Evans-Gets No Love.)
"hey," Charity said quietly as she sat up."what's all that for?"
"well," Destiny said as she placed the tray beside Charity." I thought this breakfast in bed would cheer up up, after---"
"no need to remind me." Charity chuckled, as she looked at Destiny."but, thank you" she smiled as she advanced to hug her friend."ooh," she exclaimed happilly as she picked up a piece of bacon."this is really good." she muffeled with one hand over her mouth.
"least I could do,"Destiny started" I'm real sorry we didn't get to talk about this..."
"it's alright, I don't even want to think about it anymore..."she sighed, as she put the peice of bacon down."Jhon's a cheating jerk...and I have to deal with it."
"that's a good way of looking at it!" Destiny laughed, at Charity's sudden stregth and boldness.
"yeah, I...I just want to get back to work, and forgot all this ever happened." she said, before getting really quiet."...I'm I crazy for missing him."she sighed, as she looked up helplessly at Destiny.
"well, in my opinion yes." Destiny said franqly before putting her arm around Charity"but in your case I'll make an exception.Hey, your in a new town starting a brand new life I'm sure a new guy will come your way more than soon."
"yeah,"Charity said faintly as she continued to eat her breakfast."want some?"Charity said as she looked up once again at Destiny.
"already ate" she smiled.
" more for me!"she shrugged.
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"the nerve of that, that star wars worshiping freak!" Miguel thundered, as he sat beside Marcus.
"you were late for work? for a reason that YOU haven't given me yet?"Marcus said shooting him a look.
"none of your business Marcus."
"humm, now in Miguel Lopez-Fidzgerald dictionary of phrases...none of your business always mean there was a girl involved."
"so..."Miguel huffed.
"c'mon Miguel it's no secret where you were so just tell me how Charity took this break up... okay?"
"she was torn up about it.It was terrible, you'd she was so unhappy and lifeless nothing like what you've seen."
"well,what do expect, how would you feel if you found your boyfriend cheating on you with some curly haired hoochie?"
"I'd wanna kick is ass."
"no" Marcus shook his head" let's take a little trip to Miguel's femine side."
"I don't have one." Miguel quipped.
"just pretend dammit!"
"okay, okay...I guess I'd feel sad."
"yeah."
"more angry than sad...but I'd be pretty sad."
"um hum."Marcus said as he looked at Miguel" why?..."
"why what Marcus?"
"why? are you taking this far, for a girl," he laughed" the Miguel I remeber, wouldn't give a damn about exposing a cheating boyfriend, hell YOU'D be the cheating boyfriend, never the less the Miguel I remembered wouldn't go out of his way to console a girl if it didn't anything for him in the process."
"don't you think it's time I change?"
"honestly...yes."he started"maybe even fall in l---" he was abrupty cut off by Miguel, whohe knew would opose to the even the thought of love.
" no, I won't.I just think it's time for me to...start respecting girls a bit more."
"and settle down to one..."
"never said that."they both laughed"well, time for work."
"what!?" Marcus exclaimed, at the sentence.
"it's Sunday Marcus, we still work on Sunday's."Miguel said, as he got up.
"I realized that, but you never want to work," he started as they both headed towards the door."I'm just surprised you did."
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And so both days started off, Miguel and Marcus got out of their dormatory and headed for the hallways indestinctively when Destiny and Charity got out the door.
"are you sure you're ready to go back to work?"Destiny asked with her voice oozing with concern.
"yes!"Charity said as she laughed." acctually work's gonna be the best thing for me."the hallways were quiet, as only the sound of Charity and Destiny's boots filled the hall.When they both got to the doors, Miguel and Marcus were there waiting for them.
"hey guys!"Charity said in a cheery tone.
"hey," the both said.
"thought you'd want to have an early start today since you were so late yesterday Miguel."Destiny said, as her and Charity walked outside.For a breef second, Miguel and Charity exchanged looks before Charity answered." I'm sure he was upto something important." as she looked at Miguel.
" I was." he smiled, as all four seperated however still walking toghether.Casually Miguel lenead over still looking to the horizon "are you alright?" he whispered, making sure Destiny didn't notice them.
