"I don't know, Doll." Stephanie answers Luna. "I ran into you in the lobby at The Grand... You were already shitwrecked." She laughs.
"I'm telling you, it was Kings Cup." Sam says leaning up from her seat.
"I hate that fucking game." Luna rolls her eyes as she slumps into hers.
"Enh.... Take a nap and get over it, Smith. We got big plans when we get home, Baby!" Stephanie grins at her as she hands her a joint.
Luna accepts it as her mind begins to wander over The Pride Parade, Colson, the people she needs to see and the things she needs to pick up while she's home. It's gonna be a long 36hrs.
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"I want you motherfuckers to make some MOTHERFUCKEN' NOISE!!!" Slim shouts to the crowded nightclub.
They're playing The Pearl Club tonight inside The Palms. Halfway through their set and The Boys are in rare form. Pulling people OnStage just to chuck them back off into the willing sea of hands waiting below.
Colson replaces Bad Things with Bulls on Parade. Hyping himself and the audience up even more. Spraying water all over them as he jumps and dives off the stage whenever he's not dancing around on it.
Ashleigh notices he gets a little flirtatious during Candy. Talking about how He likes to be called Daddy, Yeah. Rolling her eyes, she goes to look for Don. Tomorrow's their last show of this leg and she wants to touch base with him before they head to LA.
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Back in NYC, Stephanie, Luna and Sam share another TownCar. Privately leaving LaGuardia without notice or interruption to Luna's relief. Stephanie is dropped off first at her penthouse in Manhattan. The TownCar then traveling down into Washington Heights to Sam's, the difference in neighborhoods being beyond vast.
Inside Sam's apartment, Luna sets her luggage to the side as she lights a joint. Passing it to Sam while she caters to her cat Jasper.
"I need to hook up with Nipple tonight." Luna informs Sam as she takes the joint back.
"Hit him up... Have him meet up with us here after Duplex." Sam answers as she cuddles her furry friend.
"Alright, cool." Luna agrees as she sends out the text.
They finish the joint before Luna grabs a few things and heads to her grandmother's. She's gonna meet up with Sam and Stephanie later.
Out on the pavement, Luna hails a cab. As she makes her way back Uptown she stares out the window. Thousands of thoughts and memories drifting through her mind as the cab zips and jerks through the busy streets. Looking up, she catches a glimpse of the Empire State Building. It's lit in multicolor lights to celebrate Pride Week.
Luna smiles to herself with a soft sigh. Thinking of her grandfather and wondering what he would've been like. Robert Mapplethorpe had passed away from the AIDS virus before Luna was born. Even without having the chance to meet him, his creativity and legacy continue to live on through every photograph Luna's ever taken. His intense eye and style being engrained into her soul.
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After the show The Boys are inside The Palms, gambling and drinking like their normal reDICKulous selves. Sitting around the roulette table Colson nudges Rook.
"Yo. We good?" He asks with a crooked smile.
Looking over at Colson, Rook places $1000 chip on Black. His eyes have a daring electricity in them that Colson's never seen before.
"You and Loons good?" He asks with a glare on his face as Colson matches his bet.
"Yeah... She's meeting back up with us in LA..." Colson begins to answer.
"BLACK 17!!" The Dealer calls.
"FUUUUUCK YEAH!!" Colson and Rook shout in unison as they high five each other in excitement.
Heading towards another table after collecting their winnings, Colson asks Rook again if They're Good. Rook doesn't say anything until their bets are placed.
"Guess I am if you guys are... I'm gonna grab a beer." Rook says curtly as he brushes him off.
Walking away before the ball stops bouncing. Not caring for the money or conversation he left at the table.
Watching him walk way Colson isn't sure how he feels about Rook's words. "He ain't seen shit if he thinks that was bad..." He thinks to himself as his memories roll over the arguments and fights him and Luna have gotten into. His dick grows hard as he remembers the night he smashed her phone. "Fuck I hope she makes it back in time tomorrow, crazy fucking bitch...." He chuckles to himself as he touches the middle of his forehead. "Enh... He'll get ov...." His thoughts being broken as The Dealer calls his color again.
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"Hey Mom-Mom...." Luna calls out as she opens the door.
"Loons! I was wondering when you were getting home." Patti answers as she embraces her granddaughter with a warm hug.
