A Degrassi Fanfiction
Titled: "Why Me?"
Chapter 9: Suspicions
Emma walked out of the locker room first. She wasn't at all ashamed of what she just did. To say the least she was ecstatic. She got her wishes, she got Derrick, and he was no longer with Tiyanna. What more could she ask for? Walking down to the girl's bathroom, she saw Dorian going in the direction that she should came from. But that didn't bother her a bit; she knew that Derrick would blab to his friends about what went on. But she didn't really care; it was nice to have people learn about Her skills. She just hoped that her mother was not one of those people. She didn't know how she would explain it to her mother if she was ever caught. But she felt she didn't have to, it was just oral, and it wasn't as if she was pregnant.
While Emma walked into the bathroom, Derrick was getting out of the shower in the boy's locker room. Dorian then soon walked in shaking his head. "So…I saw Emma man, and I know she came from in here" Dorian said rubbing his chin. "Yeah man, she swallows too" Derrick replied chuckling. This made Dorian crack up with laughter. "Are you serious man?" Dorian couldn't believe that Derrick was falling into Emma's schemes. "Yeah man, it's cool though, Tiyanna wanna dump a nigga, and be in a room with Craig for eternity. Then I can do the same…nothing happened" Derrick said laughing. But this time Dorian didn't join him. "You know lil mama aint like that now. You just sayin that shit cuz of Cory and e'm. Me and Rick have known her for the longest. That's why she aint wanna hook up with yo ass at first, cuz you too focused on what people think. But you told her you wasn't like that. But I guess you proved her wrong son." Dorian said a bit aggravated at his friend.
"Why you gotta take her side man? I'm yo boy" Derrick said feeling as if he made a mistake. He shouldn't have let Tiyanna get away that easy. "It aint about being on sides. Cuz to me, both ya'll wrong. You let her go, and she let you go. Maybe ya'll didn't wanna be together, or it was out of anger but still…ya'll wrong. And you stupid kid, how you gon talk to yo girl when you mad? You know funny shit gon come out ya mouth, you neva do that man." Dorian said trying to get Derrick to understand how important Tiyanna was to him and giving him some tips. "But she dumped me man, I aint dump her, she dumped me" Derrick replied getting frustrated. "Well, ya must want had wanted to be dumped, since you aint wanna work shit out. Do you know how much I know you love her man, you just too stuck on what people think? Fuck these people, you aint gon see half of e'm after high school. I love Toya to death man, that's my heart, I trust her and everything. But me and her have our problems, but she won't leave me, not now. And I won't leave her, it's just a bond. And I think you got lots of times, you need to think boy. Think about ya girl, cuz you know it aint the same. And Emma damn sure can't replace her" The young Guyanese said as he walked out the door. Derrick sat on the bench, still in his towel. He loved Tiyanna, but he couldn't help but wonder, if she told him the truth. And what in the hell did hammer and ice mean? He heard that they played ice games, on the freak Sunday. So maybe she played a game with him, a private game, when they were alone. A part of him believed Tiyanna, but then maybe he denied her claim because he felt a bit guilty. Letting things go that far with Emma, and at times wondering what it would be like, because it wasn't like he was getting any from Tiyanna.
But he didn't even feel like thinking about all this. So quickly dressing, he walked out the door. As soon as he did so he saw Tiyanna walking with Toya down the hall. He was trying to avoid thinking about her, but how could he do that when she was right in his face. Looking as beautiful as ever. She and LaToya seemed to be having fun in the middle of the hallway. Playing Rihanna's "Pon de Replay" remix; they were in the middle of the hall winding their hips. She didn't seem as if the break up affected her, so he wasn't going to be down either. "Hey Boo" Tiyanna said with a bight smile on her face. That just happened without her even thinking. But Derrick said "Hey ma" back to her, returning the smile. It was as if they were still together, or that they still wanted to be together.
"Ya'll need a grip" LaToya said turning of the music on her MP3 player before she got into some trouble. "Ya'll need to hook back up, or shit stop trippin. One minute ya'll aint speakin, next thing I know, and ya'll all smiling at each other and shit" LaToya said grinning. Even though she was speaking like that, she was happy for them. They were getting on better terms. Plus this was Tiyanna's first day back to school. The day was almost over and they only had 3 more days of school.
