Never Meant to (Book one of series)

| Happy Anniversary |

Zhi

He just gave the whole dating and fucking scene a break, the shit was draining. He had to work on him and that's what he was busy with. People really get offended when you tell them you don't wanna talk to them. He was sex deprive and even the slightest touch he might nut, he even stopped pleasing himself, stopped responding to girls. Just stopped.
It was almost time for summer, and he would be packing up and going home, until next year. It had been four months since he saw Ace and he tried not to think about it but, who is he kidding, he's unforgettable. He bit his lip. Snap out of. Nobody was fucking with Ace in the bedroom, it was his talk game.

Zhi stretched. He decided to go for a run on the trail to clear his head, he was glad the winter was over. Sundress season was coming, and he may not touch as of right now, but he was going to look. He ran 3 miles then stopped at a bench. His mom sent him a text.

Ma:

Zhi:Okay mom

Ace: Hello baby. My anniversary will be Saturday May 6th at 6 o'clock. My house.

Ma Shila: Make sure you come

Ace: canI have a plus one?

Ma Shila: of course, baby. Can't wait to meet your boyfriend😘

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Weekend of the anniversary

Zhi

This lady really got him to help with decorations. She should have just hired someone. He just wanted to nap before all the people came. His mom was being annoying and extra. He did like sneaking in the pots.

"Get out the food boy and come help me with these center pieces."

"You said something small and simple, look like a hundred people him be here." He ate a shrimp and followed her to the backyard. She handed him boxes of stuff and described how she wanted it. Ma Tania and Tyla showed up. "Thank God, she is driving me crazy."

Ma Tania laughed and kissed his cheek. "You know your mama."

He picked Tyla up and swung her around. "My favorite girl." Tyla laughed.

It took from sunup until almost 5:00 pm to finish everything. He was finally able to go upstairs and get ready.

Ace

"Turn right there or El way Avenue." Ace told Trouble. He was a little nervous to see Zhi, it had been some months and it was very emotional. He was bringing Trouble to meet everyone, all his family and friends and some weren't even aware he was bisexual. This would be a hell of a weekend.

Trouble sensed his nervousness and took his hand in his. "Imma be here every step of the way, okay?"

"Okay." He took deep breaths. Troubled pulled up to the house but the driveway was crowded, so they had to park down the road in some grass. Trouble opened his door, and they made their way to the house.

Zhi

He sprayed on some cologne, and stood in the mirror, looking over himself. "Yeah," he grabbed his phone and went downstairs. By now the backyard was filling up and people were loosening up. His Uncle Neb was already dancing with a big cup in his hand. Some neighbors and church family gave him hugs and said they were proud of him. He saw his mom and Mr. Samson and they looked good.

"Ma, you look beautiful."

She did a little spin. Thank ya, thank ya."

"You clean up good son." Mr. Samson said.