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Zee I ran quickly to the cafeteria, I needed to get something to eat then go look for Tebo. I really feel bad after what I did yesterday so I really need to apologize. Getting there, it was packed and I was really hungry, I have no choice but stand in the queue. Whilst I was waiting to be tendered to, someone held me by the waist… Voice:” Hey beautiful… I missed you.” He nibbled on my ear. I didn’t have to turn because I could recognize his voice and of course his scent. He smelled so good. Me:” Sandile Hlathi…” I smiled. “May I please have the Ultra burger with fries and 500 ml Sprite?” Sands:” What did I say about you addressing me like that?” He let go of me. Me:” I’m sorry did I touch a nerve?” Sands:” Just Sands, please toe please…?” Me:” Alright, Sands ke, askies.” Sands:” Let me pay for your lunch?” Me:” No thanks, I got it.” With that said, I paid and took my order. Me:” So you not eating?” Sands:” Nope, I only eat something prepared by my mom, from a restaurant or a fast food joint.” Me:” Must be nice being rich neh.” I laughed. Sands:” I’m just being honest.” Me:” O-kay, look I need to go somewhere. We’ll talk?” Sands:” Let me walk you?” He stretched out his hand to me. Me:” I’m not even sure where I’m going but if you must then please, feel free mara I’m not holding your hand mister.”

We walked together chatting away, his truly an interesting guy, full of character. I don’t know when last I laughed so hard but yep, he released the funny bone in me. Made me forget about all my life problems. Me:” We’re here, thank you for walking me.” I smiled. We were standing outside Tebo’s class and he was sitting inside with a few of his friends. Sands looked puzzled as to why I was going to eat lunch here and not with my friends as per usual. Sands:” Hau you’re going to eat your lunch here?” Me:” Kind of something like that, I want to speak to someone, well more like apologize.” Sands:” Alright, let me leave you to it. See you later beautiful.” He kissed me on the cheek. I stood by the door looking into the class and all the guys, including Tebo were staring at me and saying all the nasty things guys say when they see a beautiful girl. Me:” Staring is rude boys… Tebo a word please?” I had a serious face on. Whispers:" Hamba Tebo..."

He stood up and walked towards me, shem muhle yena yaz. My chocolate bone, now I understand why I wanted to experiment with him, he has that thing nje. Him:” This is a nice surprise?” Me:” Yes, I came to apologize…” I looked down. Shoot I am so nervous. Him:” Get on with it then…” He looked at me straight in the eyes. That kind of eye contact can make a girl weak faan. I just wanted to jump into his arms and be like let’s elope, I know, he has that effect on me. Me:” O-kay… Uhm… Tebogo Tau, would you please forgive me for leaving you hanging yesterday and being rude towards you over the phone.” I said blushing AF. Him:” That comes from the bottom of your heart?” He raised his brow. Me:” Yes! Of course. Please forgive me, I’m really sorry. We can have my lunch together if that will get you to forgive me.” I frowned Him:” No need, I already ate but thanks. I know what you can do though… to seal the apology?” He smirked. Me:” Yes?” I said smiling. Him:” This…” He pulled me to him and hugged me. It felt so good and he smelled good as well. I just wanted to melt in those arms. I allowed him to have my way with him, even though it was just a hug but it felt intimate. He pulled away from the hug and kissed me on the cheek. Him:” Now I forgive you.” He winked at me. Me:” I needed that.” Him:” Join me?” He stretched out his hand to me. Me:” Of course, why not.” I sat with him and his boys, they were rather entertaining and somehow thought Tebo and I were dating. I was sitting on his lap and he hand his hands on my thighs, funny how I was comfortable with that. I thinking of switching from having girlfriends to having guy friends, they are so drama free.

Lindo and Olivia Liv:” Like have you seen Zee today? It’s like she just vanished overnight…” Lindo:” Friend you know I’m really hurt by how Zee is just ignoring us, we used to be so close me and like I lost her as a friend in a split second.” She started tearing up. Liv:” I’m sure she didn’t come to school and whatever happened izolo, I’m sure there’s an explanation for that outbreak?” She stood and gave Lindo a warm hug. Liv:” I know how you two are close and all, this will blow over and we’ll be friends again…” Lindo:” I can’t help but feel like I did something wrong.” Liv:” It’s probably nothing Lindo, come on, she’ll come talk to us about this whole thing… But when the time is right for her to do so” Voice:” This is cosy… Turning Lesbo perhaps?” Livia turned to look at who was talking and was not surprised to see Busi. Liv:” What do you want?” Her:” So we’re not friends anymore?” Lindo:” When are you going to get it through your thick skull that we don’t want to associate ourselves with the likes of you?” She clicked her tongue. Her:” You guys really crack me up. Do you have any idea where Zee could be? I need to deal with her.” She said rather annoyed. Liv:” I doubt she’s at school today, we haven’t seen her.” Her:” Oh honey she is at school and whatever Sands gave her for breakfast. I mean... she’s on a trail of cutting people’s heads off.” Lindo:” What do you mean? And where does Sands fit in all this?” She had a questioning look on her face. Her:” So you guys don’t know? I think they are dating or something because she slept over at his crib last night.” Them: “What???” They had shocked written all over their faces. Lindo:” No, no. no… I have to go.” Her:” Where to honey?” Lindo:” Liv we’ll talk neh, I need to… uhm ja later.” She got teary once again, leaving Livia and Busi. The siren went to signal the end of break and the ladies walked together back to class. What Busi failed to mention was that Zee now knows about her big secret. Will this trio mend their friendship?