'It's a new year and also a new me.' Said no sane Hannah Annafellows.
Her pettiness was on a whole new level; Upgrade 2017.
"Can I see your phone?" Hannah held her hand out, her French tip acrylics freshly done and manicured into a claw shape.
"Why?" Alois asked before he shoved a handful of gummy bears into his mouth. He glanced up at his cousin then back down at his phone.
"I just wanna see it." Hannah whined as she shook her hand. "Unless you have something to hide." She added in a sassy tone.
"Hide what? This is my phone and unless you pay my bill then you don't have to worry about me hiding anything." Alois said with a mouthful of gummy bears.
"Give me the damn phone." Hannah snapped as she reached forward and snatched his IPhone. Alois didn't object, he stuffed my gummy bears into his mouth and chillaxed.
Alois had his hair back in a pink headband with blush on his cheek, courtesy of Hannah, and he wore a white t-shirt with grey jeggings and black ankle socks. Tis was the fourth day of the new year and Alois was just- in the zone. Hannah on the other hand made it her job to take up all of his time, stop him from texting when possible, you know her daily pettiness.
"Who is Marisol?" Hannah asked as she scrolled through his messenger app. "Who the fuck is Jada? Keri? Bridgett? And why the fuck are you still texting that bitch Yatzari? Was her disrespectful eyeroll at me not enough for you to cut her off?" Hannah gave her cousin a nasty look.
Alois sorted for green gummy bears. "First off Hannah, why does it matter to you? And it's a new year- just let it slide." Alois glanced up at her, ignoring her nasty glare. "I could have stomped so many people at that party but I said 'It's a new year Alois, just stay on your grind'."
Hannah scoffed. "No- It matters to me because that bitch disrespected you and you're sending her selfies? Did she know I was next to your dumbass when you took it? And half of these bitches look like they're basic! The fuck is your problem?" Hannah snapped. She kept scrolling up in their texts. "It's like you're a fucking puppy- you can't keep your dick to one wine at a time." Hannah grumbled.
Alois reached out and snatched his phone from his cousin. "Why the fuck is my love life any of your concern? And so what if she rolled her eyes at you? Your fucking pettiness is unbearable! What you need to do is work on your anger problems and making friends because you lack in those departments."
Hannah got on her knees and gave Alois a hard shove. "Bitch I am supposed to be your love life!" She screamed. "Ever heard of loyalty?! I'm your cousin and you're supposed to have my back regardless of how angry and petty I am or can be!" Hannah shoved Alois again. "Because you can bet I'd ride into war for you! All I ask is that you not talk to her and you can't even do that for me! Hannah! Your cousin!"
"First off you need to back the fuck up-" Alois shoved Hannah onto her ass. Hannah went to shove him back but he grabbed her hands and got on his knees over her. "She rolled her eyes at you- you roll your eyes at me all the time so what does it matter?! You know you're like my little sister, trust and believe I'd go into war for you but come on Hannah! It was just an eyeroll! Fine- you don't want me talking to her I won't, you happy now?!"
Hannah gritted her teeth and clenched her jaw. "Yes- very."
"Glad to know." Alois scoffed before letting her wrist go.
Hannah shoved him and scrambled off the bed. She snatched her phone and her jacket before storming off, slamming the door behind her.
Alois gritted his teeth, his breath uneven. He yanked off the pink headband and threw it across the room. He growled and punched a hole into the wall above the bedhead.
Hannah pushed the door to the bodega and walked in. She glanced around, seeing it was nearly deserted. Jinx was behind the counter, popping gum and on his phone. Hannah sniffled and walked up the counter.
"How much are the smokes?" She asked as she slid a ten-dollar bill onto the counter. Jinx looked up at her, his blue eyes locking with her own. A smirk played on his lips.
"I need an I.D." He said. "And they're 11.50."
Hannah rolled her eyes. "I.D. my ass. You let Alois buy them." She snapped.
Jinx let out a soft laugh and shook his head. He turned around and grabbed a pack of Newport smokes and put them on the counter. He took the ten and put it in the register.
Hannah licked her lips and took the pack of smokes. She wasn't sure what she was doing with them, but she just wanted them. Perks of having leftover Christmas money.
"What are you gonna do with those?" Jinx asked curiously, tilting his head with that playful smile of his. Hannah looked up at him, really looked at him. She never noticed his sapphires were that intense. She never noticed the way his smile lines appeared when he smiled. Or the way his chocolate brown hair fell into his pale face, a perfect contrast.
Hannah stared at him for a bit more. Jinx snapped his fingers at her. "You high?" He asked with a soft chuckle. "I mean, I can splash water on you right now if you want."
Hannah didn't know what she was doing. She reached over the counter and placed her cold hand on his cheek. Hannah locked eyes with him, her sapphires on his own. Hannah leaned over the counter and pressed her lips to his own.
Hannah didn't know what she was doing, but she knew he was a rebound.
Jinx's eyes fluttered close and Hannah's eyes stayed wide open. The kiss broke a few seconds later. Hannah offered him a soft smile. Jinx's playful smirk returned. "My house or yours?" He asked.
Hannah gently giggled and bit her lip. "Only If you have a condom."
Alois had calmed down by the time Hannah came back two hours later. He idly ate his third pack of gummy bears, picking out the green ones when Hannah came through his room door. She didn't look at him as she grabbed her towel and the things she'd need in the shower.
Alois didn't see her after that. She didn't even sleep in his room that night.