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Sands:

I was awakened by someone touching my abs, I had forgotten I have a visitor when I realized that Zee had her head on my chest, her leg on my lower body and her arm around my stomach, she was literally cuddling me and I liked it. I placed my arm around her and drifted off to sleep.

Zee:

His alarm went off and it was so loud, I wanted to jump out of bed but he had me in an embrace. We were cuddling, well more like I was doing the cuddling and he just had his arm around me. It felt so good lying on his chest like this, wish it could last forever but then again him and I will never be more than friends. I wanted to pull away but he tightened his grip, I don’t know whether he did it subconsciously or on purpose but I stood up any way. He grabbed my arm and said: Sands:” Where are you rushing off to?” His eyes were still closed. Me:” Uhm… We have school, so we need to get ready…” Sands:” 5 more minutes please?” He let go of my arm and looked at me. Me:” 5 minutes of what Sandile?” Sands:” Don’t address me by my full name hau and I just want to be next to you for 5 minutes. It’s not everyday I wake up next to someone as beautiful as you are and it might be the last time so please allow me to take advantage of this moment?” Me:” Well if you put it like that. It won’t hurt to spare 5 minutes I guess.” I rested my head on his chest again and he embraced me in his arms. We spoke about anything and everything when his hand went to my butt, I had an uncomfortable feeling and my heart started racing. I wanted to stop him but I didn’t want to come across as a loser that he already saw me as. His manhood started hardening and that was my queue… Me:” I think your 5 minutes is up…” I stood up so quickly and ran to the bathroom. I took a quick shower. I felt so stupid about running off like that, all I wanted now was to be at school and forget about this moment. What’s one got to do in a situation like this? I really didn’t want to come off as inexperienced, I'm a virgin, yes but he doesn’t have to know that. He probably does now that I ran off like a 2 year old. Way to go Zee.

After I was done with everything I wore my uniform and braced myself to be in his presence after that embarrassing moment. I walked to his room, he was still getting dressed and he didn't seem bothered by my presence. Me:” Uhm… Hey…” Sands:” Sup?” Me :” I’m done…” Sands:” You can wait for me downstairs, I’ll join you in a few minutes.” Me:” O-kay.” I went downstairs to the lounge and switched on the TV. I had an uneasy feeling that Sands is mad at me for leading him on and leaving him hanging like that. I wish I never asked him to spend the night otherwise there wouldn’t be this awkwardness between us. Voice:” Let’s go beautiful.” Me:” Oh I didn’t see you there.” I stood up. Him:” Sorry I took long, perfection can’t be rushed you know.” He winked at me and led the way to the door.

He opened the car door for me and went over to his side and drove off. It was now Thursday and I was looking forward to the weekend. This week has been so hectic, I just need to wrap it up. Who knows maybe the following week will be much more pleasant with less drama. We drove into the school yard, we were 15 minutes early so we were in no rush. I turned to face Sands, I had to know his not mad at me, I really enjoy his company and I don’t want to lose him as a friend. Me:” Look Sands, I’m really sorry about this mor…” Him:” No need to apologize dear, I got carried away and I shouldn’t have.” He took my hands into his. Me:” But really, I am sorry. I should’ve known better than to lead you on like that.” Him:” And I appreciate you apologizing but I’m okay serious.” He smiled. We were just staring at each in the eyes when we heard a loud bang!!! Him:” The fuck you doing?” He got out of the car so quickly fuming and pumping his fists. He looked like he was about to explode …

Busi had to happen while we were having a moment. She was busy banging the bonnet and that got Sands super angry, he looked like he was about to beat the lights out of her. Him:” What the hell do you think you’re doing?” He said pulling her by the arm. Busi:” You’re hurting me…” Him:” Well you should’ve thought about that before banging my car like that. Now tell me what the fuck to do you want?” Busi:” Hau babe how do you expect me to react when you’re in the car with that bitch staring at each like that?” Him:” Busi if anyone is a bitch here, it's you and please don’t call me babe, we are not dating.” He let go of her arm and as he was about to walk back into the car, Busi ran up to him and started hitting him at the back, shouting… Busi:” You can’t do this to me Sands, you can’t just fuck with me then drop me like some washed up bitch!!!!” She started crying. Sands turned around, held her by her arms and pinned her against the car. He was beyond angry and looked like he was about to fuck her up really bad. Him:” Don’t fuck with me Busi, please don’t tempt me or you’ll regret it!!!” His eyes were blood shot red. I got out out of the car, I was not in the mood for such drama so early in the morning. Me:” Uhm… Sandile, sorry to disturb whatever this is but thanks again hey.” I took my bag and walked away. I was not about to get involved in a lovers quarrel or whatever that was. Busi:” So you’re fucking with her now?” She started sobbing again. Busi:” I thought we had something special… Did I do something wrong?' Him:” You know what I don’t have time for this. Pull yourself together, this is so unattractive.” He pushed her away from his car, he took his bag, locked the car and walked away leaving Busi to cry on her own.

Zee Just when I thought things wouldn’t get any worse and here I am again in the middle of it all. I used to be popular for all the right reasons and my friends and I used to get along pretty well but all that has changed now. I have no one to trust and I have a feeling things are about to spiral out of control. How did I even get here? Voice:” I missed you yesterday?” I turned to see who that was and got dammit, I was not expecting to see him so soon. I’m still trying to move on from the fact that my number one crush slept with my friend. I’m so not in the mood. Me:” What do you want?” I rolled my eyes. Amo:” Ouch! I really thought the feeling was mutual honey.” He dramatically held his chest. Me:” I rather miss them all than miss you. Now leave me alone.” I tried walking away but he grabbed my arm. Me:” Arg! Amo what do you want? What do you want from me?” Tears were building up in my eyes. I tried really hard fighting them back but the heartache was too much. To think I finally thought I had a chance with him and then boom! Someone had to crash that dream. I really loved him, or so I thought. Why did it have to be him? Why did it have to be Busi? This was just too close to home. Amo:” Zee Why are you crying?” He had a concerned look. My tears really failed me there… I looked around, scanning for familiar faces. I really had to get away from him. I’m not ready to deal with this, I thought I did but the pain is just too much. I need to heal first. I saw Tebo, and I knew that was my chance to get away from Amo. Me:” Hey Tebo…” I waved at him. Me:” Wait up. Bye Amo.” I yanked my arm from him and ran towards Tebo.

Me: Hey, thanks for waiting up.” I smiled with tears on my face. He just looked at me expressionless, it was like he was mad at me and seemed to be bothered by my presence. Me:” Tebo are you okay?” Him:” of course, why wouldn’t I be?” Me:” Sarcasm really?” Him:” I don’t know, you tell me?” He shrugged his shoulders. Me:” What’s eating you?” Him:” Well let’s start with the fact that you stood me up yesterday during break…” He folded his arms. Me:” Oh… about that, look I…” Him:” No need to explain yourself, you said a mouthful over the phone last night." Me:” That was you…” I chuckled. Him:” It’s not funny Zee. I’ll see you around…” He walked away. Me:" Wait… I’m sorry okay, I can explain.” I shouted.

He just waved goodbye and continued walking away from me. I totally forgot about him and I felt bad that I stood him up. I really need to stop making frenemies and start making friends. I need to apologize and ask for us to start over. The siren went off and I walked to assembly, announcements were made and to my surprise I was chosen to be the hostess for tomorrow’s grade 8 concert and guess who will be hosting with me? None either than the jerk himself, Amo.