By 7th hour, there were no more problems. Tiyanna, Liberty, and LaToya were going to hang out over Tiyanna's new crib. This was a bit new. But Tiyanna liked staying with her dad, she had a lot of time to her self, and she didn't have to clean as much. So heading to her Creative Writing class with Liberty, she was happy that the day was over. She had her arguments, and some fun. Plus she got her work done, with wonderful grades, and a nice conversation with Craig. But Tiyanna wondered why she even spoke to Derrick. But it was okay because he responded. Tiyanna knew, that Craig had a thing for her, but then she hadn't completely lost her feelings for Derrick. Plus she wasn't one to jump from guy to guy.
So naturally, she didn't lead him on. They played their instruments and sang, since they had a free period in Music, which happened pretty often. They talked about their past family, and Tiyanna was a bit envious. Craig had such a wonderful relationship with his little sister, something Tiyanna never had. The only time that Tiyanna could remember, of her and Chanell being a little close was when Chanell was real small. She was about 3, and that's when Tiyanna would always play with her, bathe her, and just be so nice. Chanell would tell Tiyanna how she was such a wonderful sister and how much she loved her. That was the last time Tiyanna heard those kind of words come out of Chanell's mouth, directed to her.
For their assignment for creative writing, they had to write about a tragedy that recently happened in their lives. Tiyanna already knew what she was going to write about. She would write about her sister's death. It was just something she'd never forget. Every time she got happy about a situation these days, she'd think about her baby sister and, her mood would be changed dramatically. She could go from ecstatic to depressed. But then she'd always say to herself, that her sister was in a much better place. She grabbed her pen and paper and started her paper.
Tiyanna Moore
December 9th, 2005
A recent tragedy that occurred in my life, was that my baby sister's death. I never got a chance to say her name, and see her smile. I never got an opportunity to even see her breath or smile. At her funeral I didn't feel like myself. I didn't feel like she was dead. I wanted her to wake up, I tried to convince myself that she was only sleeping, but that just made me cry even more. Sometimes I question god, and wonder why he took my little sister back. Maybe it was because I'm not the best sister. I have no relationship with my other sister Chanell, and I bet my brother, the twin that made it doesn't even know what I look like. I have to admit, I tried to have a good relationship with my sister but it never worked. My baby brother has heart problems, and he is just so small. I don't feel the same, knowing that my mother came home with one baby, instead of two.
I wish that my sister was still on this earth, if she was I wouldn't have moved out. But her death changed my attitude. It just made me realize that we aren't promised tomorrow. You have one life, and you have to live it to the fullest. No one is perfect, and you can't always expect a happy ending. Life wasn't a perfect little movie, and things should be taken serious.
Tiyanna dropped her pen, and balled up the paper. It was sad how she couldn't write much about her sister, because she never knew her. No one really knew the baby girl, but Tiyanna loved her baby sister. Even though she never got to see her alive, she still had a lot pain in her heart. She would write poems about her, and even got a T-Shirt made of Di'Andra. Just then, the bell rang, and all the kids couldn't be happier. School was out, and they had plans. But Tiyanna just felt like being alone, she wasn't as happy as she was about and hour ago. It was strange how her moods could change just like that. Going to the locker, she took her Babyphat coat out of the locker, put it on, took her backpack and things and was out the door.
Standing in front of the building waiting for her father, Tiyanna could see her mother's car. But instead of being angry she was happier than ever. The young lady hadn't seen her mother in about a week, and some days. Plus she could see a car seat in the back. Tiyanna Moore ran to the car, full of glee. Opening the door, she greeted her mother and Chanell, who sat in the front. Even though Chanell didn't seem to acknowledge her presence, Tiyanna didn't really care. But Ms.Winston sure did.
"Yo sister spoke to you, don't act like yo ass can't hear" Yvette stated to Chanell, as she started the car, and started driving. "Hey Tiyanna" Chanell mumbled as she played with her hair. She didn't even know why they came to pick up Tiyanna in the first place. So she just felt that's he'd ignore her. Tiyanna stayed in the back and played in De'Vante hair. He would definitely have a lot of hair when he got older. He was asleep, but it was good to see her baby brother. He looked so healthy; a couple weeks did a lot. He wasn't the small, fragile looking baby anymore.
