I sent a quick text to my uncle letting him know that I was on the way to his barbershop. Looking down at my feet I made sure that I was only taking two steps in each box.

Left foot, right foot, left foot, right foot.

Checking the time on my phone and seeing that it was 2:35 I picked up my pace. I need to be at my uncle's shop at exactly 2:40. I'm always there at 2:40 and I have to be there on time today. I can't mess up the pattern. I turned around the corner and I finally reached his barbershop.

Just as I was going to open the door I looked inside and saw a lot of people inside. I instantly froze as I backed up from the door. I hate being around a lot of people, I start to stutter and I have no idea how to speak to them. Turning around I went to the back of the building and used my key to unlock the back door. Thankfully there was no one back there. I placed my bag down on my spot before taking a seat on the couch. Taking out my notebook I started to write.

~ Arrived at Ken's Barbershop at 2:40. I made it just on time.

~ There was a big crowd so I went through the back.

~Today was warm so I wore my green shorts and matched it with a black and blue shirt. I wore my green Balenciagas with blue socks. I think it looks cute.

Before I could write anything else down my phone suddenly rang which made me jump up in surprise.

🥰

I picked it up seeing that my uncle was calling, " Girl where are you". Ohh I forgot to tell him I'm here. "Sorry, it was crowded so I went through the back", I replied in my usually small voice. "Aight bet, come out real quick". Before I can even decline he cut the phone off. Hissing my teeth I slowly stood up dragging my feet to the door. I tapped on it two times with both hands before opening it. The door creaked which made everyone turn to look at me.

I immediately felt self conscious. I hate when people stare at me. I slowly started walking backwards before my uncle saw me and called me out, "Aye niece come here", he told me. I dragged my feet in his direction before giving him a hug. "Hey Kenji", I murmured to him. Kenji is not my uncle but is my aunt's boyfriend. Seeing that I live with them he has become like an uncle to me.

After saying hi to his workers I sat in my personal chair while spinning around. "Why did your niece's outfit just call me broke?", Black one of Ken's workers, asked. I laughed a little looking down my fit. "She stay dripped out. You already know Ameena buy her everything", Kenji replied while referring to his girlfriend.

The bell on the door rings and one of the normal customers, Dave, walks in. He walks up to Kenji, dapping him up while asking, "You think you can fit me in, I don't really have time to wait". Kenji shakes his head responding to him, "Nah bro, we booked for the next hour but I can ask Indigo to cut you up". Dave turns towards me, "yo Indigo you gonna cut me up".

Getting up from my seat I nodded my head, "Yea", I said softly. I cut hair often so this is nothing new to me. I sanitize my tools before gesturing for him to take a seat. As he sat down one of the guys waiting suddenly said, "Your really bout to let a bitch cut your hair".

This is why I hate coming out. Cause people will say ignorant shit like this. If only I had more guts to stick up for myself. " Boy you better shut up. I'm cutting you next and I will fuck up your hairline", Kenji said pointing his razor in the mans direction. I stifled a laugh under my breath.

I turned Dave's chair around before I started trimming the sides. I then shaped his hairline up before brushing his waves up. As I cut hair I can feel the stares of the other men in the shop which made me tense up. After 25 minutes I finished cutting his hair and let him out the chair. He stood in front of the mirror before exclaiming, "You did that little sis". He took out two hundred dollar bills, slipping it to me. I looked at him then the money in shock, "Umm it's only twenty dollars" I said while trying to give it back.

He smiled before saying, "I know the rest of the money is just a tip". Before I can object Kenji speaks up, "Girl take the man's money". I reluctantly take the money while saying thank you. Dave makes his way out the store and I sit back down in my seat. I twirl around in my seat going through Instagram. My phone starts ringing and my aunt's name pops up.

❤️🥺

I pick up the phone and am met with her vibrant voice. "Hey niecey pooh", she tells me as she waves into the camera. "Hey TT", I responded smiling at her. I can feel the shop quiet down as they listen to my conversation. Kenji yells from across the room, " Is that my wife? Hey wifeyyy". I laugh as my aunt shakes her head, "Did he bother you today", she questions me.

Shaking my head no I put the money I made in the camera, "Look I made moneyyy. Now imma rich bitch". Kenji starts laughing, "Girl your little change got nothing on me".

"NiNi you want me to come get you", my aunt questions while referring to my middle name. "Nooo, you're going to work after and you know I hate being home by myself", I responded. I hate being around people but I also hate being home by myself, especially when it's late. "Okay, i'll bring you some food though".

I nod my head before saying bye to her. After getting off the phone with her I scroll through Tic Toc. I really love that app.

The bell rings again and my aunt dances in, "Heyy everyone", she waves to us. My aunt is a doctor so she is wearing her scrubs. She walks closer to me before giving me a hug and kiss on the cheek, "How are you NiNI". My aunt is literally the only person who calls me NiNi. I shrug before telling her about my day, which is pretty much dry. She passed me my bag of food and I smile seeing that it is mac-n-cheese with shrimp. I give her a quick hug before I start to eat.

"How many did you have?", she questions while referring to my usual panic attacks. "I only had four today", I replied. It's better than the normal eight that I have. I hate having social anxiety, on top of the several panic attacks I get, it's also hard for me to make friends. Even when I do make friends they end up doing some fucked up shit to me. I rather just stay to myself.

My aunt checks her watch before saying, "I have to go, imma be late". After giving me a kiss on my forehead she hurries out of the store with her bag. My aunt was always late, they gonna fire ha ass one day.

As I twirled around my chair and ate, I could feel someone staring at me. I look up and see this boy staring at me. I recognized him as some boy who goes to my school. He's in my grade but I forgot his name.

He suddenly stood up before walking towards me, "Can you cut my shit", he questioned while gesturing to his hair. I stared at him for a second before replaying, "Okay, gimme a minute". I got up from my chair and closed my food up, placing it on the table.

Then I cleaned my tools before gesturing for him to take a seat. Putting the cover over him, I started to trim from the top. Moving to the front of him I stood between his leg as I lined up his hairline. I felt his hand touch my waist and I immediately flinched and moved away. "My bad", he muttered. I nodded my head before finishing up his haircut. I turned him around in the chair towards the mirror. He nodded in approval before giving me twenty dollars and leaving.

Ugh. I can't wait to go home and sleep.

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Thoughts?

on Indigo?

Kenji?

Ameena(her aunt)?

This chapter has been written for a while, I just forgot to post it 😂