*Pt. 29*

School started, Chris & Renata had a couple classes together- He had noticed her, she was a knock out, but he hadn't said anything to her-
Renata watched him when he wasn't looking, she hadn't told Kammie or her friends about him, she didn't want to know if any of them had 'been' with him-
Jimmy had several classes with Chris, they goofed around alot, getting into trouble- Jimmy talked with Brandy once a week, she wrote him a couple times a week-

Ashley & Jada worked full time, Jeff was driving the tow-truck whenever it was needed, Jesse & Tom were still working full time at the lumber yard-

Tom was still seeing 'Mrs. Larkin' several times a week, Kenny & Jada were getting pretty close, they talked about everything- Jada figured Tom and Marsha Lynn were still messing around, they weren't seeing alot of eachother- She asked Jesse,
"So who's Tom been seeing ?" Jesse raised an eyebrow,
"How the hell should I know ?" she shrugged,
"I just thought you might know, you work with him-" he narrowed his eyes,
"Yeah, we WORK. I don't even see him half the day most times-" he looked at her, "Are you jealous ?" that caught her off guard,
"No ! Just curious is all. I think he's at it again with Marsha Lynn..."
"THat could be, but I wouldn't say, even if I knew. Ain't none of my business-" she rolled her eyes, he said, "You've been gettin' pretty chummy with Kenny lately, what's up with that ?" she shrugged again,
"Nothin', just figured he could use a friend-" Jesse smiled,
"A shoulder to cry on ?" she swatted at him,
"You be quiet ! We're just friends-"
"Right !" they walked out to her car, heading to work- Jesse took his pickup-

After school, Renata went with Kammie & Tisha for a snack- Jada saw them pull up & said,
"Damn it !" Ashley looked out,
"Be cool Jada, we're at work...looks like they're comin' in-"
"Shit !"
"I'll deal with them, you go outside & deal with your customers-" Jada went out the opposite door of Kammie & co. Ashley brought some water to them,
"Let me know when you're ready-" she glanced at Renata, wondering who she was- She went back behind the counter, stocking cups etc. Kammie said,
"We're ready-" ashley sighed & went over, her pad & pencil in hand, waiting, "I'd like a double chocolate float and some fries." Ashley looked at Tisha,
"I wouldn't mind a serving of Jeff-" Ashley frowned,
"What do you want Tisha ?" Kammie said,
"Oh yeah, you've had a thing for Jeff ever since you danced at his party-" Kammie glanced at Ashley, "But you know that, right ?" Ashley didn't know, and wished she still didn't,
"I'm not playing games with you two, give me your order or leave-" Tisha rolled her eyes, sighing,
"I'll have the same." Kammie said,
"Renata, what do you want ?" Renata smiled at Ashley,
"I just want a vanilla shake, thanks." Ashley walked away, making their order, pissed about what they'd said- Jada came in, going back to fill her own order, she asked,
"They causin' any trouble ?" Ashley shook her head no, but asked,
"Who's that with them ?"
"Rowdys cousin, I don't know her name. She picked a hell of a group to hang out with."
"She doesn't seem like them-" Jada shrugged,
"Give her time, she'll be just like them, soon enough." Ashley frowned, Jada took out her order, Ashley brought them theirs, Kammie said,
"So Ashley, what did Jeff tell you about the party ?" Ashley, gave her a look,
"I'm not going to respond how you want me too. I'm at work right now, but when we see eachother somewhere else, I'll be sure and answer you." Tisha laughed,
"Sounds like a threat !" Kammie,
"Yes, it sure did. I'll look forward to it." Ashley walked away, it got really busy, so Jada didn't have time to stay pissed about their presence. Ashley didn't say anything either-
When Kammie and Tisha went to the restroom, Renata paid the bill, telling Ashley,
"I'm sorry about all that. My cousin, Rowdy, said I should meet you & Jada. He doesn't really like me being around them." Ashley smiled,
"You don't need to apologize, you didn't do anything. And Rowdy is a good friend, and I agree with him. You'll see they aren't the best crowd to be around." Renata nodded,
"Well, thanks. Maybe I'll see you around." Ashley nodded,
"You will, we should hang out sometime." she smiled,
"Ok, cool." Kammie & Tisha came out, Tisha,
"Let's go-" Renata smiled at Ashley & left- when they were gone, Ashley told Jada about it- Jada was furious !
"Her ass is grass when I see her !" Ashley said,
"Yeah, but what do you think about Tisha dancing at Jeffs party ? And she wants him !" Jada shook her head,
"You don't need to worry about Jeff, he's yours. I think Tisha probably did dance at the party, it was a bachlor party, figures they'd get trash like her to do it !" Ashley wasn't too happy about it-

*CONTINUED*





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