Kissing him on the forehead, Tiyanna sat back as De'Vante's eyes fluttered and he went back to sleep. He smelled so nice, like baby lotion, and Tiyanna enjoyed seeing him. "How's school Chanell?" Tiyanna asked trying to make conversation. "Its okay" Chanell replied not really wanting to talk to Tiyanna. She found Tiyanna the outcast of the family. If nobody else really cared she wasn't going to be on her side. Then her mother was going to be mean to her also. So she didn't try and get too close. Tiyanna then felt her phone vibrating. Answering it she found out that it was text from Liberty. Well, since we couldn't get wit u after school, we'll meet u at the Dot in about an hour.
Closing her flip phone, she grinned a bit. But what she really wanted to do was take the whole family to see Di'Andra grave, together, as a family. Parking in front of the super market, Yvette hopped out the car and ran into the store, escaping the cold. "We should all go see Di'Andra, together as a family. Me, you, G-ma, De'Vante, mama, and daddy." Tiyanna said happily. "I don't feel like it damn. She dead, let it go. You not gon bring her back. You aint god Tiyanna damn, plus it's too cold for that shit. De'Vante heart already messed up, you trynna fuck him up some more?" Chanell let out with an attitude. "You gon watch yo mouth when you talk to me, I aint one of yo lil friends Chanell, be careful." Tiyanna said folding her arms and sitting back. No matter what, she was always so called wrong.
"What ever, you one to threaten somebody. I aint them girls at yo school Tiyanna. I'll get mama to kick yo ass, keep messin with me" Chanell replied with a devilish grin. Tiyanna just shook her head. "Everything we do on this earth we pay for it, on this earth. So you aint young no more, you damn near twelve. You know what your doing, and you gon pay for it. God's watching" Tiyanna replied looking out of the car window. "Whatever, you just mad cuz mama like me more than she like you" Chanell commented as she started doodling on a sheet of paper, that she saw in the car. "You don't know what that paper is for, so why you writing on it? When mama get on yo ass, don't say nada" Tiyanna rolling her eyes.
"I aint you. I'm her baby girl." Chanell said making sure she enunciated every syllable in baby girl. Chanell always made it her job to let everyone know, that she was the baby girl. The girl was almost 12, but she acted like she was 2. She always wanted to be center of attention, and have things her way. She was spoiled to death, and never in any real trouble. The only punishment she had gotten was being sent to her room for about 8 minutes. "Yeah whatever little girl, you really have no heart. You are a selfish manipulative, attention craving, demon possessed child" Tiyanna said with hatred in her voice.
Turning around in her seat she looked Tiyanna right in the eyes and stated. "I don't know why you're even alive. I should have been an only child." And turned right back around. "You don't mean that" Tiyanna said forgiving Chanell for her stupidity. That's when De'Vante started crying. "You see what you did, yo ugly face is making him cry" Chanell said laughing at her own joke. Ignoring her, Tiyanna took him out of his car seat, and carried him. "It's okay baby boy…Ya Ya is here" Tiyanna said rocking the little guy. But he just kept crying. Maybe he didn't like her. But that couldn't be true. If it was then damn, why did all her siblings hate her?
"Is there milk in that thermos?" Tiyanna asked, guessing that he wanted to be fed. "No stupid, it's full of air" Chanell said being a smart ass as always. "Would you quit being a lil retard and pour some of the damn breast milk in this baby bottle" Tiyanna said handing Chanell the bottle. Snatching the bottle, Chanell mumbled some profanity and handed Tiyanna a full bottle. Grabbing the bottle, Tiyanna was glad that it was still very warm. Bottle feeding him, she smiled as De'Vante closed his eyes, and quieted down as he enjoyed his bottle. "You just like making my life hell Tiyanna!" Chanell exclaimed. Tiyanna laughed, she couldn't hold it in. What the hell was Chanell talking about? If anything, Tiyanna should have been stating that to Chanell. "Aint nobody bothering you and I'm not trying to make your live miserable. Shut up anyway, I'm feeding baby D" Tiyanna said still giggling a bit. "You just wanna come here, be a natural with him, give him nicknames, figure out why he's crying, and destroy my damn life" She added, as she exited the car.
"Where are you going?" Tiyanna asked as Chanell stood outside the car, with the door open. "I'm trying to get away from you, and I'm following ma" Chanell said. "Well, do what you gon do. Cuz I'm getting tired of trying to be nice to ya. It doesn't seem to be working. Close the door; I don't want Vante to get sick." Tiyanna stated as she smiled De'Vante and continued to feed him. He seemed to be pretty hungry. Giving Tiyanna the finger, Chanell slammed the door and walked into the supermarket. Locking all the doors, with a click of a button, Tiyanna then relaxed.
