Beyond The Dead/ Issue 22

A Palace Needs A Queen & King - Issue 22 of Beyond The Dead
It was prom night, on May 6th, 2008.

Lionell: Hey Dessi, What’s up, you looking amazing in the red dress.

Dessi: Oh thanks, you’re not looking to shabby either. I see you shaved, but yea nothing much. Dessi stairs at the ground, looking at the unique designs on her nails, as multiple tears flow down her eyes slowly.

Lionell: Why is a pretty girl like you over here alone? I thought you were with Anthony?

Dessi: Well we just recently broke up actually. Dessi wipes the tears from her face, making them not visible.

Lionell: For real? What happen, if you don’t mind me asking?

Dessi: He’s just such a pig! He brought condoms with him, talking about how he wants to have sex and stuff. I mean he been wanting to do this for a while, but he keeps trying to peer pressuring me to do it, and I know I’m just not ready to do it for the first time you know?

Lionell: Oh, where is he at now?

Dessi: I don’t know, he’s with his douche bag jock friends over there.

Lionell: He didn’t put his hands on you or anything did he?

Dessi: No, I mean he has screamed at me before. There have been nights I have cried you know? I don’t know why I was still with him. Dessi continues to pick at her head.

Lionell: Oh well, if he ever tries to put his hands on you, just let me know, because Paxtan and I will jump him. He smiles.

Dessi: You’re so crazy Lionell! That’s what I like about you; you’re like just so talented in many ways you know. You got some balls skills, you can sing, and play an instrument, your just so talented. She smiles, as her face expression changes to being happier.

Lionell: I’m not the only one that is talented here. Lionell continues to stare at her smiling.

Dessi: Oh come on, I’m not that talented.

Lionell: Oh sure you are! Like looking pretty, and breaking hearts!

<p class="MsoNormal">Dessi: Oh my gosh! You always know the right things to say do you? Dessi can’t help but blush.

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: Does that count as a talent to? He grinds, showing his white teeth.

<p class="MsoNormal">Dessi: Oh whatever! I bet you think you’re all that now! She continues smiling at him.

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: Nah, I get it every day. Lionell continues to grind.

<p class="MsoNormal">Dessi: Ha ha, how funny! I’m sure you do. The two turn around as they hear a familiar voice.

<p class="MsoNormal">Anthony: Dessi! Anthony waves at her, signaling her to come over to him. Dessi slowly gets up and begins walking towards there. Lionell follows her until Dessi stops him in his track putting her hand on his chest.

<p class="MsoNormal">Dessi: No, Lionell let me go alone.

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: But, what if he tries to do anything?

<p class="MsoNormal">Dessi: He won’t, just let me go. <p class="MsoNormal" style="border-style:none;padding:0in;">Lionell: Alright, well I’m going to be stalking you over here. Lionell sits down, leaning his back on the table with both of his arms spread out along the lining of the table.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="border-style:none;padding:0in;">Dessi: What do you want Anthony? Dessi crosses her arms.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="border-style:none;padding:0in;">Anthony: I wanted to apologize that’s all, I shouldn’t have tried to you know. Anthony shrugs his solders. <p class="MsoNormal">

<p class="MsoNormal">Dessi: Yea, you think? You had your chance and you what you did with it? You blew it. Dessi begins to walk away, but is quickly followed by Anthony who chases her down, grabbing her arm to force her to stare at him. Lionell quickly notices, and begins walking towards them.

<p class="MsoNormal">Dessi: Get your hands off of me!

<p class="MsoNormal">Anthony: Dessi, please I just need you to listen to me.

<p class="MsoNormal">Dessi: Anthony, just stop.

<p class="MsoNormal">Anthony: Dessi, just calm do- He is quickly caught off guard, by the sound of Lionell’s monotone voice.

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: Hey what part, of going away do you not understand?

<p class="MsoNormal">Dessi: Lionell calm down, I don’t want to start a scene, especially at prom.

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: Alright, but when a lady ask you to leave, you follow her orders.

<p class="MsoNormal">Anthony: Or what? You think I’m scared of you?

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<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: I’m not scared of you either, let’s go Dessi. Dessi and Lionell proceed to the dance floor.

