After school was over, Moni waited behind the school on the curb where Shawn usually picked her up. He was going to take her someplace to go eat before dropping her off back home.

She didn't have to worry about her mother questioning her when she got home. She already lied and told her that she was going to stay after school to get a couple of study sessions in.

While Moni waited patiently, she noticed Nyokia strutting in the middle of a group of niggas on the sidewalk.

All of them looked drugged out and very much older than her. Some of them had long dreads, while others had fades and low-cuts. Majority of them were wearing hoodies, which wasn't a good sign.

"Damn, shorty, all that ass," one of the niggas inquired, taking a hit from his blunt. "Lemme hit."

Nyokia laughed, twirling around. "None of y'all can handle this."

She was wearing a black crop top with a denim jean jacket, floral bell bottoms which made her ass fatter than it already was, and black fenty slippers. Her hair was in a low ponytail.

Moni honestly felt bad. Those niggas were going to take advantage of Nyokia. But she wasn't her friend, never was her friend. She was the same bitch that abandoned Moni when she saw her expose. Whatever happens, happens.

"I can handle it," another nigga chimed in, stepping in front of her and smacking her ass. He then gripped it. "My friend can handle it too."

Nyokia playfully swatted his hand. "Nope, nobody can handle me."

"Oh really?" a nigga behind her questioned, as he moved up so her ass was on him. "Make it bounce one time."

"Ayeeeeee." Nyokia playfully twerked on him, making his dick rock hard in an instant, while the other guys watched in awe and was rooting.

Moni shook her head in disgust, diverting her attention back to her phone.

Shawn pulled up seconds later in his Mustang next to Moni. She hopped in the passenger seat, buckling up her seatbelt then closing the door. As they pulled off, both Moni and Shawn looked as Nyokia disappeared in between the group of guys.

"Ain't that your ex bestfriend?" Shawn questioned as he stopped at the 4-way.

"Yeah," Moni replied softly, looking out the window. "I know them niggas gonna run a train on her."

"I already can see it," he replied, shaking his head before taking off from the stop. "But, it ain't got nun to do with you bae, and that shit ain't your fault."

"I know but," Her voice trailed off. "I wouldn't want to see her in the same position that I was in. She can't handle it." She glanced over at Shawn.

"Bae, shhhhh," he hushed her, placing one hand on her thigh and squeezing it. "It's her problem now, not yours. She left you to deal with your problems and didn't even help. Whatever is coming shorty way, is coming for a reason."

Moni nodded, placing her hand on Shawn's. He was right about the situation. Moni didn't really think too much of it afterwards.

They soon later pulled up at Denny's. Parking and exiting the vehicle, Shawn held Moni's hand as they entered the establishment.

"Hi, table for two?" The hostess greeted as she picked up two menus.

"Yeah," Shawn replied as taking a quick glance at Moni.

"Alright, follow me," She instructed, leading the two to an empty booth and setting their menus down. "We'll be back shortly to cater to you guys. What would you like to drink?"

"Water," Moni replied as she slid down into the booth. Shawn sat across from her.

"I'll have a sprite," He answered.

The waitress nodded her head before disappearing into the back.

Moni picked up the Menu and examined it. She never been to Denny's before. It was her first time she had step foot in the restaurant. She tried looking for food she was familiar with.

"Bae, you straight?" Shawn asked, noticing Moni's expression of confusion as she looked through the Menu.

"Yes, baby I just don't know what to get," she admitted sheepishly as her face started to darken. "It's my first time stepping foot in a Denny's."

Shawn laughed. "Yo, bae, it's okay. If you want me to, I'll order something for you. I don't need you stressing."

"Alright, thank you," She replied, placing the menu down in front of her. "I also appreciate you taking me out to eat."

"Anything for my baby," Shawn said with a huge grin on his face. He leaned in and kissed her gently on the lips.

Moments later, the waitress arrived with their drinks on a tray. Setting them down on the table, she took out her notepad. "So, what would you guys like to order?"

