"Could you repeat that please!" Marcus screeched from outside of the trunk as I grabbed some hoodies and threw them at the boys.

"That's a crime Carson!" He emphasized crime as if he was talking to a simple minded person.

"I knooow, Marcus." I retort back as I grab the bats from when we went to the batting cages a couple of months ago.

"This should teach him a lesson to keep his fucking mouth shut." I handed them each a bat. "Now are you guys going to help or am I going to be doing this alone?" I ask them as I throw the hoodie on.

"He keeps disrespecting our little sis," Kyler pulled the hoodie and throws it on. Dominic was next to follow and then soon we were all dressed in black hoodies.

"Oh!" A giddy feeling runs through my body as I pull out some ski mask. "This is some real grand theft auto shit right here." Abel snatches up the ski mask and pulls it over his face.

Marcus was right... he does have a snatching problem.

We all grabbed a ski mask and a bat and jogged towards the corner.

"Are you sure you really want to do this?" Rookie asked as we scanned the street.

"He needs to be taught a lesson and seeing as I can't put my hands on him." I pause remembering that we had a break coming up.

"Yet."

"So yes, I am pretty fucking positive that this is what I want to do." I looked at all of them and they nodded their heads in agreement.

"Mask down."

"Why am I friends with y'all again?" Marcus asks as we pull down our ski mask. "Because you love us... duh." Rookie responds as we look around carefully.

We parked down the street in a dark alleyway and would have to run on foot. Lucky for us we run for a living.

Well jog— but same difference.

"There it is."Kyler points out the black Tesla.

"Let's go fuck shit up then." I say, taking the lead. We jogged across the street, bats in tow and made it into the parking lot where Edwards had his car.

Edwards had been spending the last few weeks getting shit faced and tore up after his injury. I wasn't surprised when he walked into the club tonight.

As soon as I approached the car I swung the bat at the window. The boys followed my lead as well. His car alarms started to go off, we swung at the car a few more times before people started to come out.

Dominic took out a switch blade and punctured his tires. Glass shattered everywhere as we continuously swung them at his car windows. I managed to fuck up his touch screen in the center too by taking the butt of the bat and hitting the screen.

"What the fuck!" Edwards screeched as he ran out of the club we had left an hour ago.

"Let's go." Dominic yelled as a crowd ran out of the club. We took off with the bats, can't leave any ounce of evidence behind.

"Holy shit." Abel breathed out as we got into the truck. "My heart is pounding— so fast right now." He patted his chest as if to slow the beating of it down.

"I can't believe we just did that." Rookie gasped as we straightened up.

The adrenaline coursed through our bodies as what we did settles into our minds. Grins formed on our faces as we looked at each other and laughed.

"Did you see the look on his face?" Marcus questioned as we hopped into the truck." Fucking priceless."

We quickly removed the hoodies and ski mask and pulled out of the alleyway.

"We should get some food, right?" Rookie suggested. "Just so they don't get suspicious."

After we all stare at each for a while I turn around and start the car.

"That might've been the smartest thing you've said since we've met Hazelnut." Kyler slapped Haze's thigh.

"C'mon man." Haze whined as I pulled off towards the nearest chick-fil-a ." I thought we were past the Hazelnut jokes."

"The jokes never end rook."

We might've stopped using the nickname Hazelnut but we would never forget it.

When we got to the chick-fil-a we ended up ordering three spicy deluxe meals and four regular deluxe meals and a few chicken wraps.

We all lugged the food and drinks up to the penthouse and waited for the girls to open the door.

Skylar opened the door in some weird fuzzy animal socks and a onesie. She instantly snatched the bags out of our hands and ran to the kitchen. The others not too far behind as they were a tad bit tipsy.

"Damn." Abel clicked his tongue against his roof as we walked to the island. "No thank you, you're the best boyfriend in the world." He mumbled as he walked up behind Elizabeth.

"The best boyfriend in the world would've danced with me when I asked." Elizabeth was quick to remind him of his earlier actions.

The girl sure did know how to hold a damn grudge.

"I'm sorry, Lizzie." He peppered kisses into her neck.

"I'm trying to eat here." Sky joked as she threw a waffle fry at Elizabeth. " Now you know how I feel when you and Marcus hide your relationship in front of me." Kyler stated as he sipped his Sunjoy.

Everyone stopped what they were doing and slid their attention to the two. It wasn't that hard to figure out if you paid close attention to them at Javier's. But the fact that none of us caught on to it until now is sad.

They had been together for almost a whole year already.

Marcus and Skylar passed each other a look before Skylar shot out of her seat and walked towards her twin.