Walking into the kitchen together, Luna greets Joni. Catching up with her grandmother and aunt, she explains her itinerary and asks to borrow Joni's jet to get back to LA tomorrow. Joni happily agrees, with Luna's fame rising, both her and Patti prefer for Luna to travel privately rather than commercially. Continuing to chat about Luna's plans, she suggests they come out with her tonight. They're beyond delighted by the invitation. Going on to get dressed as Luna heads to her own bedroom.
Luna hates using the jet. It feels weird and pretentious to her. Collecting random things from her room, she finds the shimmery rainbow one piece she wants to wear tomorrow. Unlocking the top of her safe, she pulls out her Glock and the two unused clips. Placing them safely in her bag, it's one of the two reasons she won't mind using the jet tomorrow.
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Still inside The Palms, Colson and The Boys are getting tore up. Drinking, smoking, laughing, gambling and flirting with girls.
Rook and Colson start wrestling around as usual. Catching him in a headlock, Colson gives Rook a noogie as he squirms out of his grasp with a few light body shots. Climbing on top of a stool, Rook spidermonkey's off of it onto Colson's back. With one arm around his neck, Rook starts running his knuckles over the top of Colson's head.
"How you like it!!" He shouts as Colson spins them around in a circle.
Flipping Rook over his back and off of him, Colson drops him onto the floor. With a quick sweep of the leg, Rook knocks Colson down onto the ground with him. They start slap boxing as they roll all over the carpet of the casino. Rook adding a touch of force behind his hits. Colson's ring catches Rook in the eyebrow hard, breaking the skin. This causes their wrestling to become a bit more aggressive as they battle it out, rocking into innocent bystanders as they smack each other. It's not until they find themselves out of breath, trapped, barely able to hit the other and Rook bleeding, do they stop.
"Feel better?" Colson asks slightly panting.
"A bit." Rook answers trying to catch his own.
With that, the two friends help each other up. Rook giving Colson a firm SideEye after they rise.
"Stop fucking wit my homie." He states before catching Colson with another light slap to his left cheek.
"Fair enough." Colson laughs, amused by how protective Rook is of Luna. "Let her know we miss her?" He then asks.
"Definitely." Rook agrees as Colson throws his arm over his shoulder, both grinning stupidly as they Snap their favorite girl.
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Duplex is one of NYC hidden gems. It's the oldest, most queer and utterly fantastic piano bar in The West Village.
Walking inside with Patti and Joni, Luna finds Stephanie with a bunch of their friends. Including Mackenzie and Mel. Grabbing her grandmother's hand, she leads them over.
"Smith!!" Stephanie shouts upon seeing her. "Ohh!! And you've got Patti and Joni with you!" She glows as she stands to greet them.
"Hey you..." A deep voice says as a finger taps Luna's shoulder.
"AHHHH!!!" Luna screams in excitement.
Turning around, she finds her dear friend Logan Slaughterhouse. One the most fabulous people she knows, inside and out. Jumping up into his arms, Luna gives him a full body squeeze.
"Watch the make-up, Little Bird." Logan laughs as Luna pecks him with kisses.
"It's so good to see you!" Luna says wrapping her arms around his waist after she's jumped down.
"I know!! It's only been forever, Miss Popularity.... Pretty soon you'll be just like Steph and we'll never see you...." He teases.
"Stop it. I'm about to buy another place and set up a lable here... Girl, you know I can't be outta The City for too long!" She laughs as she holds him tight before pulling out of their hug.
"Soooooo.... Tell me about THIS MAAAAN..." He drawls.
Logan watches Luna with love as she gushes about Colson. Covering everything from their insane connection, her relationship with Casie to his beautiful, tortured, creative soul and how he's so incredibly sweet but a still fucking Asshole at the same time. Logan laughing loudly at the last part.
"All the best are, darling." Logan reassures her with a knowing grin.
They head to the bar to order and grab a round for those in need. Such as Luna, Patti and Joni. Reaching her hand out to pay, Logan's eyes are pulled towards her sparkling finger.
"Holy Mother of Mary... It is true!!!" He exclaims while grabbing her hand.
Flipping it in his hands, the way Ashley did when she first seen it, he looks up with wide eyes. Luna meeting him with an amused smirk.
"Oh no, Sister Girl." He states as he drags her away, leaving their order waiting. "Patti!! Patti!! Did you know about thissss?" Logan asks as he thrusts Luna's engagement ring up in the air to the group.
