The next morning Sky got up early, and went downstairs and made breakfast for herself and Jazz. She made oatmeal with a side of fruit. After finishing making breakfast, she texted Jazz to come downstairs. Jazz came 2 minutes after her text and walked into the kitchen and smiled at the breakfast already made. Jazz was already dressed and ready for what it looked like track practice.
"You have practice on Sunday?" Sky questioned
"No, I'm just going to practice my sprints on the track. I've been putting in extra time to beat times" Jazz responded as she took a seat at the counter. Sky grinned proudly of her sister.
"Thanks for making breakfast" Jazz appreciated.
"Not a problem at all. So why didn't you tell me you and Doug broke up?" Sky asked straight to the point.
"Damn Sky, the oatmeal hasn't even cooled down yet" Jazz replies, and Sky stared at her waiting for an answer.
"It's not a big deal, Sky" Jazz lied.
"If it wasn't a big deal, then why didn't you tell me?" Sky asked, Jazz stayed quiet, and stared down at her steaming oatmeal. "I'm sick and tired of you treating me like I'm fragile. Contrary to your belief, I am strong, okay" Sky said setting the record straight.
"I ain't wanna tell you because I didn't want your input" Jazz lies
"And what's wrong with my input?" Sky asked her sister defensively.
"You know how you are. You lack the ability to empathize. Especially when you think you are right" Jazz said
"You act like I'm some cold-hearted bitch" Sky said, and Jazz gave her a look saying "Are you serious?". "I mean, you act like I'm cold-hearted to you" Sky corrected. Jazz sighed at the fact that Sky doesn't understand.
"Well, why is Doug out here blaming me? I know it was my advice, to break up. But I ain't force you to do it" Sky asked.
"Not breaking up, taking a break"
"Whatever, Doug thinks I'm the reason. And I need to know if you told him that"
"So what if I did? Like you said it was your idea"
"Yes, it was. But I didn't expect you to throw me under the bus. I ain't force you to break up"
"Taking a break"
Sky rolled her eyes "You need to tell Doug, that you fully believe that taking a break is what's best for you. Not that Sky said so." Sky said. "I know it's easy to make me the villain, but I thought you'd have my back. I thought we said we weren't going to keep things from each other. And here you going again. Keeping things from me" Sky said upset with Jazz. Jazz looked down at her oatmeal, guilty that she is doing exactly what he said she wouldn't do.
"Sky, you're right and I'm sorry. The real reason I didn't tell you, was because I didn't want to add any more drama to your plate. I don't need you feeling any kind of stress" Jazz admits
"I knew it. You have been treating me like I'm going to break, ever since I got out of the hospital and you need to stop. I'm a lot stronger than you think"
"I just don't want-" Jazz was interrupted by the front door swinging open and Ana and Doug walkthrough, and enter the house. Sky and Jazz look at the two of them, shocked.
"Wow. So this bitch really wants an ass whooping," Sky says looking at Jazz. "Ana, why can't you find a man that hasn't been with one of your so-called friends?" Sky asked prettily
"Sky, don't start" Doug stated
"I know you ain't talking because you deserve a backhand slap for what you did yesterday" Sky spat, Jazz still sat there quietly, and Sky took that as she wants to handle them alone. "You're both lucky, I'm pregnant," Sky said as she glared at the both of them, and went upstairs.
"First thing I'd like to say is that I didn't know you two were broken up. Or else I wouldn't have even danced with him. But you know how sloppy I get when I'm drunk, and I'm really sorry Jazz" Ana sincerely apologized
"So where are you coming from?" Jazz asked addressing the fact that Ana and Doug walked in this house together, and Ana ain't come home last night.
"I was afraid to come home because I didn't want to face Sky or you. So I slept on the couch at Hawkins" Ana explained, and Jazz nodded. "Jazz, I'm so sorry. I know how it looks" Ana apologizes again
"Girl, it's okay. I ain't mad at you. I'm glad you're home safe, and you should go take a shower because you smell like the floor of the bar" Jazz said, Ana was about to leave, and head upstairs when she remembered Sky is upstairs, and she paused.