"yeah," she whispered back, as he knodded and they continued to walk.Not soon after they all parted ways as they went towards the coffe shop, and the record store.Charity opened the door to the coffe shop, as Connie awaited her.
"Connie...I'm sorry I couldn't come in, it was just that..."
"it's alright, Charity we've all been through breakups."Connie interrupted while patting Charity on the back and leading her to the couch." I know this must be really difficult for you."
"acctually I'm---"
"no need to be the heroine Charity, it's alright let it all out."she continued as she pulled Charity's head to her shoulder.
"but I'm---"
"I know it looks like you're life is over now, but you must be strong."
"no,"Charity said, as she released herself from Connie's kung fu grip."Connie I'm fine, okay? no need for the pep talk."she laughed as she got up from the couch and headed towards the back room.
" she's lying."Brigget said, as she joined Connie at the couch.
" I know, it's terrible."Connie relied, as she shook her head in dissaprouval.
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Miguel , Destiny and Marcus entered the record shop to find Kirk wating for all of them.Preferbly to leap at a chance to bug Miguel as always.Destiny quickly went to the studio leaving the boys, to their play.
"you're hear,"Kirk started as he encircled the two, who were exchanging looks."I thought you'd be playing....playing" Kirk was lost for words, as Alysa glidded in."Alysa."he said as he smiled, you see for the longest time Kirk has had, the biggest crush on Alysa but alass she didn't feel the same.
"Kirk."she said,a s she went straight to the station.Both Marcus and Miguel laughed uncontrolably, as Kirk huffed and went to the back room in defeat.
"hey, hey, hey it's Peaches! ,"
"and Cream I'm back, and me and Peach are here to give you the oldies but still goodies on a Sunday morning."
"okay! since you were sick, I think I'll let you start off the show.Also, let me remid all of our listeners that the Peaches & Cream show takes place in Sam's record store, so don't be shy pop on by."
"that's right, and while you're hear all you single ladies could come visit, the hottest clerk's on earth...and Kirk.Anyways to my pick," Alysa contimplated"of course how about Naughty By Nature with' O.P.P' "
"alright you're with Peaches and Cream O.P.P."
'O.P.P how can I explain it,
let's take it frame by frame it
for all of you jump and shout
and sing it.
O is for other.
P is for peoples projetimple.
the other P is not quite simple...'
"welcome to Boston U caffe may I take your order?"
"yeah, just a coffe straight up black."
"sure." Charity smiled, as she walked off.
"thanks...babe."the words stopped Charity in her tracks as she got to the cashier desk.
"take this order for me Bridgette."
"of course."she answered as she watched Charity go tot the back room.
***Flashback***
" hello?" she said half asleep.
" hey babe."he said charmingly, knowing Charity couldn't resist that.
" Jhon, what a surprise" she said trying her hardest to be mad.
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She laughed a bit, as she paced around the dark coffe smelling back room.Then the words played in her mind, and tears began to fall.It wasn't because, she missed Jhon, honestly she was just comming to terms with everything that happened...she was acctually begining to believe that life would go on after Jhon, but then those four letters set her back...babe."well atleast no one's watching." Charity said as the tears continued to fall,she put her head in her hands and continued.The day passed, and Charity was still in that room, it was crazy acctually, but everyone knew why she was still there so they all decided to leave her be.The last couple costemers entered the caffe as K.C and Bridgette served them.
"hey." he said, as he walked over to the cash.
Connie said a brief "hi" of which she repeated, as she noticed who the guy was."how...um, how can I help you?"
he laughed, before he answered"do you all work on commition?"
"...yeah, why?"
"well," he said as he pushed his hand in his pocket taking out his walet" there's a twenty in it for you, if you tell me where Charity's table is."
"oh, okay" she laughed, as she snatched the twenty from out of his hand" her tables right there, I'll tell her you're here."she said as she walked to the back room,still looking at the guy, who now took up a magazine and propped his feet on the table.
"Charity..." she said soflt as she opened the door.
"humm?" Charity said while getting up quickly and facing the wall.
"there's someone at your table."
"oh, Connie I really can't...I mean---"
"trust me you want to do this table, last one of the night, you're leaving after this one so why not?"