The sight of the large ruby is met by gasps, Oh Shits and Wows. Some shocked at the beauty of the stone, other's by it's representation.
"Yes, I did." Patti answers as she takes Luna's hand. "It's gorgeous, eh?" She asks their companions as she displays Luna's hand again.
"Yeah... About that...." Luna starts in, she's yet to talk to her grandmother regarding this whole marriage conversation she had with Colson.
"HEEY!!!" Sam shouts as she heads towards their tables.
Patti and Luna's almost conversation is lost as Sam joins them. Luna goes on to say Hello to anyone she'd missed. Grabbing a seat, she Thanks Logan as he returns with their drinks.
Patti's friends Debbie and Susan join them as the night mixes with excitement and nastalgia. The diverse group speaking of tomorrow's and the past. Sharing drinks, laughter, stories and plans. Listening as the piano and different singer's melodies fill the air around them.
Duplex is an old haunt of Stephanie and Luna's. With Stephanie sparingly stopping in and Luna being gone for what feels like forever, they're both teased and guilt tripped until they agree to take the stage.
Luna performs Benny, a fun, catchy tune she had written years ago about her friend coming out. Telling the story of how Luna had a crush on him but how he had loved a boy named Benny and found a future where they could be happy. It's a crowd favorite, hitting #5 on the Indie Charts when it debuted. Always being requested when Luna's present and even covered when she's not.
Stephanie hits the stage next, performing Born This Way. Being one of the more famous anthems of the LGBTQ community, the bar roars along with her. Begging for more as she finishes up. Laughing in appreciation, she calls Luna back to the stage. Obliging, Luna drags her grandmother and her friends behind her in retaliation for their laughter.
Luna slides in next to Stephanie on the piano bench. Quickly discussing amongst the five of them, they choose to cover Elton John's Rocket Man. It'll be an easy cover with Luna and Stephanie knowing how to play the song together as a piano duet. Luna opens with the beginning lyrics, switching off before the end of the first verse with Stephanie. They then harmonize with each other over the chorus. Patti, Susan, and Debbie coming in to share the second verses and chorus with each other. It's a loud and jovial performance. Iconic and rare. Something to only be caught once in a lifetime, solely found in New York City. The five of them coming together for the last set of the chorus as the crowd continues to sing along with them the whole way through.
🎼And
I think it's gonna be
A long long time
'Till touch down
Brings me round again
To find
I'm not the man
They think I am at home
Oh no no no
I'm a rocket man
Rocket man
Burning out his fuse up
Here alone🎶
Their audience claps and cheers for the five musicians and each other as they end the number. Multiple rounds being purchased for The Bar in celebration. The night continuing on with laughter, bonding and LOTS of alcohol.
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Before saying GoodBye to Stephanie and everyone, they remind each other where they're meeting in the morning and whose responsible for which essentials. Luna then puts Patti and her friends in a cab. Hugging and kissing them GoodBye before catching her own cab with Sam.
Nipple is sitting on Sam's stoop when they arrive. Paying the driver and hopping out of the cab, Luna embraces the man tightly. He may be her Guy but like most people in her life, he's her friend also.
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Upstairs Luna, Sam and Nipple catch up while sharing joints and beers. Him asking Where They've Been. After answering, they ask him How's Life. Sam, Luna and Nipple have known each other for almost 5yrs. Meeting through an ex boyfriend of Sam's. Like bath water, she had thrown out the whole boyfriend while keeping their plug.
Sitting together at the kitchen table, Luna pulls out five thick stacks of cash. Her actions surprise neither Sam or Nipple. They're used to Luna buying in bulk. Nipple opens both of the two black gym bags he has with him as he begins to place her order on the table.
"Okay... We got... A pound of magical fungi. An ounce of pure, uncut Molls... I did a hit of this shit last night and... Shoooh!!! Gone, and I mean GONE HARD for like 16hrs!" Nipple exclaims as he pats the bag of chunky, cloudy, yellow crystals. "I've got 10grams of DMT, 120 bars, 120 footballs, 120 XR30s and 120 30s..." He sits back looking proudly at his display. "Oh!! I almost forgot. I got you a goodie bag too. A Quap each of Red Kross, MK and Guaptilla as your Indica and then I threw in an Alien Jack to try out as a Sativa." He continues as he drops the four large bags of marijuana on the table also. "I also got you a mix of 50 carts if you want check 'em out." He says pulling out a cardboard box.
