Chapter 17

Jazmine POV:
I stood in my mirror making sure everything was in place. I had straightened my normally poofy hair; I wore lip gloss, short shorts, and a pink tank top. Huey was going to love this, hopefully. I let out a big breath and walked over to the Freemans house just in time to see Sophie running out, why were her cheeks so red?

"Hey Soph." I said smiling.

She looked up at me before making a small squeak and hopping in her car and speeding off. Ok what was going on this was so not like her. What did Huey do? I knew he probably didn't want to get with me or even see my face but I was going to give him a good smacking for messing with Sophie. I walked inside and paid no mind to Mr. Freeman as he and Riley yelled swear words to each other. I ran upstairs to Riley's and Huey's room. When I got inside Huey was just sitting there reading a book (no surprise he's such a bookworm) and he had his headphones in so he didn't even notice me. I could feel myself getting nervous as I tip toed over to him.

"AAAHH!" I screamed as I pounced on him.

"Jazmine!" he yelled as he pushed my off.

I laughed. "I got you!" I teased as I poked him in his ribcage (I knew he hated that).

He stared at me annoyed, even though he was mad at me the normal sight of him made me want to cry I hadn't actually seen or spoken to him in a while. "What are you doing here?" he asked and I could hear the anger in his voice again.

I took a deep breath and ready myself to explain everything but instead I busted out in tears. "Why am I crying?" I thought but I couldn't stop the tears were out and they weren't stopping. To my surprise Huey grabbed my hands and removed them from my eyes as he wiped my tears he led me to his bed and sat me next to me.

"Jazmine don't cry." He said softly.

I looked up at him. "Huey, Huey I've tried and tried but you won't listen to me! I need to explain!" I said as I cried harder.

I felt him pull away from me as I looked up again. His face was dead serious as he stared at me. "This is your one and only chance to explain, if you mess it up we're officially over for real over Jazmine." Huey said sternly.

I felt my heart well with gratitude. "Ok look Riley had asked me to go and find something for Cindy a necklace or whatever and I agreed. We went down to the basement and looked around EVERYWHERE but we didn't see it." I stopped and looked over to see if he was still listening he stared back at me with his normal scowl so I continued. "I guess I never actually saw that the necklace was right in front of me but I slipped on something and fell and sort of scratched up my ankle. Anyways Riley saw and tried to help me up. I fell over the necklace and fell right on his lips. We stared at each other surprised and I guess we just started to kiss each other. I knew it was wrong and gross but neither of us pulled away. Anyway I did push him away and then I saw Sophie and I begged her not to tell you. Huey what I did was the worst thing ever and I'm sorry I don't know how I lost control like that I'm sorry." I started to get teary eyed again. I looked over at Huey who looked like he was thinking the whole thing over.

He stared at me then looked back down then at me again. "You lost control?" he asked.

I nodded but was a little confused by his question. "Yes I lost control."

He nodded his head slowly. "Ok Jazmine I believe you and I suppose I forgive you but…" he looked away as his voice trailed off.

"But what?" I asked nervously.

"I have to tell you something." He said.

"Ok what, anything Huey, tell me." I said eagerly.

"I kissed Sophie." He said bluntly.

I stared at him confused amazed and hurt. He kissed Sophie? Sophie kissed him? Then the thought of how she ran out and how she barely said two words to me flashed through my mind. Was he kidding me? "YOU KISSED SOPHIE?" I screeched.

"Aw yea nigga got it in!" Riley said snickering.

I ignored him, Huey still hadn't answered my question. "You kissed her?" I asked again.

"Yes, well she kissed me but I did kiss her back." He explained as if it was obvious.

"Aye Huey, stop snicthin!" Riley said snickering.

"GET OUT!" me and Huey yelled at the same time.

"Ask yoself dis nigga, you can too bitch, why da hell would I even attempt to listen ta ya?" Riley said sarcastically as he stared at me and Huey.

"Riley get out!" Huey yelled again as he stepped closer.

"Why should I listen to you?" Riley asked again crossing his arms.

"I'm the oldest." Huey said it like it was so simple.

"Yea? Well ya also the gayest!" Riley said flopping down on his bed.

I giggled as Huey turned around and glared at me which I gladly returned. I was still pissed about the whole he kissed Sophie thing. Huey marched over to Riley and grabbed his braids and started to drag him out the room.

"Aw naw nigga let go!" Riley yelled as he tried to hit Huey which from his position he only hit the air.

Once he was out Huey quickly locked the door and looked at me. I crossed my arms over my chest. "So what was this pay back or something? Did I really hurt you that bad?" I asked angrily with a ping of hurt.

Huey stared at me confused before his normal scowl took over his face. "You're kidding right? One you kissed my brother at least I didn't kiss your sister!"

"I don't have a sister." I pointed out.

He rolled his eyes. "And at least when I kissed her we were over when you kissed Riley we were still together!" he said angrily.

I sank down on his bed as the words hit me. I had never actually thought about it but he was right I was disgusting, Riley? I couldn't at least be some random guy but Riley and worse his brother? I looked at Huey and took a big breath. "Ok, ok you're right what I did was way worse but what you did was pretty bad too." I said sticking my finger out at him.

He rolled his eyes and let out a big sigh. "We're even Jazmine." He said.

"So this was just a way to get even? I knew it!" I exclaimed.

He stared at me with his jaw clenched so tight I thought he would break his teeth. "We're. Even. Jazmine." he said each word slowly and I knew he was serious.

"Fine we're even." I walked over to him and wrapped my arms around him. "I love you Huey." I said as I snuggled deeper into his chest and to my surprise he hugged me back.

"I love you too." He said it so low I could barely hear him but I knew what he said and I knew my smile was as big as the Mississippi.