She was going to hang out with her family a bit, and then go to the Dot. Maybe they realized how much of a help she was, when she was gone. In less than a minute, Ms.Winston was back in the car. "Where did Chanell go?" She asked with an attitude. "What do you mean you don't know? You're the oldest, how the hell you just going to let her wander?" Yvette added getting angry. "I don't know ma, I was feeding De'Vante, and she was writing on some paper, and then she left. What am I supposed to do? Go after her and leave the baby in the car? Or go after her with the baby and get him sick? Chanell don't listen to me, it's not my fault, I have no respect from ya'll" Tiyanna said rolling her eyes.
Yvette was a bit speechless; she just sat back in her seat, and waited for Chanell to return. Turning on the radio, Ciara's 'Goodies' CD started to play. "You like her?" Yvette said trying to start conversation. "Yeah, she tight" Tiyanna said not buying her mom's fake attitude. Maybe she just needed a maid, and somebody to take care of De'Vante. "Yeah, she can dance". She replied turning around.
It seemed that her mother was faking all this. As good as it was to just talk, Tiyanna felt awkward. Maybe her mom was trying to butter her up, and then go back to normal once she moved back in with her. While "Hotline" started to play, Chanell came back to the car, and slammed the door. Carrying a plastic bag with her, she got some candy out of it and locked the door. "Where the fuck you go?" Yvette said, as she got the car off park, and started to drive. "I went to the store to buy some candy" She said rolling her eyes. "Ohh, I'm so glad you came" Chanell said singing along to one of her favorite songs.
"Call me up, hotline you are so fine...yeah...you're so fine" Chanell said turning up the volume. "Turn it down please, the baby is trying to sleep" Tiyanna said rolling her eyes. This was one of her favorite songs too, but couldn't she respect that De'Vante was sleeping and he needed his rest, and she was obviously going to wake him up with the music. Yvette just turned the music down, and avoided an argument. She missed Tiyanna, and actually realized how much hard work she did, and the things she put up with. But she wasn't going to beg her or even ask her to come homet
She just figured that Tiyanna would miss the family and come back on her own. They rode silently back to the house silently, and Tiyanna hopped out the car. AS soon as they got out, there was their father standing on the porch. "Hey Chanell" Greg said to the young girl. "Hey Daddy" Chanell said running into his arms, as if she was still that 3 year-old girl. It seemed as if the presence of their father brought out the good in almost everyone. "Hey Greg" Yvette said smiling and blushing a bit. After all these years, Greg still gave her butterflies in her stomach. "Hey Corvette" He said grinning, and calling her a nickname he hadn't called her in a long time, as they entered the house. Tiyanna handed her father the baby, and went upstairs. Going straight up to her room, she realized that everything was just as she left it. "Don't worry, aint nobody been in yo funky ass room" Chanell stated while standing in the door way.
"I didn't say anybody was! So why don't you just hush, please" Tiyanna said rolling her eyes and lying on her bed. Chanell walked into the room, and closed the door behind her. Jumping on the bed with Tiyanna she grinned. "You take to much shit man" Chanell said seriously and shook her head. "Sure, I just don't stunt ya'll." Tiyanna said playing with her hair. "Your hair grew. But you should have never cut it. But it's catching up with mine." Chanell said referring to her mid-back length silky hair. "yeah, it's just past my shoulder now, it grew a bit" Tiyanna said happy that Chanell and her were actually having a conversation.
That's when Tiyanna heard the beat to Ciara's 'Hotline'. She knew it wasn't her phone, because she didn't have the ring tone. That's when Chanell pulled her baby blue and light pink Nokia, out of her Black and white Ecko coat. "Hey" Chanell said cheesing, and getting up. Walking to the other end of the room she continued to converse. "Whatever…I know…I can't. I'm at home boy…" Chanell said playing with her hair, as she walked out the room, and into her room. Tiyanna grinned, so it seemed that Chanell had herself a boyfriend. From the huge smile to the hair twirling.