The items on the table aren't much different from anything Luna would normally order. The only change is that some items are doubled up along with the addition of the 30s and Adds. Luna knows which one she's catching a hard SideEye from Sam for. Brushing her off, Luna goes through the cases of liquid THC viles and checks over the rest of her items as Nipple counts his payment. They're friends but business is business.
Sharing another joint as Luna repacks her purchases, Nipple asks Why The Double Up and Change. Luna uses the second reason for not minding the jet as her answer. She's headed to The West Coast and needs to stock up while she has the ability to move mass quantities. This sparks questions about Why The West Coast which turn into Congratulations on her Engagement. Nipple admitting he's a MGK fan to Sam's scoffs.
As Nipple goes to leave, Sam's buzzer goes off. It's Ashley. She comes in like a hurricane as Luna checks her phone. There's a Snap from Colson and Rook.
"What are you laughing at?" Ashley asks as she snatches Luna's phone.
Looking at it, she smirks and tosses it back at Luna. "Tell those animals I said to shut the fuck up... They're always Assholes."
Luna snaps a picture of Ashley as she grabs her breasts and sticks out her tongue. Placing a caption, she shoots it to Colson. Sam passes Ashley a joint she has sparked as her and Luna fill Ashley in on tomorrow's plans.
"I can't believe you're leaving after Memorial Park..." Ashley complains as she exhales.
"Right." Sam snarks as she hands Luna and Ashley each a beer.
"Man, fuck you guys." Luna says as she takes the joint from Ashley. "It'd be different if it wasn't his last show."
"Whatever... Just admit it. You're DickSprung." Sam laughs as she throws a cheese ball at Luna.
"Yeah? You got something to say about THAT Baaaazemeister?" Luna counters as Ashley laughs at them both.
"Fuck you." Sam laughs with her as she chucks another cheese ball in Luna's direction.
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Colson's headed back to The Bus when he gets Luna's Snap. Laughing out loud, he shows it to Rook.
"You can't deny Ash has a great rack." Rook jokes as Colson shoves him on The Bus.
Colson Snaps Luna back quickly before hopping on himself. Not saying it out loud but knowing himself that Ashley definitely has nice tits.
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"Hey... We should talk." Sam says to Luna.
They're on the floor passing a bong back and forth while Ashley snoozes on the couch. Luna eyes Sam. They never Talk.
"I'm not going to LA with you tomorrow...." Sam begins before she takes a rip.
Luna's eyebrows furrow together as she takes the bong and asks Why. She hits it as Sam rattles on about LA not being her scene and how she was only supposed to be on tour for a couple days, not weeks.
"What about Baze?" Luna asks bluntly as she exhales.
"I talked to Steve already.... I need to be home for a minute, Loons. He gets that...." Sam trails off as she repacks the head.
"Is this about Colson?" Luna's question still being direct.
"No... I don't know... Maybe.... Honestly? He gets on my fucking nerves sometimes and I don't really understand why you're rushing to marry him the way you are. It doesn't seem like you at all... Not the rushing but the marriage. Like... Why all of a sudden do you need some type of confirmation from the fucking government?" Sam asks as she finally lets out her true thoughts.
Luna and Sam stare at each other for a moment. Luna taking a huge rip, coughing her face off and having to regain her composure before answering.
"I don't know, Sammy... Maybe because at 26yrs old, I already understand mortality way more than I should? Because I know with my whole being that it's right, even when it's tough..... There's something between Us that's unexplainable. A connection and understanding that doesn't even need words most times." Luna says as she thinks about the depth of her and Colson's relationship.
"I know.... I've seen it." Sam sighs out her own hit.
"Then what's the fucking problem?" Luna asks as she holds the bong hostage.
"You know the problem. It's the same problem you had with Justin." Sam answers as lifts her lowered eyes to Luna's.
Her words form a lump in Luna's throat. She's already aware of the different qualities Colson and Justin share. Swallowing hard, she bites the inside of her cheek as her stomach starts to hurt from also knowing that Sam's right.
"Well, I'm already in it, so... It's gonna turn out how it turns out whether we're married or not." Luna shrugs. "Now, what are we gonna do about IT?" She asks, changing the subject before she fires the smoking apparatus back up.
"What do you mean?" Sam counters with confusion.
