Tasha Adele was tired of school, it was easy to tell with the beads of perspiration dripping from her face. She was still deep in thought when they took her bag and emptied the content in the trash can in the classroom. The whole students burst into laughter, she felt her face turn red out of embarrassment, she wished the ground could open up and swallow her.
She sighed heavily, she wouldn't cry, she wouldn't give them that joy. She bent down to take her bag out of the waste bin when "Gusty" stopped her.
Gusty Manchester was one of the most handsome guy in school. Gusty wasn't the only one caught out for fame, he hasfriends who together are popular dancers on social media, tiktok, Instagram, Twitter and even TV shows. As if that was not enough, their parents were top billionaire's in the country, who were in charge of the business economy.
Now, let me really describe them.
"What do you think you're trying to do" Bose asked.
Bose kyler was fair in complexion, almost pale white. He was appealing. He was easy with the girls unlike Gusty who loves to mind his business. He was a smooth talker.
"To get my bag back, what does it look like?" Tasha retorted angrily.
"Without our permission?"Munchy asked.
Munchy Raymond was really munchy. He was really the definition of his name. He was cute, had sexy brown eyes, tall, lean and easy on the eyes. He was a lover boy, really cool but was kind of mean.
"Wow, damn brave, aren't you"Zuba added shocked at the way she replied them.
Zuba Omega was as fair as Bose. He was average in height, he wasn't short but he was considered so because of how tall his friends were. He was a hunk, broad in chest, his face was curved, with a very fine pointed nose and pink lips. He was considered the baby of the group cause he was very playful.
"I don't get. It's my bag, and I have the right to....." Before Tasha could complete her sentence, miles pushed her lightly.
Miles Zion was dark but not as dark as Gusty, he was a little bit lighter. He was good looking, an eye candy. He was really attractive.
Tasha moved lightly, stepped on a book and fell heavily, hitting her back on the table. This time she couldn't stop the tears from flowing, she felt serious pain round her back. She tried to get up but couldn't.
Why me, she thought as the tears flowed, she didn't care anymore, if they wanted to kill her, they could go ahead. Then Gusty stepped forward and stretched forth his hands.
Now, Gusty Manchester was every girls dream guy. He was dark in complexion from his dark hair to his unfathomable, golden brown eyes. He was broad in chest, lean and tall, taller than his friends. He was baby faced with a graceful walking step. He was gap toothed with a very attractive smile. He was a dream boat.
Tasha hesitated, but he smiled at her and she didn't know when she smiled back. She took his hand and he dragged her up. Just as she was about to stand firmly, he left her hand and she fell, hitting her back on the table. Again.
God, Tasha muttered as she bit her lips, to refrain from screaming. She didn't know why they hated her with so much passion, especially Gusty. He hated her with so much passion, that if killing wasn't a crime, she was sure he would have killed her since. Just as miles stepped towards her, the closing bell rang. She heaved a sigh of relief.
" You're lucky" Gusty murmured and they left.
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Mrs Adele was deeply lost. The beats of the music blasting out of the sound system in the house was really moving her soul. She was so deep in singing and dancing along that she didn't even know when her daughter came into the house.
And well that was a great thing for Tasha because she wasn't ready to face her mom. She wasn't ready for questioning. She limped quietly, very careful so her mom wouldn't turn and find her walking like someone who's back was on fire. But, to be honest, her back was really on fire, the pain was awful and she didn't want to stress her mom. Unfortunately for her, her mom turned and saw her.
"Oh, you back already?"Mrs Adele asked as she switched off the music.
"Yep"Tasha said quickly as she stood rooted to a position. She squirmed lightly.
"Are you okay?"Mrs Adele asked raising her brow suspiciously.
"Yep, all good"Tasha said as she faked a laugh. She was sure her mom wasn't believing her.
"Okay. So why are you standing so stiff?" Her mom asked.
"Mom"Tasha said as she raised her voice "can you please just stop, I just came back and I'm really tired."she added feinging annoyance.
"Okay"her mom said raising her hands up. They stood quietly for some minutes, not knowing what to say to each other. It was akward.
"Aren't you going to change?" Her mom asked suddenly.