"I don't think I want to go up there alone" Ana said concerned for her safety.
"Are you that afraid of Sky? Sky is harmless, she's all talk, she won't hit you" Jazz assures Ana, but Ana still feared going upstairs alone.
"I know she's hormonal, but sometimes I feel like she wants to burn the house down. With me inside it" Ana said.
"If you're that scared, then get Zoey to walk you up there" Jazz suggested. Ana nodded agreeing and left the room, to call Zoey, and wake her up from her sleep to come downstairs and walk her upstairs.
Doug and Jazz were alone in the kitchen. "So you've resorted to dancing on my friends?" Jazz asked annoyed with Doug
"Why do you care? Or did Sky tell you, you have to care?" Doug said sarcastically Jazz rolled her eyes. "I know you're upset, that I want to take a break-" Jazz started before Doug interrupted
"No, I'm upset. That you can't make your own decisions. You and your sister may be twins, but you're two different people. What's crazy is that if she told you to break up with me, you would" Doug said heartbroken
"That's not true! I made the mistake of telling you that it was Sky's advice. It was completely my idea, I believed we needed to take a break"
"Then why do you think we need a break?" Doug asked
"Because Doug you are a distraction. When I'm around you, I don't want to do anything else, but be with you. Because I love you. But I can't balance having a relationship with you, and focus on track" Jazz explained
"If focusing on track is the only reason, then I can help you focus on track. I can make sure you get to your practices on time, and-" Jazz cuts off Doug.
"We tried that remember! When I was beefing with Sky, you said you'd helping practice so I could prove her wrong. Then when I was practicing, I got through like one or two drills before you starting making cute jokes and complimenting me, and then we ending up leaving the track and having sex in the back seat of your car. While it was wonderful I didn't practice" Jazz pointed out, and Doug looked down.
"Baby, I know it's a lot to ask for you to wait for me while I train. But it's what I need. And if you feel like you can't wait or you don't want to wait. Please let me know" Jazz finished, and she and Doug stared at each other in silence. They both love each other so much, but Jazz doesn't want to sacrifice her career for her love for Doug.
"I'll think about it" Doug responds, and then leaves the house. Thoughts ran through Jazz's head, what does he have to think about? Whether or not he wants to be with me? Or if he can wait 6 months?
Junior swung by the house to drop off a couple of clothes Zoey left at the Johnson residence, and Zoey asked him to bring it for her.
"Thank you for bringing my clothes. I've been so focused on styling other people, I forget about myself" Zoey laughed with Junior.
"Alright if that's it, I'mma head out," Junior said
"What, why? I thought you were going to stay, I was going to make breakfast"
"It's 2 pm," Junior said
"Well, I want some breakfast food. And it doesn't matter when I eat it" Zoey said sassily. "Why are you leaving so fast; you told me you don't have work till 5. So why are you lying?" Zoey caught Junior in a dead faced lie, and he can't even continue to lie because he texted her that.
"The truth is I don't want to run into Sky," Junior said honestly
"So I see, you're still avoiding her" Zoey pointed out.
"I don't want to see her with Rodney. I found out this weekend that they hang out almost every day. And I know it'll hurt if I see them" Junior admits
"But avoiding Sky is hurting her, and especially when she knows you're lying. On Saturday, you told her that you were not avoiding her because y'all can't do what y'all we doing" Zoey said referencing their sex buddy relationship with a disgusted face. "But instead of explaining why you've been avoiding her, you continue to lie and say you have found an apartment" Zoey pointed out.
"I had to lie, Rodney was sitting right next to her. I couldn't admit that to her with him sitting right there!" Junior exclaimed
"Admit what?" Zoey asked confused
"Admit that I like Sky. Like I have feelings for her" Junior tells his sister
"I knew this was going to happen" Zoey squealed. "Friends with benefits relationships never work. Someone always catches feelings. Haven't you seen any of the movies?"
"Whatever, I like her okay. But she's dating someone else. And it looks like he's really into her" Junior explained to Zoey.