"I've gotta get it recorded.... I was planning on doing it in LA as soon as we got back, but...." Luna trails with uncertainty as she hands over the piece.
"You still want Mikey?" Sam asks.
"Yeah." Luna nods with concerned eyes.
"I'm not going with you tomorrow but if you HAVE to record in fucking Cali, I'll be there. Mikey too." Sam says with a sigh before finally taking a hit.
All of this feels weird to Luna and Sam. Through their long years of friendship and musical collaborations, this is the first time they aren't on the same line. Let alone the same page.
"I'm sorry." Sam continues when she sees the hurt on Luna's face.
Shaking her head, Luna reassures her They're Good. Kissing Sam lightly on the cheek, she heads out to the fire escape alone for a smoke. Lighting her cigarette, she closes her eyes and listens to The City as she contemplates Sam's words.
"It really doesn't matter..." Luna thinks of Colson. "Coke, Adderall, DickHeadedness... It's not like I can go anywhere..." She thinks. Acknowledging how he's trapped her soul, becoming the only one she desires. With the throbbing ache of being away from him for even simple reasons, Luna can't stomach imagining them not together as a couple. The thought makes her heart feel sad and lost. Even with her history, to Luna, there's no one but Colson.
Finishing her Newport, she checks her phone. There's a new Snap from Colson.
Luna rolls her eyes as she opens it, glad that Ashley is asleep considering it's content. Walking back inside, she sits in front of a mirror on the living room floor. Snapping Colson back, she then pops two 30s and a bar before heading to crawl into bed with Sam for the night.
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With his and Luna's time difference being off, Colson finds himself on the back of The Bus in their empty bed. Drunk and missing her, he tries to call. Disappointed when it rings straight through.
"Ugh, I fucking miss her.... Man, I really hope she makes it to LA..." He worries to himself.
Curling up in bed, he searches through his phone, wanting a particular file. He had not so secretly recorded Luna when she had shared her latest song with him. Finding it, he wraps himself around Luna's pillow. Slowly falling out as she sings him to sleep. His mind dissecting her words as it drifts off. Making his heart worry about how his flaws have and will continue to effect her.
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You would think that Sunday morning would be insane. It's not. They're in Sam's apartment and Sam functions on no one's time but her own. Much like Luna.
Waking up naturally around 930A, Sam bothers no one. Pattering around her place, she starts a pot of coffee before heading out to the fire escape with Jasper for her morning cigarette.
Finishing up, she heads back inside with Jasper in tow. Flipping on her stereo, she drops Janis Joplin's Pearl onto her record player. Using the raspy voiced woman and her powerful band to rise her friends.
It works. Ashley lifts her head off the couch as Luna slowly makes her way out of the bedroom. Sam doesn't yell about Pride, she simply hands over cups of coffee with individual joints. The three girls climbing out the window to catch the June morning sun, a smoke and to finally scream MOTHERFUCKING PRIDE. Slowly coming to life as they laugh with each other while sipping their coffee and smoking as they discuss their day.
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Colson wakes up on the back of The Bus. Reaching for his phone, his head is pounding. Opening his lock screen he finds a Snap from Luna.
Forgetting what he sent her before, Colson stares at her picture. He can barely see her through the words on the screen but her full lips are on display for him.
Pulling his briefs off, he starts to stroke his cock. Rubbing his thumb around the tip of his head, he imagines Luna's hands and mouth on him. Spitting on his hand, he runs it up and down his hard dick, pretending his saliva is Luna's juices. Pulling quicker and firmer, he licks his other palm before spitting into it also. Grabbing his dick with his soaked hand, he yanks on himself as he remembers pushing Luna up against the hotel window.
His legs begin to shake as his hand clenches around himself. Squeezing harder, he tugs on his huge staff. His mind dreaming of Luna's pussy around his cock as he cums all over himself. Breathing hard, he stares at the Snap he screen shotted. Even with a full release, his heart still wants Luna.
"FUCK....." His mind sighs.
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Dressed in a rainbow colored, shimmery one piece with flowing strands, high black boots and accessories, Luna is Pride Ready. She had picked the outfit up last year and has been WAITING to wear it's gloriousness.
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"I wanna picture!!" Stephanie shouts.
Luna, Sam and Ashley have made their way back Uptown to Stephanie's where Mack is already waiting. The Parade starts at noon on 5th Ave and 26th Street. Running along the same route it usually does, it will flow down 5th into The West Village onto Christopher St. through into Chelsea.
