Chapter 8

OK GUYS SO THIS IS THE CHAPTER THAT I'M WRITING FROM RASHAD'S POINT OF VIEW. ENJOYYYYYY

RASHAD

I walked in the house from dropping  Summer home and I made my way to my room. I laid on my bed thinking about Summer. Summer and I went way back. Since the first day that Jhene had brought her home I was feelin' that girl. I was  in Junior year and she was a freshman. Trey was a senior.

/FLASH BACK/

"Aye man you finessin, yo ass gonna lose." I anticipated as I played Need for Speed againstTrey.

"Naw nigga, you better cough up that 20 bucks"  Trey responded

"Guys I'm homee!!"Jhene shouted as she entered through the front door. I looked up and saw her walk in with two other girls behind her but my eyes was stuck on one.  Her hair was in a high puff and she wore a white tank top with a jeans jacket matching her ripped up jeans. I stared at her as she followed Jhene to the kitchen.

"Woooooo!!"Trey shouted as he got up and started dancing. "Come on nigga you lost so gimme my money." making Jhene and her friends attention turn on us especially her.

"Ugh those are my annoying brothers." Jhene said rolling her eyes, and that's when her eyes fell on me.

"You know whats annoying, yo baldheaded ass edges, no matter what they scared to grow." Trey laughed

Jhene smacked her lips then turned to her friends "Come on guys, lets go to my room" as she began walking up the staircase, but her friend stood there with her eyes on me.

"Summer lets go" and that's when her face turned extremely red as she realised that she was staring at me. I smirked as I watched shawty follow Jhene upstairs.

From that day I used to see her on many occasions but we never spoke until that one faithful day...................

I was exiting the school cafeteria and began walking down the empty hallway to my class.

"Come on baby, just gimme yo number. I won't bite"

I turned around and saw Dante hovering over a girl who he had against the lockers. Dante and I was in the same year and we played basketball together. He was the school's  class clown and player. I turned around, continuing on my way, thinking that it was just him and one of his hoes. Until I heard a familiar voice

"Just leave me alone."

I looked closer and realized it was Summer. She was the girl that Dante had against the lockers. I looked at her and she looked uncomfortable. She tried to push away his hands from blocking her but he didn't budge.

"Aye man let her the fuck go" I shouted as I walked towards them.

Summer looked at me with relief in her eyes. Dante looked at me and smirked as he came closer to me.

"If I was you I'd mind my fucking business and walk along" he pushed me and that was all it took.

I tackled him to the ground and threw punch after punch. I would admit that he got a few punches in but he was still getting fucked up. Summer began crying as she tried to pull me off him.

"Stop Rashad, before someone comes" she tugged on my shirt sleeve but I wasn't listening to her. I then felt my whole body being lifted off and I turned around to see it was Trey.

"That's it Nigga" Trey said as he pushed me away "Take her from here. I'll handle it"

I looked over at frightened Summer who had tears streaming down her face as she looked at me then at badly beaten Dante on the ground. As I took a step towards her , she took a step away from me and I sighed. She was afraid of me, and that was the last thing I wanted.

"Come on Summer I'm not gonna hurt you" I promised as I extended my hand out for her. She looked at it for a few second before taking it. Her hand fitted perfectly in mine as I pulled her closer to me "Do you wanna stay for class or go with me?"I asked

"With you"she responded softly. I nodded and led her out of the building into the parking lot to my car. I opened the door for her and she slid in the passenger seat and I sat in the driver side and drove off the school compound. She remained quiet as her legs rocked nervously.

"Thank you" she said softly. I stopped at the traffic light and looked over at her to meet her eyes for a few seconds before she shyly looked out the window. I looked back at the road.

"No probs."

We drove and I pulled into Chic Fil A because I was hungry. "You wanna go in and eat or you wanna go home?"

"Home"

I nodded and  drove to the drive thru. "What do you want?" She told me her order and I had ordered the food. After I collected it, I began my journey to our neighborhood.

"Can I go by your house?" she asked nervously  "My aunt's not gonna be home"  I nodded and drove past her house to go to mine. I parked on the curb and as she was about to get out, I stopped her making her look at me confused. I came out the car and opened her door for her, which made her smile. She came out looking up at me.

"You g?" I asked looking down at her and she nodded and looked away. "Lets get inside"I stated as I took her hand in mine and my other hand held the food. "No one is home so it'll be just us, that cool?" she nodded. I bent down and retrieved the key from the plant pot next to the door and unlocked it, opening the door for her to go in first.