<p class="MsoNormal">Dessi: Thanks Lionell, for standing up for me. The two dance awkwardly. <p class="MsoNormal" style="border-style:none;padding:0in;">Lionell: You don’t have to thank me; I was just doing the right thing. <p class="MsoNormal">Dessi and Lionell continue you to dance with each other.

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: Why must we suck at dancing? The two laugh, until the DJ has a few words.

<p class="MsoNormal">DJ: Alright ladies and gentlemen! Has everyone been turnt up? The crowd responds with a great roar.

<p class="MsoNormal">DJ: Alright, good! Well we’re going to slow things down for a couple of songs! Let Me Love You by Mario begins playing.

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: Oh, well we should go.

<p class="MsoNormal">Dessi: Why not? It will be fun, not like we’re dating or anything, just for fun. Dessi reaches her hand out ready to grab Lionell’s palms.

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: Alright, then. Lionell grabs her hand.

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<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell places his hands on her hips. Dessi gently lifts up her hands and sets them on his solder. Multiple songs pass, and the two are worn out. They both immediately go back to the same spot they we’re at before.

<p class="MsoNormal">Dessi: Where’s Paxtan?

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: I don’t know. Lionell scans the room left to right.

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: Oh he’s over there. He points towards the corner, where he is trying to hook up with a girl.

<p class="MsoNormal">Dessi: Oh, isn’t he such a player? She laughs. <p class="MsoNormal" style="border-style:none;padding:0in;">Lionell: Yea, at least he thinks he is. He grinds, until the DJ announces the prom Queen and King.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="border-style:none;padding:0in;"> <p class="MsoNormal">DJ: Alright, well thanks for everyone that came out! All y’all seniors make it home safely, and remember no babies! The teens laugh, and make their way out of the double headed doors.

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell and Dessi stop next to the door.

<p class="MsoNormal">Dessi: Well thanks, Lionell for spending time with me.

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: No problem, you my home girl and you know that. Lionell smiles.

<p class="MsoNormal">Out the double doors, Anthony comes out and goes to the opposite side of Lionell. He waits five minutes until there is no one else coming out of the doors.

<p class="MsoNormal">Paxtan: Lionell, I am going to be in the car man!

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: Alright man! Lionell tosses him the car keys, and Paxtan makes his way to his car. Anthony walks toward Lionell and Dessi who are still chatting.

<p class="MsoNormal">Anthony: Dessi, are riding home with me?

<p class="MsoNormal">Dessi: Uhm no, I’m going with Lionell.

<p class="MsoNormal">Anthony: Come on you’re coming with me. He grabs her arms and pulls her forcing her to follow him

<p class="MsoNormal">Dessi: Let go of me! I’m not coming with you!

<p class="MsoNormal">Anthony: Yes you are!

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: Aye, let her go! Anthony lets her go, and walks towards Lionell, putting his face in front of Lionell’s face.

<p class="MsoNormal">Anthony: What you going to do?! We can go 30 right now!

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: Back up home boy! Anthony pushes Lionell back.

<p class="MsoNormal">Dessi: Guys! Quit it! Dessi sits in the corner with fear she can’t do anything.

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell charges towards Anthony tackling him down. The two wrestle on the ground until Lionell gets the advantage on top. Paxtan notices, and immediately runs towards the two. Lionell punches Anthony in the nose, causing blood to pour out of his nose. Lionell is quickly pulled off by Paxtan. <p class="MsoNormal" style="border-style:none;padding:0in;">Paxtan: Dude, we need to go! Come on! Paxtan, Lionell and Dessi immediately make their way towards the car.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="border-style:none;padding:0in;"> <p class="MsoNormal">Lionell wakes up from his deep sleep, with the noise of thunder. Lionell begins to pant, and wipes his face using his bare hands. He lays his head on the backboard of the master bed.

<p class="MsoNormal">Willow: What’s wrong? You had a bad dream or something?

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: Oh sorry I woke you up. It’s nothing important, just memories that’s all.

<p class="MsoNormal">Willow: Oh, well just making sure you’re okay. Willow lays her head down on her pillow and lays the opposite direction from Lionell.

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell wraps his arms around Willow, and puts his body up against her. Willow quickly feels comfortable, and falls asleep easily. Lionell has his had above Willow’s head, with his eyes open looking at the rain dripping down the window.