"What matters is if she's into him. From my viewpoint, you still have a chance. As long as he hasn't asked her to be his girlfriend, and she says yes. She's fair game. So if I were you I wouldn't let that get in the way of sharing my feelings for someone I like" Zoey advises Junior
"Wow, who knew you could give such insightful advice" Junior teased, Zoey rolled her eyes. It was advice Junior had heard from everyone he talked to, but it was easier said than done.
"I'm glad it helped, now you can stop avoiding Sky" Zoey sighed. "Maybe if you avoided Sky this past summer, you wouldn't be in the predicament you're in now" Zoey said jokingly, and Junior sarcastically laughed at her joke.
"You know how I get when I like someone. I get weird and awkward, and I didn't want to feel embarrassed" Junior said
"She's seen you naked. What's there to be embarrassed about?" Zoey said bluntly. Junior lightly punched Zoey's shoulder as she laughed. "I'm joking, I know how you get" Zoey responding understanding why Junior acted the way he acted. "I hope for the future you don't let fear lead the way" Zoey said.
"Are you high?" Junior asked confused at how chill, and zen Zoey is being. "Have been smoking with Luca?" Junior asked obviously joking.
"Whatever, come eat breakfast" Zoey smiled as she leads Junior to the kitchen.
"What breakfast? You haven't made anything" Junior pointed out.
"What I meant to say, was come make breakfast" Zoey smiled as Junior rolled his eyes.
Sky and Rodney were at an infant's clothing store looking for outfits for the baby. "This is so pointless, babies don't need nice ass outfits, they are just going to spit-up on it, and outgrow it. I think this it's a waste of money" Sky complained.
"I read on yahoo answers that getting prepared for the baby might help make it more real for you. Since I know you've been struggling with it" Rodney said while flipping through clothes
"This is not helping-" Sky started when an employee showed up.
"Help? Do you two need help?" The employee asked. Her name tag said, Emily.
"Yes. What do infants wear?" Rodney immediately asked the lady, before Sky could say anything.
"Aww. You guys must be new parents. How far along are you?" Emily asked
"I'll be five months next week"
"Oh well, see you two are shopping in the toddler section, which are clothes that are way too big for a newborn. I'll bring you over to the newborn section" Emily said while bringing Sky and Rodney to the other side of the store.
"Thank you so much," Rodney said
"It's my pleasure. I love seeing new parents, especially new dads" Emily gave Rodney a flirty smile. Sky was going to interrupt the longing eye contact the employee was giving Rodney, but she saw where it was headed.
Sky left them and looked in the newborn section for something cute, while Rodney and Emily continued to chat. Sky was flipping through clothes, not caring because she thinks this was pointless. Finding a stupid outfit for a baby is not going to help her feel a connection to the baby. Sky stopped flipping through the clothes and stopped when she saw the cutest track themed outfit for the baby. Sky smiled looking at the outfit, and she quickly looked around to see if it had matching shoes and it did. Looking at the 'fit, Sky knew this was the one. Although it didn't make her feel any different towards the baby, she still wanted to buy the outfit. Sky walked up to Rodney and interrupting him and Emily.
"I found an outfit and I'm ready to go," Sky said annoyed with the fact that Rodney made her come here, and he ain't even help her find an outfit, he spent the time chatting away with an employee.
"This is what you want?" Emily asked and Sky nodded. "Consider it on the house," Emily said with a smile
"No, it's okay! You don't have to do that" Sky said
"Look at it as an incentive to come back, when you need more cute clothes for your baby" Emily smiled.
"Thank you, Emily" Rodney with a flirty smile, and then he rushed Sky out of the store, and they both hopped in the car. "I just want you to know I am so pissed off at you," Sky said as she put on her seatbelt. "So is this what you do? flirt with other girls while you're on a date with someone? Good to know" Sky said as she folded her arms and looked out the window
"Do I hear a hint of jealousy, there?" Rodney teases, and Sky stayed silent, obviously trying to ignore him. "Sky, I was only flirting with the employee, so she'd give us free stuff. And it worked" Rodney explained, and Sky lightened up.