I placed the food on the kitchen counter and sat at a stool as Summer quietly joined me. As I ate I stole glances at Summer taking in her appearance. Her full lips, big brown eyes, her breathtaking  dark skinned complexion. Summer was beautiful in and out. Her hair loose in a curly fro and her curls was full and pretty.

"Why are you staring at me like that?" she asked and I snapped out of my trance and realized that she caught me. I nervously scratched the back of my neck

Cause you're beautiful

But instead I said "Sorry"

She stared at me for a while before her  hands moved towards my face and pressed it against my cheek causing me pain. "Oww Fuck" I shouted making her jump

"Sorry" she said softly and I nodded

"It's cool"

"You got a nasty bruise, let me clean it up for you" she suggested

"Naww I'm cool"

"Please, it looks bad" she said as she got up and came closer to me. I could feel her body heat as she stood close to me smelling like strawberries and flowers.

"Ok, I'll get the kit to clean it, I'll be back." I stood up from my stool and left to go to the bathroom to get the first aid kit and came back. I handed her the kit and she got a cotton ball with the disinfectant and began cleaning the bruise on my cheek. We were both standing and I could tell that she wasn't comfortable because she was on her tip toes trying to reach the bruise. I simply placed my hands on her waist and lifted her up placing her on the counter. So now we were face to face and she was able to reach my cheek better. I could tell that she was surprised by my sudden movement but she regained herself and continued fixing my bruise. After a few more dabs, She placed a band aid on it.

"Ok I'm done" she said but I didn't budge or moved. Instead I stood between her legs and stared at her. She held my stare "Rasha-"

I kissed her

As I kissed her, I felt her kiss back as her arms went around my neck and her legs wrapped around my waist pulling me closer. My hands rubbed  against her thighs as I licked her lips for entrance and she granted me it.

"Yo Rashad! You in there?" Trey shouted from outside as he banged on the door which was locked. Summer and I jumped back from each other and I left  to open the door for Trey.

"Aye man you coo-" He stopped looking at Summer who was sitting on top of the counter then looked back at me. "Nigga you finna catch  a case" he smirked at me and Summer looked down blushing.

"Nigga Fuck you" I said

"Not me nigga, do that shit to Summer. I ain't bout that shit" Trey responded smartly making me smack him upside his head.

/END OF FLASH BACK/

From that day Summer and I became friends, we spoke to each other, we were inseparable. where Summer was I wanted to be, I always wanted her close to me and it was the same for her. We were more than best friends but less than a relationship. Even though we weren't together, I couldn't stand to see Summer with another guy. Any guy that tried fucking with Summer, I gave them a hard time.We would have multiple arguments where she would fuss about me being toxic and not wanting her with anyone else but me. It's like she was my girl without the title, which didn't sit well with Summer because she wanted the title.

You see, it's not that I didn't want Summer to be my girl but I didn't want to hurt her. Summer was someone really special to me and I knew once we became boyfriend and girlfriend we were bound to have fall outs and issues and I couldn't stand to hurt her or be the reason for her tears. But the night before I left for college, I realized I had made the biggest mistake of my life. I had realised that I was causing her pain and tears without even being with her. The pain that I was trying to protect her from.

/FLASHBACK/

"Every guy I spoke to you ran them away. You want me to your self but yet still I'm not worthy enough to be your girlfriend" Summer shouted as tears ran down her face

"Summ you know its not like that" I tried to hold her hands but she pulled them away

"Then what it's like Rashad? Cause I've been playing your little game for these past years and you're hurting me. Now you're going off to college and I'm not even gonna see you again."

"Yes you wil-"

"No I wont!" she cut me off  "You know what, just leave me alone. I'm leaving" she was about to leave when I pulled her back

"Summer you don't understand I didn't want to hurt yo man. I couldn't live with myself, having you as my girl and I'm causing you pain."

She took her arm out of my grip "Well let me tell you a lil secret Rashad. Since the day I fell in love you,  I cried,  almost every night. I cried because I am so in love with yo ass and you won't even call me your girl. My heart is so broken by you and my mind is so occupied by you that I can't see myself with nobody else but you and it hurts . It hurts me so much that I can't get over yo toxic ass." she cried  "I want to get over you because you are not good for me Rashad. You know what its like, loving someone for so long and they don't care to even acknowledge you."