"I really haven't done much today."
"no kidding! you're lucky I like you.So, go out take that customer."
"alright."she said as she wiped away the tears, and silently thanked God she didn't wear any masquera today.
"sorry,"she said while sniffling" but would you mind taking you're feet off the table, people actually eat off them." she started, as he took his feet off the table."what are you gonna have?"
"what do you have to offer."
"what? you know it's pretty hard to hear you with, that magazine..."and so he placed the magazine on the table."I should of known!" she exclaimed" what are you doing here?"
"well, Destiny and Marcus ditched me and I was walking by...all alone, so I thought what the hell why don't I walk you home." Miguel answered.
"ah, sure."she sarted"I guess I'm done here."
"no you're not!" Miguel started" I haven't even put my order in yet,"
"oh," she laughed" what will you have?"
It started off once in awhile, Miguel would stop by the coffe house, and walk Charity home.Then it was once every week, wich turned into every other day, until it was everyday.Months passed, and it was now October.
"you know you can quit it with the magazine, I know it's you!"
"ahh c'mon just trying to bring some mystery in our relationship you should really thank me."
" for what?" Charity questioned, as she grabbed her coat and headed out the door with Miguel.
"without me, this friendship would be dead."
"you're right."Miguel smiled,as she said so."what friendship doesn't need, a grown man who hates everything having to do with love... and watches SpongeBob." she laughed.
"funny, Charity."he said with an ore of sarcasm" don't think I don't catch you watching the Powerpuff girls with Destiny."
"that's right you don't."she said as they started down the sidewalk."thanks, for walking me home."she finished as she playfully hit him.
"yeah, whatever!"he replied as he softly hit her back.
Sunday, what should be one of the most calm and serene days of the week...right?
'You better check yourself,
respect yourself, better go for self
because I flow for self.
(you get's no love from me.)
I'll tell you why there's no love.
simply you're not cool enough.
for what we had between us,
don't you know you lost my trust,
People ask me where you been,
and I tell them were just friends,
'cause it's so obvious that it's
never gonna work for us( oh, no.)
Play with my emotions,
you get no devotion.
(you get's no love from me.)...'The stereo blared in Destiny and Charity's kitchen, still worried about her friends she decided to do something good for her, in attempts to chear her up a bit.Finishing what she was cooking he placed in onto a dish, which she then placed onto a tray and quietly walked to Charity bed.(Faith Evans-Gets No Love.)
"hey," Charity said quietly as she sat up."what's all that for?"
"well," Destiny said as she placed the tray beside Charity." I thought this breakfast in bed would cheer up up, after---"
"no need to remind me." Charity chuckled, as she looked at Destiny."but, thank you" she smiled as she advanced to hug her friend."ooh," she exclaimed happilly as she picked up a piece of bacon."this is really good." she muffeled with one hand over her mouth.
"least I could do,"Destiny started" I'm real sorry we didn't get to talk about this..."
"it's alright, I don't even want to think about it anymore..."she sighed, as she put the peice of bacon down."Jhon's a cheating jerk...and I have to deal with it."
"that's a good way of looking at it!" Destiny laughed, at Charity's sudden stregth and boldness.
"yeah, I...I just want to get back to work, and forgot all this ever happened." she said, before getting really quiet."...I'm I crazy for missing him."she sighed, as she looked up helplessly at Destiny.
"well, in my opinion yes." Destiny said franqly before putting her arm around Charity"but in your case I'll make an exception.Hey, your in a new town starting a brand new life I'm sure a new guy will come your way more than soon."
"yeah,"Charity said faintly as she continued to eat her breakfast."want some?"Charity said as she looked up once again at Destiny.
"already ate" she smiled.
" more for me!"she shrugged.
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"the nerve of that, that star wars worshiping freak!" Miguel thundered, as he sat beside Marcus.
"you were late for work? for a reason that YOU haven't given me yet?"Marcus said shooting him a look.
"none of your business Marcus."
"humm, now in Miguel Lopez-Fidzgerald dictionary of phrases...none of your business always mean there was a girl involved."
"so..."Miguel huffed.
