That's Our Problem

"Can I tell you a secret"? Julia texted to Lesley.

"You know I'm literally beside you. You could just talk to me" Lesley said to Julia.

Julia was in Lesley's house to hang out with her. They were in her room.

"I know, but I wanna text you for fun" She texted again.

"Gosh you're so funny" Lesley said laughing.

"Text me back".

"Yeah sure. What do you wanna say?" Lesley texted back.

"I just wanna say I love you".

"Gosh, here I was thinking you had something really important to say". Lesley replied sending a laughing emoji.

"It is important. My love for is not a joke". Julia replied back with a laughing and heart emoji.

"I know, It's just that you said it randomly".

"Just don't forget that ok"?.

"Ok I won't, drama queen".

Minutes later, Julia stood up from the bed while Lesley was still engrossed on her phone. She didn't like how everywhere was filled with silence. She went straight to the loud speaker standing at the corner of the room and immediately put it on. Putting on "Love Nwantiti by Ckay", to its highest volume, she gave a stylish twirl. Lesley looked up from her phone with a "What are you doing?" face.

"C'mon, have some fun. Dance with me" She said taking a hold of Lesley's hand.

"The music is loud, turn down the volume".

"Whyyyyyyyyyy"?.

"It's gonna disturb my brother".

"Fineeeeee".

Julia lowered the volume and then looked at Lesley pouting her lips.

"We can still dance with the music low" Lesley said taking her hand and twirling her...

Julia was pouting so hard until Lesley made a funny face which made her smile.

"C'mon lets dance, shake your booty" Lesley said.

"Hahahaha, you said booty, that's funny".

They danced their heart away until they were tired..

They fell onto the bed on their back panting, their upper body facing the ceiling.

"Woah, that was exhausting but nice" said Julia panting.

"Yeah". Lesley turned on her side to face Julia. "My mom's birthday is like two months away, there's this gift I really wanna get her but the money is the problem. I don't have that type of amount, I don't know what to do".

"Is it that expensive"?

"It's not as if it's extremely expensive but I don't still have the money to buy it and I really want to get her that gift".

"What's the gift"?.

"I wanna get a necklace for her. There's this particular necklace my dad wanted to buy for her before his death. He said that she has always said that she loved the necklace and he made it a goal to get it for her as her birthday present but as you know, he couldn't and can't again. So I want to be the one to get it for her. She deserves it. I saw the exact same style and design online".

Julia sat up upon hearing that. She knew how emotional Lesley could get on hearing or saying anything about her dad. She hugged her tightly.

"Are you okay"? she asked still hugging her.

"Yeah, I'm okay".

Julia pulled away and held her shoulders looking at her.

"I have a solution for your problem".

"Oh, you do?".

"Yeah, and it's simple".

"Simple"?.

"Yes, get a job girl" She said clapping her hands.

"A job? But I'm still a student, I attend school".

"And so? Get a part time job then".

"A part time job? Well that isn't a bad idea".

"Yeah, you could work after school hours and on weekends. You could even be paid daily".

"Wow, why didn't I think about that?".

"Cause I'm the smart one amongst us".

Lesley let out a loud laughter "Yeah right".

"What would you have done without me?" Julia said.

"I know right, thank you, you're the best" She replied hugging her.

"I know. Are you gonna keep the job a secret from your mum"?.

"No, how can i even keep it a secret from here? She's gonna find out".

"Hey Lesley".

Lesley turned upon hearing her name and it wasn't the person she wanted to really see call her name. She rolled her eyes and turned back to her locker upon seeing that it was Rodney...

"Hey sassy girl".

She gave no response and still continued with what she was doing.

"HEY"!!!!!! he said this time loudly jabbing her.

"WHAT DO YOU WANT"?!!!!!!! she replied back with a loud voice causing everyone to stare.

"I called your name and you didn't answer".

"Well wasn't it obvious I didn't want to answer you. So just leave me".