Tiyanna took off her coat and boots and started to watch music videos. She forgot that she didn't get MTV on this kind of cable. So she settled for Much Music Vibe. It was okay, since she didn't feel like watching 106 & Park. Ever since AJ and Free left the show, it hadn't been the same. So she just stopped watching it. Watching Massari's latest video, Tiyanna then remembered she was supposed to be chilling at The Dot with her friends. Moving her body into the rhythm of the song, Tiyanna sang along to the hit, and then thought about Chanell. She'd definitely have to talk to her about boys. But she wouldn't do it so quickly. Chanell would think that she was trying to so called "ruin her life" and things of that nature.
Looking in her closet, she tried to settle on what to wear. She settled on a pair of black Babyphat jeans, a white belt with her name on it, and a black baby tee with the words; "Do What You Want With Me…But Don't Touch My Hair", in white letters. Putting on a pair of her black and white Timbs, she grabbed her coat and headed walked past Chanell's room. "Yeah boo, I was just playing. Why you gotta be like that?" Chanell said into the phone. She sounded a bit hurt. Walking backwards, Tiyanna pretending to head back to her room, so she could hear more. But the door was slammed shut before she could make it.
Knocking on Chanell's door, Tiyanna felt that she had to talk to her. It didn't matter if Chanell would hate her even more. She was only doing this for her own good. "I'm busy!" Chanell shrieked, and wouldn't open the door. Tiyanna heard her lock it, and just shook her head. But even if she tried to give her advice, it wasn't as if Chanell would listen to her. Tiyanna decided to talk to her later on. Plus she had to finish her report, and the science assignment with Liberty.
Going outside, she saw that her Dad was already in his truck waiting on her. Saying good bye to her mother and the baby, Tiyanna hopped in. "I'm going to the Dot, to chill with a few of my friends" Tiyanna said as she buckled up. "Okay" Greg replied as he made his way through the traffic, and parked right in front of The Dot. "Call me to pick you up, or let me know how you are getting home" her father said as she got out of the saying. Responding with an "ok" Tiyanna closed the car door, and ran into the Dot. It felt nice; it was sort of warm inside. But it felt good. Taking off her coat, Tiyanna approached the Degrassi students who all sat in the back.
"Hey bitches" Tiyanna said with a smile, making her presence known. "So rude Tiyanna...Tsk, tsk," Jimmy said shaking his finger at her. "Whatever" Tiyanna said as she took a seat on the bench. LaToya could be seen in the hallway leading to the bathroom, but she wasn't taking a restroom break, she was making out with Dorian. They must have known that people had seen them, but they really didn't care. Putting her coat on the head of Liberty's chair, Tiyanna made a face at her and grinned. Walking to the counter she waited for someone to take her order. That's when she saw Craig walk in. "hey Ya Ya" Craig said with a big grin. "Hey Craig" she replied with a smile of her own. She couldn't deny it, Craig was fine as hell, but she still had feelings for Derrick. Plus there was a possibility that they could hook back up, and Tiyanna didn't want to be the one to ruin it.
"What would you like?" The girl said taking out a pen and pad. "Umm, let me get 2 orders of chili fries with cheese, with extra cheese, a deluxe bacon cheese burger, a blueberry muffin, cheese sticks, and 2 large cups of fruit punch" Tiyanna said pulling her money out of her back pocket. Paying the lady, she leaned on the counter, as Craig looked at her with this glare in his eyes. "You look very pretty Ya Ya" Craig stated. "Thanks" Tiyanna replied as they headed to the back. LaToya walked up to Tiyanna and kissed her on the cheek. Then snatched the money from her, Taking 10 dollars, she then handed the rest back. "I'm gonna buy ice cream" she said grabbing her coat. "I just ordered us some food heffa damn" Tiyanna said giggling. "So, I can eat ice cream before my chili cheese fries" LaToya replied as he and Dorian exited the building.
Liberty sat with JT, as they made puppy eyes at each other and shared a milkshake. "Where's my straw Libby?" Tiyanna said jokingly. "There's no room" Liberty said giggling. "Fine" Tiyanna added and then went to sit down. Sitting on ShawnQuisha's lap, Tiyanna waited for her order. AS she listened to the conversation, she figured out that they were talking about Manny. "Damn, find somebody else to talk about. Ya'll giving her too much publicity, stay off her clit" Tiyanna said giggling. "Yeah, we'll talk about something else" Jimmy replied. Hearing the bell's on the door ring, Tiyanna saw Manny enter the building. "Wow, speaking of the devil" Tiyanna said with a grin.
