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Chapter 5: How old are you again?

Beep. Beep. Beep. "I ain't never had nobody show me all things you done show me and the special way you make me feel when you hold me. We gone always be together baby that's what you told me and I believe it because I ain't never had nobody like you." Both my alarms are going off right now, you might wonder why I have two though. It's because I am a very deep sleeper so I need two. Waking up right now feels very jittery, as in I'm FUCKING scared. My elementary school and middle school were combined, so I went to that school for 8 years. When I went to high school it was kind of traumatizing to me, but I was finally getting comfortable after 2 years, now I have to start all over. Thousands of miles away from all my friends on a different side of the country. I'm TERRIFIED.

I quickly shuffled out of bed, but suddenly I was very tempted to file back in because I am still not used to Chicago's weather. Quick thought: Why is the heater not on? I quickly got up the courage to get on with my morning and ran into the bathroom, turned the knob on the shower, and closed the door. Setting out my makeup thinking about what I will do to my face today, I totally zoned out and feel asleep standing up. Only for like 2 seconds though, wow I'm pathetic. I quickly striped from my pajama shorts and tank top. Goose bumps arrive; great. Jumping in that shower of reassurance really set the mood for my day, like I said I'm a Leo, so that shower automatically kicked my high self- confidence and big ego into boost and I was no longer scared. I have always loved pantein original, I never liked the fancy, specialized shampoo and conditioner. After I rinsed, I said one quick prayer to boost my confidence a little more, and when I stepped out of the shower I was unstoppable.

I dried off and put some of this leave-in-conditioner in my bouncy curls. That was basically all I do with my hair, oh I also but a red plastic head band in my hair. I was set, next I did my makeup. I put my foundation on, a bit black eyeliner (only on top), and pink Friday lipstick. I looked good if I don't say so. I really liked Nicki Minaj's make up in the video super bass, so that's how I do it just mince all the yellow and pink. Next, was wardrobe, see being in California, all I really had to pick out was a shirt because I always wore shorts, but this being Chicago is so weird. I picked out light washed skinny jeans, a white v-neck that said "get money" in red, and a white pea coat. I got this like a week ago, from my mom to show me that we were really moving and she wasn't going to back out. I topped the outfit off with a beige crochet scarf. Oh, and I can't forget my fresh and clean red and white adidas. I have to say I look hot. I grabbed my PSP( I know no one listen to music on PSP's anymore but, I don't give a fuck!), my phone, and my black jansport backpack. I was ready for my first day of school.Oh I just realized I am going to the pizzeria tonight, hmm got to find out where that is.

` Unfortunately I have to walk to school in the freezing cold, which is NOT fun. The minute I opened the door to the gigantic building, I was so ready to just ditch school, but I knew that would not be a good start to my new life here. I quickly opened the door again, took a deep breath, and walked outside. I started my brisk walk that my mom took me to over and over on Google maps. Suddenly when I heard " Chance! Chance! Ch.." I swung my head back, in the desperate hope that this was just a dream and that I would wake up right now. False hope. It was …. uhm….. that black boy that invited me to pizza…. uh.. what was his name…..oh yeah it was Ty.

" Uh hey Ty." I said a bit confused.
" Hi girl, how are you today." he said this as he did this spin move which challenged me. So I replied back, " Good, how are you boo?" as I spun on one foot and pointed at him. He seemed to like it, because he got this big grin on his face. After our little introductions we began walking and resuming our silence. Finally he broke the silence.

" Where did you learn to dance like that?" he said.

" I guess you just learn. There's not much for a kid to do in South Central that won't get you in trouble so you find things to do and dancing was one of them." I said.

" So you really did live in …." he said

" The ghetto?" I said.

"Uh yeah." he barely whispered.

"I guess you could say, it was not high class, but it wasn't crazy war zone, yeah my boyfriend back home is a blood, so there are gangs but its not like someone randomly gets shot everyday. Have you not heard Ice Cube's today was a good day song?" I said.

" Boyfriend?" he said very confused.

"Uh yeah boyfriend." I said in a matter of fact manner.

" Oh, I did not know you had a boyfriend." Warning signal. I may not be fast but I know boys this kid is totally classic treyz songs. He is a hit it and quit it boy. A really cute boy who just wants what's inside your pants. Automatic turn off.

" Yeah is that a problem." I could feel my neck rolling and my blackness coming out. Oh no.

" No, no I just was caught off guard. Anyways, so he is a blood?"

" Yeah I have a thing for red I guess you could say." I joked.

" Oh and by the way you listen to ice cube?" He asked.

" That's all I listen to. Well actually I don't really listen to music that was made after 1999. Wait that's a lie I am absolute obsessed with Chris Brown and people like him. But I mainly listen to gangsta rap, r&b, and 80's music." I said proudly.

"That's dope! That's all I listen to. You should come over sometime and listen to some music with me." He winked at me. OK this kid is kind of hot. Not as hot as Chris but hot.

I could not resist; I flirted back: "Yeah that would be tight." I also winked back, but I smiled back at him. He smiled at me and I guess we kind of just stood there until I saw people staring and realized we were there. I broke I stare and pointed my head in the direction of the school.

" Oh were here well…"

" It's fine I know where I am going."

"OK well it was nice walking with you."

" Yeah fo sho by Ty." We smiled at each other and went in different ways.

Main Office. I opened the door and a short plump lady bombarded me with questions. The only one I could pick up was " Are you new?" I quickly responded "yes". She pulled me into this tiny room which I assumed was my guidance counselor's office. A thin lady greeted me, asked how my trip was, cut small talk short, handed me my schedule, id, a map, and sent me on my way. Luckily I'm a smart girl and could find my class within a reasonable amount of time, I mean come on I was only 15 minutes late. I walked into class and immediately picked Ty out of the crowd. He looked very shocked. The teacher quickly stood up and said," Aww you must be my accelerated student. Class, this is Chance even thought she is 15 you guys will treat her like a junior or senior because she is at the knowledge level to you guys." Oh great thanks teacher way to draw attention to me. I even think she whispered under her breath that I was superior to them. Thank God she did not say it loud enough. I said a shy hi and sat down next to Ty since he was the only one I knew. He immediately scooted over and asked, "How old are you again?"

" Uh I am 15 but I will be 16 in July."

" Oh DAMN and you realize this is a senior class?"

" Yeah…."

" Are you like super geniu…."

"Ty stop TALKING!" the teacher said sternly and that is when our conversations stopped and I immediately went into school mode.

Last thought before focusing my all into school: Was he about call me a genius? Sweet.

Oh how these thoughts are so wrong but right.