"Look I know we started off the wrong foot but I'll like to amend that. I've been looking for the right opportunity to apologize to you but the timing never seems right".

"No thanks". She said attempting to walk away but he caught her wrist. She turned back, looked at her wrist he was holding and then looked up back at him. He immediately got her message and let go of her wrist.

"Look, give me the chance to apologize".

She folded her arms and gave him a sassy look.

"For what exactly"?.

"Well you know, for what transpired between us at the mall".

"Well, what transpired between us at the mall? I don't really recall. Why don't you make me remember"?.

"I know you remember".

"Well, if you're not gonna make me remember, we don't have anything to talk about. Bye".

"Ok wait..... I want to apologize for behaving like a jerk at the mall after stealing that necklace".

"And"? Lesley added.

"And... and....and for not thanking you after you saved me. Also for putting the blame on you when in fact I was the one at fault".

"Well, it's nice that you're at least admitting your mistakes".

"So are we cool"?.

"Yeah we're cool but that doesn't mean we're friends".

"Wait, why"?.

"Cause I still don't like you. Bye". she said slamming her locker door shut.

Lesley turned to walk away and thousand of eyes were on her. Well she was literally talking to the most popular guy in Hayfield High School so it was expected. She slightly bowed her head and quickly walked fast.

"That was my main aim though" Rodney shouted as she walked away.

Nathan came at Rodney's back and lay his hands on Rodney's shoulder making him jerk up.

"Dude, you scared me".

"What are you? A baby?".

"Don't sneak up on me like that. It's not cool".

"What are you so scared of? Besides i was waiting for you at the corner cause you told me to and you know that".

"Whatever".

"Why you suddenly in a bad mood? How did your talk with her go"?.

"I don't even know if it went well or not".

"Did you apologize to her"?.

"Yeah I did".

"And"?.

"She accepted it but strangely she said she doesn't want to be friends".

"That's strange. Everyone wants to be your friend. And isn't that the main point of you apologizing to her"?.

"It is".

Lesley entered into her classroom and once again all eyes were on her. Seems like the news had already reached here too.... She sat down and Julia immediately bombarded her with questions.

"So I heard Rodney talked to you at the hallway".

"Words really spread fast".

"Is it true"?.

"Yes".

"I'm starting to think Rodney likes you".

"Seriously Julia, Rodney likes me? Of all the whole weird thing to say, you choose this? You yourself knows that is veryyyyy impossible".

"Well, he's being on your back for a while now".

"He just wanted to apologize for the way he behaved at the mall the other time".

"Wait.... Rodney apologized to you"?.

"Yeah".

Julia gave a really surprised face.

"Like the almighty Rodney apologized to you"?.

"Yeah he did, at the hallway today".

"Wow, he's really not being himself".

"Uuuugh, I don't like how I became entangled with him". Lesley exclaimed laying her head facedown on her desk.

"Anyways I have good news for you".

"I would really appreciate a good news now. I need to be in a good mood".

"So on my way to school today, I saw a flyer of a bakery looking for a part timer or assistant".

Lesley raised her head upon hearing that smiling from ear to ear.

"Really? Where is it located? When can I apply".

"It's located at Blockberry street. We can go there after school today to make enquiries and apply".

"Yes, an opportunity at last, you're gonna escort me right"?.

"Duh, yes of course. I'm gonna help you scan the place to see if it's a good fit for you".

"I hope they pay well".

"They better, my bestie's hard work ain't cheap. How's Ethan gonna go home though cause we have to go immediately after school hours".

"He'll tag along with us".

"Will he be okay tagging with us"?.

"Well, he has no choice. I'm the older one here"....

"How are you gonna explain why you're getting a job to him"?.

"Simple, I need extra money. I don't have to go into details".

"Ok, that works better".

"Is it ok going to apply with our school uniforms on"? Lesley asked.

"Yeah, to let them know we're young and still agile. Besides they might take into consideration that since you're still a student your pay might be increased".

"Ok then, I'll take your word for it. After school hours, off we go".......