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“I’m good, Dad. How are you and Mom?”

“We’re fine, baby girl…” he trails off and I stand there and wait for him to say good game or something, but no. We just sit there on the phone, quiet.

“W-well that’s good. Uhm, did you need something?” I ask and he clears his throat.

“Yes actually… yes your mother and I were wondering if you gave any thought to what we talked about?” My heart sinks…really? Right now? On game day when I won MVP? REALLLYYY?

“No, Dad, I haven’t. I’m too busy winning MVP over here to be bothered,” I snort, and he sighs.

“Jessica, baby girl, that was a fluke. You—” I don’t let him finish as I pull the phone from my ear and hang the fuck up.Nooooppppe!

Not ta-day, Satan.Damn, the devil busy today!I stuff my phone into my pocket, ignoring him as I grab my jacket and stomp out of the locker room.

Screw Frank and my dad. I’m not finna be sitting around like I’m desperate for a congratulations and a text back.When I walk out, Tek is waiting.

“Oh hey. What are you doing waiting here? I told you I had plans,” I remind him and he rubs the back of his neck.

“Yes well… uhm…”

“What?” I ask, trying to be patient, but I’m not in the mood right now.

“I was just hoping you would change your mind and come out, is all.” I go to reject him again but my phone vibrates with a text and I pull it out to see it’s Faye.

Faye : Hey Jess… I’m sorry to cancel but I have an emergency with a friend. He needs my help. Do you mind if I come a bit later tonight? Even if it’s late, I want to see you…

Jess : Yeah girl no problems. I hope everything is okay…

Faye : Uhm… me too. Ttyl and congratulations again boo

Jess : Thanks boo. Keep me Posted

I put my phone away about to lie but this bastard is over my shoulders, reading my text.

“Hey!” I move back and he chuckles awkwardly.

“M-my bad… but it seems it’s good news, huh? Now we can go out,” he smiles and I hold in a groan. I don’twantto go out… like at all, but I have a feeling if I don’t, he’s going to be whining about it.

“Sure, Tek. I’m down, but,” I pause and check the time.Damn it’s early…“Don’t you think it’s early to be going out?”

“No. They have a spot at the bar we’re going to… it’s a bar and club put together. We can hang out there until later.” He rocks back excitedly on his heels and I already dread my answer, but I nod.

“Bet, then you can ride with me back to the hotel!” He takes my arm, and I want to yank it back, but I don’t. I just follow him to his car, tired.Ugh this day is not going as planned and I hate that for me. Damn!

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Jessica

“….ssica! …sic….! JESSICA!” I jump started blinking confused at my surroundings frowning but remember that I’m out with the guys…

“Oh… I’m sorry huh? I was?—”

“Not here, apparently. What’s got you so out of it?” Tek frowns, handing me a beer, and I raise a brow at him.

“You know I’m not of legal age to consume alcohol, right?” I side eye him, chewing my lip, shaking my head, but he smacks his teeth and scoffs before taking my hand, clasping it around the handle, and plopping down next to me.

“Live a little, Jess,” Tek smirks, taking a big ass swig of his beer, making me glance down at the nearly over the top full mug in my hand, grimacing, already hating the smell. Beer has always stankto me… it smells like yeast and ass, but today I don’t even give a shit.I’m feeling shitty, so this tracks.I shrug and throw this mother fucker back, scowling at the nasty, bitter, and disgusting flavor, nearly making me gag.