Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2004 10:56 pm Post subject: Love & Happiness: @--->--....
I was thinking of a story about Allen & Tawanna and how their life would be if they met when they were more younger, like Quincy and Monica from 'Love & Basketball'. Anyone can add on. I will start the beginning later cause I got homework. :-)
[ February 16, 2004: Message edited by: Misty Blue ]
Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 2:23 am Post subject: Love & Happiness: @--->--....
1986
Hatherop Park
Hampton, VA
Allen and his friends, Jemar, Nathan, and Tevin, were playing ball. Allen was about to make his penultimate shot when, out of the blue, a girl strolled in the park and caught his attention. She was a redbone who had on a black Nordstrom bomber jacket, a pair of Coca Cola pants, some red plastic loop earrings, and a Knicks cap with braided pigtails.
J: Ay, whos that Tweenie over there?
A: I dont know. You ever saw her before?
N: No, she probably moved here.
J: You think she cute?
A: Yea, if she aint look like a boy.
Allen made his last shot and him and Jemar won the game. They started showboating when the girl went over towards them and asked them to play.
J: Play? Girls dont play no ball.
Allen noticed her Knicks cap.
A: Where you from? I never saw you around here before.
Girl: New York.
A: Figures, the Knicks suck.
G: Whatever. Just let me play.
A: You got game?
G: Yea I got game! If I didnt I wouldnt be asking to play, now would I?
A: Aight, since you got so much game and so much mouth, how about two on one? Me and Jemar against you. (shoving the ball to her)
G: Why just me?
A: Why not? If you cant do it then just take your weak tail home.
G: Hey, I aint got no problem with it. (shoving the ball back)You just worry about how you gon get pass me and make that shot.
A: No. (shoving the ball back to her) Ladies first.
G: Fine by me
Hey, this isn't my first time writing but I'm still an amateur. What do y'all think?
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Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 2:32 am Post subject: Love & Happiness: @--->--....
IF YOU WANNA NO DA TRUTH.....
IT SUCKED DON'T EVA TRY TO WRITE ANOTHER STORY......
NAW IM KIDDIN (IM CRAZY REMEMBER) BUT ITS KINDA TIGHT. VERY CREATIVE. YOU HAVE A WAY OF CATCHING THE READER'S ATTENTION.( I HEARD MY ENGLISH TEACHER SAY DAT)BUT, NICE START. KEEP DOIN YA THING MA!
(IM SURE YOU THOUGHT I WAS SERIOUS WHEN I SAID IT SUCKED BUT YOU HAVE TO LEARN THAT IM KINDA... YOU KNOW... AND WE PEOPLE TEND TO SAY AND DO THINGS THAT WE DONT NECESSARILY MEAN. LET ME GO GET MY MEDICATION....) LOL
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Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 2:46 am Post subject: Love & Happiness: @--->--....
AYE...U JOT AIGHT WIT DA PEN..BOO BOO..YEA WRITIN DATZ 1 OF UR TALENTZ..I LIKE DA CONFIGURATION OF DA STORY..(4 DA SLOW FOLKZ DAT MEAN HOW ITS PUT 2GETHER)..I LIKE HOW U ABBREVIATED DERE NAMES WHEN THEY WERE SPEAKIN...BUT U INTRODUCED DEM FIRST!..
DATS BEAUTIFUL!...DA SETTIN..STORY LINE..
DA DIALOUGE...ALL DATZ LIKE DAT!<(DC TALK MEANIN..
IT WAS..MEAN..SWEET..TIGHT)U KNOW WHATEVA YA SAY...U MEAN WIT IT!!...KEEP WRITIN..I COULD PICTURE EVERYTHING U WAS SAYIN..LIKE IT WAS A MOVIE.YEA..DA BEGINNIN OF DAT JOUNT WAS LIKE THAT!!
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Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 2:58 am Post subject: Love & Happiness: @--->--....
quote:Originally posted by tim:
AYE...U JOT AIGHT WIT DA PEN..BOO BOO..YEA WRITIN DATZ 1 OF UR TALENTZ..I LIKE DA CONFIGURATION OF DA STORY..(4 DA SLOW FOLKZ DAT MEAN HOW ITS PUT 2GETHER)..
Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 3:03 am Post subject: Love & Happiness: @--->--....
Damn, you just boosted my ego, LOL. That first part you got me there. I was like, "Oh my God! Am I really that bad?! " But anyways, thanks a bunch. If no one adds on, I'll add more tomorrow.
