06:46pm | 09/15🎈
"you think he's gonna like it?" I asked Tay as I rubbed my head again, feeling the texture of my waves
"it don't matter if he like it, as long as you fuck with it"
I rolled my eyes then pulled out my keys to the door. I had to place some of my bags down first before I could actually open the door.
Today Taylor and I went on our annual birthday shopping spree. Every year we alternate day's—so either his birthday or mine or even both—and we go on a shopping spree. Just the two of us, our parents credit cards, and just having fun with each other and spending time together—a rich kids dream.
It actually started when we were 13. It was my birthday and I had no birthday fit so we had to go last minute shopping the day of my birthday to find myself a fit. Then the ritual kept going and here we are...5 years later.
When I walked into the livingroom Kamron, Tre, Wyatt and Uncle Jakob were all sitting around the TV watching football.
"wow" Tre said being the first to notice
"y'all cut your hair?" Kamron asked shocked
"nah, we just wearing wigs" I said sarcastically
This year Taylor and I decided to cut our hair and start fresh. We're adults now, it's time for some change.
"is Ronnie here?" I asked my uncle Jakob noticing that he was here now
"yeah she's in Storm's room. Happy Birthday youngin" He answered
That's my uncle Jakob. No matter how old he is, how much money he got, he's still a street boy at heart.
"we're gonna go get ready" I said
I took a look at all of them and finally noticed they were all dressed and ready to go. For some reason Storm told everyone to wear black, I guess so I could wear a color and the spotlight would be on me. I don't really care for that though. As long as I'm surrounded by the people I love, they can wear what ever color they choose.
Taylor and I made our way upstairs and to my room. I was gonna stop by Storm's just to say hi to Ronnie but I'm already late so she'll see me later.
I was nervous walking to my room. I know it was my choice but I also know Masai loves my hair. I think he loves it more than me actually. Every time we take naps together he's always playing in my hair.
I opened the door to my room and he wasn't even there. My bathroom door was closed though and I heard the sound of the shower running which explained where he was.
"what time is the reservation for again?" Tay asked as he set his bags on my bed
"eight o'clock Storm said. but she told everyone seven knowing black people never get anywhere on time"
"aight you go hop in the shower then, I'll use the bathroom downstairs"
"yeah as soon as he gets out"
"it's nothing you ain't seen before, hurry up and go shower" He said
"Tay you know more than me, if I go in there we'll take longer than us taking separate showers"
"true" He laughed
He went into my closet and came out with his towel and a pair of fresh underwear. He's practically here all the time so he has some clothes here, a toothbrush and a towel. I have the same at his house too.
He got undressed then wrapped his towel around his waist before leaving my room to head to bathroom downstairs.
I decided to do the same as I waited for Masai to get out the shower. I had some time after so I laid out my birthday fit on the bed as well. Taylor's the one that picked it out for me, it's personally a little too much in my opinion but he was all like "go big or go home". He has me wearing foreigns from head to toe, but I'm not complaining.
As I was positioning my shoes with my outfit I heard the bathroom door open.
I set the shoes down then turned around slowly to see Masai walking out the bathroom naked with his towel draped over his shoulder.
He smiled at me then walked past me to his suitcase but then double backed to me.
"something's different" He said squinting his eyes at me
"hmm, I wonder. maybe it's the towel"
"you cute with hair and with waves, you really can't do anything wrong can you?" He asked before kissing me on the forehead
I was glad he liked it because I was kinda nervous. This whole time I should've been worried about what my dad was gonna do instead. He loves my hair as well, especially when I bleached the tips. He said it reminded him of himself when he was my age.
"How was your day?" He asked
"it was good, got a lot of clothes—also picked up some stuff for you. got some stuff we can match with"
"that's dope and all but it's your birthday, I'm supposed to give you a gift"
"I don't need a gift from you, I just need you. anyways how was your day?" I asked curious
"it was calm. your older cousin invited me to come play ball with them, I was gonna say no but I wasn't gonna give up the opportunity to shit on 'em. I won of course. your other cousin still don't like me, I guess dunkin on him didn't help. also your uncle doesn't like me very much either, his daughter seem cool though"
"I'm sorry. if it makes you feel any better I like you" I said with a sad smile
"it's aight. but it got me thinking, if they don't like me now I wonder how they'll react if they find out our dads were together"
"let's not worry about that right now. I gotta go get in the shower because it seems that everyone is done and waiting for me. we'll talk about this later" I said before backing up from him and walking to my bathroom
I really hope it doesn't come to the point where they find out but I know I have no control over it. It didn't take Storm that long to put 2 and 2 together, the rest of my family is just as smart. August fully works in the FBI, if anything he'll be the first to put it together.
