Beyond My Choices/Issue 7

Issue 7 - My Guilty Pleasures
'''     Bradley turns off his alarm clock, and makes his way out of his bed. He proceeds in his same routine every morning; picking out a new pair of jeans, shit, and of course some Jordan shoes. He got up and looked at his luggage which still hadn’t been fully packed. Smoothly the luggage is placed on his firm bed, and he begins tossing cloths inside of it until finally it is no longer able to hold much more.'''

'''With his luggage he makes his way to the living room. Bottles sit around, as if a miniature project x party has just gone on. He ignores it, and makes with way towards the kitchen eyeing the bananas. He picks one up, and un-wraps it. Before taking bite, a knock on the door could be heard. He sets his banana down, and makes his way towards the door. It’s Jackson! '''

Bradley: What’s up man?

Jackson: Nothing much actually; is Chanel here?

Bradley: Should be, you need me to get her?

Jackson (Pause): Actually she’s probably still sleeping; just let her know I’ll be writing on the bus.

'''Bradley: Fo’ sho, see ya later! Jackson shoots a peace sign to Bradley, as he begins to walk away with his luggage.'''

'''Bradley walks down the hall. He soon thinks about last night, it just seemed weird how he hadn’t seen Chanel or Jay in the past nine hours. He makes his way to Chanel room and opens the door. She lies asleep alone, and is awoken by the lights in the hall way entering the room.'''

'''Bradley: Wake up sleepy head. Chanel wipes her eyes, as she sits up.'''

Chanel: Time already?

Bradley: Not quite, but your boo Jackson waiting for you!

'''Chanel: Ugh! Can you set me luggage in the living room?'''

Bradley: What do I look like to you?

Chanel: Please?!

Bradley: Ha- no. Bradley shuts the door, and makes his way towards Jay’s room.

'''Bradley: Wake up brotha! '''

<p class="MsoNormal">Jay: Damn, what time is it?

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Bradley: Time for your ass to get up! Bradley slams the door, as the sound of banging catches the attention of Chanel and Bradley.'''

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<p class="MsoNormal">'''Bradley steps out into the cold mist. Leather jacket covered up majority of his neck as he made his way towards the stairs. From the distance, he could see three buses filed in a simple line order. People crowded around the bus waiting patiently to hop on. Some were eating, some talking, and some just simply goofing around. '''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''He continues walking, as he sees no familiar face coming out of the apartment. Bradley simply shrugs his shoulders as he’s ready for his first time to head to New York!'''

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<p class="MsoNormal">'''Jay and Chanel step out of the room at the same time. They look at each other, and immediately the awkwardness has already started. '''

<p class="MsoNormal">Jay: Hey…

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Chanel: Hey. Chanel walks towards the bath room, as she’s ready to apply make-up to her face.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Jay: You know you don’t need make-up.

<p class="MsoNormal">Chanel: I know I don’t, but I choose to.

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Jay: Oh alright. '''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Jay shrugs his shoulders, as he heads back into his room to pack his luggage. He sets down a few cloths, and soon enough he’s finally finished. He walks out of his black and white room, and stares around. Chanel and her luggage are already gone.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''He makes quick catch-up, as he grabs the last banana sitting on the table. He lifts his luggage up, and makes his way out of the door.'''

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<p class="MsoNormal">'''Chanel walks alone, as she sees the large crowd of people. Can’t be nothing but about 50 people she imagines. She doesn’t want to reflect on what happen at all about last night, all she’s worried about is Jackson. But even she knows the guilt will eventually kill her on the inside.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''In front of her is the grinning Jackson who laughs along with Lenny. H laughs until finally he spots out Chanel who flashes him a small wave, although her facial feature doesn’t match with the wave.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Jackson: Hold on Lenny.

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Lenny: Alright bro. Jackson drops his luggage and slowly gallops towards Chanel.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Jackson: Hey baby! Jackson brings her in for a hug, and lays a peck on her lips.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Chanel: Hey.

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Jackson: What’s wrong? '''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Chanel (Nervous): What do you mean? Nothing’s wrong at all! Chanel tries to hide her awkward way of talking as she laughs.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Jackson: Come on, you can be honest with me?

<p class="MsoNormal">Chanel: I told you nothing’s wrong, besides why would you think that?

<p class="MsoNormal">Jackson: Well you woke up real late, and not to mention you’ve just be talking in a neutral tone.

<p class="MsoNormal">Chanel: I always talk in a neutral tone silly!