"I—" "Save it,"Kyler held up a hand as he looked down at his twin. "I'm not mad."

I think we all let out a breath we didn't know that we were holding as we watched the twins carefully.

"I am hurt that you didn't tell me you were fucking one of my best friends." Kyler turned to Marcus and crossed his arms." And i'm hurt that you didn't tell me you had the hots for my twin."

"And don't think I won't beat your ass for her salty ass behavior that she had over thanksgiving break either, Marcus."

You could see Marcus visibly gulp as a small smile curved on Skylar's lips.

"Look," Marcus walked over to Kyler." You're my best friend and she's your sister. At first it wasn't even supposed to turn into this, it was just a drunken accident."

"That got repeated over, and over, and over." Skylar said as Kyler plugged his ears with his pointer fingers. "I don't want to hear this shit." Kyler whined as he ran towards the rooms.

Marcus and Skylar chased after him to continue their talk in private.

"At least he wasn't mad." Jora shrugged her shoulders before dipping her fry in ketchup.

Kyler would be a straight up hypocrite to be mad at Sky. Anyone with eyes could see the hungry look he sported when he noticed Jora.

And I mean really noticed.

Jora wasn't blind. She knows that he wants her but she also isn't stupid. Kyler doesn't have the best rep on campus but it's like he's doing it to himself.

Sometimes I think that Jora is waiting for him to make the first move. Other times I think Jora is just over his bullshit and doesn't want to get hurt.

That situation was bound to crash and burn eventually.

"He's still going to beat Marcus's ass for making her cry though." Ayanna shared with the group as I nodded in agreement.

There was no way that Kyler didn't know that Marcus was the reason why Sky was crying at the white party.Kyler was the type to act like he didn't know what was going on, but in reality he would observe everything.

After we ate, we all went to our separate rooms or spots on the couch.

Ayanna took my hand and led me towards her room up the stairs. She pushed me into the room and crawled into the bed. I crawled in after her as she patted the seat next to her.

"What took you guys so long?" She asked as her eyes closed and she molded her body into mine.

"Traffic." I simply say as I scroll through her netflix.

She nods her head as I palm her breast in my hand. " Go on a date with me?" I ask as I breath in her scent.

"Only if you want too."

I didn't know if she was ready yet but it's just a date for now. Not a full fledged relationship.

Baby steps.

Ayanna's head lifted off of my shoulder as she turned towards me. She studied my face before opening her mouth.

"Where would you take me, Addams?" She teased as she ran a finger down my bare chest. She traced my tattoos lightly as I did the same to hers.

"That would be a surprise." I whisper as I focus on the writing that sat a little under her under boob.

"I hate surprises." She grunted as a she showed me her smile. " Just tell me!" She tried to pry the answer out of me by placing kisses along my chest.

"No." I grip her waist slightly." The suspense is the best part of it all." She thought for a minute before nodding her head in agreement.

"Fine." A small flutter erupted into my chest as she leaned her forehead on my chest."I'll go on a date with you."

Yes!

On the outside I was cool, but in the inside I felt like a kid on Christmas morning again. I had waited so long to have Ayanna Heart and now we finally making moves towards the first step to us.

"Oh fuck it." I say, grabbing a U-neck light grey loose cropped tank top and some black jeans that made my ass look good.

He said to dress casual for the first part.

The man planned out his dates in parts.

I've never been on a date that had parts to it. My ex was a dinner and sex, if i'm lucky, kind of guy. I was lucky enough to get a Christmas gift on most years.

Which is why you never caught me buying his ass a ps5 or an Xbox. No ma'am.

It was nice to be treated the way i'm supposed to be treated so far.

Carson is a total sweetheart. Much different then the rumors around campus. I already knew that he was a little on the quiet side when we shared our class together in freshman year, then again, we probably spoke like five sentences to each other.

But I had always found myself gravitating towards him. He was always hot as fuck, i'm not going to lie. He was always the first person I noticed when I walked into that class.

Maybe it was the tattoos or maybe it was just him.

I loved that he was taking his time and respecting my fresh, but somewhat stale past relationship, and wanting to make sure i'm completely ready to move on.

Although it is a tad bit hard when said ex keeps popping up out of fucking no where and slut shaming you every time he see's that you aren't miserable and crying over him.

I put my hair into a simple top knot, leaving out a few strand of curls to shape my face. I applied lotion and decided to go bare face today except for the gloss in my lips.

I pulled on my b23 high tops and grabbed my phone to see that he had texted he was coming up. As soon as I shut my phone off a knocking sound came from the door.

I quickly checked over my outfit, sprayed on perfume and tweaked my jewelry a little bit before running out of my room and towards the door.