"If you would've just told me it was a scheme, I wouldn't have snapped at you just now. Besides I love schemes, I wish you would've let me in on it, I could've helped" Sky complained
"Oh yeah," Rodney said in disbelief
"Yeah, I could've been way more bitchier to you, so she could feel sorry for you" Sky stated
"I just figured out what we could do today. We should go out in the city and pretend to be tourists, and see who can get the most free items" Rodney suggests
"Bet. Let's do it" Sky said excitedly.
Rodney and Sky walk up to the front porch of the house, laughing, and holding bags of free stuff. "Today was incredible," Rodney said
"I totally would've beat you, if I wasn't pregnant," Sky said disappointed Rodney got the most free things today.
"Whatever you say," Rodney says sarcastically
"I'm serious, guys will do anything for you, if they think they have a chance at sleeping with you. Too bad this baby was a cockblocker" Sky joked, and Rodney laughed. Once their laughter died down, Sky and Rodney stare at each other. "Today was the most fun, I have had in a long time. It was so fun to explore the city in the eyes of tourists, and getting a bunch of free stuff was also a plus. I just wanna thank you, for always trying to make me feel better and making sure I'm okay. The whole point of today was to help me make a connection with my baby, and it turned into the most fun day I've had in a while. I'll never forget today" Sky said to Rodney gratefully.
"It was my pleasure. I like doing things with you Sky. It doesn't matter what we're doing, as long as I'm with you, I'm happy" Rodney smiles, and Sky looks into her purse for her keys to the front door. "I know last time I asked you said it was too soon. But this moment feels right to me" Rodney started, and Sky looked up from her purse. "Sky, I enjoy hanging with you and making sure you're okay. Like I said before you make me happy. So I'd like it if you'd be my girlfriend?" Rodney asked Sky out again.
Sky paused and thought about how to proceed. "Sure, I'll be your girl" Sky accepted even though she did need more time to think about how she feels about Rodney. But she knew how he made her feel today, the question is what she felt friendly feelings or romantic feelings?
The biggest smile stretched across Rodney's face once he heard Sky accept. Rodney leaned in, and slowly placed his hand on the small of her back, pulling her closer to him. Their lips connect, and Sky kisses him back. Sky dropped her bags and wrapped her arms around his neck. Rodney kissed Sky with so much aggression it was like he was mad at her. Sky felt like the kiss was not in sync at all. Sky pulled away dissatisfied with the kiss but made sure it didn't show on her face. Sky assumed the kiss was bad because it was their first kiss, and they need more time to get to know each other in that way.
Junior was thinking about what Zoey had told him, it ain't over until she's officially his girlfriend. So Junior decided to call Sky. He left work and drove straight to the girls' home.
"Hey Junior, I was just about to call you" Sky answered, Junior was at their front door, and Zoey was there waiting for him and let him in the house. Zoey smiles at Junior knowing that he is about to tell Sky how he feels.
"Oh really!? Well I was calling to check in on you since I didn't see you today" Junior says as he tries to silently walk up the stairs
"Yeah, I was on a date with Rodney today," Sky told Junior, and Junior winced at the mention of Rodney.
"Oh, well. I have something important to tell you. But I don't want to say it over the phone" Junior continued waking in the direction of Sky's room.
"I have something I need to tell you too. When are you coming over tomorrow?" Sky asked as she rolled over on to her stomach.
"I'm not coming tomorrow, I'm here now. Open your door" Junior said standing outside Sky's door. Shocked Sky got up from her bed, and went to the door to open it. She swings the door open, sees Junior, and hugs him immediately.
"Wow, did you plan this?" Sky asked
"Yes, because I have something I need to tell you" Junior reminded her.
"I have something I need to tell you too, but I'll go first because your news seems way bigger than mine" Sky suggested and Junior agreed and allowed Sky to share her news first. Sky pulled Junior to have a seat on her bed with her.
"So today! I had a crazy-ass day. Rodney and I went shopping for an outfit for the baby, and he finessed the employee to give me an outfit for free." Sky explained with a smile, but Junior was trying to make sure his face didn't read "please stop talking about Rodney".
Sky continued "That lead to the day spent pretending to be tourists in the city. We had different names, personalities, and we had to see who could get the most free things. It was thrilling" Sky laughed. "Anyway after our day together, Rodney asked me to be his girlfriend again" Sky explained. "But this time, I didn't think about it. I said yes" Sky told Junior, and his heart sank. The disappointment Junior felt was heavy, he was too late.