Gathering together, Stephanie's assistant takes a picture of them all together. Happy, colorful and beaming with Pride as Mack displays a rainbow flag behind them. It doesn't take her long to post it to her social media.
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"'To love and be loved is the greatest gift of all.' I am so thankful to be a part of such an amazing, loving community. That I have friends who turn out every year to support the simple notion of equality in love. I am beyond grateful that we live in an era where, even though we still face challenges, pure love doesn't have to hide in fear. We make choices everyday that better our humanity. Here's to always pushing forward with love, kindness and acceptance. #nycpride2019 #loveislove #freedomforall 🏳️🌈💕🥳💕🏳️🌈"
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The Parade is indescribable if you've never been. The streets boom with chatter, laughter and music as the floats make their way along their route. Colorful balloons, floats and people fill the streets. Excitedly expressing their one message, LOVE.
Luna and her friends make their way along with The Parade. Laughing and enjoying each other as they pass flasks and pens between their group. Luna, Ashley, Mack, Stephanie and Sam all hitting the bullet Luna has packed. Each of their grins growing as wide as their eyes as the colors become more vibrant. Happily trading liquor for water.
Dancing, bopping and cruising along, they come across Logan. His look is breathtaking. Bright, beautiful and colorful. Complete with a huge red bow on his head and rainbow colored parasol to Luna's undying jealously.
"I fucking loooove it!!!" Luna shouts.
"Here babe, rock it out!" He gleams as he hands over Luna's dreams.
In friendship and gratitude, Luna slips him her bullet. Logan's face spreading into a wild smile as he feels it touch his palm while Luna happily spins his toy along their way.
Prancing onto 8th Street with Logan joining their group, Luna hears her calling. Looking around, she doesn't see anyone in particular.
"MOTHERFUCKEN' BROOOKLYN!!!" The voice shouts again.
Luna looks to her left to see a large man in a striped, spandex one piece sprinting towards her. Platinum wig flowing in the wind.
"GIIIRRRL!!!" He hollers once he reaches Luna, picking her up and swinging her around in delight.
"Oh, Jay!!!" Luna oozes as she kisses her friend's cheek. "Here... Get on with me!" She says giddily as she slips him the bullet too.
Luna loves to share her drugs. She believes that they can be an enlightening group experience if done correctly. Today she is not wrong as Jason jumps onto their exaggerated party train.
Gliding along with love, laughter and colors, they meet up with The S's, Sara and Stephanie. Giving them huge hugs, Luna asks about Marissa and The Kids. Her friends go on to reassure her that they're safe and as content and happy as they can be given the circumstances. Agreeing to touch base next week, Luna passes them the bullet also as they welcome themselves into her Member's Only group of The Parade.
Following behind the S's, Luna watches with adoration as they cuddle and enjoy each other. Her heart glowing for her friend's love.
Continuing on, they run into a few more friends, strangers that they make into friends and all over beautiful people. Luna grabbing gorgeous shots along the way with her brilliant eyes. Their friend Sean playfully plopping a rainbow colored straw hat on her head as he skips passed her in a colorful tutu with his dog. There is truly NOTHING like The NYC Pride Parade.
Stopping off for a bathroom break and to refill their water bottles, Luna misses Colson. Looking at herself in the screen she can't help but laugh. She's out of her mind and all she can see are the crystals that litter her face. Focusing, she sends him the Snap just as Jason comes up from behind her, swinging her around again.
"I missed you, Boo!! Where you been?" He asks.
"Doin the dirty on The West Coast." Luna smirks with a glint of mischief in her eyes.
"So I heard, Mzzzzzzz Kelly." He laughs as he grabs her hand. "That's a hell of a rock." He states as he looks up from it at Luna.
"I'm a hell of a bitch." She responds cockily.
"THAT you the FUUUUUCK are!!" Jason laughs as he pulls Luna in for a hug. "Tell me... Is the dick as tall as the man?" He asks with a smirk.
"Taller and thicker." Luna answers with a sly smile.
"MY GIRL!!" Jason continues to laugh as he high fives her.
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On The Bus to LA, Colson gets a Snap from Luna. Opening it, he can't help but smile.
Before he can respond, his phone rings. It's Dom.
"What's good?" He asks.
Excited and agreeing to what Dom suggests, he ends the conversation with a grin. Hitting his Twitter, he's looking to explode The World tonight. All the while still hoping Luna will be there in time to see it.