Manny took off her coat, and flipped her hair. She knew it was too cold to be wearing those skin tight pants, but still she wore them. To some people's surprise, she came with Emma.
They walked in and took a seat by some of the other students. "Why is everybody all quiet? There has to be no hush when she enters the room, she aint nobody special" ShawnQuisha said rolling her eyes. "I wonder whose dick she came to suck" Elijah said coming back with his drink. Almost everyone laughed at that comment. Tiyanna didn't necessarily know what happened on that Sunday, even though she wasn't far from Elijah's apartment. Shrugging her shoulders, she didn't comment. Going up to the counter to get her food, Tiyanna could have sworn that she saw Chanell. But maybe she was just seeing things. Grabbing her food she headed back. Grabbing a chair she joined the rest of the kids, and started on her burger. "It's good?" Craig said chuckling. "Shut up" Tiyanna replied giggling. She was hungrier than ever, and this was her favorite burger. Just on queue LaToya returned to The Dot. Grabbing her Chili Cheese fries, she giggled. "Damn, I didn't know they allowed hoes in here" LaToya said looking and referring to Manny. Hearing the comment, Emma and Manny giggled. "Nice of you to acknowledge my presence" Manny said with a smile. Sipping her drink, Tiyanna ignored Manny, while Dorian tried to get Toya to do the same thing.
"Chill Toy, you just giving her attention, and that's want she wants" Dorian said looking LaToya straight in the eyes. Shrugging her shoulders, LaToya left it alone, and grabbed her drink and went to her seat with Dorian. Everyone knew that they had a very strong relationship, and most envied that. But Tiyanna was happy for her friends; it was nice seeing them happy. As if he was a mind reader, Craig spoke. "Yeah, it's nice seeing your friends happy. But why can't you be the same?" Craig asked, moving so he sat right next to her. "I am happy" Tiyanna aid after swallowing a bite of her burger.
"I mean like your friends are, look at Toya and Liberty." Craig said pointing to them. Both were with their boyfriends all grinning and what not. "Oh, they are happy because they just are" Tiyanna said pausing and sipping on her drink. "But, they don't need a boyfriend to make them happy, even if they think so. I know don't, I'm complete without a man" she said finishing up what she had to say. "Yeah, but I feel that I'll be happier with you" Craig replied. He didn't know what he had to do to get with this grade 10 girl. She was being a bit difficult. "That's flattering and all, but I think an eyelash in going to go in ya eye" Tiyanna said with a grin.
"Where did that come from?" he questioned. "I would get it for you, but my hands are dirty" Tiyanna replied shrugging her shoulders. Rubbing hi shutting his eyes, and rubbing it, Craig re-opened them to see what Tiyanna would have to say. "It's gone, but it's on ya cheek now" The 15-year-old said giggling. Balling up the aluminum wrapper, she opened up her fries. She couldn't believe they were still hot. Giving the girl at the counter a thumbs up, she stated; "Tell Lila I said...good job." Craig couldn't help but chuckle. "Wow, Ms. Greedy. You even know the people working in the kitchen" Craig said shaking his head.
"So what…I like to eat" Tiyanna said giggling. Every time she spoke to Craig she was full off laughter. Maybe he did actually make her happy, or that she was very flattered by the comments that he made. "That's nice, there's no bigger turn off than a beautiful bulimic or anorexic" Craig said making a funny face. "Yeah, but they like it, some of e'm" Tiyanna said getting her grub on. "Yeah, you see nothing but ribs, eeww" Craig said picturing it. "Damn Craig, I'm trynna eat pa" Ya Ya said giggling. "Oh, Sorry Ya Ya" Craig said laughing himself. "What are ya'll giggling about?" Jimmy asked walking over.
"Oh, we were just picturing you naked" Tiyanna said, and that started to laugh harder. "No, if that was true, Craig would be crying, and you would be all hot and bothered waiting to see me naked" Jimmy said with a smirk. "Sure, whatever" Craig replied grinning. "Dude, I wouldn't want to imagine you naked...chill" Craig replied. "Whatever, so what ya'll talking about?" Jimmy said taking Tiyanna's muffin. "Aye, that's mine" She replied folding her arms and pouting. "Wow, she stopped eating" Craig stated. "Come on, I will starve…and DIE" Tiyanna said exaggerating.