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Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2004 12:28 am Post subject: Love & Happiness: @--->--....
MISTY!..GIRL U STILL AINT WRITE NO MORE ON DIS STORY..I'M ALL CLICKIN ON DIS STORY...
THINKIN IM BOUTA FIND WHATZ BEEN GOIN ON...
AND U STILL AINT WRITE NO MORE!..HOW U GOIN GET AH NIGGA ALL INTERESTED DEN DONT WRITE NO MORE...I KNOW U SAID ITS AH ADD ON STORY..BUT I HOPE DONT NOBODY ADD ON...CAUZ DEN DA STORY MIGHT TURN WEAK..AFTER IT STARTED OUT ALL GOOD..SO MISTY COUL U PLEASE.
..FINISH DIS JOUNT..I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT..THANK U EVA SO MUCH..MS.LADY!!
PS..DONT MAKE ME HAFTA COME FIND YOU!!
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Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2004 12:57 am Post subject: Love & Happiness: @--->--....
YEA...YEA...YEA...
DONT RAP ME UP!! JUS WRITE DA STORY!!
SIKE..IM JUS MESSIN WIT U!
BUT...YEA..DATZ GOOD 2 HEAR!!
I'LL MAKE SURE..I CHECK IN 2NIGHT..2 SEE IF U DONE WROTE SOMETHIN...AND WHAT U MEAN CALM DOWN!! GIRL..IM AS COOL AS AN ESKIMO..DURING DA WINTER..IN DA NORTH POLE..SIPPIN ICE TEA!!
YEA I AM!!..SIKE!I BE LUNCHIN..BUT AIGHT..THOUGH SHAUTY!!
P.S. ..WRITE SOMETHIN!
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2004 6:32 am Post subject: Love & Happiness: @--->--....
In this game, whoever got 20 first, won. I was up by 2, 18-16. Imagine, little ol me beating a buncha boys. Can you believe it?! Well, I can. I was the best balla back in Forte Green; couldnt no one tell me different. You should see the looks on these boys faces, they look mad as heck! Ha ha, but I dont care. I aint gon let some arrogant prepubescent stank ass (lol) boys run me and think they the s***! Sorry, baby, but theres a new cowgirl in town.
At this point, people were crowding around the gates surrounding the park watching this unbelievable show. The girl got past Allen and Jemar one final time and made a lay-up, the winning shot. She started jumping around the park and gloating as the crowd went bananas. This pissed Allen off. He bounced the ball mad hard on the concrete.
A: Man, this is bullshit!! You cheated!
G: How could I cheat?!
A: I dont know, you tell me! I want a re-count!
G: Look, stop being a sore loser.
The girl gestures for a handshake.
G: Good game.
Allen pushes her hand aside.
A: Whatever, just getcha bummy ass outta here!
J: Cmon, man, just let it go.
No, he didnt! I felt insulted. A part of me wanted to cry (dont ask why), but the other part remembered the infamous words one of my three older brothers told me, Never cry! It will only show your weakness as female. I take these words to my grave cause they are so true. Its bad enough women are accepted as second-class citizens in this world. I know youre wondering how I analyzed that for a 10-year-old. But what can I say? Imma smart girl. And yes, I know, I talk too damn much. So anyways I was just about to leave when one of the boys put their hand on my shoulder.
J: Look, my friend was rude. We all started off on the wrong foot. Im Jemar. Over theres Nathan and Tevin. And thats Allen.
G: Well, do me a favor and tell Allen that he betta get used to losing as far as Im around. But it was nice playing with yall.
J: Hey, I didnt catch your name.
G: Thats cause I never gave it to you.
J: Are you going to?
G: Maybe. But my initials are TNT. Remember that!
J: Whats TNT supposed to mean?
G: It means
I took the ball and made a shot far behind the free throw line.
G: Dynamite, cause I just blew up yall spot. Aha!
I know. Im cocky as heck too. But, hey, thats how I am.
The girl left and Allen went up to Jemar.
A: Did you catch her name?
J: No.
A: Man! That little chicken head think she something. She might be cute and all, but she still needs to be put in her place
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Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2004 7:30 am Post subject: Love & Happiness: @--->--....
AIGHT..AIGHT..
U WROTE SOMETHIN...
BUT HOW U GOINNA STOP RIGHT THERE...
