Nothing Stays The Same

Chapter 21: A Few Words!

Nikkie had made it home safe after dropping off everyone at home. She came home with Reggie whom immediately fell asleep after hitting the couch. She went upstairs and started thinking about Vanessa. Why her of all people. She was hardly known in that school except for her reputation at an old school. She had gotten kicked out for swinging at a school guard. Nikkie kicked her off her mind and proceeded to get ready for bed.


About a month went by. It was now late November. Nikkie heard that Craig and Vanessa had made it official. Nikkie wasn't just jealous. She just knew for a fact that he wouldn't be around like he usually was. Nikkie was in her media immersion class checking her e-mails. A few from her cousins back in Virginia.

"Hey Nikkie" Craig said as he took his seat next to her.

"Hey. Haven't seen you in a while" Nikkie said

"Yeah, well I've been busy" Craig said

"Oh, I don't blame you. I've been babysitting Alexa for the past 2 weeks. My moms been working night shifts and Raylese went back to school last month" Nikkie said

"God. But listen if I could get Joey to watch Alexa tonight, would you wanna come to the movies with me and Vanessa" Craig asked

"Um, I don't want to be a third wheel" Nikkie said

"No, no of course not. You and Jimmy, me and Vanessa" Craig said

"Um sure. But are you sure Joey wouldn't mind" Nikkie asked

"No, he's cool with it. It'll take Angie off his skin" Craig said

RRRRRRinGGGGGGGGGG

"Um, cool. I'll drop her off around say 6:30" Nikkie said

"How about 7:30. The movie doesn't start till about 9:00" Craig said

"Ok" Nikkie said as she gathered her books and left. She went up to her locker and placed her books in. She looked to her right and saw Vanessa and Craig holding hands. She rolled her eyes and turned to her left where she saw Jimmy walking towards her.

"Hey, about the movies. I'll meet at your house at 7:00" Jimmy said

"Cool. Um, can you meet me after school though, I left my jacket at your house yesterday so…." Nikkie said

"Yeah, sure. I'll see you later, Imma be late for math" he said bending over and softly kissing her.


Nikkie had waited after school for Jimmy where she drove over to his house. They went upstairs and had entered his room. She grabbed her jacket.

"Your leaving so soon." Jimmy asked

"Um, actually I was just-" he cut her off with a kiss. She pushed him.

"Jimmy, I don't want to…right now" Nikkie said

"Um. I was thinking last night. Your bruises…they havn't been fading. This happened in March. Nikkie I honestly think it's time" he said

"Jimmy, I understand you want to help. But I don't want you to worry about this" Nikkie said

"Ok" Jimmy said simply.

"Why don't you come with me now, instead of meeting me at 7:00" Nikkie said

"Um, yeah. Let me just grab my stuff" he said


Vanessa was at home scheming. Though she was 24/7 with Craig she still felt that Nikkie was on his mind. She felt that he was seeing her too much, even though Craig and Nikkie have spent 0 time together since Vanessa came into his life. But she was up to something, up to something serious. Serious enough to hurt Nikkie. Not physically but emotionally.


They were at the movies at the mall. They were sitting in the food court.

"That movie was so stupid" Craig said

"Yeah, but the fact that the ghostwriter was the killer, was completely crazy" Jimmy said

"Yeah" Nikkie said

"Baby, you ok. You seem too quiet" Jimmy asked as he put an arm around her.

"I'm fine, just a little tired" Nikkie said. Actually she just felt a bad vibe while being around Vanessa.

"Then maybe we should start going" Craig said. That comment made Vanessa angry. Why should he care if she's tired. Vanessa obviously was the jealous type.

"We should leave, I have to get Alexa anyways" Nikkie said as she stood up.

Vanessa with her schemish thoughts, thought she should talk to Nikkie. She walked up to her and put an arm around her.

"Let us girls talk while you two manly men talk your stuff" Vanessa said as she walked away with Nikkie.

"So, you and Jimmy have been together for…" Vanessa trailed

"A year and some change" Nikkie said

"Oh, nice. Well since you and Craig are such close friends. I wanted your opinion. Next week is his birthday. What should I get him" Vanessa asked

"Craig. I think out of all my guy friends plus Jimmy, he is the easiest to choose a gift for. He's into rock, and the vintage stuff. Go to the store called "The Other Side" it's on 12th and 3rd ave" Nikkie said

"Thank you so much Nikkie" Vanessa said

"No problem" Nikkie said as they reached Craig's car. Vanessa sat in the front seat with him. Nikkie and Himmy sat in the back as it began to drizzle. Nikkie was looking out of the window. Suddenly Jimmy grabbed her hand. She looked at him and smiled. He knew she had been down for the past few days. It was because she had her mind on a lot. Graduation, regents, her SITUATION. Things couldn't be harder for her. He lifted her chin and kissed her softly. He wanted to be by her side until it was all over.

Craig first dropped off Vanessa and went home to pick up Alexa. Craig drove them all back to Nikkie's house. Nikkie put Alexa to sleep. Nikkie and Jimmy went to her room where they stayed sleeping as the radio played "My Promise" by Houston

Let me sit ya down take your hands so I can talk to you

I never felt the way I do when I'm next to you

IF you were a flower you'd be a red rose baby

I give you my word now and forever ...

This I promise you

I'll be therefore you now and forever more

This I promise

This I promise you

I'll be your best friends now and forever more

This is my promise to you………

Author's Note: I am so sorry guys for being so late and I am definately updating next saturday. This was just a few words exchange just for upcoming chapters. So wait for next weekend for some serious writing. It feels great to be back.