Ren

As I hung up the phone, I Inhaled deeply and exhaled as the sound of Rhyon sobbing echoed inside of my head. I was shocked to hear from her, especially after how she kicked a nigga out for playing "Games" with her.

"Fuck it", I mumbled and slowly looked up to see Kim leaning in my doorway, staring at me.

"Who was that?", Kim questioned as she folded her arms.

I could either lie and not hear her mouth or tell her the truth and hear her mouth. This shouldn't be a hard decision at all, but it's about to be a wrong one I must admit. My eyes slowly admired Kim slender frame that wore one of my white Tanks and a pair of black Haynes Boxers.

"E", I lied as I stood up off the bed and grabbing a pair of my sweats, sliding them over my blue basketball shorts. "He wants me to go with him somewhere real quick"

"Oh", she said softly as she slowly walked over to me, wrapping her arms around my waist.

I didn't bother to turn around to stare at Kim as I felt her staring a hole in the back of my head. I know I am wrong for lying once again but I haven't heard her mouth about Rhyon and I want to keep it that way.

Happy girl happy world. That shit is real.

"Get dressed", I said as I slid out of Kim's embrace.

"For what?"

"What you mean? My momma be home soon and you know how she feel bout this spending the night shit", I chuckled a little as I grabbed one of my Nike T-shirts, slipping it over my bare top.

I continued, "She gon start talking that bullshit bout how she aint ready to be a grandma and all that"

It was a brief silence as I kept my back turned to Kim, while brushing my hair and looking at myself in the mirror. I need a haircut forreal, I thought to myself.  I heard Kim grunt followed by shuffling of her digging in her overnight bag and slipping her yesterday's attire on.

"What you and E gonna do?", Kim queried while buttoning her light blue denim jeans.

"Kelly Park shit"

"Oh.... What?!" she shrieked after she realized what I said.

Kim turned and looked at me with a small frown. I know I sell a little drug here and there followed by getting into some antics with my Locs, but I try not to get Kim involved in that lifestyle. I would feel guilty as fuck if something happened to her because of my gang shit.

"Ren...I thought you said you was gonna stop wi...- "

"Just hurry up and get dressed, I gotta go man", I interrupted with a hint of irritation.

I slipped on a pair of all white brand new Nikes and opened my room door. I didn't mean to come off mean and rude to Kim, but when she starts questioning me I can't take that shit. I know she probably thinking some next shit, but I'll deal with that later.

Right now, Rhyon is more important.

After Kim got dressed, we walked across my living room that had an aroma of lavender incents and headed outside into another hot day in Compton.

My mom and dad took my siblings out this morning and I aint sure what time they gonna be back. Which is why I needed to get Kim out the house any way.

Sometimes, I don't think my mom like Kim but she is more discreet about it, unlike Kim's mother. Something is wrong with that bitch. Maybe she bitter that her daughter getting fucked more than her mean ass is.

Not my issue.

"Aye", I said as I grabbed Kim hand, turning her around.

"What Ren", she dryly expressed, twisting her lips up.

"Don't act like that...I gotta handle business baby", I said as I looked into her eyes, bringing my face closer to hers. "Ima, call you later", I kissed her lips delicately, sending blood to my manhood.

Kim tried to hide her smile as she gazed back at me.

"Baby...where is E gonna meet you? You want me to wait here until he pulls. -"

"Nah you good Kim...he wants me to meet him on Rosecrans"

"But why if he got...- "

"It's too much to explain"

"But you're not letting me finish my...-"

"I gotta go baby.... Go home I'll see you later" I interrupted Kim sentence as I started to strode down the block.

I turned around and watched Kim tread in the opposite direction from me. The evening sun beamed down on me, making small sweat beads form on my forehead as I made my way to Rhyon's crib. I just hope that Eric don't show face around Kim crib for Shayla or I may have issues.

But as quick as I got my way in this, I know I can get out of it.

