Consequences Pt 2 PDF

👪 Overall I Have A Hard Time accepting the consequences of my actions. Chapter 1 Jadeite “Jadie? You up? Good morning my gem.” My mom said come into my room. Looking at me clearly, still asleep on the floor. I can’t believe I got so drunk I didn’t even make it to the fucking bed....

👪 Overall I Have A Hard Time accepting the consequences of my actions. Chapter 1 Jadeite “Jadie? You up? Good morning my gem.” My mom said come into my room. Looking at me clearly, still asleep on the floor. I can’t believe I got so drunk I didn’t even make it to the fucking bed. “No.” I groaned. “You feel like going to the spa?” She asked me. She went to my windows and opened up my black out curtains. Not on just one, but all three of my windows. I got into my bed, and put my comforter over my head. “Come on Jade. When was the last time we had some girl time? I can’t even remember the last time me and you’ve spent some time together outside of the house.” She went on, sitting on my bed. “Last week. I dead ass just went to yoga with you. Last week.” I replied. “I just want to spend some time with my girls. Your poor old mom, she’s getting old. You’re gonna miss these moments with me when I’m gone. Or when you decide to put me in a retirement home after your dad died. Please Jadie?” She whined.  “Poor and old are the last two words I would use to describe you Diamond,” I sighed sitting up, “I’ll go.” She nodded her head then frowned up, “Your breath smells like tequila. Fix it. You have an hour to get ready.” That was quick. Right when she had me feeling bad for her for a second. So fucking dramatic. But I guess that’s what happens when your name is Diamond East and you’re not used to not getting what you want. Nana used to say all the time ‘having kids is going to humble her’ not even knowing that she was gonna marry rich and have a bunch of spoiled kids. Not me though, the other four. Sorry Nana. “Good morning my Moonstone.” I heard Diamond call down the hall in my sister’s room. Something’s up. Diamond never wants to do nice random shit like this unless her and Steffon are doing something that they know is gonna piss us off. I don’t even wanna think about it. Took a shower, brushed my teeth, and brushed out my hair while I was in the bathroom. When I got out, Moon was sitting on my bed. And her cheeks and nose was red, and it’s running. Looking like a bad ass kid. “What did she do?” She asked.  “I’m not sure yet. You've been crying?” I replied. “No. UGH! I was playing Topaz’s game last night, and fell asleep in his room. And he keeps the window right above his bed open. I didn’t know, because there’s a black out curtain over it. And the draft came in, I’m anemic, and now I’m stuffy.” She went off. “I keep telling him to close that fucking window,” I shook my head. “Fuck, I hope I’m not stuffy all day. I wanted to go out tonight.” She groaned. “When we get to the spa, sit in the sauna.” I started doing my hair, and she looked at me. “How was last night?” “It was, up cool until I lost Topaz. I checked his location when I got home last night. He was at Dehlila’s house. He was hugged up with her sister, the one in your class.” “Drew? Is that why he didn’t come home last night?” “Yep. He called me at 7a.m to ask if anyone was up yet. And he still ain’t home. If they ask you already know where he’s at--” “At Law’s house.” We said at the same time. Our parents tend not to give a fuck about what we do. But Topaz is a different case. Second born, first boy, and still suffers from middle child syndrome. Does what ever the fuck he wants. But the biggest problem is his sexual life. He will fuck anything he can. They just started checking because he had mono last year, and drank out of dad’s coffee cup. His lip started breaking out, thought Diamond was cheating. Topaz admitted he was fucking around, then they started watching him. They’ve basically given up on checking me. I don’t give a fuck. I’m the oldest, so I had to fuck up and do crazy shit so that Topaz and Moon can do crazy shit. They think I’m irresponsible and party too much and they think Topaz is a hoe. Moon is the perfect child. I ran so this girl could walk. But she doesn’t do shit. She goes to school, she goes out every now and then. But they don’t know she’s almost as bad as me because she covers it up. Shit they trust her so much she can control all the security in the house from her phone. Yeah, they gave her the fucking log in. Then Alexandrite and Sapphire. By time they’ll be old enough to fuck up, Diamond and Steffon will stop giving a fuck. But they’re both already spoiled and selfish as fuck. Glad I won’t have to deal with it when they get to the teenage years. Welcome to our fucked little family I guess.  “Yo, why the fuck Steffon just asked me to go to golf with him?” Topaz fumed, bursting into my room. “I don’t know. We’re going to the spa with Diamond.” Moon replied. “Where the fuck you been?” I snapped at him. “Boy,” He chuckled, “That girl wore me the fuck out. Then I had to drop Law back off at home. He was with Dehlila.” “What the fuck?” Me and Moon said at the same time. “Don’t they…like…share a space?” Moon asked. “Yep. Freakiest shit I’ve ever done. It’s like a lofted apartment. But barely lifted. I could see Dahlia's bed from Drew’s bed. I’m knocking one wall, Law’s knocking the other wall. Shiii-” He explained. “Y’all are disgusting.” I scoffed. “Jadeite and Moonstone. Let’s go.” Diamond called on the intercom. “I’m not dressed yet!” Moon yelled back out the door. “Shit I need to go shower before I do anything.” Topaz snickered. Him and Moon walked out together, and I finished my hair and put it up in a claw clip. Threw on some leggings and a sports bra, since we’re about to end up taking our clothes off anyways.  Went down to the kitchen when I was done and everyone was in the kitchen. Moon was getting a juice out of the fridge, Topaz was walking into the pantry. My parents were standing around the island whispered to each other. “So…what’s the occasion?” I asked. “No occasion.” Diamond replied, looking into her coffee cup. One way I will always know there’s something going on with Diamond is because when she gets nervous she can’t make eye contact. “So we’re just going to the spa, and they’re doing to the country club on a random Friday morning for no reason? I find that hard to believe.” I scoffed. “We just can’t treat our kids for no reason?” Steffon spoke up. “What about the other two?” Moon asked, pointing at Alex and Sapphire who were sitting in their high chairs at the island eating waffles. “Sapphire’s going to the spa, Alex is going to golf. Do you think we’re just gonna leave them here alone?” Steffon laughed. I laughed with him. Harder than him actually. “What’s so funny?” Diamond sneered. “They’ll be back before 11:15.” I answered. “What?” Steffon scoffed. “By 11:00 you’ll be on your third hole. Topaz is hormonal and always mad, he’s gonna get on your nerves complaining about how he’s tired and how it’s too hot. Then you’re gonna get irritated because you love golf, and you love rules. Alex is barely five--” “Hey! I’m five and a half.” Alex snapped at me. “Barely. He’s not gonna wanna follow the rules. He’s gonna do something wrong and you’re gonna get mad and snap on him. He’s gonna start crying, Topaz is gonna complain about him crying because it sounds like a pig squeal. Then you’re gonna get in the car and think ‘hmm Jade was right’.” I explained. “What’s going on?” Topaz asked, coming back into the kitchen. “Nothing.” Steffon sighed. “Is the house getting deep cleaned or something?” Topaz asked again. “No! We don’t have to explain shit to people who don’t pay for their car note, insurance, or put their own as in their car. Let alone pump their gas.” Dad snapped, looking between me and Topaz. “I pump my own gas.” Topaz chortled. “Tuh. I’m a lady ok. A lady isn’t supposed to pump nor pay for her own gas. You always say ‘never accept less’ and isn’t I having to do all that myself accepting less than I deserve? Especially when I have a somewhat healthy dad to do it for me.” I rebutted. “Somewhat? What does "somewhat mean?” Steffon gasped. “Do you think you can beat me in a race?” I asked.  “Maybe you need to go to lipo with mom.” Topaz snickered under his breath, everyone looked at him and he started laughing. “Come on, I don’t wanna miss our appointment.” Diamond sighed. She picked up Sapphire, then quickly put her down. She was sitting there playing in the syrup more than she was eating, I don’t know why she thought she wasn’t going to be sticky. But that’s what happens when you let a three year old pour their own syrup. We rode to the spa in complete silence, then when we got there went our separate ways. Moon went straight to the sauna, Diamond and Sapphire got pedicures with a mommy and daughter massage. I got a hangover massage. It definitely hit the spot, this hangover is killing me. Then Moon came into the room with me and got a massage. “I’m not even mad anymore, this has been nice.” Moon sighed. “If something really is going on, I’m gonna be pissed if she tells us after we’re good. Then they’re really gonna have to make it up to me.” “My next apology, I want my car early.” She chuckled. “I meant to ask you, what kind of car do you want? Steffon wants me to ask since your birthday is so close.” “You know I don’t know anymore. I wanted a BMW. A 2 series wrapped in iridescent white the goes from pink to blue.” She explained.  “So…you want your car wrapped like a moonstone?” “Yes. And I told Diamond and she said it was too much. But Topaz got his car wrapped in metallic orange. Why the fuck can’t I get a moonstone BMW?” She scoffed. “Because him and Law wrapped his car. He used his birthday money to buy the wrap and a squeegee, then used Diamond’s blow dryers in the garage to put it on while watching YouTube videos.” I explained. “Really? He’s gotten better since when he did yours.” “Yeah. You know he got a heat gun for his birthday this year, so he fixed it for me. Shit looks good as fuck.” “I can't wait to get my license so I can finally go wherever I want. Without having to wait for you to drop me off. Leaving whenever I want instead of waiting for Topaz. Smoke in my car, instead of the house like Topaz does.” “Because Topaz has middle child syndrome.” “He can’t help it, you still have only child syndrome.” “And you still have youngest child syndrome. You’re a big sister boo boo. Been a big sister actually. Alex finna be damn 6.” We both laughed, then finished our massages. When we were done we met up with Diamond in the lobby. She was holding Sapphire while she was asleep, and she definitely looked more relaxed.  