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Maila Kolbi Atlanta, Georgia September 28, 2024 (Saturday)
It was around 3:00 PM, and the girls and I were at the mall doing some last-minute shopping for Keith's birthday. Well—Skylar was shopping for Keith. I, on the other hand, was picking up things for myself and grabbing a few things for Ms. Nova since I was visiting her tomorrow. I missed my girl.
Honestly, I was excited for tonight. It wasn't often that I got to go out and enjoy myself like this. Liam always had something to say whenever I wanted to go to parties, always making it seem like I was doing something I wasn't. But now? Now I was single, and I was free to have fun without all the unnecessary drama.
Plus, there was a pool. And while I hated deep water, I loved the idea of being near it—the lights reflecting off the surface, the cool night air mixed with the scent of chlorine. It was a vibe.
"Hmmm, okay, I think that's everything I'm getting for Keith," Skylar said, picking up a Foot Locker bag off the counter.
I looked at the ridiculous number of shopping bags she was carrying and laughed. "Sky, you damn near bought him a whole wardrobe," Kamiya said, shaking her head as she grabbed some of Skylar's bags to help her.
"Can we go into Sephora?" I asked, already steering towards the store. "I wanna get some new lip gloss."
Kamiya smirked, nudging my curls playfully. "Ohhh, you planning on kissing somebody tonight?"
Skylar gasped, a knowing smile spreading across her face. "Maybe Micahhhh..."
I rolled my eyes as my cheeks heated up. "No," I protested, but the blush on my face betrayed me. "I'm not planning on doing anything but having a good time at Keith's party. And I can't do that if my lips are dry."
Kamiya crossed her arms, unconvinced. "Mmmhmm. Well, just know the 'Hey, Micah' clique ain't gonna let you do much anyway."
Skylar snorted. "Oh, please. Keith only invited people he knows. Mostly the track team and some mutual friends. He's not about to let some randoms in. Plus—" she shot a knowing look at Kamiya—"I already told him that once I go upstairs, it's over for everybody." She stuck out her tongue, wiggling her eyebrows.
I gagged dramatically. "Y'all so nasty. I'm surprised you're not pregnant with the way y'all be hooking up."
Kamiya laughed, flipping her hair. "Girl, once you start, it's like you never stop. And especially now since Cameron made me his girlfriend—he just won't get off me." She sighed, but there was a giddy little smile on her face.
"Must be nice," I mumbled under my breath as I pushed open the Sephora door.
Micah♥️ iMessage
Micah ♥️: You home?
I smiled at my phone, my heart doing that stupid little thing it did whenever his name popped up.
Me: Nope, I'm out shopping with the girls and then heading to Skylar's house. Why?