"Have fun!" Sade shouted from the couch."Have safe sex. He will not be tapping it if he ain't wrapping it."

"Amen." JoJo praised as she walked past."Love you Yaya, have fun!" She blew an air kiss my way.

I caught it and slammed it in my check as I laughed at two of my best friends."Love you guys too!" I say as I hurry out of the door.

I turn around after closing the door to be meet with Carson wrapping his arms around my waist and picking me up. I wrapped my legs around his torso before kissing the tip of his nose.

"Hey, angel."

Oh! Angel... I'm liking the sound of that.

I raised my brows at the pet name as he grabbed one of my asscheeks. I couldn't decide if he was an ass man or a boob man. If he wasn't rubbing or grabbing my ass when we cuddled, then he settled for either palming my breast and playing with my nipples.

"Hey, wonder bread."

Carson threw his head back in laughter as I tweaked his beanie on his head. I hopped out of his hold and landed on my feet.

"Wonder bread." He pulled me in front of him, his arm wrapped protectively around my waist as we walked towards the elevator. "Really angel?"

I shrugged as we stared at our reflections in the elevator. "Would you prefer pumpernickel?" I teased as his deep chuckle floated in my ears. My thighs clenched subconsciously which he did not miss at all.

His hand slid down my thigh and squeezed it softly as he peppered kisses on my cheeks. I smiled so big that my cheeks started to hurt. I could feel Carson's own smile as he smacked her lips against my skin.

"You're so affectionate." I say as he grabs my hand and we walk out of the elevator. "Do you not like that?" He ask as he studies me. I was quick to shake my head yes, I liked it very much.

"No, no," I shake my head frantically," I love it. It's just that most men are afraid to be touchy touchy, you know."

Carson nods as he head as he leads us over to a red McLaren 600lt spider. Those things were fast as hell.

"I'm not going to die in this thing, right?"

"Not on my watch." He winks as he opens the door for me. I get in the car and buckle up as he waits for a few cars to pass by. When he gets inside and turns the car on, i'm met with the familiar drill beat of a Pop Smoke song.

"You like Pop?" I ask when he checks his mirrors for any cars and pulls out. " Mhmm." He hums as he turns down the music a little bit.

"You're from New York right?" I turn towards him as a small smile curls up on his lips. "Someone's been paying a little extra attention at the dinner table." He teased, side eyeing me.

I rolled my eyes at him before my gaze shifted to his forearm leaning on the side door and his right hand gripping the steering wheel.

"I was born in New York but we started moving around when I was very young." He explained as he shifted gears and switched lanes. I watched as his veins popped out whenever he gripped or moved the wheel in a certain place.

"I always visit during Christmas or during summer to see my grandparents." When we stop at the red light he slides his hand over to fiddle with my rings. " You know, visit the store and see how things are doing." I smile at that.

Most guys don't help out their grandparents when they get older. Or when they come into a little money, they throw it at them instead of taking the time to help them out in the long run.

I admired that about Carson, he seemed to value his family.

"What about you?" He ask as the warmth of his fingers leave mine when he placed his hand back on the wheel. "Mm." I hum as I shake my head a little. " My mom was born in London and moved here when she turned 18."

"I knew I wasn't tripping." Carson must have been referring to her accent that still lingers when she speaks. She's been in America for a while so it kind of faded over time.

"Yeah, her accent lurks behind the shadows from time to time." I tell him before continuing on.

"She meet my sperm donor a few months after she moved here. They fell in love and all that bullshit." I wave last the whole story of their relationship." I don't really speak to my fathers side of the family."

"I don't know much about them because he was never around to even introduce me." Not that I really cared. I heard a few of them didn't treat my mom respect and I'd rather not be around that energy.

I'd hate to knock a bitch out— family or not.

"But i'm close to my mom's side." He smiles softly as we pull into a tattoo parlor parking lot.

"Do you even have room for another?" I questioned. I had seen every inch of Carson's body and i'm pretty sure that he had barely any space left. "My back is somewhat empty." He says before getting out of the car.

"Ok," he turns to me when we enter the parlor. "We are getting tattoos but..."

Oh lord. What does this man have planned?

"We get to pick the space and the design of each other's tattoo." A smile instantly came to my face as a hilarious but devious idea came to my mind.

"I don't think I like that smile." He said narrowing his eyes at me as we walked to the back.

"Relax wonder bread." I pat his shoulder as we sit down and wait for the next artist.

"You'll love it."

At least I would get kick out of this, hopefully he would too.

Sorry this didn't get uploaded last night.

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I love you all, Alexis