"I do love you Summ"

"Then why can't I be your girl, you kiss me like I'm your girl, you do everything with me like I'm your girl. I'm yours. But you aren't mine."she cried "I have to sit and see you talk to other girls while you scare away niggas that come at me. You're free to do whatever the fuck you want and when I go a kickback, you blowin up on me. Now you're leaving for college and it's like you played me for all those years."

"You don't understand Summer, I didn't wanna hurt-"

"What Rashad? Hurt me?  I'm experiencing the same hurt that you was afraid to cause.... but worst. You're making my love for you slowly turn to hate." she sighed as she breathed heavily.  "I'm leavin Rashad. You're going to college and when you leave here tomorrow, I'm gonna go about life like we never met. I don't ever wanna  communicate with your ass again. I wanna get over you. I wanna forget about you." She finished. Before I could respond she turned on her heels and left me standing there.

/END OF FLASH BACK/

That  was the worst night of my life. I was hurt because I had lost the only girl that I had ever loved. Afterwards, I still tried to get in touch with her but she had blocked me on all social medias, my phone number everything. Summer was on my mind the whole time I was in college. I paid no attention to other girls because Summer was occupying my mind 24/7. One day when I was speaking to Jhene, I had finally gained the courage to ask about her, and I immediately regretted it.

/FLASHBACK/

"She what?!"I shouted

"Rashad please leave her alone. She had finally found happiness after your toxic ass. You left her in a wreck you know"

I sighed because I knew that Jhene was right, but I didn't want to see Summer with no other nigga but me. Summer belonged to me, but it was my mistake, I had fucked up. I still couldn't stand the thought of another nigga loving on my Summer.

"He is a really nice guy and he makes her really happy. Please, when you get back from college, don't mess with her. She can't be all about you Rashad. You need to let her go. You had your chance and you fucked up. Now let her live"

I sighed defeated "Yeah I will"

But in my heart I knew that I needed Summer and I wanted to make up for everything I had put her through. I was getting a year off from college so I was going back home on August 27th and I was returning to college after Spring Break. I wanted to use that time to right my wrongs. And if I see that nigga, it's on site.

/END OF FLASH BACK/

I had arrived in Philly on the 27th of August and the first person I wanted to see was Summer but I didn't. For the few days I was home, Jhene was going over to Summer's house instead of her coming over here and I knew that Summer was avoiding me. But I saw her for the first time in a long time at that party just before school had opened.

/FLASHBACK/

I was standing in the corner of the room with Trey and a couple of our friends smoking a blunt when she came in. My heart skipped a beat as i looked at her. Her hair was bone straight, she didnt have her curls no more.

Her outfit👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

Despite her changes, Summer still looked beautiful to me...... and thicker.

"Your eyes will fall out your head bruh" Trey whispered seeing that I was staring at Summer.

Her eyes met mine from across the room and she looked away and followed Trina to the other end of the room.

"Go talk to her"Trey said as I looked at him "Hey, every one deserves second chances right, just make this one count. Before I fuck you up this time"

I nodded dapping him as I began looking for Summer. I looked around the party and I didn't see her anywhere. I saw Trina hooked up with Trey and Jhene with Jahmiel but no Summer. I sighed and went into the kitchen to get something to drink. I walked into the kitchen to see her. She was standing there in the kitchen leaning against the counter. She looked up and saw me, as our eyes locked ,her eyes became glassy as she stood up straight and began to leave the kitchen. I grabbed her by her arm stopping her. When she spun around, few tears were already falling. We didn't talk, I just placed my hands on her waist and pulled her closer to me inhaling her familiar strawberries and flowers scent. I leaned in and kissed away her tears from her cheeks as her eyes closed releasing more. My lips traveled along her jawline and her neck. I could fell her jump at my kisses on her skin. I pulled away as she slowly opened those brown eyes I fell for. She then leaned in and kissed me. I kissed her back as she wrapped her arms around my neck. My hands traveled down her thighs and I lifted her up and placed her on the counter. It was like this kiss was making up for all the time we spent apart, we both wanted eachother. She pulled away slowly and pressed her forehead against mine.

"I missed you soo much"I whispered.

"I missed u too so much...but i cant" she said as she hopped off the counter

"What you mean you -"

"Bye Rashad" she said and just like that she left and I never saw her  again that night.

/End of Flashback/

I know Summer feels the same way I do, and I'm not giving up on her. She's mine and will only be mine. She will be the death of me.

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OK GUYS THIS WAS A LONGGGG CHAPTER. I HOPE YA'LL ENJOYED IT THO.

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