•Kim•

I braided my client hair in a beehive pattern, preparing for the sew-in I was about to give her.  Its Sunday, so this was pretty much a house call.

Everyone around Compton knows that I can lace some hair. So, when them edges aint laying or that new growth is creeping, come see me and I'll make you look brand new.

Rih entered the house with some Bobo's burgers and fries. I'm assuming O'shea took her because I know she doesn't have a car, since she just arrived to Cali.

  I'm glad they happy, since I am pissed about what happened last night at the party.

"You bring some something back for me?", I asked, hoping that they didn't forget about me

"Yeah...we bought you back some fries and a burger", Rih said as she placed the paper brown bag on top of the coffee table.

I smirked as I finished the last braid, securing this beautiful pattern before tapping my client, Tina.

"If you wanna take a break rea quick ima eat and then ima start okay?" I ensured her as I opened my bag and frowned.

"Bitch...half these fries are not even in here", I held the small bag that held the half-eaten fries.

Rih looked in my direction while sipping her large milkshake, "I thought they was mine...my bad".

I rolled my eyes and sucked my teeth as I took my food out the bag and started to bite my burger.

It wasn't that bad tasting, but it's not like me to eat a whole bunch of fast food.

"Heard from Ren?", Rih asked, popping fries into her mouth.

I chewed my food ignoring her question. In honesty, I haven't heard from Ren since last night after me and him got into an argument over that Rhyon chick.

Last night

"Yea...this is Ren best friend Rih", I answered as I turned around then looking at her. "Her name is Rhyon

"Like a boy?", Rih giggled a little bit before covering her mouth.

"I don't have to stand here and take this shit", Rhyon spat, tossing the red cup into the trash can as she started to make her way past us.

"Yo Rhyon..." Ren called out to her as she scurried away from us

"Yo Rhyon?!", I questioned with disgust. "I'm confused here.... when was it okay to be running after females that wasn't your girlfriend?"

"You acting like a little ass girl, for real Kim", Ren spat as he tried to push past me.

"You aint goin nowhere Ren..." I said as my voice cracked a little, jumping in front of him.

"Nah Kim, she's my friend and how you acting is fucking whack"

"No, you wanna be up here talking to bitches as if you got it like that, you aint even tell this bitch I'm your girl...I'm just Kim.... what the fuck does that even me...- "

"That's your damn name ain't it?", Ren interrupted me then looking me up and down with disappointment. "You know what we got and what you are to me so why you even acting like a bitch?''

I heard Rih gasp, and I jerked my head back in shock. I really think Lorenzo had too much to drink or smoke. Maybe even both.

I scoffed and smiled, "Bitch.... wow!" I shook my head in disbelief as I started at Ren with widened eyes.

"Yeah...like a bitch.... fuck this shit", Ren says as he shoved past me, into the crowd of partygoers.

I stood there, feeling tears swarm into my eyelids but I refused to let them fall down my face. All I know is when I call this fool later tonight.... he better fucking answer and if I get any thoughts or signs he is with that girl.;

I'll fuck them both up.

"Yeah, he called me earlier this morning", I lied as I looked down at my half-bitten burger, losing my appetite.

"What he say?" Rih asked, anxiously.

"We aint talk much but he said he'll see me later", I lowly said as I wrapped my food, placing it into the brown paper bag and closing it.

"Mmmm"

"What's that supposed to mean?", I questioned defensively.

"I aint say nothing Kim damn", Rih chuckled as she shook her head. "All I said was mmm"

"Mhm", I replied as I stood up and bought my food over to the fridge and placed it inside.

It's still early in the morning, so maybe he's sleeping and he'll call me once he wakes up.

I really don't wanna lose my boyfriend over someone he calls his best friend. Maybe I did act a little irate and jealous last night.

I sighed, thinking about my actions. If keeping Ren means being friends with that Rhyon girl, then I'll do what I gotta do.

•Ren•

I groaned as I sat up in the bed that I realized wasn't mind. I looked to my left and seen Rhyon sleeping peacefully, her hair laying wild all over the pillow and snoring lightly.

She looked gorgeous as her full lips were slightly puckered, sleeping on her stomach.

Fuck... I spent the night with this girl but ain't nothing happen. I mean, I hope not cause that would be wrong.

Not because I got Kim, but because I was drunk and high.

I lightly shook Rhyon, causing her to shift in her sleep, then peeking one eye open at me.

Her eyes closed once an again as a small, angelic smile crept across her pouty lips.

"Yes Lorenzo?"

"I gotta leave, I don't know if your momma down stairs", I said, while standing up and putting my sneakers on my feet quickly.

Rhyon sat up and scratched her head, while staring at me. I stared back, feeling my heart race as we stared at each other.

I can't help but to keep my eyes on her. she was perfect, from her beautiful hair, smooth sun-kissed skin, down to her French pedicured toes.

Any man is lucky to have her, even if I don't end up with her cause I love Kim.

"Why you keep staring at me?", she giggled like a little girl.

"You wouldn't know I was staring at you if you weren't looking at me" I chuckled a little as I grabbed my jacket, slipping it on.

"Yeah, yeah", she teased as she climbed out the bed.

I looked at Rhyon alarm clock, that read 9:32 am. I bit down on my lip, thinking about how I blew up at Kim to waking up In Rhyon bed.

I'm really tripping but I had to make sure Rhyon was okay. She is my best friend and that was the least that I could do.

I don't want to lose a friend because of dumb shit. It's not worth it.

I walked behind Rhyon to the door, but stopped as she turned around and looked up at me, smiling.

"What's up ma?"

She wrapped her arms around my waist and looked up at me, with happiness in her eyes.

"I'm glad you spent the night...even though it wasn't planned and whatever"

I just smiled in return. I mean, like I said it wasn't planned and it was wrong but it put a smile on my best friend face.

"You good Rhy...if you need me to do it again I will"

"I'll keep you to that"

"Then keep it...I mean it girl"

Rhyon smirked, opening her room door and me following behind her.

So far, the house was quiet and I needed to make a quick exit before her mom either wake up or decided to come back home.

Rhyon put her index finger over her mouth, motioning for me to follow her down the steps.

I nodded as I started to follow her, but both of us was startled at the sound of her mother's room door opening.

We both turned around to see a Tall, dark skinned man with a low hair cut exiting out her room as she followed behind him in her robe.

Once she seen me and Rhyon, she stopped dead in her tracks.

"...Rhyon.... I.... what is...Lorenzo?!"

"Mom?!", Rhyon shrieked as she looked at her mom, then the mystery man.

"I...I. I gotta go" I said before kissing Rhyon cheek and darting down the stairs then out of the house.

Whatever bull shit is about to unfold I don't want any parts of it.

I'll call Rhyon later, but for now...let me get my ass home. I don't even know who going to trip worse, My momma or Kim.

Damn.

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sorry if its a little short.

I been trying to get back in the swing of writing but writers block is making her appearance again and I aint digging it.

But ima keep pushing if you allow it, you wont overcome it.

but let me know how you feel about this chapter. I greatly appreciate it.

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