ITZ LIKE 12:30 ...ONLY REASON I CAME ON DA SITE..IS 2 SEE WHAT U WROTE...
U GOTTA GIVE ME AH LIL BIT MORE 2 GO ON..NEXT TIME!!..AIGHT!!
I KNOW UR HOMEWORK PROLLY HAD U TIRED...
SO IMA GIVE U AH PASS DIS TIME...
BUT DIS DA ONLY TIME...DONT LET DIS HAPPEN
AGAIN!!..AIGHT!!
Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2004 6:54 am Post subject: Love & Happiness: @--->--....
Okay, its first day of school, so Ma wants me to look presentable. She ironed out this red, short, white-polka dotted suit. Eew, I look like Minnie Mouse! All I need is the ears. Normally, Id throw it in the back of the closet while it collects dust and gets a hold of some cobwebs, but Ma would burn my ass. So I put it on for her.
Ma: Aww, you look so adorable!
Ugh! And to top it off, she put a rose behind my ear. Im taking all of this s*** off as soon as I get home. The whole outfit my look cute, I have to admit, but it just aint my style! A tee, some baggy jeans, and some 99¢-store flipflop sandals will make my day. Anywhoo
Ma: Now remember, aint gone be no fighting this year, okay?
T: (sighs) Yea, Ma.
Ma: I mean it, Tawanna, this the final time Im transferring your butt to another school. I figured you learned a lesson last time when you had gotten probation. If it happens again, its boarding school for you.
T: I only got probation cause my teacher failed me, so I knocked him out!
Ma: Child, who is you getting loud with?! You aint too big to beat now.
I dont know why she fussing. I thought shed be happy that I defend myself instead of acting like a punk. If theres anyone to blame for my behavior, its my brothers. Theyre the ones who always pushed me around while Ma never said nothing.
Hampton Elementary School
Class 521
I get to my assigned class, and the teacher introduces me to the class. Meanwhile, that big-headed boy I beat in ball the other day gotta be the one to run his mouth.
A: There go that girl who was showing off yesterday. Whatchu doing here?
T: I go here now, duh.
A: Whatever, you make think you run the court around here now but you dont.
T: Oh yeah? Then, whatchu call what I was doing on you yesterday?
A: I told you, you cheated.
T: I did not cheat? How could I have cheated?!
A: I dont know, I just know you did.
T: Well since believe that so much, why dont we do a re-match after school?
A: Better yet, tryouts for the basketball team is today. Why dont we both try out and Ill show you who really got game.
T: Fine by me
Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2004 6:55 am Post subject: Love & Happiness: @--->--....
We shook hands on it. This boy really thinks hes better than me. I guess Im just gone haveto prove him wrong again. The day went well. Soon enough, it was 3:00 and all the boys were crowding around the gym to try out for the team. All of them were worried about their game, until I stepped in.
Boy: What that girl doing here?
Allen turns around.
A: Oh, there go that girl I told you about; think she got game.
Boy: Damn, she cute though.
A: Yea whatever, I aint worried about that right now. Im gon show her whos boss, then Ill ask her to the Back-to-School dance next Friday.
B: You think she gon say yes after you serve her?
A: She betta say yes! Nobody says no to Allen Iverson.
I stood out even more cause of the fact that I didnt know about tryouts until 1st period class, I had to try out in my dress. As I walked across the gym floors, I heard murmurings, questioning my purpose of being here and whistles, boys shooting one-liners at me so I could holla at them. Luckily, I wore some boxers today. The coach came out of his office. He introduced himself, made some boring speech, then tryouts began. He called out each player on his sheet to be assigned on tryout teams. Then he got to my name.
Coach: Tawanna Turner?
T: Thats me.
C: Excuse me, little girl, but are you lost?
T: No! Im here to try out for the basketball team.
C: girls dont play no basketball!
A: Its aiight, coach, let her play. Shell learn when I show her what the real stuff is.
C: Okay. Lets do this.
Big-head was playing on my opposing team. I controlled the ball, then Big-head and the boy who was guarding me switched positions. He tried to block my shot, but he stumbled and I made the shot.
T: Whats wrong? I thought you had game.
A: Man, quit talking and play.
T: Aww, you mad?
He had the ball and tried to make his shot but he missed. He started getting frustrated. I noticed that the more madder he got, the cuter he got. He got a hold of the ball again, he shooted and I blocked his shot. All the boys started making noise cause they finally got the point that a girl can actually play.
A: Man, foul!
T: What?!