"I will" Tasha answered but remained rooted where she was. Her mom raised her brows at her inquiringly.
"I would, if you would just go back to what you were doing" Tasha answered.
"Fine" her mom gushed and left her.
Thank God, Tasha murmured gratefully as her mom walked away. She waited until her mom slammed the kitchen door before she continued her limping.
"Damn"Bose said as he slammed the door loudly.
"Easy bosey" Zuba said using the nickname Bose mother gave him, knowing how much he hated it. Bose looked at him and hissed loudly. Zuba laughed out loud shaking his head.
They were in gusty's room. It was a daily routine, after school, they would all chill in gusty's house before going to there seperate house. Gusty lived luxuriously, from the silver coloured bed stand to the football stickers scattered all over his room. With a separate place for toy cars to the fancy full length mirror situated besides the bed. His room was the same as the rooms of his friends In there separate houses. They planned to have the same decor.
"I'm fucking tired" Gusty murmured as he sat down on the love seat facing the bed.
"You fucked up yoooo" Miles said all of a sudden. They all looked up at him surprised, Wondering who he was referring to.
"I'm talking to you Gusty"Miles added. Gusty raised an eyebrow looking at him questioningly.
"What happened?" Munchy asked.
"Like I don't understand you, you just fucked up" Miles said
"What is it Miles?" Zuba asked seriously.
"I'm talking about Tasha, when on Earth are we going to know the reason we're treating her this way, cause I'm tired"Miles said. As soon as he spoke everybody kept quiet. The silence was intense. All eyes turned to him. Hot eyes.
"Seriously" Bose said shaking his head disappointed. Gusty looked at miles surprised, shocked and bittered, he stood up and left slamming the door angrily.
"Yoo, what was that for?" Munchy asked.
"What?" Miles asked feinging innocence, he stood up and made for the door. But Zuba was quick, he stood at the door firmly.
"You know he hates talking about Tasha at home. You know the reason we're all doing this" Bose said
"You know how he is whenever he's angry"Munchy added.
"You know what you have to do" Zuba said as he moved away from the door.
"Fine" Miles muttered as he left.
......
"Now where is he?" Miles asked himself as he looked for Gusty. He saw him at the balcony and went to meet him.
"Don't just say anything" Gusty said.
"Wow, are you physchic or something" Miles said trying to make light of the situation. Gusty hissed at him.
"Fine, I'm sorry, I forgot" Miles said truly repented.
"How can you, even if anybody should forget, you shouldn't"Gusty shouted fully angry as he turned to miles.
"Woah, calm down big guy" Miles said as he shifted back.
Miles was closer to Gusty among their friends. Gusty and Miles were actually friends before they met the rest. So Miles knew Gusty more than others.
"See, I know I really messed up, and I'm sorry. Infact, I'll buy you a new video game" Miles said trying to cajole him.
"I can get one myself"Gusty said
"Then I'll get you a new ultra Barbie doll" Miles said.
"Seriously"Gusty said, eyes shine with excitement, his anger forgotten.
"Yep, but one on condition"Miles said.
"I knew it, what is it?" Gusty asked groaning.
" You'll let me take Samantha on a date" Miles said, as he said this he shifted back.
"What" Gusty asked as he came closer to him.
"Nothing, I was just joki.... "Miles was saying when Gusty grabbed him and jabbed him in the stomach. They began to play fight, and were laughing loudly.
The rest came outside, and saw them playing like two year old children.
"Jeez, what's the problem now" Bose asked rolling his eyes.
" Can you imagine, miles said he wants to go out with Samantha"Gusty said
"What?,"they screamed at the same time
"How dare you , I'm supposed to go out with her not you" Munchy said and regretted it instantly.
"What?" Gusty asked shocked as he left miles and came towards him.
"Now, calm down, can't a young boy joke" Munchy said as he moved back, the rest covered their lips to stop them from bursting into laughter.
"Are you guys laughing?"Gusty turned and asked them all of a sudden.
"Never, just that something is stuck In my throat"Bose said and started coughing.
As if on cue, they started running, including Miles who was on the floor. Gusty just shook his head smiling, on second thoughts, he ran after them.