LOVE IS KEY || A Tyler, The Creator Story REIMAGINED

4-City of Angels

I stepped off the plane and took in the rather warmer weather compared to Michigan's 4 seasons in one-day weather. I was excited yet nervous to be here because this was foreign ground and I was alone. Of course, I wasn't going to ask anyone to come with me at such short notice. That would be inconsiderate and dumb considering I don't have a job to go back to.

But enough about that, Not only am I in LA for the first time, I also flew first class! Courtesy of Clancy Tyler's manager of course. It was amazingly peaceful and way more comfortable than economy.

Anyways, after making it through the terminal, and actual baggage claim I noticed a tall man standing in a suit holding up a paper with my last name on it. I walked over assuming that was my driver and freaked on the inside. For a smooth moment, I feel like some sort of celebrity or someone of importance. It's cool as hell!

Eventually, we pulled up this random building (well it might not actually be random but to me it is) I assumed was a studio. The driver then told me who to ask for and where to go once inside. I nodded and left the car with my luggage then did as I was told. Once I got to the room I knocked on the door and waited. When it opened I nodded at the familiar face

Jasper: I remember you from that meet and greet. I'm Jasper.

Akeylah: (smiles) I know. But nice to officially meet you anyways. I'm Akeylah.

Jasper: Cool. T's working on something as you can obviously fucking see...I'm stupid most of the time. But uh, when he's in work mode he's here but he's not at the same time. Get it?

I nodded my head and sat down on the couch as Jasper began to introduce me to everyone that was in the room. Travis (Taco), Rocky, and Frank. I was a bit reserved at first but then they started asking me questions and making jokes and that broke the ice. Eventually, Tyler broke his attention from the boards and looked over at me

Tyler: Nigga why didn't you say you were here? I need you in the booth right now!

Akeylah: First and foremost, who are you talking to? Second, I was told by your friend Jasper here that you were REALLY concentrating on this so I didn't disrupt you.

I then rolled my eyes at him as I walked over to the soundboard and thought "Like who does he think he is? God?"

Tyler: (sighs) Can you please just lay these vocals Key?

Akeylah: (smirks) Thank you.

Rocky: (laughs) WHAT. THE FUCK...WAS THAT!?

Everyone looked in his direction confused

Tyler: What?

Rocky: (crying laughing) She literally...just set yo ass straight and NO ONE can do that nigga. What the fuck!

Tyler: Nigga no she didn't! Shut up!

They continued to go back and forth until I tapped on the mic in the booth

Akeylah: Hi...It's me again. Can we you know...start? I didn't tell my job I died and got fired for nothing.

I then flashed a forced grin that only Tyler and I knew meant I was getting annoyed. He rolled his eyes and nodded

Tyler: Aight. Let's do this.

HOURS LATER

We were all listening back to the track that we worked on and making a few tweaks here and there

Tyler: So yall wanna go biking?

Everyone else in the room agreed while I looked at them like they were crazy.

Akeylah: (shrugs) I'm fucking lame but I just wanna go to sleep.

Tyler called for the driver to take me to my hotel and walked me out when the car arrived

Tyler: Hey uh, Thanks again for coming out here to do this. I honestly am sorry that you lost your job but like I told you before I can guarantee you that you won't need to go back to ANY regular job ever after this. You're literally doing a job for me so you will be paid for your time and efforts I promise.

Akeylah: (laughs and gets in the car) Thanks Tyler. This is the opportunity of a lifetime and I honestly would've hated myself if I didn't do it. You're completely off the wall persuading helped a ton.

Tyler: Okay. I'll call you later.

Akeylah: Actually, I'm usually asleep around 9:30-10 o'clock so-

Tyler: Oh no me too. I completely get it. I'll call in the morning then if you're up.

Akeylah: I will be. I'm usually up around 6...7..8 at the latest.

Tyler: That is sick! I get up at 7 every day nigga! You're like my twin or some shit.

We both laughed then said our goodbyes before the driver pulled off. Once we pulled into the parking lot I realized that Clancy had set me up in The Ritz-Carlton. One of the fanciest hotels I can ever imagine in my poor opinion. The driver told me who to say the name was under before the bellhop came and helped me out of the car and grabbed my luggage. I checked in then headed up on the elevator until it reached the stop point. I made my way to the room number then once I inserted the keycard and walked in my jaw dropped to the ground at how huge the suite was. I've been in hotel rooms before that could fit inside this suite easily. The bellhop placed my luggage inside and I tipped him whatever I had but not before reminding him of my poorness lol. I closed the door and continued to explore the living room area, then onto the master bedroom, closet, and bathroom. All of this was mine for the week and I couldn't believe it. The view of LA was even dope. I showered then changed into my Pj's for the night and got settled into bed and not too long before I drifted off, I received a text from Tyler saying Clancy wanted me to know that room service is on him so I can order as I please. I smiled then flopped back into a laying position feeling overall grateful.