"I'll have the Prime Rib Philly Melt with Mozzarella sticks," Shawn ordered. "And she'll have a Cali Club sandwich with a side of fries."

Moni raised her eyebrow as she took a sip of her water. She didn't know what Shawn was ordering her; all of it sounded foreign. All she knew was that he better not have ordered some live squid on a plate for her to eat.

"Okay, we'll be back shortly with your orders," the waitress said, disappearing into the back again.

"Bae, you better not have ordered me no squid," Moni said, with a concerned look on her face.

Shawn busted out in laughter. "Bae, we ain't in no Chinese shop. I ordered you a sandwich with fries, girl."

"OH!" Moni exclaimed. Relief washed over her. "I feel so slow."

Shawn shook his head and took a sip from his sprite. This girl was so funny. Being around in her presence always made him feel comfortable.

For some odd reason, his brother Jon popped up in his mind. And the question that he asked last night, still bothered him. Why did he want to know if him and Moni were fucking? It wasn't his business.

"Bae, so tell me how Jon came in my room yesterday after I came from my boss's crib," Shawn started. "He asked me if we was fucking. Not fucking the night before, but just in general."

Moni choked on her water. "Why he asked that?"

Shawn shrugged. "I don't know but I told him we wasn't cause it's not any of his business. You his ex, he shouldn't be concerned about what you do, especially with me."

Moni agreed. "Right."

She found it strange how Jon asked his brother if he was fucking on his ex. Jon was the one who ended the relationship. He was the one who didn't want anything to do with Moni anymore. Now all of a sudden, he wants to know who she's fucking with. Moni thought he was nuts.

Jon entered Denny's with his arm draped around some girl. She was about 5'3. Her jet black hair hung down to her waist. She was cute, but she wasn't all that. She wore a black floral sundress with black sandals. She hardly had any ass, but her 36D breasts made up for it. Based on her facial features and complexion, she had an Indian background.

"Speak of the devil," Moni muttered, keeping her head down, making sure that Jon and his date didn't notice her and Shawn.

Shawn kept his head down, to ensure that his brother wouldn't notice him. But being 6ft tall and weighing 200lbs wasn't going to make it that easy.

"Here are you guys' order!" The waitress exclaimed cheerfully, setting down two platters of the food they ordered. "Let me know if you need anything else."

"Thanks," Shawn said quickly, grabbing his plate and passing the other one to Moni.

The waitress strutted off to Jon's table. He noticed the waitress walking in their direction, but he looked past her to see his brother and ex girlfriend across the room eating and chatting up a storm.

He balled his fists up then closed his eyes, taking a deep breath.

His date looked at him funny while loudly popping her gum and twirling her silky hair around her index finger. "What's wrong with you?"

"Nothing," he replied, taking another deep breath before he composed himself. "I'm straight shorty."

"Mmm, ok," she said sarcastically before picking up a Menu.

On the other side of the restaurant, Moni and Shawn took turns playfully feeding each other. They were enjoying themselves and paid no attention to Jon.

Being unable to keep the peace, Jon suddenly got up and made a beeline towards their table.

"Where you going boy?" His date called out.

Jon ignored her and continued walking. Before he could make it to their table, a gun shot went off.

Everyone in the restaurant froze, some of them started screaming hysterically.

"Everyone get on the ground now!" A deep male voice yelled from the entrance. "Or I'll shoot every last one of you motherfuckers dead!"

Jon quickly ducked under a nearby table, while Moni and Shawn slide underneath the table in their booth.

Three masked men walked around in the restaurant, eyeing each and every one of the individuals that hid in fear.

Moni was terrified. Shawn held her close to him and kissed the top of her head. "I won't let nothing happen to you, baby." He whispered. "On my momma."

"Yo, where the fuck is Blizzy Bandz at?" One of the masked men barked, letting off a gun shot into the ceiling. "Where he's AT?"

People screamed in terror at the gunshot. Moni's heart sunk at the words that came out of his mouth.