"Oh my gosh, congratulations! So what's changed from last time he asked to this time?" Junior asked trying to mask how heartbroken he was.
"Last time, it was all too soon, plus the fact I was keeping this pregnancy from him. Then it didn't seem fair to him for me to be his girlfriend and he didn't have all the facts. Now he's knows everything so... I'm okay with it" Sky answered
"So do you have feelings for him?" Junior continues to question, trying to see if she is as into Rodney, as Rodney is as into her.
Sky paused before answering. "I do like Rodney. He makes me feel seen, and he's helping me through this pregnancy" Sky admitted. Junior was hurting, but he knew it was his fault. He took too long to tell Sky how he felt, and he avoided her. There was an awkward silence between the two of them.
"The reason I wanted to tell you, was because I wanted you to hear it from me. And not Cameron, at work. And I remember our deal we made this summer. Before we got into this sex buddy relationship, we said we would give each other a heads up if we got into a relationship with someone" Sky explained to Junior.
Junior remembered that fun day and his heart ached even more. "I know we haven't been able to be sex buddy's because of my condition, but I still felt the need to tell you," Sky said, and Junior nodded understanding but not knowing what to say next.
"Okay, so I've told you my news. What was your big news?" Sky asked trying to change the subject, because of the awkward silence coming from Junior. Junior panicked scouring his mind to think of something to tell her, other than the fact that he has feelings for her. "I am officially the owner of a new apartment! Technically I'm renting it, but whatever" Junior stated sticking with the apartment lie. Sky looks at Junior with an annoyed look because she knew it was a lie the first time he talked about the apartment.
"I'm serious. It's a 2 bedroom apartment, with 2 bathrooms. A room for me and the baby. It's great!" Junior said adding more lies on top of more lies.
"Oh really, so can I come to see it tomorrow?" Sky asked
"Oh no. My apartment isn't furnished yet. But you can come to the house warming party I'm throwing once I get all of my things into my new apartment" Junior quickly lies.
"Okay, I can't wait. When is this party?" Sky asked
"It's in 2 weeks" Junior added. "I'll text you all the extra details later"
"If this is true. Congratulations Junior, I'm proud of you" Sky smiled making Junior melt at her beautiful smile.
"Alright" Junior sighed as he sat up from Sky's bed, preparing to leave.
"Wait!" Sky said as she also got up from the bed. Sky walked closer to Junior and pulled him in for a hug. Junior immediately hugged back, so happy to be in her embrace. It was bittersweet for Junior because it felt like the last time they were ever going to be this close again. To Sky it felt amazing to hug her close friend Junior. When they pulled away Junior asked.
"I know this might sound crazy since you have a boyfriend now. But since this is the end, how about we end with a last kiss" Junior suggested, this was really for Junior to get one last thing from Sky. He knew it'd be a long shot, but he had to try. Sky looked at Junior like he was crazy. "I mean, the last time we did it. I didn't think that was going to be the last time. And I feel like it's only fair we kiss, to end this sex buddy relationship" Junior further explained his logic.
"You think you're slick" Sky smirked, and Junior shrugged his shoulders waiting for Sky to decide. Sky continued to stare at Junior to see if he was serious, and she saw that he was dead serious. So she thought about it, and also agreed in her head that this was the best way to end their weird relationship.
"If we do this, no one can know about it," Sky said stepping closer to Junior.
"Of course" Junior responded also taking a step closer to Sky.
"This stays between us," Sky said as she took a step closer to Junior, he nodded knowing where this was going. At this point, there was zero space between them. They were so close they could hear their breathing. Junior slowly placed his hands at the small of her back, and Sky put her hands on his shoulders, as they leaned in and connected their lips in a soft kiss. The kiss felt electric to Junior, which is something he knew he felt. But what was shocking to Sky, was that she felt fireworks during the kiss. The fireworks that were missing from her kiss with Rodney, she was feeling them with Junior. The kiss deepened, Junior took advantage of how good the kiss felt by holding her tighter, so they'd kiss for longer. Juniors' hands were slowly roaming her back, and Sky was always sensitive to his touch, but this time she felt like her body was on fire, and it felt so good. Satisfied with the kiss Junior pulled away and grinned. Sky was disappointed the kiss was over.