"c'mon Miguel it's no secret where you were so just tell me how Charity took this break up... okay?"
"she was torn up about it.It was terrible, you'd she was so unhappy and lifeless nothing like what you've seen."
"well,what do expect, how would you feel if you found your boyfriend cheating on you with some curly haired hoochie?"
"I'd wanna kick is ass."
"no" Marcus shook his head" let's take a little trip to Miguel's femine side."
"I don't have one." Miguel quipped.
"just pretend dammit!"
"okay, okay...I guess I'd feel sad."
"yeah."
"more angry than sad...but I'd be pretty sad."
"um hum."Marcus said as he looked at Miguel" why?..."
"why what Marcus?"
"why? are you taking this far, for a girl," he laughed" the Miguel I remeber, wouldn't give a damn about exposing a cheating boyfriend, hell YOU'D be the cheating boyfriend, never the less the Miguel I remembered wouldn't go out of his way to console a girl if it didn't anything for him in the process."
"don't you think it's time I change?"
"honestly...yes."he started"maybe even fall in l---" he was abrupty cut off by Miguel, whohe knew would opose to the even the thought of love.
" no, I won't.I just think it's time for me to...start respecting girls a bit more."
"and settle down to one..."
"never said that."they both laughed"well, time for work."
"what!?" Marcus exclaimed, at the sentence.
"it's Sunday Marcus, we still work on Sunday's."Miguel said, as he got up.
"I realized that, but you never want to work," he started as they both headed towards the door."I'm just surprised you did."
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And so both days started off, Miguel and Marcus got out of their dormatory and headed for the hallways indestinctively when Destiny and Charity got out the door.
"are you sure you're ready to go back to work?"Destiny asked with her voice oozing with concern.
"yes!"Charity said as she laughed." acctually work's gonna be the best thing for me."the hallways were quiet, as only the sound of Charity and Destiny's boots filled the hall.When they both got to the doors, Miguel and Marcus were there waiting for them.
"hey guys!"Charity said in a cheery tone.
"hey," the both said.
"thought you'd want to have an early start today since you were so late yesterday Miguel."Destiny said, as her and Charity walked outside.For a breef second, Miguel and Charity exchanged looks before Charity answered." I'm sure he was upto something important." as she looked at Miguel.
" I was." he smiled, as all four seperated however still walking toghether.Casually Miguel lenead over still looking to the horizon "are you alright?" he whispered, making sure Destiny didn't notice them.
"yeah," she whispered back, as he knodded and they continued to walk.Not soon after they all parted ways as they went towards the coffe shop, and the record store.Charity opened the door to the coffe shop, as Connie awaited her.
"Connie...I'm sorry I couldn't come in, it was just that..."
"it's alright, Charity we've all been through breakups."Connie interrupted while patting Charity on the back and leading her to the couch." I know this must be really difficult for you."
"acctually I'm---"
"no need to be the heroine Charity, it's alright let it all out."she continued as she pulled Charity's head to her shoulder.
"but I'm---"
"I know it looks like you're life is over now, but you must be strong."
"no,"Charity said, as she released herself from Connie's kung fu grip."Connie I'm fine, okay? no need for the pep talk."she laughed as she got up from the couch and headed towards the back room.
" she's lying."Brigget said, as she joined Connie at the couch.
" I know, it's terrible."Connie relied, as she shook her head in dissaprouval.
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Miguel , Destiny and Marcus entered the record shop to find Kirk wating for all of them.Preferbly to leap at a chance to bug Miguel as always.Destiny quickly went to the studio leaving the boys, to their play.
"you're hear,"Kirk started as he encircled the two, who were exchanging looks."I thought you'd be playing....playing" Kirk was lost for words, as Alysa glidded in."Alysa."he said as he smiled, you see for the longest time Kirk has had, the biggest crush on Alysa but alass she didn't feel the same.
"Kirk."she said,a s she went straight to the station.Both Marcus and Miguel laughed uncontrolably, as Kirk huffed and went to the back room in defeat.
"hey, hey, hey it's Peaches! ,"
"and Cream I'm back, and me and Peach are here to give you the oldies but still goodies on a Sunday morning."