Kim

I'm honestly not sure what the hell is going on with Ren. Something seems a little off about him this evening. It doesn't make sense to me that Eric would want Lorenzo to walk to Rosecrans when he has a car to come pick him up.

I unlocked my house door to find Shayla and Rih sitting on the couch, watching TV. They were so into their show, they didn't realize I had entered the house.

"Sup hoes", I greeted as I tossed my house keys onto the table.

"Oh...hey Kim", they said in unison as they never took their eyes off the TV Set.

"Where my momma?"

"She said she going out or something", Shayla responded.

I huffed as I sat down on the reclining chair across from the couch. I sat for a second, appreciating the cool air that circulated throughout my house since it was so hot out.

"Can I ask ya'll something?", I asked.

Rih picked up the remote and muted the Television. I watched Rih eyebrows raise before sniffling.

"You better hurry up...it's on commercial", she demanded.

"What ya'll looking at anyway?", I giggled a little, looking at the TV set, then back at the girls.

"Girl JD's Revenge", Shayla said as she crisscrossed her legs and chuckled. "This movie is funny as hell but what you gotta ask?"

I twirled my fingers a little bit and groaned. I feel totally insecure thinking if Ren is with Rhyon and not Eric. I don't think that he would honestly lie about doing his Kelly Park business to go hang out with this girl.

"Mhm.... never mind", I said as I shook my head and getting up.

"Really bitch?", Rih said and wrinkled her eyebrows. "Is something bothering you?"

"How do you deal with guys having friends", I questioned as my eyes darted back and forth between the two.

"I mean..." Shayla said then pausing. "Are guys not allowed to have friends?"

"I think she's referring to bitches", Rih said with a questioning tone.

"Ohhh...is this because of that Rhyon chick?", Shayla asked as she grabbed her cup of water off the cup coaster, taking a sip.

"Ren hasn't spoken to her" I said defensively.

"How you know? Rih asked, leaning her elbows on her thighs and staring at me. "Cause he said he didn't"

I didn't respond. Instead I just looked away and stood up to proceed down the hall way to my bedroom. I need a moment to myself. I don't know why I'm getting all moody about something that's probably not happening.

But then again, when your conscience starts talking to you that means it's time to listen. I just don't want to accuse my boyfriend of doing dirt when he probably isn't. I just have to trust him, even though its driving me crazy.

As my momma always tell me, "What's done in the dark will always come to light". So, If Ren is doing something It will show later on. Until then, I just have to flow with it.

Rhyon

| Kelly Park, CA |

6:56 pm

"Damn Rhyon" Ren scoffed. "So yo momma been fucking while yo daddy be truckin?" he said laughing.

"That's not funny Ren!", I yelled as I smacked his arm hard as I could.

"Aight..." He cackled as he put his hands up in surrender. "My bad Rhy I'm just trying to make you smile through this shit"

"Yeah well...it hurts Ren", I self-confessed as I looked down at my purple and white converse sneakers.

"It's gonna hurt...that shit don't happen every day not in normal people homes"

"True" I agreed before furrowing my eyebrows and cutting my eyes at him. "Wait...you saying we ain't normal?"

"Nah...I'm just saying that that shit is whack and being that ya momma ain't explain why she did what she did makes it even worse"

"She said he hurt her or something and tried to play the victim", I heaved a sighed as I ran my fingers through my hair. "If he hurts her so bad...why don't she just leave than cheat?"

"Only ya moms can answer that" Ren said as he rubbed his hands together, staring off into the vista.

This gonna be a long ass summer, I thought to myself.

The warm sundown air breezed crossed my bare arms as Ren and I sat on top of the greyish, wooden picnic table in Kelly Park. I Allowed myself to get lost in the sunset right in front of my eyes.

The horizon was pink and ablaze found at the heart of fire as the warm sensation of the wind breezed through my hair. I felt Ren scoot closer to me, but remaining quiet as his presence was yet, still loud.