"Okay, I don't want you to die" Jimmy replied handing her the muffin. "Thank you, you are so kind" She said, and continued her chili cheese fries. "You eat a lot, and all that weight goes to that….and um…" Jimmy said mumbling the words 'ass' and 'thighs'. "Shut up Jimmy, you asshole" she said giggling. Finishing up her fries, she closed the container, and started drinking her fruit punch. "I was just saying…" Jimmy said being cut off by Tiyanna. "You wasn't saying, you was mumbling" Tiyanna said shaking her head. Just then, Derrick and Rick walked in. "hey Yanna" Rick said greeting her. "Hi" Tiyanna replied with a smile. Derrick just walked past as if he didn't even recognize her.
"You guys don't even speak any more?" Jimmy asked a bit shocked. "Sometimes," Tiyanna replied. Derrick walked right over to Emma, and was all smiling in her face, talking about god knows what. Checking his cell, he saw that he had a message from Sully. Reading it, he quickly shut his flip phone. "We gotta go Craig" Jimmy said giving him a certain look. "Okay" Craig said knowing exactly what was going on. "We'll catch you later Ya Ya" Craig replied and was out the door. Still drinking her punch, Tiyanna tried to figure out why they left so soon. She was a bit suspicious, buts he wasn't one to follow people around.
But it was just Craig and Jimmy. What wrong could they possibly be doing? Who else, but Derrick, decided to come sit with her. "So you can't speak?" Derrick questioned his ex-girlfriend. "You didn't speak to me, so I won't suck up to you" Tiyanna said feeling a bit funny. She really didn't want to talk to Derrick. It was as if everything they had was slowly being swept away. Tiyanna was starting to wonder if it was all a lie. Maybe since she wasn't getting the love she needed at home, she took advantage of it when it came to Derrick. But did she really love him? Of course not, she liked him, but it was puppy love. It felt good knowing someone loved you, and told you.
Even if Derrick really didn't. The times he told her so, filled the void in her heart. "Here," Tiyanna said handing him the dog tag. "Nah you can keep it, since we gonna get back together" Derrick replied being so sure of himself. "What ever, just take it. I don't wanna be wearing a picture of you around my neck" Tiyanna replied and put it in his hand. "That's what you're saying now, but you'll change your mind later on" Derrick said getting up, and putting the dog tag around his neck. Tiyanna felt like he needed to have his things back, since he bought it. But for some reason, she wasn't really looking forward to getting back together with Derrick.
Throwing some trash in the garbage, Derrick came right back. But this was a good thing, since Tiyanna figured they had to talk. "I think this was all a game" Tiyanna said looking down at her fingernails. "Yeah, I guess it was" Derrick said, not really sure of what Yanna was saying. "I mean maybe I just needed to be held, and know that someone loved me. Hearing those words from you would make me feel better. But the thing is…was it true? I know I never really told you I loved you. But when I did, I know I meant it. But I guess I wasn't IN love with you. It was puppy love to me, and I guess you feel the same" Tiyanna added, this time looking him in the eyes.
"So you used me, as somebody to tell you they loved you. But you wasn't in love with me? That's fine then, it's all good. But I let go of some major pussy fuckin around with you. I really liked you man, but you played around." Derrick said a bit angry, He was confused about his emotions. Was he in love with Tiyanna, or did he just have strong feelings for her. Whatever it was, he wanted to let go of it quickly. But maybe he was in love with Tiyanna. But if so, why do all the things that he did? One minute talking to her, and the next treating her like an enemy. It just wasn't right. "Not necessarily. But say what you want. But if you feel that you hate me, go ahead. Don't speak to me. But don't go around one day treating me like I'm nothing, and the next being all over trying to work things out." Tiyanna giving him some attitude. "You say what you want, but I aint gonna beg you. But when you realize your mistake, you know where to find me. But lets hope you're not too late" Derrick replied, getting up and walking away.
Tiyanna just shook her head, and laughed. Who in the hell did he think he was? And what kind of control did he think he had? It wasn't going to go down like that, not if she was Tiyanna Shaun'Treace Moore. She went to chilling with Dorian and Libby, Latoya, ShawnQuisha, and the rest of the crew for a few more hours, until her and Liberty headed for her house. It was shocking how they quickly finished their project, and their tragedy stories. Calling her dad, she got no answer. So she decided to leave him a message; "hey dad, it's Tiyanna. I left The Dot, and headed over to Liberty's, and we finished our project, and did our homework. I'm chilling over here for a bit and I'll be home by 9, her dad will drop me off. Bye" Hanging up her phone, she laid on Liberty's bed.