When we got back into the car, it was back to no eye contact. She hasn’t looked at us since we met up in the lobby. The music was off, the air was off, so the car was just silent, listening to each other breathe. I looked at her with a lump in her throat, keeping her gaze facing forward. She opened her mouth, but nothing came out. Then she took a deep sigh, “Aunt Reese and the kids are coming to stay with us.” She finally blurted out. Me and Moon looked at each other, then back at her. “All of ‘em?” Moon asked, Diamond nodded. “That’s not gonna work.” I scoffed. “What’s not gonna work?” Diamond asked. “Are you serious? Let me paint a picture for you--and let’s start with Topaz who can’t keep it in his pants. You expect him, a horny 17 year old to share a space with a hormonal 16 year old girl? As soon as the lights go off he’ll be down the hall in her room trying to hunch. And we all know that.” I explained. “Your dad is having a conversation with him.” Diamond rebutted. “Then what about Robin? What if she likes to get her tip wet too? What if Ramondo’s like that? We haven’t seen them since I was 9. And don’t forget I’m 18 and so is he, what if something happens? What if I’m like that and we start hunching around too?” I went on.  “Well I know you won’t for many reasons. And the main one being that you know better. And I know that Reese and Ron have talked to them about boundaries too. It’s only for the summer.” “For the summer? Like it’s not May.” Moon finally spoke up. “It’s only three months.” Diamond sighed. “What about the lil ones? Doesn’t she have the twins that are 2? That’s five temper tantrums waiting to happen. Alex and Sapphire don’t share. And Sapphire bites.” Moon rambled on. “You guys are being so negative. Why is this really such a problem?” Diamond snapped at us. “Because you’re not looking at the circumstances of the situation in reality. Between the five of us something’s going to happen. It might be a petty little argument, might be something big. You see how we argue as siblings. You don’t think it’s gonna be worse with some complete strangers?” I countered with her. “I trust you all better than that. All you have to do is be nice to them, share with them because they’re our guests. I’m not asking for much. I don’t want any drama, Jadeite.” Diamond puffed. “If you don’t want any drama tell them to stay out of my way.”  She didn’t say anything, just put her gaze back focused on the road. Dad was already parked in his spot when we pulled up. After she pulled in behind him we all just sat in the car for a second. “They’ll be here at 4. We’ll have dinner at 5:30 and I expect you to be there, be nice or be quiet. Sober. Are we clear?” Diamond barked at me. “Crystal.” I scoffed. “Diamond.” She jested back at me. “Diamonds aren’t clear.” I snapped, getting out of the car, “Dumbass.” I went into the house and upstairs, Moonstone following behind me. We went into Topaz’s room and of course--he was sitting on his bed rolling up.” “How long did it take?” I asked. “We left a little bit after y’all, and just like you said we were home at 11:15. He told me Reese and her kids are coming and to keep it in my pants. They act like I’ll fuck anything that walks. How do I know she’s even cute?” Topaz scoffed. “I mean…you would though.” Moon shrugged. “How did the talk go with y’all?” Topaz asked. “Fucking horrible. Diamond thinks that everything’s gonna be fine, everything’s gonna be hunky dorey because we’re all the same age. I had to explain to her how this was gonna be a shit show, but no one listens to me. And we all know I have a tendency to be right about shit.” “I agree. What if Robin’s trying to fuck me. What if I don’t want to and she starts harassing me? What if I do and then Ramondo wants to beat my ass? Shit Ramondo could be me, and want to fuck you. What if he wants to fuck Moon?” Topaz added on. “My point! We don’t know these fucking people. She doesn’t want problems, neither do I. Keep them out my way. I’m taking a fucking nap.”​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ *****​ I took a nap until about 4:30. I was up doing my hair when Diamond bursted into my room. “I’m already up, I’m already getting ready.” I snapped. “Good, remember what I said Jadeite.” She said back. “Remember what I said, Diamond.” I mumbled. She left the room, and I FaceTimed my best friends. Carla and Valentine. I’ve been friends with Val since kindergarten. We’ve been friends with Carla since 3rd grade. “Sup bitches?” I said after they answered. “What are you getting ready for?” Carla asked. “Dinner with my God mom and her kids.” I sighed.  “Kids? How many?” “Uhh…Ramondo, Robin…Remi Rima. And Jade. Ramondo’s my age, Robin’s Moon's age. The twins are 4, Jade is 2.” I explained. “Sounds horrible.” Carla snickered. “She’s gotten someone for each of you. I might move in too to see how all of this will play out.” Val laughed with her. “I find it funny everyone knows this is a shitshow except for her. She just doesn’t wanna admit I’m right, because she knows I’m always fucking right. That damn sew in is in too fucking tight.” I went off. “She’ll know it’s always the same shit. You’ll be right, she’ll be mad…” Carla said adjusting her phone, “Slim asked if we’re going to their party tonight.” Slim is Carla’s boyfriend. One of the turn up twins. They’re this Irish twins who’re known for throwing parties. Slim and Solo have been throwing these huge parties since Freshman year. And they’re actually really good. “Are we?” I asked. “We are. Are you?” Val replied. “Yes I am. Why wouldn’t I go?” I scoffed. “Have you talked to Solo?” Carla asked. “No. Not since last night.” I answered.  Solo is the other party twin…I don’t wanna talk about it. “I feel like he’s been trying to talk to you but you have him blocked or something.” Carla laughed. “Nope. I have him unblocked from the previous time he’s pissed me off. But he hasn’t texted me since yesterday before the day party.” I scoffed again. “What did he do?” Val asked. “It doesn’t matter.” I deflected. “Topaz going tonight?” Carla asked. She calls herself having a little crush on him. Not really though because she’s in a relationship. Even if she wasn’t, she won’t because it’s my little brother. And even though he is her type, Carla isn’t his in the slightest. “I don’t know yet. I think him and Moon are going together tonight.” I shrugged. “Ugh! You make me wish I had siblings closer in age to me. By the time Carlos is going to be old enough to go out I’ll be ancient.” Carla groaned. “It’s alright, he can go out with Alex.” I chuckled. We heard the doorbell, then Diamond squealed, “Reese! Oh my God it’s so good to see you, I’m so happy you guys are here.” “So…is God Brother cute?” Val asked.  “I don’t know. I haven’t seen them since we were kids. He used to look like lil Bow Wow. Big ass head, lil ass braids. But last I seen him in 2nd grade he cut it all off and got a Boosie fade.” I explained. “Well Bow Wow grew up kinda fine.” Carla added on. “Yeah. He might have. I don’t give a fuck though because I don’t wanna be in his face long enough to determine it or not. I hope he doesn’t ask to come out with me, I don’t wanna have to hang out with him.” “Jadie donm’t be mean.” Val snickered. “No it’s not. I don’t fucking know him. He probably feels the same way about me. I hope someone told him about me so I don’t have to kick it with him at all.” I went on. “So does that mean we’re not getting ready at your house?” Carla asked. “Nope. We can meet at mine. The party isn’t that far from me.” Val said. “Jadeite, Topaz, Moonstone. It’s time to come downstairs.” Diamond announced over the intercom. I rolled my eyes, “I’m not ready yet. They’re gonna wait for me.” I scoffed. “Why are they staying with you guys?” Carla asked. “I don’t know,” I shrugged, “Me and Ramondo are in the same class, so he’s probably coming to UNLV. But they live in L.A. If I lived in Los Angeles I would’ve stayed the fuck there. Don’t nobody want to willingly live in the fucking desert.” I scoffed. “Shit ok. If I didn’t get a scholarship to UNLV I would’ve been at fucking UCLA. But you know maybe he didn’t have UCLA grades. It’s not that hard to get into UNLV. It wasn’t for me at least.” Val agreed with me. “He’ll get here and be ready to leave as soon as he realizes that Vegas isn’t all casinos, city lights, and gambling. If you’re not on the strips there isn’t shit to do. It’s only fun when you’re visiting.” Carla said. “Unless your name is Jadeite Blue East or Topaz Golden East. But you know.” Val snickered quietly. “Our lives are boring too.” I interjected. “If I can remember the events from last night…before you passed out you were in the bathroom with Solo for 30 minutes. Came out with no underwear on, and you had a skirt on. And as you came out, Topaz was leaving with Drew.” Val went off. “We didn’t even do anything…” I mumbled. “Do you remember?” They laughed at the same time. “Yeah. He was dancing all on me, rubbing on me and shit. I told him I had to pee he was like ‘I’ll go with you’ and I was like ‘Nigga are you a girl? Girls go to the bathroom together” but he went on about how I was drunk and didn’t need to go anywhere alone drunk and I was like ‘I-” I started explaining. “Bitch. Not before you went into the bathroom. But I’m surprised you even remember that much. I’m talking about the bathroom. Lie and say you didn’t fuck him.” Val interrupted me. “Oh. We didn’t fuck. He ate me out.” I smirked. I crossed my arms and sat back in my chair, and they both started laughing at me. Like I would fuck him in the bathroom at a party. TUH. “Jadeite Blue. Moonstone Opal. You have 30 seconds to get down these stairs.” Steffon barked over the intercom. I went over to the button in my room, “I’m not done getting ready yet.” “You have 10 seconds.” He huffed. “And knock on Topaz’s door he’s not answering the intercom.” “How am I going to knock on his door and I’m still getting ready. That’s wasting my 10 seconds, and making it longer for me to get ready. Dear Father.” I snapped at him. “Jadeite hurry up.” He snapped back at me. I turned it off and went back to my phone, “I’m doing my makeup now so I don’t have to rush and get out the door after this funky ass dinner. Just grab my clothes and be out the door.”  “With that being said, I’m going to hop in the shower. I’ll see you at Val’s house.” Carla said, then hung up. Leaving me and Val. Val sat her phone up on her vanity and crossed her arms. I did the same thing back at her. “You know what I’m about to say.” She smirked. “I don’t.” “Text Solo. Tell him you’ll see him there tonight.” “No. I’ll see him when I see him. He not my nigga I don’t gotta tell him shit.” I snapped back at her. “When are you gonna stop playing with him?” “I’m not playing with him. He knows what’s up, and you do too. Jade don’t date.” I replied. “You and him have been fucking since junior year. At this point you’re dating.” She scoffed. “And we’re just fucking.” “And he’s taking you on dates. And buying you lunch. And sending you money. And he’s getting us into parties for free. Somebody you just fucking don’t do that kind of shit for someone. Someone you’re dating does.” “No it’s not.” “Jadeite and Moonstone. Last time.” Steffon snapped.  “I’ll see you at your house.” I groaned. I quickly hung up and went into the hallway. Moon came out of her room shortly after and we walked down the stairs together. She was on one set of stairs, I was on the other. Everyone looked up at us, slowly descending down the curved stairs. “We already gotta share a house with them all summer, we gotta do these family dinners too? This is so exaggerated.” Moon sighted. “I agree.” I looked down at everyone staring up at us. At Ramondo, whose eyes were glued to me. He’s grown up. He’s cute, but definitely not my type. Just by the way he’s looking at me I can tell this is going to be a long ass summer. I can tell this is going to be an interesting dinner by Diamond’s face. She looks pissed. She hates that we made an entrance during her dinner. Not on purpose though. I didn’t even wanna come, and she knows that. “There they are.” Steffon chuckled. “Come here girls…” Diamond prodded waving us over to her, “This is Jadeite, Topaz, Moonstone. Robin, Ramondo I know you probably remember them from when you were little. Then this is Alexandrite and Sapphire.” “Jade, Moon you two have grown so much. You’re both so beautiful, Moon you look just like your sister.” Reese swooned.  Moon rolled her eyes, Topaz started laughing. If there’s one way to piss Moonstone off quickly, is telling her that she looks like me. “Thank you.” I replied. Diamond cleared her throat, “Moonstone Opal.” She snapped. “Thank you.” Moon replied in a blank tone. “Where this should be interesting.” Topaz laughed, walking into the kitchen. Dad followed behind him, and I walked away into the dining room. “Sorry, they hate being compared to each other. Especially Moon.” Diamond winced, following behind me. The catering company brought the food out like restaurant style. Apps, Main course. And our parents were talking, but we weren’t really. Especially me. I probably only said something one time, because I don't wanna be here. Ramondo and Robin didn’t really talk either, probably feeling the same way. I was on my phone, when my mom stopped talking and just looked at me for a second. Creepy ass stare, she wants me to join the conversation. I’m not. “Is Carla out of rehab?” Diamond asked. Everyone stopped talking, and even chewing and just looked at her. Of all the shit to talk about, Carla and her drug addiction shouldn’t be the topic of conversation. Especially her overdose that almost killed her, and got her put into rehab for two months.  Shit now that I’m talking about it, I have to talk about it. Once it’s been brought up it’s hard not to talk about it. Carla does real drugs. Like Narcotics, Opioids. Even though we hang out I’ve never done that. The worst I’ve done is molly. But anyways. “Yes, she’s been out for a while.” I answered. “Really? I haven’t seen her around since before…you know.” Her OD “She’s fine.” “Is she still using?” “No.” Yes. She just doesn’t do Fentanyl anymore. Even though that’s not what she OD on. If it was fetty she wouldn’t have been in rehab. She would’ve been in a damn casket. She won’t stop though, all I can do is pray for the best for my friend. While we were talking, Ramondo took his jacket off. Dad scoffed--here we fucking go. “I’m sorry. I don’t understand what’s up with kids and this obsession with tattoos nowadays. I always thought if we never got tattoos the kids wouldn’t want to either. But wheew were we wrong?” Dad went off. “Especially Jadeite. You know she has about 7 tattoos right now? They’re all small because she gets them behind our backs. Her first one, she got before she was even 17. We found out about that one when we went on our family vacation.” Diamond added on. “Really?” Reese gasped. “Yep. Got it between her breasts, trying to be sneaky. Completely forgot about the vacation coming up.” Diamond reassured her. I wasn’t trying to be sneaky. Yes I got them behind their backs. I knew the speech I was gonna get either way, so I just saved the speech before I was going to get it. But it wasn’t a secret. I knew we were going to the beach months before I got it. “Then it was the belly ring, the nose ring. Script on the knee, script up the side of her torso, behind the ear, above the inside of her elbow. Her spine, her foot. At least she didn’t get anything on her hands. Topaz.” Steffon explained. “That’s what I told Ramondo. Ron had taken him to get it, that’s his first on his forearm. Then he got the one on his right chest. I told him if he gets anything they do not need to be visible.” Reese replied. “Topaz got his whole left arm, his left hand, half the right arm. And to top it off, his whole fucking chest. He thought if he got a diamond he would be in less trouble.” Diamond laughed. “Moon, do you have any tattoos?” Reese asked.  Our parents looked at her. “Nope.” She said. She’s lying. I took her to get it last month. It’s under her boob on her ribcage. And luckily we’ve been on vacation for this year, so they won’t find out for a while. They went on with dinner about how they hate tattoos. I’m so ready for this shit to be over. Chapter 2 After dinner I was getting my shit together as quickly and quietly as I possibly could. I know if any point Diamond caught me getting ready she would suggest taking Ramondo with me. “Jadie, are you doing anything tonight?” Diamond asked me. She caught me going down to the laundry room. It’s a pool party and the shorts I wanted to wear were down there. FUCK. “No.” I replied. “Are you going to a pool party maybe? Yeah I heard.” She snickered quietly, getting into my face. “So?” I scoffed. “Take Ramondo with you, or I’m taking the keys to the jeep.” She smirked, this evil little smirk. I didn’t say anything, just went down and got my shorts. When I came back up, Diamond and Reese were sitting in the living room. “He’ll have fun. Jade is very popular, and a lot of her friends are going to UNLV so he’ll have a chance to meet some new people.” Diamond said.  “That’s good. I want him to have fun and make friends. Not just go to school and come home.” Reese replied. As I walked by Diamond looked at me, gave me that devious ass smirk again. Whenever she wants me to do something that I very clearly don’t wanna do--she threatens to take my keys away. Which becomes an inconvenience because when they piss me off I drive. If they take my keys the fuck am I supposed to do? I came up the stairs and walked down towards Moon’s room. And Topaz had his ear up to one of the guest rooms. Probably Ramondo’s or Robin’s. “I don’t give a fuck. Tell him I said be ready in 15 minutes.” I sighed. He knocked on the door and went in…then I forgot why I was going to Moon’s room and just went back to mine. I threw on my Off-white black logo band bikini, and the shorts I went to get. I told my friends that Ramondo was coming with us, so Val’s gonna get dropped off at my house and ride with me. Carla is going to ride there with Solo. But she said she’s coming home with us. Not long after--maybe actually 10 minutes Val came into my room. “Ok that’s cute. But I just knew you were gonna wear those grey shorts you love. Look at you, switching the swag up.” She laughed.  “I know. That’s why I got some different shorts. I’m glad you finally wore your pink Dolce. I haven’t even seen you mention it since you’ve bought it.” I chuckled. My door was open, but Ramondo still knocked before he walked in. “Ramondo, Val. Val, Ramondo.” I introduced them to each other. “Nice to meet you.” Val smiled at him. “You too.” He replied. “If you’re hearing this message Topaz, PLEASE RETURN MY SHIT! I don’t know why you think it’s cute to walk around with a woman’s purse. But it’s not.” Moon went off over the intercom. “Moonstone Opal East, don’t forget the whole house can hear you.” Diamond snapped. “Good! So everyone can know that Topaz is a thief! Lock up your closets, he’ll come take your shit.” Moonstone went off. I went in the hallway, and she was at the one near her end of the hallway. “You have no room to call someone a fucking thief the way you come into my closet and take shit.” I went off on her. “I take shit that you can’t fit or don’t wear anymore. I’m not just coming into your room stealing your shit for no reason. He stole my fucking crossbody gucci bag.” She whined.  “You do. You have your own fucking clothes to wear, there’s no reason why you need to come into my room and steal my shit. Not even mentioning my makeup, and my flat irons. You would take my shoes too if you could get your fat ass feet in ‘em.” I snapped. “My feet aren’t fat like your fucking cheeks, chipmunk.” She scoffed. “Don’t call me no fucking chipmunk little fucking--” “Can y’all shut the fuck up?” Topaz groaned coming over to us. “Are you gonna give me my purse back?” Moon asked him. “No.” He snickered, then pushed her head back. “Imma beat yo ass.” Moon snapped at him. “Jade, get her.” Topaz sighed, hiding behind me. “Give me all my shit back, and I’ll get him to give you your shit back.” “Jadeite, you're being petty at this point. Anything I take you get it back, so don't’ even act like I’m just taking and keeping your shit.” Moon scoffed. “You all have 10 SECONDS to go back to your rooms before I come up there!” Steffon snapped standing at the bottom of the steps. I pushed Topaz, and went back into my room. Val was still fixing her makeup, and Ramondo was standing by my door looking awkward and shit. FUCK I’m not looking forward to having him shadow me all night. “How much of the bottle do we have from last night?” Val asked me.  “I think we finished the crystal head. Or maybe it’s like a shot left. We should still have a whole bottle of Casamigos for real.” I answered. “Jade is like…the most functioning drunk I have ever met. She will get black out drunk and still drive us back here. Once she drove us all the way to school, woke up in the parking lot.” Val explained to him. “Muscle memory. Depending on where we are, I will know exactly how to get home.” I laughed. “Good to know.” Ramondo said. “Did you tell Solo we were coming tonight?” Val asked. “No, he’ll see us when we get there.” I scoffed. “Carla said her and Slim are matching. That’s so eww of them. Aren’t they past the stage of dating where they wear matching shit?” Val snickered. “It’s been 3 years, they’ve been past the wearing matching clothes stage.” I got my off-white slides, and my shoulder bag. I left my keys in the bathroom last night, so I went in and got ‘em and we left. We went downstairs and Diamond pulled me into the kitchen before we walked out the door. “I want the jeep backed in. You didn’t think I noticed when you came in at 5 in the morning you pulled in. Yeah, no drinks, no smoking. I want you home sober, and Ramondo safe. Do you understand?” She whispered to me. “Yeah whatever.” I waved her off.  She grabbed my arm, “Jadeite Blue I mean it.” Topaz came in, and she let me go. “Now you--” She started with Topaz. I went outside and unlocked the door for them to get in--and Law pulled in. His top was down so as he pulled up his head was over the car looking at me. “Hey Jadie.” He called out to me. I ignored him and got in my car. Val got in the back, and Ramondo got in the front. She was reaching in the trunk looking for the bottles. “Here’s the crystal head…and it’s empty. Fuck a shot. The Casamigos bottle is gone. We need to stop and get one.” Val said. “Fuck…ok.” I groaned. I pulled off and went to the closest liquor store--that doesn’t ID us--and went in and went to the back first to get some juice. “He’s cute.” Val nudged me. “Yeah, but not my type. You know that.” “You’re his. He hasn’t stopped looking at you yet. He barely acknowledged me because his eyes were glued on you. Did his mom not warn him about you?”  “I’m barely talking to him so I don’t know why. She couldn’t have. I hope he takes a fucking hint.” I scoffed. “He will once he sees you and Solo.” She snickered. Since she keeps bringing him up I might as well explain. Yes we fuck around from time to time. We go on a date every now and then. But he’s NOT my boyfriend. We’ve been fucking around since junior year and I’ve made it very clear to him that we’re not dating. I don’t date. But I’m not gonna lie, I do have feelings for him. No one knows except for Moonstone. I would tell Valentine, because she has been my best friend my whole life. But I don’t want her rubbing it in, hearing that ‘stop playing with’ him speech that she already gives me. The only reason Moon knows is because I know for a fact she won’t tell anyone. “Hopefully before then.” I replied. We checked out, got in the car and took some shots. He rolled a blunt, so we smoked on the way there. And when we pulled up I was feeling the buzz a little bit. “Stay close to me.” I said to him. “OK.” He replied. We got out the car and walked up to the mansion. There was already a line outside the door, the party starts in 20 minutes. I don’t wait in lines. I went all the way to the front where Solo, Slim, and Carla were standing behind security. “Aye, let them in.” Solo said. We walked past the security and he stopped Ramondo. “He’s with me.” I said turning around. Security checked his pockets, patted him down, then he came in and stood next to me. Solo and Slim looked at me like I had shit on my face. They looked at each other, then back at me. “What’s up?” Solo asked. “This is my God Brother. Ramondo, Slim, Solo, Carla. He’s going to UNLV in the fall.” I replied. Solo let out a sigh of relief, “Oh shit. OK. What’s up? Welcome in.” “I’m chillin bro.” Ramondo said, dapping him up. “Shit we got uh…full bar. Here, take a wrist band. Free drinks. Bathroom in the house, no smoking in the house. And shit…have a good time.” Slim said. “Let me get a shot.” Solo said, trying to take my bottle out of my hand. “Did you put in on this? And how does he get a wrist band and I don’t?” I snapped at him. He took one from Slim, and put it around my wrist. “You look good.” He said.  “I know.” “Don’t try to act cool because yo’ GB here. Come on.” Solo said, wrapping his hands around me. He pulled me closer to him and kissed my neck, dropping his hands down to my butt. I giggled and pushed him off me. “Stop.” I mouthed to him. I looked over at Ramondo and he looked uncomfortable. Then Solo let me go and went over to talk to him. I scooted over to Val and Carla--who were standing behind Slim whispering to each other. “Fuck is going on?” I said to them. “Nothing. Come on let’s go get a drink.” Carla snickered. “No no wait. What’s funny?” I scoffed. “The way he frowned up when Solo was touching on you.” Val laughed. “Shut the fuck up. Come on, I need a drink.” I waved them off.​ ___​ Next thing I know it’s 4 am. Ramondo is carrying Val to the car, Slim is carrying Carla with a bottle of Dusse, and Solo is carrying me. “Solomon, give me a kiss.” I said. He gave me a quick peck, then I pulled him back in for a longer one. I’m drunk, I’m horny. I wanna hunch. He pulled back from me and chuckled.  “I’ll see you tomorrow, ok?” He sighed. “I don’t wanna see you tomorrow, I wanna see you tonight. In my bed.” I slurred as he put me into the car, “Get me uh…” He already knew, went in my trunk and gave me a water bottle. Then Slim got one for Carla and Val. I drunk mine, Val was still asleep, and Carla was hanging out of my window throwing up. At least she’s not doing it in my car. “Tell me you love me.” I snapped at Solo. “I love you Jadeite.” “You fucking better.” I snapped again. I started the car and drove home. Relying on muscle memory. Next thing I knew, I was in my bed with Val, Carla was on the floor wrapped up in a blanket. How the fuck did we get up here? Chapter 3 Topaz I was leaning against Ramondo’s door listening to Ramondo and Robin talk. After Reese told Ramondo to go out with Jade, Robin got pissed. I don’t blame her, I wouldn’t go either if I were them. When she starts drinking, she doesn’t stop until she’s either throwing up or blacking out. “I don’t trust her. You saw how she looked when her mom said to take you with her. What if she leaves you?” Robin went off. “I doubt it. Her mom would kill her. I like her Robin ok? And I could at least try to get to know her, get on her good side. Maybe become friends with her if anything.” Ramondo replied. Of course he likes Jade. Not surprised. Jade came stomping up the steps, and came down the hall and saw me leaning against the door. “I don’t give a fuck. Tell him to be ready in 15 minutes.” She snapped. She turned to go back towards her end of the hall, and I knocked on the door. Ramondo opened it and I walked in. Robin looked at me and got tense.  “Hey Jade said be ready in 15. I know she seems kinda…bad? But I promise we’re not bad. Robin why don’t you come out with me and Moon tonight? If not we can stay in and chill.” She started blushing, “Oh…o-ok. I’ll think about it.” I walked back out of the room and went down to mine. Robin is cute. She has potential. She seems sweet, I love them sweethearts. But I know if I try anything with her Steffon will put me in a full chastity belt. I’m not even focused on her, I don’t think I will be. I’m making my way through my sisters’ friends right now. Jaliyah was first…might have to spin the block on that again. Then Drew was last night, Carla’s next. I know she want me, she would probably let me too. I don’t know why I am the way I am. I was never touched, molested or anything when I was younger. I wasn’t exposed to anything crazy at an early age. Me and Steffon had a sex talk when I was 13. I lost my virginity at 14. And when I learned how good sex was, and how good I was at having sex I kept doing it. I love having sex. Sex for me is Jade drinking. It’s an unhealthy stress reliever. I might be a porn star for real. Bitches love Topaz. And I don’t have to do too much to get in some panties. All I had to do was wink at Drew.  “Topaz, your phone is ringing.” My ringtone went off--yes that’s my ringtone. It’s my mom’s voice because of how much I leave my phone laying around the house and how much she finds it. “Yo?” I answered. “Yoo. I’m picking out my clothes, Jade coming tonight?” He replied. “No, she going to the twins' pool party.” “Damn, I might have to get there early so I can see her.” Jade it one of the most popular girls in school--or was because she just graduated 2 weeks ago. Everyone knows how pretty she is, but the difference between them (including Ramondo) is Law knows how much of a bitch she is. “Nigga my sister.” I scoffed. “Shit my bad, I forgot. I’m finna throw on this tech and my Balenciagas. Since my girl ain’t gone be there fuck am I getting dressed up for?” “No reason to do it when she is around. We spent all day with her yesterday and she barely looked in yo’ direction. Shit she forgot you were there low key.” I laughed. “Because Solo big ass was in my way.” He sneered. “Or because she don’t want you.” “Moon coming?” He asked, I nodded. “Aww shit nevermind let me get dressed, my lil baby coming.”  Now the difference between what he feels about Jade VS Moon is attraction. He is attracted to Jade, but knowing that she will never talk to him that’s all it is, he’s attracted to her. But on the other hand, he has a crush on Moon. He’s not only attracted to her, he wants to be with her. “Nigga that’s my sister too.” I snapped. “Shit my bad, let me chill. I know that’s your sister, but you know I love me some Moonstone.” He chuckled nervously. “See you when you get here nigga.” “I’m on my way now.” He hung up, and I got dressed. Jeans, Palm Angels t-shirt, Pradas. Real simple. I was in my bathroom brushing my teeth when… “Moonstone Opal East, don’t forget the whole house can hear you.” Diamond snapped. “Good! So everyone can know that Topaz is a thief! Lock up your closets, he’ll come take your shit.” Moonstone went off. “You have no room to call someone a fucking thief the way you come into my closet and take shit.” Jade went off on her. I was listening to them argue from behind my door for a second, once they start name calling I’ll go out there. “My feet aren’t fat like your fucking cheeks, chipmunk.” She scoffed.  “Don’t call me no fucking chipmunk little fucking--” “Can y’all shut the fuck up?” I scoffed. “Are you gonna give me my purse back?” Moon asked. “No.” “Imma beat yo ass.” “Jade, get her.” I said, and I got behind her. I know she wouldn’t even think about hitting she hulk. “Give me all my shit back, and I’ll get him to give you your shit back.” “Jadeite, you're being petty at this point. Anything I take you get it back, so don't’ even act like I’m just taking and keeping your shit.” Moon scoffed. “You all have 10 SECONDS to go back to your rooms before I come up there!” Steffon snapped standing at the bottom of the steps. Jade pushed me and went back into her room. Then Moon hit me. “You invited Robin out with us?” She snapped quietly. “Oh yeah.” I chuckled nervously. “Topaz, I’m gonna,” She hit me on the arm, “Why? She came in my room and asked me to help her pick out a fucking outfit I’m like…what?” “Are you gonna help her?”  “I already am. She’s in my room putting out the outfit I picked out for her. I’m letting her get dressed then I’m going to tell her how to not be so fucking weird.” “She can’t be that weird.” “You have no idea. I went through her clothes, I have never met someone who only wears graphic tees and sweats. But we’ll be ready in less than 5 minutes, all I gotta do is straighten her leave out.” “Ok. Let me see where Law is.” “Ok.” She sighed. She went back to her room, I went back to mine and looked for my phone. When I found it, Law’s location said he was pulling into our driveway. I ran downstairs to the kitchen. Diamond was going off on Jade then she looked at at me, fuck. “Now you. Do not touch Robin. You hear me?” She snapped. “Yeah I got it. Don’t worry ‘bout it.” I scoffed. “NO I am worried Topaz. I’m serious. If you even hug her I’m gonna lock you in that room for the rest of the damn summer.” She went on. “I’m not. She’s not my type.” I waved her off. The doorbell, went and got Law and we went up to my room. “Yo’ who was that nigga with Jade?” He asked.  “Our God brother.” I answered. “Oh ok. Somebody shoulda told me, almost decked that nigga the way he was looking at my girl. Why does everybody want--” He started rambling. “Topaz, we’re ready.” Moon said coming into the room. “Who is we?” Law asked. “Me and our God sister.” She dapped up Law, he didn’t let her hand go and looked her up and down. She snatched her hand away and scoffed. She walked out the room and he swooned. “I know that’s yo sister…she's off limits.” He sighed. “Come on nigga.” I said, pushing him out of the room. We went down the stairs and Robin was standing next to Moon, next to the door. Moon was on her phone, but they both looked up at us as we got closer to the bottom of the steps. Robin started, blushing then looked down at her hands. “God sister kinda bad.” Law whispered to me. She does look good. She doesn’t even look like the same girl from earlier wearing baggy clothes with her hair in a bun. Moon curled it and fixed her leave out. And she had on this anime tubetop and a skort, which she probably got from Jade. She has more thighs then Moon does.  “She off-limits too.” I whispered back to him. “Fuck.” He groaned. We went to Law’s car and he had the top down. Moon and I just jumped in, Robin looked at the car confused. Moon let out a deep sigh, “He’s not gonna unlock the door, just hop in.” “Naw it’s cool, I got it.” I said. I got out the car, and leaned my seat up so she could get in. Moon scooted over and sat behind Law’s seat. She looked at me with the death glare and shook her head. She thinks I wanna fuck Robin. I’m not gonna fuck Robin. After I got back in, Law skirted out the driveway. He turned the radio up and looked over at me. He’s finna talk shit. His speakers in the back loud as fuck, so they won’t hear us. “Why are all the bad bitches related to you?” He scoffed. “Technically she’s not related to me. That’s why she off-limits.” “So…just because she off-limits to you, does that mean she off-limits to me too? She cute, I’m not gonna lie. But she don’t look as good as my Moon. You know I like mine skinny with a fat ass like…mhm.” “Nigga my sister.” I snapped.  I knew when Moon got to high school I was gonna have to be fighting niggas off with a stick. I didn’t think this nigga though. He’s been my best friend since 4th grade, he basically grew up with us. Watched Moon grow up. But like he said…Moon is his type. That’s why I keep reminding this nigga she’s still my sister. I’m not all that worried about it really. He can talk all the shit he wants, he’s never gonna try to pursue her for real. And if he did she would knock his ass back, because she knows better. If only her friends had the same kind of sense with me. “Anyways…she is GS off-limits to me too?” “Yes nigga.” I snickered. “Diamond ain’t my mama. And she can’t tell me who I can’t and can talk to. But shit like we gone be doing much talking. All you gon’ hear is ‘clap clap clap’ you feel me?” He laughed. “But when shit hits the fan who’s it gonna fall back on? Me nigga.” “I’m finna put the top up, roll up.” He stopped at the light and started raising the top. I reached behind me, and Moon handed me his black bookbag. I got everything out, and Moon sighed loud as fuck. “You got a bottle?” Moon asked him.  “Yeah, it’s a black plastic bag under the passenger seat.” Law answered. She reached under the seat and got the bottle back. The top popped as she took it out, and she took her shot. “I-I…” Robin stuttered. I turned around and she had the bottle in front of Robin like she was about to pour a shot into her mouth. “All you need is one. You need it, I need you to talk to people. Loosen up.” Moon said to her. “I don’t know.” Robin winced. “Girl, open your mouth.” Moon snapped. After that she poured the shot in her mouth, she winced again as she swallowed it. Then she started coughing and rubbing her chest. Maybe I shouldn’t have invited her out. Chapter 4 Moonstone He shouldn’t have brought the little weirdo out. I’m so fucking mad at him. Something told me I should've went with Jade, because at least Ramondo looks like he can loosen up. This girl took one shot, and she’s already swaying back and forth. We pulled up to the party, and it was already nowhere to park. When we drove past Drew and Brookie leaned against Brookie’s car Law stopped, and let the top down again. “Finally bitch.” Brookie snapped coming over to me. Drew looked at Topaz, he looked back. She waved at him and he chucked his head back. “You left your lighter at my house last night.” Drew said. “I’m getting out Lawrence.” I said after he took his foot off the breaks. I hopped out and looked back at the traffic they were holding up. Topaz looked back at Robin, “You should probably get out with Moon. We gotta go find a parking spot.” He got out, and leaned the seat up again so she can get out. She walked over to us and Drew looked her up and down, then turned her nose up at her.  “Stop it bitch don’t nobody want no fucking Topaz. This is our God-sister.” I snapped at her. Robin looked down at her shoes and started blushing again. FUCK. Huge mistake, this bitch Drew been crazy over Topaz before they even fucked. “Oh. She is cute. Not the person you started with. Good job Moon.” Brookie said, looking Robin up and down. Brookie is my best friend. She’s the only one of my friends who hasn’t fucked Topaz. Jaliyah was the first--still mad at him about that because she’s also my best friend. And she actually did have a lot of feelings for Topaz. Then was Zya, we’re not friends anymore because of how that shit played out. Izzy not as close of a friend. Then Drew. Jaliyah doesn’t even know yet. Drew knew that Liyah and Topaz fucked, she knew the feelings Liyah has for Topaz. But she still fucked him. A mess that’s brewing, me and Brookie just sitting back watching. “Thank you.” I smirked. “Raheem’s here.” Drew said. “Does he know that I’m coming? Well I’m already here but…” “Yeah he knew. He asked me, I told him. That’s his car right behind ours.” Brookie answered, pointing back at his Charger. “I was saving the spot for y’all but he got here first.”  “I don’t mind. Shit the farther Topaz is away from me the better.” I scoffed. “Too bad I won’t be far.” Topaz said, putting his arm around my shoulder. Drew was looking down at her phone until he walked up. When she looked up, she moved her hair from infront of her chest and was looking at him hard as fuck. BITCH. “Jaliyah here?” Topaz asked. “Nope, she just got back from New York like an hour ago. She’s at home sleep.” Brookie answered. “Yooo.” Gee called. We looked over at Raheem walking over with his friends. Gee and Quincy had cups in their hands, Raheem had a bottle of 818. He came over dapped up Topaz, dapped up Law. Then Topaz and Law dapped up Quincy amd Gee. “Moonstone? You not gonna introduce us to your…cousin?” Gee scoffed. “Nope.” “Robin.” Brookie said. “Why all the bad bitches gotta be related to y’all? Jadeite, Moon, and now her? I’m Geremiah by the way sweetheart.” Gee went on. “I said the same fucking thing.” Law snickered. “Who’s class she in?” Gee asked.  “Ours.” I answered. “Hey Moon.” Raheem finally spoke up. “Hi.” I replied. He looked me up and down and licked his lips. I had on a white IamGia sport set, and my gucci slides. He thinking I look good, I already know. “We got some fine ass girls in our class. But you know who class had all the bad bitches?” Gee asked. “Jadeite’s class.” All the boys--including Topaz--said in unison. “Like Jade alone…mhm. MHM FUCK.” Gee moaned. “Nigga. My sister.” Topaz snapped. Gee is in my class along with Drew, Brookie, Jaliyah, and Raheem. Law, Topaz, and Quincy are in the class above us and under Jade. “Carla. Delilah. Val? Them fine ass triplets?” Gee went on. “What they got to drink inside?” I asked. “Creek water. I can show you where it’s at.” Raheem said. He walked towards the house and I walked behind him. After we got into the crowded house he said something to me, but I couldn’t hear him over the music. So after I got my drink he took me back outside, and around to the back side. Where it’s quiet and no one can see us. “What did you say?” I sighed.  “I said you look good. You got dressed up for me?” He said, pulling me closer to him. He gave me a kiss, then looked over to see if anyone was coming. I hate sneaking around, especially around Topaz. Because if he found out that Raheem was my…boyfriend? I guess we can say boyfriend. We’ve been talking for a couple of months now, but it’s been real low key. I don’t want anyone knowing yet because of how shits been playing out with the other two. “Who else?” I replied. “I don’t know. You know niggas be looking at you.” “But who am I looking at?” Really one of the main reasons I got with him is because I know that I can’t get with Law. I’ve had a crush on him since I was in the 6th grade--right after he locked his hair up. Don’t get me wrong--I do like Raheem, I like him a lot. I got with him because I like him. But getting tired of waiting around and watching Lawrence do the shit he does made me stop liking him a lot. “Nobody I hope. How long y’all cousin been staying with y’all?” “Since today. She’s so fucking boring. The only reason she even came out is because she likes Topaz and he asked her to.” I explained. “Have they not warned her about him yet?”  “I don’t think they have. Because her brother is out with Jadeite right now. At the twins party. Him wanting to hang out with her alone shows me that they haven’t warned either of them, about either of us.” “I was wondering where she was. Solo ain’t think she was gonna come out tonight.” “Why?” “Because she seen him last night, she was with him all damn day yesterday for real. You know how she be acting weird towards him.” “Why the hell are you and Solo so comfortable talking about my sister and his relationship with her? I didn’t even know that y’all were that close--well friends at all.” “That’s my cousin, duh we’re close.” He scoffed. “Oohhh. I can see it. Y’all kinda look alike. But you’re a little lighter than them. And you have lips. And you’re shorter,” I looked at him, and touched his face and he took a step back, “What?” “Nothing…when you…touch me…” He muttered. “I make you nervous?” I smirked, getting closer to him. I grabbed his shirt and pulled him closer to me, and gave him another kiss. He wrapped his hands around me and kissed me back, then pulled back. “I’ll be over there tonight?”  “Yeah. I’ll probably end up turning the cameras off for Jade anyways. We should get back though, before Topaz comes looking for us.” We walked back over to Brookie’s car and Robin was sitting down in her trunk, and she looked sick. “Damn y’all taking shots with out me?” I scoffed. Brookie shook her head and looked over at Robin, then back at me. She’ll tell me later, nobody’s paying attention to me or her anyways. “You look sick…you wanna take a walk?” Law asked Brookie. I looked at him, Topaz looked at him, then we looked at each other. Robin looked over at Topaz, then she looked at me. Then looked back at Law and shrugged. “It’s cool, I’ll go with you.” Topaz replied. He reached his hand out for her, and pulled up up and they walked away back from the direction Law and Topaz came from. “Don’t nobody want fucking Topaz.” I snapped at Drew, again. Robin looked back at me, then looked at Drew side eyeing her, then back down at the ground. “I’m a walking sex symbol, who don’t want me?” Topaz chuckled. “I can name a handful of people.” I snapped at him.  “And that’s it.” He snickered. He came back and dapped Gee and then went back behind Law and Robin. “Ugh he’s so fucking sick.” I cringed. “I wonder how he does it. Topaz gets more in a month than I do in a year,” Gee swooned, we all looked at him, “I’m serious.” Well for starters, he isn’t creepy. His approach doesn’t make it seem like it’s all about sex. He makes it seem like he actually wants to get to know you, make you let your guard down with him. Love bombing essentially. “You’re so beautiful” “I don’t think I’ve been with anyone like you” “I’ve never had feelings for someone the way I have for you” Once he feels like you’ve let your guard down with him, he keeps on with the get on, until you make the first move. He’ll take you somewhere by yourselves, keep doing what he’s doing. Until you make the first move. Whether it’s a kiss or all a bitch has to do is touch his leg. Then he’ll get into the motions of it. Then pull back, ‘i’m sorry, I didn’t mean to take it that far’ and 9 times out of 10 she’ll hit back with a ‘it’s alright’ he asks if she wants to keep going. Then Topaz gets what he wants. “I don’t know.” I shrugged. “Right, if she did she would’ve been Topaz 2.0.” And niggas are so much easier than women. I could if I wanted to. Chapter 5 Topaz “Look in the back of my seat and hand me a pack of backwoods please?” Law said to Robin. I just turned around and got ‘em instead. “We finna box? With her in the car?” I asked then turned towards her, “We can let the top down if you want.” “No it’s fine.” She replied. He raised the windows up while I rolled. I looked back in the mirror, and little does Moon know, we’re right up the street from where Brookie’s car is. I can still see her sitting in Brookie’s trunk with her legs crossed. “I don’t like how Raheem has been looking at her. Lil nigga couldn’t wait for us to walk away.” Law scoffed. “He getting mad like that’s his sister,” I snickered, “Mondo be tripping on niggas like that ‘bout you?” “Um…I-I don’t know. If he did not in front of me. I wasn’t really…on the radar at school. Not like Moonstone or Jadeite would’ve been.” She replied. “Really? I don’t see how. Moon and Jade are light skin. Like don’t get me wrong, my sisters are pretty as fuck. They look damn near exactly alike, I don’t know why Moon gets mad when people say it but they fucking do. But my point…fuck…I don’t think they would be as cocky if they were darker. What I’m tryna say is you’re pretty as fuck.” I rambled. “Wait a second. Nigga you’re lightskin.” Law scoffed. “Yeah but it’s different for girls. Like, be honest, do you think Jadeite would act the way she acted if she was dark skin…actually don’t answer that. The point was Robin’s cute.” The answer is yes. Like my sisters are pretty as fuck, there’s no doubt about it. Not to mention we’re in the top 10% income wise, so no matter what color they would’ve been, they still would’ve been cocky, and probably still would’ve been as popular as they are now. “Thank you Topaz, I understand your point.” She giggled. I’m not gonna fuck Robin. “So…who’s really off limits?” Law snickered quietly. I looked at him and quickly stopped laughing, “Both.” “To you nigga. She’s not my God-sister. But shit if you're not listening, why can’t I talk to Moon?” He whispered. “Because she’s my fucking sister. Especially not her.” I snapped quietly. “Then it’s her.” “Lawrence.” I snapped again. He looked back at her, “You enjoying your first day in Vegas so far?”  “I guess. I-I never been the…type to go out. Well..t-to parties at least. Me and my friends spent most our time going to arcades and stuff like that.” She replied. “You know…tomorrow there’s this game exposition. It’s got retro games and vintage slot machines and shit. I been asking my sisters to go, but they’re not going to. If you want we can go tomorrow.” I said. She gasped, “No way, really?” “Yeah. I think it would be more your speed.” I chuckled, then looked at Law. He shook his head, and looked out the window. I’m not gonna fuck Robin. But he will. All I gotta do is keep her away from him. Knowing this nigga he was more than likely gonna ask her to do something first, so I had to beat him to it. But he’s not like me, he won’t ease his way into it. He’ll straight up tell her before they even get in there, ‘let’s hop in the back seat’. And that’s the main reason why I don’t want him talking to my sister. I can’t remember the last time he’s actually said he’s had real feelings for a girl. And him saying that shit to me, makes me feel like he’s trying to pull a me on my sister. And I’ll kick his ass for hurting my sister. “Oh wow…thank you Topaz.” She gushed.  We finished rolling, talked and shit. And like I thought, Law started flirting with her and shit. But she wasn’t picking it up. Kinda ignoring his ass. So he stopped after maybe 10 minutes of trying. By time we were done with both blunts, we were all good and high, Moonstone came over to the window, and knocked. Law cracked the window and all the smoke flew out. She took the remainder of the blunt out of his head, and he licked his lips and looked her up and down. “What’s good?” Law asked her. “I’m finna leave with Brookie and Drew. She staying here with y’all or she coming with me?” Moon replied. We all looked back at her. She seemed a little less tense. “I’ll come with you.” Robin replied. “OK, come on.” Moon sighed. Law dropped the top, and she jumped out into the street. She stumbled a little bit, so Moon held her up and fixed her clothes for her. Moon cut her eyes at us, then started walking away. “See you later.” Robin called back. After we seen them get into Brookie’s car, Law hit my arm, “What happened to off-limits nigga?”  “When have I ever listened to Diamond and Steffon? She want me, and I’m not one to reject a woman’s advances.” I chuckled. He knows why I did what I did. “I doubt she would’ve given me a chance anyway. She has been all about you since before we even left the house. Barely acknowledged me.” He sighed. “As long as you know.” I laughed. “Better hope Drew ass don’t cut her.” “She won’t do shit. I don’t think I’d get with her again anyways. Lil roast beef pussy, shit smelt like it too. Moon and Brookie told me she was bopping and shit, I should’ve listened. Shit might need to go get tested tomorrow morning.” “Nigga you ain’t wrap up?” Law snapped, punching me in the arm. “I ain’t have none, she ain’t have none. I pulled out though, I remember because did some freaky ass shit. Like some pornstart shit. Last night was a freaky ass night.” I laughed. “Honestly me and Dehlilah didn’t do shit. She gave me top then went to sleep.” “Damn…you wanna see who all in here?” “Yea, come on.” Chapter 6 Moonstone “So…what did you, Law, and Topaz talk about?” Drew asked Robin after we got into the car. Now we’re heading back to my house. After Raheem and his friends left, then Topaz and Law left there wasn’t anything to talk about. Only been at this party for an hour and a half. We talked about the same old shit. Drama in school and shit like that. Drank a little, smoked a little. But I wanna know what they talked about too. I’ll ask her tomorrow, when Drew’s not around. “Nothing. They asked me about living in L.A and about my brother.” She answered. “Do you have a crush on Topaz?” Drew asked again. “No.” Robin scoffed. She was sitting in the seat behind drew, so luckily she couldn’t see her face. And how much she was sitting here fucking blushing. I gotta remind myself to warn her about Topaz--I forgot to earlier. And remind her about Drew too. This hoe crazy.  “I don’t know what it’s so hard for people to believe that it’s sooo impossible to not have a crush on Topaz. I don’t see it.” Brookie groaned, turning the radio down. “Because you grew up with him, he’s damn near like your brother too. Like with Lawrence and Moonstone.” Drew replied. “No no. No. I’d fuck the shit our of Lawrence. But Topaz has made it very clear to me. And him, that we’re off-limits to each other. Other than that, he fine as fuck. Let’s try to act like Law ain’t fine.” I chuckled. “He is. You know I love me a dread head.” Brookie added on. “Like Topaz.” Drew swooned. “Girl boo,” I sneered, hitting her in the arm, “That boy has two strand twists that are coming down in two days.” “Now what Law has dreads.” Brookie affirmed. “And baby them dreads after a fresh retwist? Ohh my, if only. If only.” I know Lawrence wants me. And him and Topaz always act like I can’t hear the shit they say over the loud ass bas in hs fucking car. I see the way he looks at me, the way he looks me up and down then licking his lips. And he know he looks damn good doing.  But even though my brother can’t respect me and my friends enough not to fuck them, I can at least be the bigger person and respect his boundaries and not fuck his best friend. Just know, if they weren’t friends he would be mine. Topaz is really protective as fuck over us. Including Jade. The only reason he likes Solo is because he’s getting him into parties for free, and giving him the open bar wristbands they be having. That’s how I know he really fucks with Jade, because me personally, I wouldn’t. That’s 50$ gone right there alone. “What would Raheem say if he heard you say that?” Drew laughed. “That’s the one with the neck tattoo right?” Robin asked, I nodded. “Aye, did y’all know he was the twins cousin?” They gasped. “I can see it low key. He looks like Slim with lips and little ass eyes. And it makes sense why he was always hanging around them.” Brookie said. “Literally. Like him, being in Topaz’s circle makes sense, because they’re in the same class. But I’ve never noticed how much he actually was around the twins.” Drew added on. “Have you seen Solo’s commitment pictures? Oh FUCK. I can see exactly what Jade see’s. Solo is fine as fuck.” Brookie laughed. “I know that’s my sister man, but that’s a beautiful man.” I snickered. Robin looked at us confused.  “Show Robin the pictures.” Brookie said. I showed her the pictures we were talking about, him in his football jersey. And she started blushing. He’s just universally fine, I know when they have kids they’re going to be beautiful. I just hope they have Jade’s lips. “He is fine. And that’s Jadeite’s boyfriend?” “Situationship.” We all said. “Oh. Ramondo definitely been saying he wanted Jade. But if that’s her type, he doesn’t even have a chance.” Robin laughed. “No, not at all. Jade like her niggas ripped. A nigga that’s gonna pick her up. If his veins don’t pop out his arms, she don’t want him” I explained to her. “Are you a virgin, Robin?” Drew asked. We all got quiet. Me and Brookie just looked at her. Because why? “W-well yeah. I’m just waiting on…the right one. You know?” She answered, back doing that weird thing where she pauses in her sentences. “No. I don’t. I feel like your first time will never be the ‘right one’. It’s like fishing. Your first catch of course you’re going to be excited. But you know it’s not the perfect fish. You gotta hook and reel for a while before you find the perfect fish. And it’s many fish in the sea--as you know they say.” Drew rambled. “In other words--Drew is a hoe.” Brookie laughed.  “Right, don't listen to her. If you wanna save yourself for someone special than do it. Personally, if I could get my virginity back from Reed, I would. Once you give a piece of yourself to that person, they will always have the slice of your pie.” I explained. “You lost your virginity to Reed?” Drew gasped. “Yeah…” I muttered. “I just wanna get to know you Robin. Since you’re going to be joining our group, and our group is thee group. My mom owns one of the largest gym franchises in the west coast, and my dad is a plastic surgeon. Ironic right? Moon’s parents own three casinos around the U.S. if you didn’t already know. Brookie’s mom is a celebrity choreographer and her dad is a game developer. Jaliyah’s parents are Olympic gold medalists. What do your parents do?” Drew went on. “My dad is a real estate, owns his own company in L.A. and my mom is a song composer and ghost writer.” Robin answered. Brookie looked over at Drew and chuckled. We took her home, then I hopped in the front seat with Brookie. “Ok now that she’s gone, be honest. Do you have a crush on Topaz?” Brookie asked turning around.  “Yeah. Honestly I’ve had a crush on him since we were kids. But I know I can’t really do anything with him because you know…he’s him.” Robin answered. “Ok that’s good that you know.” I sighed with relief. We went back to my house and the boys already beat us here. They were sitting outside the gate. Before we pulled up I turned off the garage and front door camera, and then we all pulled in. “Let’s go to the twin’s pool party.” Brookie said before we got out the car. “Jade would murder me.” I scoffed. “Mondo would kill me.” Robin said. Gee knocked on Brookie’s window, “Come on and open the door Moon. I gotta take a piss.” I got out, and everyone followed behind me to the front door. As soon as I unlocked it Gee ran in and bee lined for the downstairs bathroom. “Good evening Ms.Diamond.” He called running past the kitchen. I went into the kitchen with mom, “Hey. We’re going down to the basement.” “Ok Moon. Thank you for bringing Robin in at a reasonable time. I know if I can trust anyone--it can be my Moon.” Diamond said, then gave me a kiss on the cheek. She gave Brookie a hug then started heading upstairs, “Your dad is asleep so try not to be too loud.”  Everyone followed me down to the basement, and they looked around the house. Like they’ve never been in my house before. “Damn, I forget how nice y’all house is.” Raheem said. Him and Quincy were looking up at our portraits. Diamond is so extra, for each of our pictures she got a frame made with our crystals. And the one of the whole family is made from diamonds. “I forget how rich y’all are.” Quincy mumbled. So we got down there, took some shots, and listened to some music. And now it’s 2am--an hour later. Topaz is finally back, coming downstairs all giddy with Law behind him. “Man, y’all should’ve stayed. Trynity and Dani was in that bitch banging.” Law chuckled. “Seriously? Damn I thought Dani would’ve stayed as far away from Trynity as possible. She knew she was wrong for fucking that girl boyfriend.” I scoffed. “Who won?” Quincy asked. “Trynity duh. I recorded it.” Topaz snickered, and we all watching the fight on his phone. Damn, she was tagging Dani shit. Snatched her wig off and some more shit. Then she she was done, started ripping the girl damn wig up.  “I’d do the same thing if I found out someone was fucking my man, knowing that he was my mna.” Brookie scoffed. “Can I smoke in here?” Raheem asked me. “No.” Topaz answered quickly. “Oh. I’m finna go sit outside then.” “I’ll go with you.” I said. Law looked over at me after I said that. And watched me walk out with Raheem. He’s being kinda obvious, but Topaz was rewatching the fight so he wasn’t paying attention to him. We went and sat on the steps of the front porch. I looked at the camera again, checking if the light was on. “I thought Drew was with y’all.” “She was, but we took her home. I’m not in the mood to deal with her and Robin over Topaz. She would’ve been drunk enough by now to start trying to touch all on Topaz and shit.” I sighed. “Does he even like her?” “No. He got what he wanted from her, didn’t even have to do too much. That boy got problems.” “I don’t know what to say.”  “Shit both of them do. Topaz likes to fuck and Jade likes to play games. If I were Solo I would’ve been. BEEN cut her off.” “I don’t know. When you’re really fucking with someone it’s kinda hard to just cut ‘em off and say fuck em. Even if they don’t like you back I guess.” “He thinks Jade doesn’t like him back?” “Yeah. Does she?” “I’d think he’d know her better than that. If she didn’t like him I doubt she’ll be fucking with him still. She has this weird thing against like commitment because she’s a fucking sociopath and acts like she doesn’t like to show real emotions. Like yeah she’ll make it very clear that she’s mad. But sad? Nope. Happy? Nope. She’s just doesn’t wanna admit that she likes him and wants to….” Ok I can admit, when I get tipsy I can start rambling. And I just realized in my rambling…I just told Jade’s biggest secret. TO THE SECRET’S COUSIN. “She wants to what?” He asked. I bit my lip for a second, “I’ve said enough. Please don’t tell Solo. I promised to Jade that I wouldn’t tell anyone, and I know it’s fucked up but if she finds out that I told you her biggest secret she’s going to kill me.” “Why? Why doesn’t she want him to know?”  “I don’t know, am I Jadeite? Please please please don’t tell him. She’s going to hate me, I broke the first rule of sister code, I don’t know if she’ll ever trust me with anything else. Like she trusted me with something she won’t even tell Val and I just…” Now I’m crying. “Hey, hey…calm down. I promise I won’t tell. Don’t cry.” He wiped the tears off my cheek, then gave me a kiss. And speak of the devil, pulled up and reversed back into her spot in front of Topaz. After she parked, she came over to the steps and looked at me and Raheem. “Is…is that on?” She slurred, pointing at the camera. “No. You’re welcome.” “I owe you…you’re the best sister ever. If I d…don’t have kids you can have my money. Not Sapphire, she be snitching and shit. I love you Moonstone. For real. Don’t tell Topaz, but you’re my favorite little sister.” She went on, then she hugged me. I hugged her back and she stumbled into the house. Now I really feel bad. After she went in, Raheem just looked at me, hopefully he understands the severity of the situation. She will actually beat my ass. “Awe shit…and and. Tell yo’ cousin I don’t like him. He was being mean to me.” She snapped at Raheem.  She knew? Of course she knew, all the time she spends over their house. Carla got out shortly after, then Ramondo, and he went around the car and picked up Valentine. He looked at us sitting there, then looked around. “Robin in her room?” He asked me. “I don’t know. When I last left she was downstairs with my friends.” “Really? OK.” He shrugged “Have fun with Jade?” I snickered. He started blushing, he’s just like his fucking sister. Can’t keep a poker face for shit, “Yeah.” He went into the house and I shook my head. “He likes Jade?” Raheem asked me. “The only reason he went out with her tonight. Little does he know.” I answered, laying my head on his shoulder. We sat out there and smoked until about 5am. Then they left, Brookie stayed the night and slept in the room with me, and Law slept on the couch in the basement. Chapter 7 Jadeite I woke up at 2pm. To Solo calling me. “Yeah?” I groaned. “I’m here, can you come open the door?” He said. “OK.” I yawned. I called Topaz, while I waited for him I pee’d, washed my face, brushed my teeth. Checked everyone’s location. Diamond was gone at the spa across the street from the play place she likes to drop Sapphire off at when she doesn’t wanna be bothered. Steffon was at the casino. When I came out, he walked in my room. “Damn nigga not gone knock? I could’ve been in here naked.” I scoffed. “Ain’t nothing I ain’t seen before. You just now getting up?” He chuckled, closing the door behind him. “Yeah. I barely got to sleep in yesterday after getting in hella late. Woke up hella early, took like an hour nap, then didn’t come back in until 4am. Why didn’t you call and tell me you were coming over?” “I did. You told me last night to come over, I called you when I was on the way and you said ‘ok’ and then hung up.”  “Oh. Come here.” I reached out for him. He walked over to me and gave me a hug, I put my face in his shirt and smelled him. I love when he smells good and shit. Very fuckable. Then he started kissing me. “I want this shirt.” I said, pulling away from his lips. “Then what imma leave in?” He scoffed. “In the shirt I got on. This is yours, but Diamond washed it so it doesn’t smell like you anymore. Please?” I replied, grabbing his face. He took his shirt off, and handed it to me. I took off the shirt I had on, and I didn’t have a bra on, so he just watched me change. After I put the shirt back on he picked me up. “It look good on you. But not as good as you with it off though.” He smirked. “Really? Thank you.” I giggled. He started kissing me, and carried me over to my bed. He laid me down and kissed me down my neck. Lifting up the shirt kissed my chest, my titties, my stomach. All the way down to my coochie, and he slid my panties to the side and started eating me out. “Mhmm right there baby.” I moaned, holding his head.  He was doing his big one. He ain’t never went this hard. And when his face started getting messy, he came up and his pants were already off. And it was already hard. I love having sex with Solo. His dick is big, he knows exactly how to use it. He talks me through it, every time. Fucking around with him, learned that I had a praise kink. And not to mention he’s an eater. I could have sex with this man for the rest of my life for real. But honestly, I’m not gonna be with him for the rest of my life. He wiped his face off with the shirt I just took off, then started kissing me while he slowly slid his dick in. Once he pushed in, and he got his pace he started going deep. Grabbed my leg and pushed it up, going deeper with each stroke. “Yo’ pussy so good baby.” He grunted in my ear. I pushed him up, and he stood back. I got up, and pushed him down on the bed and got on top. I started riding him putting my hands on his chest to keep my balance. I love feeling on him, feeling on his muscles, down to his abs, then I grabbed his waist. “Ahh fuck. Right there baby.” He moaned. My legs were starting to tired, so I slowed down. He started fucking me from the bottom, pounding my shit.  “Ooh daddy.” I moaned. “Say my name again baby.” He grunted, putting his hand around my neck. “UGH! Daddy, fuck!” I said again. He stopped and I stood up, quickly coming back down on the bed next to him. Nut started oozing out, and his dick was still standing straight up. He got the shirt again and wiped his dick, then threw it in my dirty clothes basket. “Come on, arch it.” He said, smacking my ass. I did exactly what he said and arched my back. He tapped his dick on my clit, then started edging me--teasing me. When I reached back to put it in myself he slammed into me. He was digging my shit bro. Put his leg up on the bed, grabbed my hips pulling me back into him more. I started moaning so loud I had to put my face in the bed. This nigga grabbed me by my hair and pulled me head back. “Who’s pussy is this?” He grunted. “It’s…yours.” I stuttered out. “Who’s?” He asked, pulling my hair back some more. “YOURS! It’s yours daddy.” I screamed out. “Good girl.” He said, slapping my ass again. “I-I’m finna…c-cum daddy.” “Paint yo dick baby.”  And I did just that. Straight creamed on his shit. He pulled out and nutted on my back and my butt. He went into the bathroom to get a towel, and his shit was creamy as fuck. When he came back out, he wiped my back off. When we were done getting cleaned off, we laid down in my bed and cuddled. “Raheem told me what you said last night?” He said. “What did I say last night?” I asked. “That I was being mean to you. And that you like me, and wanna be with me.” He replied, I looked over at him. “Raheem said WHAT?” “He said that Moon told him last night. And that it’s supposed to be a big secret and shit. Why? Why you don’t want me knowing? Why you wanna play and shit?” He sighed. I know he doesn’t call himself catching a fucking attitude. I’m going to Murder Moonstone. The one fucking thing I ever ask her to not say, to anyone and she tells his fucking cousin. And when I’m done with her, Raheem is next. “So you came over here to press me or something?” I scoffed and sat up. “I’m not trying to press you, I’m just tryna see what’s up.” He replied. “That’s pressing someone Solomon. You’re not my nigga, I don’t have to tell you nothing I don’t want to.” I snapped.  “Jadeite be fucking for real. Why you keep playing with me?” “How am I playing with you, Solomon?” “When it’s the two of us you wanna play cute and shit, but then when we around other people you act like you can’t stand me. You wanna be all up under me, I’m taking you on dates and shit.” “Solomon I don’t make you deal with me, you chose to. I don’t make you take me on dates Solomon, you choose to. And I certainly don’t make you fuck me, you choose to do that shit too. Don’t make it seem like I’m dragging you around and you come back every time.” “Don’t do that. You wanna make it seem like you're too cool for shit, you're too good for a relationship, then why even drag me on?” At this point we’re yelling at each other. “I’m not dragging you on, you’re dragging your damn self on Solomon.” “Do you actually not give a fuck about anyone but your fucking self? Do you even give a fuck how I’ve been feeling after dealing with this shit for goin on 3 fucking years? But oh, it’s benefiting you so it’s cool right?” “If you so fucking fed up LEAVE ME THE FUCK ALONE! It’s that fucking simple. Don’t get mad and put the blame on me because you’re choosing to put up with it. You could’ve left me alone 2 fucking years ago.” “Jadeite I-”  “I don’t give a fuck. Get out. Leave. Bye.” He quickly got dressed, and stormed out the room with no shirt on. One I heard the front door slam close I went down to Moon’s room. She was sitting on her bed looking down on her phone. “What happened?” She asked. “You told Raheem I like Solo?” “Jadie…” She sighed. “Moonstone. WHAT THE FUCK?!” “It was an accident. We were drinking and smoking. And we went outside to talk and it accidentally came out. I begged him not to tell you because I knew you didn’t want him knowing.” She rambled. “Moonstone how the fuck did me and his relationship come up as a topic of fucking conversation to begin with? What the fuck bro?” I cried. “Jade I’m sorry.” She whined. I took a deep breath and turned around. Went to my room, got my keys. And fucking left. Fuck this, fuck everybody. Chapter 8 Moonstone Topaz and Law came into my room shortly after. Topaz just looked at me disappointed. “You fucked up.” “Shut the fuck up, I know.” I groaned. “Did you hear them arguing?” Law asked me. “Of fucking corse I did, they were screaming at eachother. FUCK.” I snapped at him. I called Raheem, and when he answered he was in the car driving, then looked down at me, “What’s up?” “Why did you tell him? I asked you--fuck that you promised you wouldn’t tell him. You lied to me.” I snapped at him. “And I’m just supposed to lie to my cousin?” He scoffed. “How is that lying to him? Fuck the fact that you lied to me, on top of breaking a fucking promise Raheem.” “Ok let me rephrase that then. I’m just supposed to sit back and watching Jade play in my cousins face? Knowing how he feels about her, knowing the shit he does for her. Let her disregard and play with his feelings right? Is that what you wanted me to do? Moonstone I fuck with you, you can sit back and watch the shit happen with your sister, but I’m not gonna let my cousin suffer like that knowing what I know.” He went off. “Just like you said, Jade is my sister. I told you last night that I already broke her promise and her trust by telling you. Shit if you were gonna tell him you could’ve at least not lied about it. Went back and told him knowing that it was gonna start a problem with my sister. Was him not knowing really gonna start that big of a fucking problem for you? Getting involved in their relationships was doing more bad than good because now they’re mad at eachother.” “Maybe it’s for the best then. She was acting like she ain’t want him so bad, maybe he should’ve left and walked out on her. That’s what she gets, being childish and shit.” “Fuck you Raheem. I’m done.” “Yeah I think that’s for the best Moonstone. You really got your own problems you need to work out. Not only with your sister, but with yourself. Watching all this shit play out the way it did says a lot about your character. Wish y’all the best.” Topaz already walked out the room. Law was standing there looking at me with his jaw dropped. When I started crying he came over to me.  “Hey, it’s cool. You wouldn’t wanna fuck with that bitch ass nigga anyways.” Law replied, coming over to me. “It’s bad enough that Jade is mad at me, but then for him to call me a bad person because I wanted to make sure my sister was straight. I don't have any loyalty to Solo, my loyalty is with Jade. And I guess I thought he would understand where I was coming from. Maybe he’s right.” “No. You were not wrong. Well obviously you were wrong for telling him. But he promised you and broke the promise, it’s not on you. It’s on him, he’s a fucking snake.” “Where did Topaz go?” “Him and Robin finna go to the arcade. He said y’all wouldn’t go with him, so he’s taking her.” “He never asked me…well he knew not to, because I was gonna say no. I know he’s mad at me, he didn’t even stay to hear the rest of the conversation. Both of my siblings are mad at me. Great.” “Just give him some time. You know as soon as you tell him what Raheem said to you, and did to you he’ll be back for you.” “Are you…staying here?” “I can.” “You don’t have to.”  “Naw I just don’t wanna leave you alone. Your sister walked out on you, your brother on her side, your nigga snake. Not trying to rub salt into the womb, but you shouldn’t be alone in this situation. T my homie, but you’re my friend too, Moonstone.” He moved closer to me, and gave me a hug. I hugged him back, this feels good. He feels good. NO MOONSTONE. Topaz would kill me. “Thanks Lawrence.” I sighed. “I didn’t even know you and Raheem were dating.” “Yeah…we were trying to keep it low key but. Oh well. I didn’t want Topaz finding out because you know how he gets.” “Yeah. The exact reason why he been telling me I can’t talk to you.” “Or maybe because he knows how you are.” “But you would be different. I know you’re not like these shallow hoes, you have a great personality, you’re beautiful inside and out. You’re different, you’re special.” He said moving my hair out of my face. We were just looking at each other for a second. I’m not gonna kiss him. “You wanna go to my car and smoke?” He asked. “Sure…we can.” I got up and put my shoes on, and followed him down to his car. Him and Topaz would pull around to the side of the house, near the side entrance whenever they would smoke out here and not wanna get caught. So that’s where he took us. Everyone’s car was gone. Of course Topaz and Jade’s too. “So…that was yo’ boyfriend?” “I guess,” I shrugged, “We were talking, we weren’t fucking like that. It was nothing too serious yet.” “He was your first time?” “No.” “Damn really Moon? This whole time I thought you were innocent and shit. I’m looking at you differently now.” He laughed. “I am innocent. Compared to you who have no room to be talking.” “You’re right,” He chuckled, then continued to roll his wood, “What do you usually do when you’re home alone in your room? You ducked the hell off for real.” “Look at the cameras around the house.” I answered. “You have access to the cameras?” “Yeah. How do you think I be turning them off when Jade and Topaz be doing shit they have no business doing? “Who’s all home right now?” “I don’t know.”  I got my phone out and we looked through the cameras. We don’t have cameras inside of our rooms, but in the hallways outside of our doors. Everyone was gone except for Ramondo. He was in the sun room on the phone. “Yeah I went out with her last night. She kinda mean, but I think it’s because she had a nigga. Yeah, had. They had a really bad argument this morning. Whole house heard them yelling at each other and shit. She’s gone now. Imma give her some time, I don’t wanna just hop down on her and she just broke up with the nigga. She left after her and her sister got into it.” “Damn, not he in our business.” I scoffed. “On God, she going at it with everybody. They was fucking, then it got quiet for a second then she was yelling at him. Then he ran out, slamming the doors and shit. Then she stormed down the hall to her sister room, they got into it. She left, she argued with her nigga…naw the brother wasn’t in it. He hanging out with Robin right now. And she just left with his best friend. I’m here alone.” He took the phone away from his ear and looked around, went and looked back in the house, then came back out and started rolling up. “I think she would fuck with me. Nah, that nigga buff as fuck. But I don’t think he could beat my ass or nothing.” Mondo scoffed. “Yes he could.” Me and Law scoffed at the same time.  I turned the camera off after that. And I checked everyone’s location. Everyone was in the same spot they were in earlier. Except for Jade, her location’s off. And Topaz who was at the fucking arcade. “She cool?” “No. She’s mad as fuck at me. I just don’t understand why Raheem’s mad at me. Like the fuck did he think I was gonna be ok with him breaking a promise to me?” “Because he’s a bitc