All of that doesn't matter right now though, I have a dinner in less than an hour and have yet to hop in the shower. Regardless of what they think of Masai, I'm the one that knows him the best so it would be my decision ultimately. They're just gonna have to deal with it.
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"car's here" My dad said walking into my room
Masai and I were standing in front of the mirror taking selfies. He really cleans up nice.
"alright we'll be down soon" I said before posing for another picture
of course I can't post them but it'd be nice to have them to myself.
"actually I want to talk to you guys" He said walking in
"okayy..." I said before walking to my bed with Masai's hand in mine
We both sat down and so did my dad.
"tonight it's not just family, your friends from high school, some of Storm's friends will be there—"
"yeah I know"
"meaning, you guys..." He said before pointing to our hands which were intertwined
"I didn't even think about that" I said looking down at our hands which were now a little moist
"it's up to you guys though, I know I would feel a type of way if I couldn't celebrate my birthday with the person I wanted to celebrate with the most—in that kind of way of course. just remember if you choose to show the world today then it's permanent. I'm gonna let you guys talk it over real quick, the car's waiting though so make it quick" He said before patting my shoulder then getting up and walking out of the room
"so we don't kiss for the night, how hard will that be?" Masai said once he was gone
"we don't have to do that. if people want to be in our business then so be it. I'm ready to show you off"
"I'm flattered, but for real though. he's right, you a fucking celebrity basically, you deserve to keep some shit in your life private. I just won't be all up on you, I can manage that. you gon be with family and friends anyways, imma have you all to myself tonight and at school too"
"alright, but if you wink at me or lick your lips I will kiss you" I warned
"oh you mean like this?" He asked before licking his lips
"i hate you"
"hmmm I don't think so" He said before leaning in to kiss me
My hand went to the back of his neck to pull him closer if that makes sense.
"mmm" He moaned against my lips as a result
The door swung open causing us to break apart and turn to see who it was. Of course it was my annoying big sister.
"great, had I come a minute later we would never be leaving" She said holding her hands on her hips
"yes?"
"the cars leaving with or without you, preferably with but my dinner isn't going to waste. so get your asses up and let's go"
"your dinner?" I asked
"our dinner, happy?"
I just rolled my eyes and stood up. We all left my room and went downstairs where my cousins were all sitting down on the couch. Ronnie was here too which made me happy because she's the cousin I do stupid stuff with that gets us into trouble.
"where's everyone else?" I asked
"the adults took the first car, we're on the second one. Taylor went with them too" Kamron said before standing up and buttoning the top button of his blazer
"okay well let's go" Storm said
"you gonna put on clothes first?" Kam asked referring to her relatively short and revealing black dress
"maybe right after you hop off my dick" She said with a smile before walking to the front door
"shoulda kept your mouth shut" I said then followed behind
We all went downstairs where the limo was parked and waiting for us. of course she got a limo.
Knowing I didn't want a party Storm decided to throw me a birthday dinner, which is really a dinner party since she rented out a whole restaurant and invited basically enough people for a party. I'm okay with it though because there's food, plus it's more elegant. I'm tired of high school parties that achieve nothing. At least this way I can socialize and eat some good food.
"I missed you" Ronnie said to me as she rested her head on my shoulder
"I missed you too. you thought about what colleges you want to go to yet?"
"uhh yeah I have a list. Howard is on it so we'll see"
The ride to the restaurant was pretty long. 30 to 40 minutes really but that's still long to me.
When we arrived there were so many cars surrounding the restaurant. The limo barely had any room to get us near the front entrance.
"wait I gotta give dad a heads up so he can have the DJ announce your arrival"
the DJ?
"I thought this was a birthday dinner?" I asked
"yeah...more like a birthday party dinner" She said before pressing her phone to her ear
"might as well call it a Sweet Eighteen" I whispered
"you need some fun in your life anyways, just enjoy the moment" Masai whispered to me
I guess he's right. I'm lucky to at least get a party I don't want, some people wish they could have a party and can't. I take some stuff for granted sometimes without realizing how blessed I am. I get to celebrate my birthday surrounded by my entire family and now a boyfriend, most people would die to have a fraction of what I have.
The only thing that would make tonight better is if my mom was here. Sometimes I forget she died 18 years ago today just so I could live. I will forever be thankful for that and love her till my last day on earth.
"they're ready for you, let's go party!" Storm cheered
"Thank you" I said to her with a genuine smile
"of course, Happy birthday lil bro"