"Ew, ya'll beta not be kissin!" Riley said through the door.

Natasha POV:

I walked angrily down the path to the bar. Was he kidding me? He said we would catch up sometime, I gave him my number and I still haven't heard a word. I was more disappointed than mad really. I walked into the bar and tapped on the bartender shoulder.

"Hey." I said angrily.

"Hey." The bartender said turning around. I stared at him surprised this was not Daniel. "Hey," he said more cheerily. "My name is Rick what's your name pretty lady?" he asked.

I giggled at his attempt. "I'm Natasha and I'm actually looking for Daniel have you seen him?" I asked.

The man rolled his eyes. "Oh him no haven't seen him but," he said sliding his number to me. "If you ever get tired of looking for him call me." He said winking,

I briefly thought of telling him I'm only 16 but bit me tongue as I realized where I was. I nodded to him and walked outside. As soon as I was out I ripped the man's number up angrily and threw it on the ground. I leaned against the building sadly, I really wanted to get to know Daniel something about him was so enchanting and luring. I didn't even hear the sound of someone approaching then I felt hands on my waist.

"AH!" I squealed as I jumped away. Then my eyes met with the tall blond haired kid doubling over in laughter. "Not funny!" I yelled slapping him on his arm.

"No…..not funny…..so funny!" he said still laughing.

I roll my eyes but join in the laughter before long. Soon we stopped and tried to catch our breath. "So what are you doing sneaking up on people?" I asked.

"What are you doing going to me job and asking about me?" he asked smirking.

I felt myself blush. "I didn't ask about you I have no idea what you're talking about." I lied and I knew my cheeks were red (they do that when I lie).

He rolled his eyes. "I was there, I heard you. I was hiding right under the table." He said sticking his finger out at me.

I feel myself bush harder. "Aren't you a little too old to be hiding under tables?" I asked crossing my arms. He gave me a look. "Ok so I was asking." I admitted.

He laughed. "So what did you want Miss Tasha?" he asked.

All my hurt and anger returned. "Nothing anymore it's not important." I said and started to walk away.

He reached over and pulled me back to him close. "Come on no more lies what did you want." He asked.

I looked up into his blue eyes and was happy he was holding me because I probably would have melted right then and there. "It's not important." I managed to say.

He leaned forward his lips slightly brushing the side of my cheek. "Are you sure? Or is someone really missing me?" he whispered in my ear.

I knew my face was beet red now and my heart beat starting going ten times faster, I hope he couldnt hear it. Ok fine you want to know?" I asked pushing him away. He smiled slightly and raised one eyebrow before nodding his head. "You told me you were transferring schools well that was a lie, you said you would call me but I haven't gotten one text or even a call." I snapped my mouth shut realizing I sounded a lot like some angry girlfriend (we weren't even dating!).

He smiled then started to laugh. I stared at him glaring, he stopped once he saw how serious I was then he turned serious. "One thing you should know before this goes any further is that I'm not a liar. I did transfer schools my first day was yesterday and I looked everywhere to you I thought you had lied." He stared up at me timidly. "And I tried to call you and it kept going to some old lady named Myrtle I thought you gave me the wrong number." He said holding up his phone.

I looked down at it and nearly busted out laughing. "Um, yea that 2 is suppose to be a 5." I said pointing at the screen.

He pulled it away and stared at it as I washed his cheeks turn bright pink. I took a step toward him until we were really closed. Then I stood a little on my tip toes (since he's like 5 inches taller than me) and whispered "Not so cocky now." With a smirk. He grabbed my arms and pushed me a little away as he stared into my dancing eyes. We both started laughing at how ridiculous we reacted. Then he looked at me serious again. "I'm serious Natasha I would never lie to my girlfriend."

I gave him a cocky look. "Who said I was your girlfriend?" I asked.

He gave me a teasing look then cupped my face in his hands. "So you're saying I should go for that other girl I meet at the bar?" he asked teasingly.

"Sure if you want to find her half beaten in an alley." I said teasing.

He laughed again. "Well what am I suppose to do?" he asked.

I stared at him plain as day and stepped closer to him. "Kiss me dummy." I said bluntly. At first he stared at me surprised before bending down and planting a kiss on me.

"Ok boyfriend what should we do." I said putting infuses on the 'boyfriend'.

"Oh so now I'm your boyfriend." He said wrapping his arm around my waist.

"Well that kiss really won my over." I teased. He rolled his eyes and laughed as a thought crossed my mind. "Wait a minute before you officially become my boyfriend you have to do something." I said.

"I would walk on broken glass for you, swim in the deepest and eel infested waters, eat dirt!" he said dramatically.

I rolled my eyes. "Wait eat dirt? Never mind but you have to meet a few people." I said hesitatingly.

"Oh I'm meeting mommy and daddy already?" he asked teasingly.

"More like a couple of my friends." I said. He looked like he was thinking it over. "It's not really a question." I explained.

He shook his head but smiled. "Alright I'm game take me to your friends." He said finally.

I smiled at him and led the way to the Freemans house where I knew most likely everyone would be (because for some unknown reason everyone feels like they run that house). As I walked I started to get worried though, I knew some would be respectful (maybe Huey, Jazmine of course, and Sophie) but others (Riley and Cindy) wouldn't be so friendly about me bringing a white boy. I sighed.

"What's wrong?" he asked.

"Did you break up a lot of fights when you were at the bar?" I asked.

"Nope but was in a whole bunch." He explained.

"Oh." I said but smiled I was going to need a strong boyfriend to survive this.

Author's Note: I guess Huey and Jazmine are back together I'm happy. But how is Sophie going to react after what just happened? I mean they did just make out. Huey may seem like a big douch but idk the next chapter may change that. And how is the gang going to react to Natasha's boyfriend? R&R please!