"Thanks for coming", I whispered softly, still staring at the sunset. "It means a lot"

"Aye" Ren chimed with a sly smirk. "You know I got you Rhyon"

"And I'm sorry bout what happened a couple weeks ago, too", I admitted, shame face.

Ren didn't say anything. Instead, he wrapped an arm around my shoulder. I inhaled his cologne that lingered on him, becoming amazingly intoxicating. I found myself getting slightly aroused as my bosom started to tingle slightly at his scent.

I continued as I watched a couple of Chevy Impalas cruise down the street before turning at the corner, disappearing. Maybe this would be a good time to tell Ren that I am possibly feeling him.

I quickly shook the thought due to one thing. His girlfriend.

Ren rubbed his soft hand up and down my arm as I leaned my head on his shoulder. I decided to muster up the courage to tell Ren why I put him out a couple of weeks prior. I closed my eyes and heaved a sigh before sitting up and staring at him.

"Ren", I started to speak as I gazed into his eyes.

"Yeah?" he turned in my direction with his eyes fixated on mine.

"I...I umm" I stammered.

I couldn't believe I was choking up in front of my best friend. My leg started to shake rapidly, causing Ren eyes to divert his attention to it before looking back at me.

"You.... okay Rhyon?", He slowly dragged out his question with a hint of concern.

"Yea...I.... Ugh" I said, running my hand through my hair. "Just forget it"

Ren raised his left brow before twisting his lips, "Nahh.... tell me why you were shaking and shit".

I hopped down from off the table and extended my hand to his. Fuck, I feel like a little girl right now but I rather be safe than sorry.

"Let go walk somewhere else.... I'm type hungry"

"Coo" Ren responded to me as he hopped down off the table and grabbing my hand.

We walked up the block to the corner store to get some food. The whole walk, Ren and I talked about his music hobby and I talked about starting school in the fall for our senior year.

I'll tell Ren some other time when my head is clearer, I said to myself Inside my inner thoughts.

It's just not the right time.

Kim

I watched Shayla walk passed me in a short skirt with a tank top and her hair pinned up. Her fragrance lingered as she walked passed me. It smelled sweet like sugar, but a soft suttle smell as well.

"Oooh look at you!" I cooed with a small smirk. "Where you going?"

Shayla smiled a little while grabbing her small purse.

"Ehh...I finally gave Eric a shot" she said with a sly grin. "He wouldn't leave me alone. He really stayed after all the guys to ask me on a date".

I nodded, "Yeah he working for that nana", I laughed before closing one of my vanity fair magazines and standing up. "Make him work then you'll work him"

"Please shut up Kim" Shayla waved me off.

"Oh, I just remembered. E must be taking you out since he's done hanging out with Ren"

Shayla looked at me for a moment.

"Oh...I ain't know they was together earlier"

"Yeah.... he said they had to handle some Kelly Park shit", I shrugged.

A thought popped in my head. Maybe I could ask Eric if he was with Lorenzo earlier. Then again, that's me showing that I can't trust his word and If Ren wasn't with Eric, I am sure he going to cover for him.

I looked out the curtain to see Eric getting out of his car, leaning against it.

"Your date here", I said while still looking out the window.

"Okay.... Okay" Shayla smiled smoothing out her shirt. "How I look?"

"Good", I said quickly, feeling eager to ask Eric if he was with Ren at all today.

"Hater", Shayla mumbled while opening the door. "See you later" she said as she closed the house door behind her softly.

"Have fun mama", I giggled and blew a kiss.

I watched as Shayla walked off the porch and into Eric, embracing him with a hug before pulling away. He leaned on the passenger door of his car as Shayla faced him. It looks like they were in a small conversation.

I wonder what they talking about. Maybe she looking out and asking him about Ren.

Eric opened Shayla side of the door, letting her in before he circled the car and hopping in the driver side. I heard the car start and watched as he pulled off the curb into the neighborhood.

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