"okay! since you were sick, I think I'll let you start off the show.Also, let me remid all of our listeners that the Peaches & Cream show takes place in Sam's record store, so don't be shy pop on by."
"that's right, and while you're hear all you single ladies could come visit, the hottest clerk's on earth...and Kirk.Anyways to my pick," Alysa contimplated"of course how about Naughty By Nature with' O.P.P' "
"alright you're with Peaches and Cream O.P.P."
'O.P.P how can I explain it,
let's take it frame by frame it
for all of you jump and shout
and sing it.
O is for other.
P is for peoples projetimple.
the other P is not quite simple...'
"welcome to Boston U caffe may I take your order?"
"yeah, just a coffe straight up black."
"sure." Charity smiled, as she walked off.
"thanks...babe."the words stopped Charity in her tracks as she got to the cashier desk.
"take this order for me Bridgette."
"of course."she answered as she watched Charity go tot the back room.
***Flashback***
" hello?" she said half asleep.
" hey babe."he said charmingly, knowing Charity couldn't resist that.
" Jhon, what a surprise" she said trying her hardest to be mad.
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She laughed a bit, as she paced around the dark coffe smelling back room.Then the words played in her mind, and tears began to fall.It wasn't because, she missed Jhon, honestly she was just comming to terms with everything that happened...she was acctually begining to believe that life would go on after Jhon, but then those four letters set her back...babe."well atleast no one's watching." Charity said as the tears continued to fall,she put her head in her hands and continued.The day passed, and Charity was still in that room, it was crazy acctually, but everyone knew why she was still there so they all decided to leave her be.The last couple costemers entered the caffe as K.C and Bridgette served them.
"hey." he said, as he walked over to the cash.
Connie said a brief "hi" of which she repeated, as she noticed who the guy was."how...um, how can I help you?"
he laughed, before he answered"do you all work on commition?"
"...yeah, why?"
"well," he said as he pushed his hand in his pocket taking out his walet" there's a twenty in it for you, if you tell me where Charity's table is."
"oh, okay" she laughed, as she snatched the twenty from out of his hand" her tables right there, I'll tell her you're here."she said as she walked to the back room,still looking at the guy, who now took up a magazine and propped his feet on the table.
"Charity..." she said soflt as she opened the door.
"humm?" Charity said while getting up quickly and facing the wall.
"there's someone at your table."
"oh, Connie I really can't...I mean---"
"trust me you want to do this table, last one of the night, you're leaving after this one so why not?"
"I really haven't done much today."
"no kidding! you're lucky I like you.So, go out take that customer."
"alright."she said as she wiped away the tears, and silently thanked God she didn't wear any masquera today.
"sorry,"she said while sniffling" but would you mind taking you're feet off the table, people actually eat off them." she started, as he took his feet off the table."what are you gonna have?"
"what do you have to offer."
"what? you know it's pretty hard to hear you with, that magazine..."and so he placed the magazine on the table."I should of known!" she exclaimed" what are you doing here?"
"well, Destiny and Marcus ditched me and I was walking by...all alone, so I thought what the hell why don't I walk you home." Miguel answered.
"ah, sure."she sarted"I guess I'm done here."
"no you're not!" Miguel started" I haven't even put my order in yet,"
"oh," she laughed" what will you have?"
It started off once in awhile, Miguel would stop by the coffe house, and walk Charity home.Then it was once every week, wich turned into every other day, until it was everyday.Months passed, and it was now October.
"you know you can quit it with the magazine, I know it's you!"
"ahh c'mon just trying to bring some mystery in our relationship you should really thank me."
" for what?" Charity questioned, as she grabbed her coat and headed out the door with Miguel.
"without me, this friendship would be dead."
"you're right."Miguel smiled,as she said so."what friendship doesn't need, a grown man who hates everything having to do with love... and watches SpongeBob." she laughed.
"funny, Charity."he said with an ore of sarcasm" don't think I don't catch you watching the Powerpuff girls with Destiny."
"that's right you don't."she said as they started down the sidewalk."thanks, for walking me home."she finished as she playfully hit him.
"yeah, whatever!"he replied as he softly hit her back.