A: Coach, that was a foul.
C: Aint fouls called in a try-out game, Bubba.
I got a hold of the ball.
A: Go ahead and shoot it. Ill show who got game; Ill show you.
T: No, Big-head, Imma show you.
I laid the crossover on him and made the shot. All the boys started crowding around me and clowning Big-head. I went over to him just to show sportsmanship.
T: Hey, good game.
A: Yea whatever.
T: Still think I cheated?
A: Man, get outta my face!
This boy had the nerve to push me. Me! That was it. He pushed me to the ground and I got up and pushed him down. He got up and we started throwing down. The boys crowded around us and the coach came out and stopped the fight.
C: Okay, both of yall to the principals office, NOW!
Damn, they gon call my momma. Looks like its gonna be boarding school
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Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2004 7:53 am Post subject: Love & Happiness: @--->--....
ALLEN SHOULDA JUS SLAMMED HER 1 GOOD TIME..INSTEAD OF RUMBLING HER..SHE AH GIRL!..
ALLEN KNOW HE WRONG..U CANT JUS GO RUMBLIN FEMALES...ALL WILLY NILLY..HAHA@ALLEN DAT NIGGA WILD!...U WRITE DAT STORY MISTY....
U GO GIRL(MARTIN)!AAAHHHHWWWW...GGIIIRRLL!!!!
Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2004 8:50 am Post subject: Love & Happiness: @--->--....
quote:Originally posted by tim:
ALLEN SHOULDA JUS SLAMMED HER 1 GOOD TIME..INSTEAD OF RUMBLING HER..SHE AH GIRL!..
ALLEN KNOW HE WRONG..U CANT JUS GO RUMBLIN FEMALES...ALL WILLY NILLY..HAHA@ALLEN DAT NIGGA WILD!...U WRITE DAT STORY MISTY....
U GO GIRL(MARTIN)!AAAHHHHWWWW...GGIIIRRLL!!!!
tim that was funny as hell no you didnt say "all willy nilly" ahahahaahahh
Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 8:45 am Post subject: Love & Happiness: @--->--....
A: (rubbing his black eye) Man, look at whatchu did.
T: And look at watchu did! Leaving all these scratches on my face. You got some sharp claws. Damn, I thought only girls fought like cats.
A: I aint no girl!
T: Yea, you are.
We kept arguing until our mothers came. All hell is gonna break loose now.
Ma: Oh my God! What the hell?
T: Ma, Im sorry-
Ma: Look atcha gotdamn face! What happened?!
T: I got into a fight!
Ma: A fight, Tawanna? Its the first day of school and you already started trouble?! If your father was around, you know hed turn your butt red, black, and blue. Who the hell did you fight now? And it betta not be another teacher!
T: (pointing to Big-head) Him.
Allens mother: You fought a girl?! Boy, what the hell did I tell you about putting your hands on a female?! This child is the third girl you hit. And she tore your ass up at that?! Now, I'M gonna tear your ass up as soon as we get home!
Tawannas mother goes to the secretary and asks to use the phone.
T: Who are you calling, Ma?
Tm: Shut up! Im calling the Evangeline Christian Home for Girls to register you there. They have a therapist; maybe they can help your crazy ass.
I dont wanna go there! I heard you wont come out of there the same once theyre finished with you. Its probably like prison. And to worsen it even more, its a school for girls. Ill probably drop the soap as they say, whatever that means. At this point, I was willing to try anything to keep her from taking me to boarding school. Even cry. So, I started giving a show like Penny on Good Times.
T: (tearing up) NO, MA, PLEASE! I PROMISE I WONT BE A BAD GIRL ANYMORE, PLEASE!!
Everyone fell into my trap. I saw that Big-head started feeling sorry for me by the look on his face. So, he stepped up to my momma.
A: Excuse me, maam, Mrs. Tawannas mother, but please dont take Tawanna to a boarding school. Im sorry; all of this is my fault. I hit her first. It was reasonable that she hit me back, so we got into it. If anything, I should be the one going to a boarding school. But please dont make her go.
Ma calmed down and gave in.
Tm: Okay, your apologys accepted. I wont make her go, BUT NEXT TIME, ONCE I PICK UP THAT PHONE ITS FINAL! You hear me, Tawanna?
T: Yes, maam.
Tm: Lets go.
Am: Excuse me; Im Ann Iverson. I should apologize also for my sons actions. Trust me, he will think twice before putting his hands on a girl. His butt should be sent to a boarding school, hes just lucky we cant afford it.