"I'll see you later, Sky" Junior said one last time before leaving her room. Junior thought to himself, how is he going to get an apartment in 2 weeks? Sky was in her room, in a daze from the kiss. One thing was clear to Sky at that moment... Junior is a way better kisser than Rodney.
Sky came downstairs to the kitchen where she saw Ana, Jazz, and Nomi in the kitchen. Jazz and Ana were eating spaghetti and Nomi was popping popcorn in the microwave. Sky entered the kitchen, saw Ana, and she was suddenly filled with rage.
"Y'all can't be serious" Sky sighed seeing Ana, and Ana rolled her eyes. "Ana, tell me. Is the prerequisite before getting with you, must have been involved with at least one of my best friends?" Sky asked rhetorically.
"Sky, stop," Jazz said, trying to stop Sky from going any further.
"I definitely picked the right time to make popcorn," Nomi said as she took out her freshly popped popcorn.
"I just want to know if what happened yesterday was a coincidence, or a pattern of behavior" Sky asked bitchily. Fed up Ana turned around and faced Sky.
"Leave me alone, Jazz and I worked out what happened yesterday. And I don't need you dragging along" Ana said back to Sky.
"Whatever, glad to know who I shouldn't bring my boyfriend around" Sky said snootily.
"Which one?" Ana fires back. "Is it the baby daddy? Or the other one who follows you around like a lost puppy?" Sky was shook, and Ana continued. "I just find it funny, that you're judging me when your new 'boyfriend' doesn't know that you and your baby daddy still mess around. So don't come in here thinking you're any better than me" Ana stood up for herself. Sky was surprised that Ana defended herself by coming at her.
"Sky, you don't have to be so angry with Ana. She explained everything, I'm not mad at her so why are you?" Jazz asked her sister.
"You never told me that y'all fixed things. Damn, Jazz stop leaving me out of the loop" Sky said frustrated
"I was meaning to tell you, but you've been out all day. But you saw me in the same room as Sky why ain't you assume things were cool between us" Jazz said
"Jazz have you not met you? Your whole MO is passive aggressiveness. How was I supposed to know this was different" Sky defended, Jazz nodded seeing she was wrong.
"You're right, my bad" Jazz said
"But if I'm being honest, these days everything is so heightened. Today I was mad at Ana, and then that anger turned into fury, and I couldn't help it. Yesterday I was listening to Beyoncé, and I started balling for 30 minutes" Sky explained to her friends
"It's the hormones," Nomi said, speaking up. "Your hormones are constantly changing, which is why you have these mood swings. Which explains why you've been so irritable. Sadly, Ana you've gotten the brunt of her mood swings" Nomi explains
"Y'all I've only ever snapped at Ana one other time" Sky rolled her eyes at their exaggeration.
"No, you come for me every time you feel irritated. Unluckily for me I'm always there when you feel that way" Ana reminds Sky. "You came in here ready to fight me, and you didn't even know Jazz and I made up" Ana pointed out
"I've always known you've have a smart mouth, but lately it's been deadly" Jazz tells Sky
"Well, if we're ever at opposite sides, remember it's not me. It's the hormones" Sky said with a wicked smile. "Oooo that spaghetti smells good. Is there some left over?" Sky asked, changing the subject.
"Sky aren't you forgetting something?" Nomi asked, Sky looked up from the pot confused. "Don't you think you owe Sky an apology?" Nomi suggested.
"Jazz, did she apologize to you?" Sky asked
"Yeah" Jazz answered
"And you forgave her?" Sky asked
"Mhm hmm" Jazz agreed.
"I don't have to say a damn thing. Think of it as a price you had to pay for dancing on Doug in the first place" Sky said sweetly.
"No argument there" Jazz said as Nomi, and Jazz laughed and Ana rolled her eyes. "So is there some more spaghetti in the fridge?" Sky asked hungry as hell.