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Jackson: Alright then, I’m going to believe you! Just by those words, it’s enough to make Chanel guilty. '''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''They embrace in another hug. Chanel has head against his bold chest as she still feels guilty. Behind her is a very similar voice. This is going to be a long day she thought.'''

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<p class="MsoNormal">Jay: Bradley!

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Bradley: What up man! The two exchange in a dap-hug.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Bradley: Took you long enough.

<p class="MsoNormal">Jay: Yeah, I probably should have packed my luggage way earlier, like Chanel told us!

<p class="MsoNormal">Bradley: It’s not like she’s are Mom, besides I forgot mine to!

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Jay: I guess it happens to the best of us! The two man laugh as Jay turns around to look at Chanel. He never thought he’ll say this but he hadn’t never noticed how beautiful she was. Chanel stares right back at him, but Jay quickly plays hooky and stares back at Bradley.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Bradley: What was that about? Bradley grinds.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Jay: Nothing…

<p class="MsoNormal">Bradley: Come on man; don’t tell me you like her?

<p class="MsoNormal">Jay: Well I don’t man!

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Bradley: Come on man I can tell when you’re lying! I know that look!'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Jay: What you mean?

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Bradley: Well it was just kind of weird I hadn’t seen any of y’all last night, and your door was locked… Not to mention you hadn’t said anything about going out, plus! There were plenty of bottles lying around…'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Jay: Alright fine! Look you can’t tell no one though! You got that?'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Bradley nods his head.

<p class="MsoNormal">Jay: Look last night we both got drunk… Played a little game of body shots, and eventually it led to sex.

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Bradley: Holy shit! Y’all two fuck?! Bradley raises his bawled up fist, and puts it towards his mouth as even he is surprised.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Jay: That’s it? No like, you crazy, or stupid?'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Bradley: What am I supposed to say?

<p class="MsoNormal">Jay: Look just keep it on the low, you got it bro?

<p class="MsoNormal">Bradley: Of course, but if any drama starts I don’t want to be involved.

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Jay: Well you don’t have to worry about that! Because there won’t be no drama!'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Bradley: Just like you and Luke back in grade school right?

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Jay: Man, whatever! That’s why I whooped that boy ass! The two man chuckle, and it catches everyone attention. '''

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<p class="MsoNormal">'''Lewis O’Day stands patiently stands as he watches the gang leader exchange in a drug deal. Not even at the age of 20 yet, Lewis followed a similar path much like his Fathers. Drugs have been both of their down falls.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''The main man Sid, stand still. Old, cocky bastard was the best words to describe him in Lewis’s words. '''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Sid holds a box in his hand, which Lewis assumes is the drug package. He looks at the buyer, who looks nervous, small wet spots of sweat cover the caves of his eyebrows. Lewis has been in the situation before, and he already knew his job.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Sid: Alright that is Three Hundred good sir.

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Man: What? Three hundred!? What the fuck happened to two hundred?'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Sid: I told your ass you can’t keep doing this Max! '''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Max: Look, just let me have it please! Things been rough, and I just need something to release the fucking stress; I promise I’ll give it back Sid!'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Sid: Look I told you no, business is business; sorry pal. Sid turns around, but is quickly off guard when the box in his hand is gone. '''

<p class="MsoNormal">He looks towards the direction Max in, and he already has a good start on them.

<p class="MsoNormal">Sid: I don’t have time for the shit, Lewis go do your job, I’ll be waiting in the car.

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Lewis nods his head up and down, and in the nick of time he’s chasing after Max. He couldn’t help but feel bad for a kid; marijuana was always a way out of depression for Lewis, but it was this or do nothing.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Lewis large calf’s muscle ascends him easily as he tumbles upon Max. Max is able to regain strength as he sends a punch hitting Lewis in his nose. He felt sorry for this kid one minuet ago, but now Lewis knows Max has fucked up.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Lewis sends a devastation hulk like smash with his right knuckle against his chest. The blow to the chest causes Max to re-catch his air, as he gasps for help. He lets go of the box, and Lewis grabs it, walking away once again feeling guilty. '''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''He finally reaches the unnecessary limo which Sid sits inside of. He opens the door and makes one last look towards Max, who is now just making his way up.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Sid: Would you get in here already? Damn? '''

<p class="MsoNormal">Lewis takes a seat in the car, and sits on the seat next to Sid.

<p class="MsoNormal">Lewis: Please don’t tell me you’re going to kill him…

<p class="MsoNormal">Sid: He broke rules, no one tries to fuck with me, or steal with me!