Tm: Its okay; Im Wanda McKenzie.
Am: Nice meeting you. Are you new around here?
Tm: Why yes.
Soon enough, the principal arrived and talked to our mothers. We were suspended for two days. Afterwards, My momma and Ms. Iverson started conversing more and befriending as they walked out of school. Big-head and I slowly strolled behind them.
T: Thank you.
A: For what?
T: For defending me. It was very sweet; no one ever stood up for me before.
A: Oh, it wasnt a problem.
T: Whyd you do it?
A: What do you mean? Why wouldnt I?
T: Well, after the fight, I figured you would never want to know me again; this was the perfect chance.
A: Youre right about that (laughing). But you dont deserve to go to no boarding school. You seem real.
T: How so?
A: I could tell youre not like these other girls. And I could tell by the way you threw that jab on me. (Both Allen and Tawanna started laughing) I never knew a girl who could fight like that. Man, this s*** still hurts.
T: Aww, itll be okay.
I kissed his bruised eye and he looked at me. I could tell he was wondering. I was wondering too. What was coming over me? Did I suddenly like this boy? I COULDNT HAVE!! Boys are such creeps. Such punks. I could never like a boy.
A: What was that for?
[ February 16, 2004: Message edited by: Misty Blue ]
Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 6:28 am Post subject: Love & Happiness: @--->--....
A: What was that for?
T: Nothing.
I rushed over to where my momma was
Its my first day of suspension. Ma grounded me, but Imma very hyper-active person, so I snuck out of the house to find something to with myself. Unfortunately, I aint have nothing to do, so I headed over to Hatherop Park to practice my free throws. Coincidentally, Big-head was there.
A: Hey.
T: Hey.
After that little kiss I laid on him, I wanted to avoid him as much as I can just in case he tries to continue to ask me about it cause Im still confused about it. I sat down and waited for him to finish his playing. But, instead, he comes over to me.
A: So, how much trouble are you in?
T: Huh?
A: With your moms.
T: Oh, Im grounded for two weeks. What about you?
A: Im grounded for three. Plus, I had a beating. My butt is still stinging from last night.
T: (giggling) Thats what you get.
A: It aint funny! Im not even supposed to be out here.
T: Me neither.
We suddenly fell silent. I wanted to break the hush, but my thoughts were blank.
A: Soo
T: Yeah?
A: So, are you busy next Friday?
T: I dont think so, why?
A: Because
Silence again
T: What?
A: Did you know there was a Back-to-School dance?
T: No.
A: Really
I know what he wants. Goddammit, quit stalling. Just ask!!
A: So, you wanna go?
T: I dont know.
A: Either you do or you dont.
T: I said I dont know. Besides, I dont even dance.
A: You dont have to dance at a party.
T: Well then, what do you do other than dance?
A: People eat, talk to friends. Stuff like that.
T: Oh
A: You havent been to a party, have you?
T: So?!
Tawanna picks up Allens ball and shoots.
A: You dont need to get all mad, Im just asking. I havent been to many parties either.
T: Well, at least you can talk to friends at a party. I dont even know anybody at school.
A: Thats okay. You can meet up with my friends. So you wanna go now?
T: I still dont know. Ill get back to you.
A: Oh, cmon!! Please?
T: I said Ill get back to you!
Tawanna leaves the park.
Damn, why does he want me to go so bad? Is he trying to hook up with me? If so, his chances with me been flew out the door cause I already decided Im never gonna like a boy. Does he wanna be with me because of the kiss? Because that was a mistake! Damn, Im so stupid. What was I thinking when I kissed him But no boy has ever talk to me, let alone ask me to a dance before. I usually scare them off. Maybe hes different
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 7:42 pm Post subject: Love & Happiness: @--->--....
YEA..MISTY BABY..DAT JOUNT WAS LIKE DAT...U GOT ME ALL READIN DA STORY..I POSTA BEEN BACK...LUNCH WAS OVA LIKE TEN MINUTES AGO..BUT YEA I AINT EXPECT NUFFIN LESS THAN GOOD FROM U ANYWAY THOUGH..BUT I GOTTA GO..AIGHT SHAUTY..KEEP WRITIN THOUGH!!
LOL 
Am I really that bad?! 
" But anyways, thanks a bunch. If no one adds on, I'll add more tomorrow. 
So?!