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Reaching Memorial Park, it's overflowing with people and rainbows of color. Everyone's there, dancing, drinking, laughing, smoking, hugging and kissing. Catching up with friends they've just seen and others they haven't for a while.
As they head to a water station to refill their bottles, Luna accidently bumps into two girls dancing. A blonde with a colorful bandana and another in a pink wig.
"I'm so sorry." Luna says as she lightly touches The Blonde's elbow.
"Loons?" The Blonde asks in surprise as she meets her eyes from behind red tinted glasses.
"Holy FUCK! Jack??" Luna asks equally surprised as she grabs The Blonde into an overwhelming hug.
"EH!!! IT'S JACK IN THE BOX!!!" Stephanie shouts coming up on her friends.
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✴️ Jackie, Jack, Jacks or Jack in the Box is an old friend of Stephanie and Luna's. Having come abroad from Australia to study theater, she had met Stephanie first during their time at Tisch. With a knack for make-up, Jackie is one of the original members of The Haus of Gaga, helping bring to life many of Stephanie's earlier looks. Always lugging around her huge makeup kit, it had led to Luna dubbing her as Jack in the Box. The two quickly becoming friends after Stephanie had introduced them, easily bonding over their love of art, all things cheetah and obscure punk music. Jackie had ran into Luna one day while out to lunch with Anna. Introducing the two, Anna had invited Jackie to join them. Having just fired her head make-up artist, Anna was quick to inquire about snatching up the talented Australian. It was one of the hardest decisions Jackie had ever had to make, staying with Stephanie or expanding her artistic horizons. With Stephanie's thoughtful encouragement, she had taken the job at Vogue. Broadening her career and professional connections while easily maintaining her dear friendships. ✴️
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"How's Anna?" Luna asks after releasing from their hug.
"She's good, I just talked to her the other day.... I'm at not Vogue anymore though." Jackie answers over Stephanie's shoulder.
"No?" She asks with shock as Jackie greets the rest of their tripping collection.
"Fuck... I really am out of the loop..." Luna thinks to herself.
"Yeah, I have my own PR firm now. I started it almost 2yrs ago." Jackie responds with pride.
"Get outta here!! So, you're like managing people right now?" Luna asks as her mind's wheels begin to turn.
"Exactly that." She nods as she gives Luna an inquisitive look.
"Are you taking on any new clients.... Because I just so happen to need a fucking manager!" Luna exclaims with laughter as she throws her hands up.
"No way! That's too funny..." Jackie laughs with her. "Of course I'll take you. Do you still have my number? Call me this week and we'll set something up." She gushes as Luna double checks that the number is right.
Passing joints, the bullet and water, the group of them stand around catching up, joking with and loving on each other. Most of them know each other already, those who don't easily flow together as love and Molly surround them. Realizing it's past 330P, Luna has to say her GoodByes.
Giving each of her friends individual hugs, Love and See Ya Laters, she makes plans and promises of the next time she'll see them each again. It's with Sam that Luna takes the longest with.
"I love you." She tells her bestfriend.
"I love you too. Let me know when you need me, you know I'll be there." Sam reassures her as she hugs her tightly.
The two friends truly having an unbreakable bond. Regardless of life choices or personal opinion. Tripping her face off, Luna hails a cab as she begins to make her way across the country.
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The Sunset Strip is bursting with people. Colson had sent out a Tweet inviting anyone and everyone. They've all shown up. Scooping up Dom on their way, The Bus can barely make it's way down the street to the front of The Roxy.
Finally pulling up, the masses go wild as Colson and Dom climb onto the top of The Bus from the front door. Clapping their hands, they lead the crowd into an acapella version of I Think I'm Okay. The power of their voices drowning out any other noise from The Strip. Crouching down together as they round it out.
Standing up, Dom springs off of The Bus into the ocean of people below. All hands on deck easily catching him. As he waits his turn, Colson scans the crowd. His heart begins to race when he spots her sparkling face. Luna grins as their eyes meet. Lifting her right hand and spreading her five fingers wide. The same way she did the first night he laid eyes on her.
"SHE MADE IT!!" His heart bursts with pride as he flips himself into the hands waiting for him below.
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"Careful, there's a zipper in the back." Luna guides an eager Colson as he paws at her.
