Kylie's Pov
As we drove away from the meeting spot, Marie's eyes kept glancing at the rearview mirror, her brow furrowed in concern. Angie remained quiet, her gaze fixed on the road ahead.
Cole seemed lost in thought, his eyes fixed on his phone. I couldn't help but wonder what was really going on with Romaine and why did he stood us up.
After a few minutes of silence, Marie spoke up, "Hey, guys? Let's just go and grab some ice cream and forget about today's drama, yeah?" Her attempt at breaking the tension was met with nods and murmurs of agreement.
'Well Romy's will have to wait.'
As we pulled into the ice cream parlor parking lot, I noticed a familiar figure leaning against a car nearby. Alec. My heart beat a bit faster as our eyes met, and I felt a flutter in my chest. What is he doing here? This was not his scene.
I try not to make eye contact with him as I followed behind Marie and Cole into the parlor.
As I entered, the first thing I noticed is the new face from behind the counter. She is gorgeous. Her dark skin was flawless and her hair was braided down to her waist.
As wait in line it was soon Marie's turn order. I watch as she leaned against the counter.
"Good Afternoon, my name is Daneka, how can I help you?" the girl asked and I could hear her accent, which I didn't recognize.
The owners of this nice place are Mr and Mrs. Forbes. They are very nice people, usually it was Mrs. Forbes at the counter but this new addition can be interesting.
"So babe, when did a beautiful little thing like you become the cashier today. Gotta thank Mrs. Forbes later" Marie said to Daneka.
Before Daneka could say something, Marie continued "soooo, do you have a boyfriend. Not Like it matters"
She whispered the last part under her breath.
Daneka was now looking dumbfounded at Marie's boldness.
"Um, um, what can I get you?" She replied choosing to ignore Marie's words.
"The chocolate infront of me is looking real delicious right now, so ho-"
"Jesus Marie, can't you see there are other people waiting in line?" Cole cut Marie off before she could hit on Daneka again.
" Your not even gay" Cole stated.
"I've been bent" She stated then turn back to the girl "so gorgeous, I'll have that chocolate with strawberries and marshmallows on top"
When collecting her Icecream, she didn't forget to wink at the dark skin girl. I could hear Cole sighing behind me and Angie's giggle making me giggle also.
It was my turn, I gave her a shy wave "I'll take the s-special Rocky road" I told her as I watch her get my ice-cream ready.
I walked to were Marie was seated and saw at the corner of my eye the door opening. Alec and Nicki walked in and could her the girls at the other table started whispering. I went to sit beside Marie and saw that she was watching a tiktok.
I tried to keep my focus on it but my eyes wondered over to certain someone and instantly I'm making eye contact. I turned my back to Marie's phone and that embarrassing feeling came like you were caught looking at someone.
"Why am I the one embarrassed."
Cole and Angie came to join us soon after. Cole icecream looked like a combination of icecreams and it has alot of fruit toppings.
"What a coincidence seeing you guys here?" I heard Nicki's smooth voice from over my heard. I stood up to give him a hug.
"Careful now somebody might get jealous" Nicki said laughing a bit before sitting beside Angie and putting down his milkshake.
The figure of him sitting beside me came in peripheral veiw and now the icecream that I am eating is becoming more interesting.
I felt a hand behind my waist and I knew it was his. His body heat came closer and we were almost glued side by side.
I looked up to see if anyone noticed but the only person that will would Marie, who is currently devouring her Icecream.
If it was any other guy eI would have felt very uncomfortable with them being so close to me but why don't I feel that way with him. I could hear the chatter around me but couldn't comprehend a word. My mind was filled with the thought of his hands around me, touching me.
"I'm g-going to the bathroom, I'll be back" before I know it I was standing and saying these words and before anyone could answer I made a beeline to the bathroom door.
I pushed the door open and gave the room a scan over to see if anyone was there. I was relief to find it empty. I walked over to the sink and looked at my reflection.
My face was a bit red but only parts like my nose tip and bit on my cheeks. I turned on the faucet and fill my hands with water to damp my cheeks.
After I dried my hand and face with the paper towel, I fell better to go back and not turn into a giant tomato.
Soon as I exit the bathroom, I saw Alec leaning on the opposite wall like he was waiting for someone. Waiting for me.
"Come here, I wanna talk to to you"
It wasn't a question.
I made my way over to him standing an arms length distance before.
"Kyl"
Hearing that I know he wants me to come closer.
