Chapter 15

"You what?" My grandma shouted. "When did this happen Dani?" 

"A few days ago." I replied. 

"Why did you decide to go to court for them? Explain it to me so I can understand this foolishness." 

"Melanin and Lexie are rape victims of these two guys, but neither told each other that they were. They didn't tell me either, but I found out when I eavesdropped on their conversation with the Principal. Melanin got pregnant by Lexie's boyfriend, which was her rapist, and lost the baby a few days after. I decided to go to court for them to help put those jerks behind bars. I know they could've did it on their own, but I wanted to do it. I know it was stupid, but dad helped me and supported me through it all." 

"Your father was there too?" 

"Yes ma'am." 

"I thought you hated him." 

"I want to try to mend the relationship between us, I want us to try to be father and daughter again, not boss and worker." 

My grandma sighed. I knew she didn't like my father-he did some bad things-but hearing that I want to mend our relationship. I took a wild guess that she would support me on this. 

"I won't stop you Dani, but remember i'm still here and if anything were to go wrong. Come straight to me, understand?" 

"Yes." 

"And about your friends, Melanin and Lexie." she stands up out of her chair "I'll let this situation slide for now, but if I hear that you did something reckless like this again. I'm turning on your location again." 

"Yes ma'am." 

My grandma walks away to her room and once I heard her door close. I took a deep breath. 

Goddamit Dani. That could've went worse than you pictured in your mind. Stop freaking out. But she's right, doing that for my friends was reckless, I know that, also at the same time-I wanted them to get along again so badly. I had to do it. 

"I wonder if I can go see Lauren." I mused. 

I haven't went to her house in a while, and I remembered how to get there too. Grandma did say I could see her if my grades don't drop, so it should be okay to do it. 

I got up out my chair, went to my room to grab my spare keys, slipped on my jacket, and grabbed my phone that I hid earlier. I checked it to see Lauren's message. She asked about my studies and grandma. I responded to her text and asked if I could come over. 

She messaged back with a 'yes' and I went to my grandma's door to knock on it. 

"Grandma, is it okay if I go to Lauren's house?" 

I could hear shuffling and movement before she said; "Yes Dani, just don't be gone all day, and take my car to get there. Do you know where I put my keys?" 

"Yes ma'am." 

"Alright, see you later then." 

"Bye Grandma." 

I quickly dashed from her door to grab her car keys, and headed out the door to go to Lauren's house. 

The drive there was a bit long due to busy traffic, but I made it. I was welcomed by her mom and dad, and I went to her room to see her painting. She held the brush in her hand as she did careful strokes on the canvas. I walked up behind her and bent down to kiss her cheek. 

"You look beautiful." I said. 

"You still love my natural look?" She asked without taking her eyes off the painting. 

"Yes I do, it's like my own art to stare at. A beautiful masterpiece created by a wonderful person." 

"I love how you complimented my mother and me at the same time. You're really something."

"Your father did a good job too." I giggled. 

"Anyways," she smiled "Why did you come all the way here?"

"To see my girlfriend. Did I need a reason to come see you?" 

"It's just you never come to see me, it's always me coming to see you." 

"Which is rare." I start to play with her hair. "I never come because I thought my grandma wouldn't want me going out, but she supports our relationship and said I can come see you whenever." 

"How is your grandma doing anyways?"

"As I said in my text message, she's doing just fine." 

"Did she scold you for going to court?" 

"Of course she did." 

Lauren giggled. "I love how strict she is with you, I can see that she really loves you." 

"She does and also she's strict, since the only other person I have in my life is my dad. She doesn't want me to lose her or have child services think she's unable to take care of me." 

"You're almost old enough to take care of yourself, I doubt they would do that." 

"Yeah they probably won't." I start braiding her hair. "What are you planning to do once you finish school?" 

"I'll go to a college for art. I want to pursue my dreams." 

"You could make your dreams come true now, and submit one of your masterpieces in." 

"I want to do it once I'm out of high school first." 

"You do? Oh well that's your decision. I'll be here to support you throughout your dreams." 

"Thanks Dani." 

"No problem Ms. Hills." 

I could see Lauren's ears turn a bright pink before she said. "You can't just say that so naturally." 

"Why not? You'll hear that in a few years anyway." 

"Still. It's embarrassing." 

"Says the one who probably dreamed of me saying that to her." 

"Stupid." 

"I'm your stupid." 

"Shut up." 

I laugh and continued to play in her hair. It felt so soft in my hands. "By the way, do you think we should go to that concert?" 

"Duh, that concert will be fun." 

"I'm not really a crowd person." 

"Come on Dani." Lauren puts her brush in the water jar that sat on the table next to her, and turns to me causing me to let go of her hair. "For me please?" 

I made a 'hmm' sound in response. I didn't want to go to the concert. What would my grandma say?

Lauren wrapped her arms around my waist and looked up at me. "Dani? Please?" 

I rolled my eyes. There was no way I could say no to her. "Fine, but only because you asked." 

"Your friends will feel hurt hearing that." 

"They aren't here to hear it anyway." 

"I never knew you were so mean." 

"Well I am." 

I leaned down to press my lips against hers. I put my hands on her soft cheeks as I kissed her passionately. She tasted so addicting as usual-like vanilla. Her scent still smells sweet to me and gives me comfort whenever I inhale it. 

She's my vanilla. 

I shoved my tongue into her mouth and she did the same to me. Our tongues swirled around each other and we continued to kiss for who knows how long, before I ended up picking her up in my arms and put her on the bed. We never stopped kissing the whole time. 

I was between her legs and she wrapped them around my waist. She had her arms around my neck and moaned softly in my mouth. 

Well shit, now i'm turned on. 

I broke the kiss and looked into her beautiful eyes. "Baby, can we do it today?" 

"Why ask? You can do it whenever you want." 

"I wanted to make sure I had your consent first, you know." 

"You have it, so give it to me. I want you." 

"Okay Lauren, but try not to be so loud. Your parents are home." 

"Their room is too far from mines, they'll never hear us."

"Still. Keep it down or i'll make sure the school sees marks on you." 

"I don't mind." 

"You're so naughty." I kissed her neck. 

"Just for you." 

I kissed and sucked on her neck to leave a hickey. I lift her dress up above her head to take it off her body, and I kissed down to her chest. "You're so fucking sexy. I'm so lucky to have you." 

"Same." she moaned as I started to lick her sweet perky nipples. 

We made love that day and cuddled in each other's arms, while enjoying each other's body heat. It was dark outside, and I needed to go home. I groaned knowing Grandma would scold me for being late, and sat up to get dressed. 

Lauren grabbed my arm, pulled me down, and kissed my lips. "Drive safe, Dani." 

I kiss her back. "Thanks, I will." 

I finished getting dressed and head out the door after telling her parents goodbye. I drove home and walked into a silent house. I put the keys on the hook by the door, and went to my room before checking to see if my grandma was awake. 

I could hear the faint sound of her oxygen tank and her breathing. She was fast asleep. 

I went back to my room to put out my clothes to wear to sleep. I took a quick shower, and slipped into my clothes. I sent Lauren a quick 'goodnight' text before heading to sleep. 

She is the best girlfriend ever. Thank god to have her in my life. 

I love her so much it hurts.