It was 7:45 P.M, and she was sick of writing. Glad, that they were done, Liberty and Tiyanna headed down stairs for a little snack. But not before Libby's brother made a smart comment. "Hey sexy, spending the night" He said leaning against the wall. "Nope, sorry buddy" Tiyanna said with a smile, as she pinched his cheek and followed Liberty downstairs to the kitchen. "There is nothing to eat" Liberty said chewing on a pop tart, as she sat on the kitchen counter. "Well, let's order a damn pizza" Tiyanna said grabbing an apple.
Picking up the phone, Tiyanna called up the pizza place, and ordered 1 large half pepperoni and half steak, cheese, and green pepper pizza, and one large Italian sausage and bacon pizza. Hanging up the phone Tiyanna sighed. "They better hurry up, I'm hungry" Tiyanna said going into the living room. Liberty sat in the love seat and munched on her pop tart. "I'm hungry to, and this is making me hungrier" she stated and sighed. Running down the stairs as always, Danny announced to the house that he was starving.
"Your not the only one, pizza is on the way" Tiyanna said looking for something to watch on T.V. Danny looked at her as if she was crazy. "I'm starving...I'll DIE. You guys ar4e greedy. Didn't you both eat at the Dot?" Danny said acting as if the world was over. "Yeah, but that was 3 hours ago" Liberty said rolling her eyes at him. "Yeah, what you ate or drank, and that pop tart aren't enough for you" Danny responded rolling his eyes also. Lying on the couch Danny got angry. "I'm hungry damn it, if I DIE, you people are responsible" Danny added tugging at his hair.
"Shut up before I cut your hair" Tiyanna said laughing. "What? MY Hair?" Danny exclaimed acting shocked. "It is apart of my sexiness, something you can't take away" Danny said shaking his head. "You are funny" Tiyanna said with a smile, as she slowly approached him. "Noo" Danny said as he started to run, with Tiyanna right behind him. They ran all over the house for about 10 minutes, until Danny gave up. Lying on the couch watching a Lifetime movie, Liberty saw as Tiyanna came back.
"Damn, Pizza's not here yet?" Tiyanna asked hungrier that ever. "The running really messed me up" she said catching her breath. Liberty just shook her head no. She was hungry then ever before, she barely ate at The Dot, she had a cookie, and a milkshake with JT. She should have figured that there was no food in the house. That's why their dad left money for pizza. "I only had a big cookie with JT, and a extra large milkshake. You ate a burger, a muffin, chili cheese fries, and a large fruit punch. You shouldn't be hungry" Libby said giggling. "I don't know where all that weight goes" Liberty added shaking her head. "I do" Danny said with a grin as he rubbed his chin. "Shut up, you lil nasty" Tiyanna said shaking her head, as she watched the movie with Liberty.
Around 10 minutes later, the pizza came, and after 2 slices Tiyanna claimed she was full. With her third slice in her hand she sat back. "The steak, cheese, and green pepper pizza was great, pepperoni nice as always, and I can't even get to the bacon and Italian sausage one." Tiyanna said with a grin on her face. Danny and Liberty cracked up, as they watched Tiyanna. "I'm not eating again…for the rest of the day" Tiyanna added, as she lay back down. Soon enough, as Danny was starting on his sixth slice, Tiyanna grabbed her things and headed home. "Bye, see you tomorrow" Tiyanna said to Danny, as her and liberty hopped in the car.
As Liberty's father drove Tiyanna home, they chatted about school, and how education was important. They were glad they got the project done; they would be free for the rest of the week. Saying good bye, Tiyanna hopped out the car and headed inside the building. She was glad she had a key. Going inside her coat pocket she felt the key. After pulling it out, she looked to the right and saw 3 guys. What were they doing, and where were they going. It was none of her business but they looked familiar to her.
She noticed it was Craig, Jimmy and Sully. Maybe they were coming to see Elijah. But why would they be coming over so late, especially at 9:15 on a school night? Maybe they were headed home? But why would they be walking around when it was so cold. Hanging up the phone, Craig noticed the car, and he and the guys jumped in. Tiyanna just shrugged it off, why was she being so suspicious? She had no reason to be… or did she?