Stuck between two bad boys

The next Monday, I submitted my script to the professor and walked out of the class. I was happy to hear it was only three papers left.

The exam was restraining me and I hated it. I shoved my phone out of my pocket and saw Sky’s text. He needed me to call him as soon as possible but I couldn’t call him in the hallway so I walked to the restroom.

I pushed open the first door and dialed his number. He didn’t pick I called again till it rang three times and stopped.

“Damn you,” I huffed.

I turned to my sides and saw those kids again. The guys I sold crack to the first time. They were looking uneasy and I could read the expression on their face.

“I don’t have anything on me guys,” I said. “You should have told me earlier that you needed crack.”

“Can I have anyone at all?”

“I’m serious Man, I don’t have shit with me. I would let you know when I get a package.”

“How long would that be?” The other guy asked.

“No idea but it wouldn’t take long.”

“So uh, I can pay you right-”

“No, keep your bucks. If I get the drugs you pay me.”

I didn’t want to take his money and end up owing him. I just wanted a clean transaction and nothing that would get me into a messy situation.

“Okay then.”

I gave a nod and they walked out of the restroom leaving only me. My lips twitched as they left. I returned my stare to the screen of my phone. I dialed his number again and he picked up this time.

“Where the fuck did you keep your phone man?” I asked when he picked up the call.

“I was tryna call you too.”

“I was writing an exam. Why did you call me?”

“The Boss wants to see you.”

My heart raced faster at that point. “Why?”

“You don’t get to question me Xavier. I have no idea, he wants to see you.”

I swallowed the lump in my throat as I thought of what could have done wrong. Did I do anything wrong? Was I in trouble? Did I get the deal?

“Sky you can just tell me if I did shit.”

“I could but he’ll tell you himself. See you soon Man,” he said and disconnected the call.NôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.

I tossed the phone away and kicked the floor.

“Why the fuck are you staring at me?” I asked when I noticed Devin’s presence.

He was leaning on the wall with his hands crossed on his chest. He was looking calmly and said nothing.

“Sky will fuck you up, Xavier.”

My brows furrowed at his statement. Did he hear my conversation or did he know who Sky was? My heart pounded in my chest as I thought of the possibility of Devin knowing I was a drug dealer.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“Of course you do. You’re making a wrong decision. Sky is deadly and not reliable.”

“You have no idea the Sky I’m talking to,” I blurted.

“I understand what’s going on and I can help you-”

Before he finished his statement, I stormed out of the restroom.

What the hell did he mean by Sky would fuck me up and he was deadly? The last thing I needed was Devin interrogating me on shit like this.

* * * * *

I noticed Emily was dressing up to leave but I had no idea where she was going. She sat in front of her dressing mirror and tried to get her cat eyes but she kept missing it. She let a frustrated sigh and cleaned her liner with a wipe.

She tried again but it wasn’t any different from the rest trials. I sat on the chair and watched her. I randomly thought of Devin offering to help me. I was timid to ask for his help and I couldn’t imagine accepting his help.

Emily kept trying to draw her liner but when she couldn’t she cussed and walked into the bathroom. I wanted to apologize for what I did but she never gave me a chance to. She randomly yelled at me and threw me cold stares. She angrily washed the liner of her face and applied powder to her face. I continued looking at her but she didn’t acknowledge my stares.

I remained quiet watching her as she dabbed the wipe on her face and let out another frustrated sigh. She walked to the bathroom again and just slammed the door behind her.

I walked out of the room and looked for a note. I wrote an apology note and carefully folded it. I held it ’cause I was going to give it to her since I couldn’t tell her to her face. I held the paper waiting for her to return so I could give it to her.

It would be easier if she read the paper and did not see my face.

I heard the doorbell ring and turned to get it. When I got there, I saw Emily hugging Devin. She gestured him in and he wore a smile.

Our parents also arrived at that moment and I felt good. At least she wasn’t going to be alone with him. They exchanged pleasantries and asked how he was.

After a moment of pleasantry, Mom brought it up.

“Why did you kiss Emily in that video?”

He wasn’t expecting the question and so it got him uneasy. He had no idea what to say to defend himself.

Dad stood up and walked closer to him. He pulled Devin in a slight gig and whispered some audible words to him.

“I don’t want to see you around Emily.”

His voice was calming as he said it not audible enough for Emily and me to hear.

“Dad!”

“Yes, Emily?” Dad responded.

“You can’t do that.”

“Of course, I can.”

“Dad I am not a kid! You can’t do that.”

“Emily you’re still a minor. You cannot date until you’re 18 or you leave my house.”

“Oh really?” Emily asked angrily. “I’ll leave then!”

Dad didn’t mean it like that but Emily was so mad and she couldn’t contain the anger.

“Uh- I have to get to work,” I announced and excused myself. I enjoyed seeing Dad stop Devin from coming close to Emily but the argument was getting heated and I didn’t want to get involved in it.

I told them I was going to work when in reality I just needed to see Sky and find out why his Boss was asking to see me. My parents didn’t know I was sent away from work and I haven’t been called back.