Back in his dressing room, he can't get her naked quick enough. Adrenaline has been pulsating through his body since he first touched her OnStage. Taking a breath, he steadies his hands enough to release Luna from her outfit. Staring hungrily at her naked back as it slips off her shoulders and down her body.
"FUUUUUCK, I missed you." He husks into her ear.
Wrapping his long arm around her waist, he pulls her close as he pushes her towards a table. Moving her hair out of his way so he can sink his teeth into the back side of her neck. His actions sending goosebumps throughout Luna's body as her pussy plumps and she moans for him.
Reaching around, he slips his finger between her lips. Letting her juices spill out onto his tips. Holding her tightly, he bends her over. Taking his time as he works himself into her sweet pussy. Both of them shuddering as he makes his full entrance.
"Oooh Bunny..." Luna purrs as the lights dance in front of her eyes and his touch consumes her.
"Mmm... You miss me?" He asks deeply as he holds onto her hips.
"More than you know." She coos as she pushes her ass against him, driving his dick deeper into her insides.
Colson pulls Luna upright by her hair, grabbing one full tit as his other hand holds her in place by her hip. Sucking on her neck, he picks up his pace. Still high on Molly, every physical feeling is amplified by 10K. Making her gasp and beg for him.
"You ready?" His thick voice asks as it vibrates into her ear and throughout her body.
"Yes, PLEASE." She pants, slamming into him harder.
Colson grabs her chin, pulling her mouth sideways into his as her walls clench around his cock. With her body shaking in his hands, he releases himself into his Home.
"FUUUUUCK, I missed you." He repeats himself again as they lay across the table and he sprinkles her back with light kisses.
"Mmmmm... Me too." She sighs with content and The World swirls and twists around her.
Kissing her bare back again, this time with a loud, sloppy smack, Colson slides himself out of Luna. Turning her around, he holds her naked body against his. They stand there, without words, holding each other as their hearts sync up. Only releasing once they can feel a calmness spread throughout them both.
"Is it always gonna be like this?" Colson asks as Luna digs through her bag.
"Like what?" She asks back as she pulls out a black sports bra and printed tights.
"One of us always coming or going...." Colson sighs as he lights a joint.
After pulling on her clothes, Luna walks over to him, wrapping her arms around his lean waist again. Looking up at him, he places the joint between her lips. Taking a hit, she turns her face to exhale before looking back up at him.
"We're always gonna have work and personal stuff, Bunny... But, I go where you go." She says, repeating his own words to him as she lifts up on her toes to kiss him.
"God, I fucking love you." He sighs as he kisses her back.
"I love you." Luna lowly hums as she lowers herself into his chest and pulls him closer to her.
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"THERE YOU ARE!!" Ashleigh yells upon seeing Luna. "I told you she'd make it." She teases Colson.
Luna turns around to beam at her while Colson sticks his tongue out at her lazily. Ashleigh grabbing a quick picture of the couple before pulling Luna in for a hug.
"How are ya, Buddy?" Luna asks happily as the colors continue to trail around her.
"Happy that we're all home." Ashleigh responds as she squeezes Luna tighter.
"LUUUNATIC!!!" Rook shouts as he bum rushes both girls, wrapping his arms around them both as he shakes them back and forth.
Ashleigh breaks free, standing next to Colson as Luna and Rook hug each other like maniacs. Overly happy with Luna home and how she fits into their family, Ashleigh posts a picture to her Instagram.
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"My favorite couple @machinegunkelly & @THATbrooklynbitch 🤗🤗🤗🤗 The way they show up for each other is inspiring. Can't wait till it's official 💕🥳💕 #EstFest #family #letsgo"
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"We out?" Colson asks Luna as they begin to head into the night.
"Nah... We on." She grins as she opens her hand to reveal her bullet.
"We fucking ON!!" He shouts with laughter as he scoops her up and swings her around. "You know, there's no one in This WORLD I'd wanna be with besides you.... I can't wait till I'm able to be like My WIFE." Colson beams as he sets her down.
Luna sinks a meaningful kiss onto his lips. Letting herself linger on his mouth before breaking away. Colson takes a hit before passing her back the metal object. Turning around, he signals for her to get onto his back.
Hopping on, she drapes her arms around his shoulders as he grabs her legs before shouting "WE OUT, MOTHERFUCKERS!!"
Colson proudly carrying Luna into their color and love filled night. Both relieved to be touching the other once again.