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

29-Home

THREE MONTHS LATER

Today I finally made it back home from this therapeutic facility back in MI. After what went down over the last few months I felt like I needed to pump the breaks on this "high profile" life I had going on and seek some medical attention for my mental health. The facility took my phone when I got there so I had no interaction with social media or anything of that nature which was fine with me. I also cut some of my hair off while I was there so I was now rocking burgundy bob. Even though I took a much-needed mental health break, I was excited to be back in LA and get back to work. Because I wasn't able to talk to anyone either while I was gone I was pretty sure no one knew of my return. Or at least that's what I thought. As soon as I opened my front door, I was greeted by all of the people that were closest to me

Everyone: Surprise! Welcome home Key!

They all then swarmed me with hugs which brought tears to my eyes. I felt so much love coming from them all and it made me emotional as hell. Then they all part so I could make my way further into the house and there stood Tyler in the center of the living room with a bouquet of pink roses. I smiled and walked over to him and we engulfed one another in the biggest hug ever.

Akeylah: (cries into his chest) I missed you so much.

Tyler: (softly chuckles and wipes tears from his face) I missed you too...FUCK you got a nigga crying like a bitch!

I could hear everyone else in the back saying "aww" and other shit you say when you see something cute. When we both stopped crying, he held my face in his hands and just stared down at me smiling

Tyler: You changed your hair.

Akeylah: (laughs) Yeah, it was a spur of the moment decision. I kind of liked it so I kept it. What do you think?

Tyler: (smiles) It's beautiful. You're beautiful. I'm just happy to have you back.

Akeylah: (sticks out pinky) Clean slate?

Tyler: (links pinky with hers) Of course! Clean slate.

Jasper: Alright, this was cute and shit but can we get to the FOOD now?

Everyone then turned their attention to Jasper

Akeylah: (raises a brow) Is that the only reason you showed up?

Jasper: (shrugs) Nah. It's just I haven't eaten yet today.

Akeylah: Oh then yeah, let's get some food.

We all went into the dining room to the big schmorgesborg of food. Everyone made their plates then sat at the table and began to dig in. We all made small talk and all that jazz then when everyone finished, we went onto the balcony by the pool and played music and just danced for hours.

Eventually, everyone went home and it was just Tyler and I cleaning up the house.

Tyler: I really am glad to have you back home Key. Nothing was the same without you.

Akeylah: (laughs) Yeah I'm sure. Things were probably a lot tamer. I add spice to y'all life.

Tyler: Yeah whatever nigga. So...how was it?

Akeylah: It wasn't fun, to say the least. It's a shit ton of self-reflection that takes place that I have always avoided since who knows when. Some days were smooth sailing, some days were really difficult. Because it's like...you have no choice but to deal with yourself. No distractions of any kind at all. Just you and your thoughts. It's a scary fucking feeling. But also very rewarding when you finally make a breakthrough. Going to that facility was the best decision I've made for myself in a long time Tyler. So much...has been building within me for years that when I finally explode I can't control it. Now, I feel completely and utterly new and fresh, and rejuvenated. Almost like a new person.