Crystal
I glared as Jerome placed his whole attention at this so-called new girl that has already proven to be a thorn in my flesh.
Throughout the years we had stayed together in the hood, no one had ever tried to compete with me for Jerome's attention. I had him at my beck and call.
He was my best friend and also, I had grown to have a soft spot for him.
I just couldn't find the right time to let him know how I felt about him. At some point, I didn't see the need to do so. Jerome loved me too. He had always proven to like me immensely.
Moreover, he had declared before everyone in the hood that I meant a lot to him and will always protect me.
We grew up together and I had every reason to like Jerome. He had my back on everything and made sure I got everything that I wan