<p class="MsoNormal">Lewis: Just give him a break… I can relate to him; sometimes drugs are just the only way out of things…

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Sid: Enough, enough! I don’t feel like hearing your sorrows, but you know what? You did one damn good job, so I’ll let Max live, but if he ever tries that bullshit again, he’s dead and I don’t want you bringing up how we shouldn’t kill a thief.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Lewis: Yes sir.

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<p class="MsoNormal">'''Kiara Bell, college freshman at the University of Boston! She sat with a group of friends, chatting, and of course gossiping! This was a much more different Kiara then we now know. Eventually dawn came, and the street lights were on; she knew she needed to begin heading home. After all she’s going to this college for free, and the least she could do was take her time to respect to make it home and go to sleep early for tomorrows practice.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Kiara exchanges her final good byes to her friends as she was the only one that lived on the East side of the campus. She walks alone, but something was missing; that’s right Steven lives over here! She remembers, especially once he comes up from behind her. Kiara never really had an opinion on Steven, but she defiantly considered him to be cute'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Steven: Hey! Kiara heart jumps but it’s hardly noticeable.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Kiara: Hey! Came out of know where, kind of scared me!'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Steven: Oh sorry! Steven grinds.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Kiara: What took you so long?

<p class="MsoNormal">Steven: Well I was just getting some coffee some the Star bucks before it closes!

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Kiara: Man I could go for a coffee right now! Kiara says as she stares at the box-cup holder Steven holds.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Steven: Oh, here! He reaches inside the bag, and hands her a cup. Kiara notices it reads “Caramel Frap”.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Kiara: Oh my gosh, I was just kidding! And I love caramel!'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Steven: Well I meant to get you it anyways! And I guess lucky guess right? The two college students chuckles.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Kiara: Yea, I guess you did! The two stop in front of Kiara dorm, as the boys and girls were separated.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Stevens: Hey, what do you say we go out and maybe eat dinner? '''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Kiara: Like as in a date? Kiara couldn’t help but blush.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Stevens: Yea, like a date? He grinds, hoping his purely whites can set the deal breaker.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Kiara: Sure! When and where?'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Stevens: How about Friday, so in two days? '''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Kiara: Friday? That sounds cool!'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Steven: So tell me, how do you like Sea food?

<p class="MsoNormal">Kiara: Oh my gosh, I love sea food!

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Steven: Good, me too! The two grind at each other as Kiara does a flashy wave making her way into her dorm.'''

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<p class="MsoNormal">'''Everyone waits patiently as it’s finally the time to diverse on the three buses. The front steps span out wide, as people begin to walk forward with their luggage. Soon they’re all stopped by Tom.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Tom: Alright people, make sure you have your luggage, book bags with you! And this is your last chance if you don’t want to go, so if you’re one of those people please step forward.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">No one makes a move as its clear everyone wants to go to New York.

<p class="MsoNormal">Tom: Alright then, well everyone please co-operate with our trackers to make sure everyone is able to get on the bus.

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Teague, Carrie, and Rocco stand in front of each of the three buses. They simply use their fingers in order to navigate everyone to a bus.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Rocco: Hey Octavia, how many spots are over there?

<p class="MsoNormal">Octavia makes her way inside of the bus where she quickly counts the number of people on the bus.

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Octavia: It’s pretty much full! What about y’all?!'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Rocco: I should be able to fit the rest of these people, and Teague should be able to have all of the left overs.

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Chanel stands in Rocco’s line, hoping to avoid being on the same bus along with Jay. Slowly the lines moves and Jay already knows what Chanel’s up to. The line moves slow, but there are way too many people to tell whether or not Chanel and Jackson will be able to make the second bus. '''

<p class="MsoNormal">The line continues moving, and finally Chanel and Jackson are at the front.

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Rocco: Alright, hold on! Rocco takes a few steps on the bus, to only see it is packed. He comes back down with some unfortunate news.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Rocco: Sorry guys, there just isn’t enough room for anyone else; y’all have to catch the third bus!

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Chanel: Come on, there just has to be two spots! '''

<p class="MsoNormal">Rocco: Look there just isn’t more, and if it’s that much of a problem y’all guys don’t need to be coming on the bus, so if y’all guys would just move y’all way to the third bus everything will be fine!

<p class="MsoNormal">Chanel: But- She is quickly cut off by Jackson as he can see Rocco is getting frustrated.