So I took a couple steps to him. I then felt a hand wrapping around my wrist and tugging me somewhere else around the corner where the light was dimmer.
My back now against the wall and I could feel his breath on me. I make sure to look up at him.
"Go out with me"
My mind Turned blank instantly.
"Could you repeat that?" I asked even though I hear him clear.
"I'm asking you to go out with me." He said waiting on my reply while his hands rest on my waist and his body slowly press on mine pinning me to the wall.
"Umm, Ok" I answered.
"Good" he replied and give my fore head a kiss.
I instantly feel the heat on my cheeks.
"Cute"
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"So he asked you out, fucking finally!" Marie squealed on the phone.
"You don't have to tell your whole neighborhood" I sighed out her which earned me giggles.
"You forgot an important detail" Marie then said seriously.
"What?" I asked puzzled.
"That's your brother's bestfriend, and knowing Micheal. You can't hide it from him.
I felt nervous instantly as I remembered my brother's warning about a year and
a half ago.
Past
"Stay away from him Kyl, he might be good friend of mine and you too but I will break it off if you get involve with him" Micheal said as we watched Alec did another 3 pointer.
"I don't like him in that way" I said to him.
"It's not you, it's him" I turned in time to see Alec eyeing me down before looking away as he spots my brother beside me.
"You wouldn't break a friendship that's more than a decade long for that"
"I'll do anything for you." The look in his eyes told me he was serious.
"Why would I date Alec, he's has a girlfriend. What's her name" I tried to remember the girl name.
"Yes, it was Molly wasn't it"
"Yea her name is Molly, but she isn't his girlfriend"
"But I saw them kiss"
"So naive, that's one of his sex friends"
Present
I still remember that conversation clear as day and now I'm getting involve with that said play boy. Imagine Michael's reaction when he finds out. But I haven't seen Alec with a girl in months even before I left to camp.
I wave of insecurity washed over me and my mood plummeted a bit. But I quickly shuck it away.
"Bae, do you like him?" Marie asked noticing my silence.
I can feel myself becoming shy as I let out a low mhmmm, resulting a scream from Marie.
I had to move the phone away from my ear.
I rolled too sides of the bed when I admitted that to Marie.
We talked for but more before hanging up. I was about to prepare for bed when I heard a three knocks in uniform.
"Micheal"
That was our code. I opened the door to come face to face with Micheal. He then let himself in and I closed the door.
"What do you want my help with now?" I said folding my hands under my chest as I watched him sit on my bed.
"Could you please buy a plan b for me," he asked pleading tone.
My eyes widen at the request and I suddenly feel like cursing.
"What did you do? Did you bring a girl into the house again?" He just gave me a look which said obviously.
"Please, Kyl. I was going to pull out but she wrapped her legs around me. Can't blame me for cumming inside her" Micheal said to me with a plain face.
I wanted to cover my ears from hearing anymore of what he has to say.
"Why didn't you wear a condom?" I asked as I felt my cheeks bloom.
"Here we go again"
" Feels better without" he replied.
"You are so smart yet stupid at the same time."
"Please Kyl, you can take my car and I'll buy you milkshake tomorrow. Please baby sis" he walked over to me kissing my forehead.
"Don't kiss me, I dont know where you put that mouth. And I also want tacos too and cookies and chocolate cake."
"Anything you want"
Sometimes I wonder why he doesn't have any STDs. I went downstairs telling my mom I'll be going to Charlie's which was a ten minute walk away. But I went the pharmacy beside it making sure to pull my hoodie over my face to avoid embrassment. I also pick up a box of condoms for my idiotic brother. I went to the cashier while hiding my face.
Why do I feel like Ive just done something illegal. I then made my way to Charlie to get some snacks.
I looked at the time and it was almost 8, so I hurried to my brother's car. Before I could reach it I bumped into someone.
"Um, I'm so sorry"I said as I felt myself stumble.
"That's alright here's your stuff m-" he stop and I looked to see who it was and it was Jay, the guy who helped me with my brother's lunch at school.
"Thanks" I said but then I look at what he was holding and it was the box of condoms.
"Die now, die now"
I wanted to find the nearest hole to dive into but I could only take it with trembling hands as he looked at me then the condoms.
"It's for my brother" I said and it came out so steady.
"I'll go now" it feels like my mind is blank at the moment.
"Kylie"
"Yea" I asked calmly different from my inner dialogue or should I say choir.
"I'll see you tomorrow"
"Yea, see ya" I said with a blank face and soon as I sat in the car seat, I couldn't help but scream.
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