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Jackson: It’s cool; we’ll be on our way. Jackson smiles as he tries to ensure there won’t be any problems as he pulls Chanel with him.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Chanel: Why you do that?

<p class="MsoNormal">Jackson: Seriously Chanel, it’s just a bus, besides there are less people on this bus.

<p class="MsoNormal">Chanel: I guess…

<p class="MsoNormal">Jackson: Come on cheer up!

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Chanel: Fine! She notices Jay looking at her, and immediately pulls Jackson in for a hug.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Jackson: See that’s the type of girl I’m used to seeing!

<p class="MsoNormal">Chanel: Well maybe you’ll get to know the feisty girly at night later on!

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Jackson: I think I wouldn’t mind at all seeing that one! The two exchange in a kiss.'''

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<p class="MsoNormal">Bradley: Damn, she got you feeling some type of way?

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Jay: Man, I don’t even know… Like that wasn’t even supposed to happen but it just seemed like a whole new her you know? Like a side of her I hardly ever seen.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Bradley: Damn, how the hell y’all even hit things off?

<p class="MsoNormal">Jay: Well from what I remember it was with body shots…

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Bradley: Oh lordy, damn Jay, you seriously would bring out the body shots? '''

<p class="MsoNormal">Jay: Yea, and from there it went to neck kissing, then to the bed!

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Bradley: Oh, I bet that shit was real passionate wasn’t it? '''

<p class="MsoNormal">Jay: Alright, I’m not getting that descriptive.

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Bradley: Man, I’m just playing around with you! I know bro, but damn eventually you guys are going to have to talk about it.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Jay: I know… Jay heads on the bus but Bradley decides to stay back.

<p class="MsoNormal">Bradley heads over next to Teague, whom he hardly ever talks to.

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Bradley: What up man? '''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Teague: Oh shit, how it doing Bradley? He reaches his hand out, and Bradley accepts it as the two embrace in a short hug.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Bradley: It’s been real chill man, what about you?

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Teague: Same! I see you growing all that facial hair now!'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Bradley: And I see you growing all that grey hair!

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Teague: Damn, you gonna do me like that man? Teague says as he chuckles.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Bradley: Man, you know I’m just fucking around!

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Teague: I know! So how’s the love life going man?'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Bradley: That’s funny you ask because I don’t really have a love life, it’s more of constant friends with benefits with a bunch of girls I’ve never met before!

<p class="MsoNormal">Teague: So basically a bunch of one night stands right?

<p class="MsoNormal">Bradley: Unfortunately, yes.

<p class="MsoNormal">Teague: Damn, you better watch out man, you don’t want to end up getting some random chick pregnant.

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Bradley: Got that all done man! Condoms!'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Teague: Damn, you got to spare me some!

<p class="MsoNormal">Bradley: Got some in my crib; I’m sure Lionell let you in!

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Teague: Damn, you really are grown boy! '''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Bradley: Alright, I’ll catch you later man! The two exchange in a final handshake as Bradley is the final person to hop on the bus.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">--

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Chanel looks outside of the window, as it is peer blackness. A few stars can be seen throughout the night. She looks around, and everyone is asleep besides her, Lenny and Jackson. She looks ahead and no other buses can be seen; the driver catches her eyes though, an old man drives that she isn’t familiar with.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''He looks like he’s tired but it’s too tough to tell by Chanel, since he is old. His eyeballs sag low but Chanel pays focus back towards Jackson.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">Chanel: Jackson… Chanel notices Lenny stands up as he slowly makes his way towards the driving seat.

<p class="MsoNormal">Jackson: Yea?

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Chanel not able to hold the guilt in any much longer has to be honest with Jackson. After all she did promise him.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Chanel: You remember the other day when you asked me to always be honest with you? '''

<p class="MsoNormal">Jackson: Yea?

<p class="MsoNormal">Chanel: Well I need to tell you something…

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Jackson: What is that? A concern look grows on both of each other faces.'''

<p class="MsoNormal">A loud cry from Lenny can be heard.

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Lenny: He’s not breathing! He’s not fucking breathing! '''

<p class="MsoNormal">'''Lenny grabs the wheel and begins to steer but it’s already too late. Multiple biters stand in the way as the bus rams into each and every one of them. The bus tumbles over onto a hill into the woods, ramming into varieties of trees. A Glass break, blood splats, mourns sound until finally the bus stops.'''

Trivia

 * This is the first issue of Volume 2

Last Issue: Issue 6 - Next Issue: Issue 8
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