SUMMER AGAIN

𝚃𝚆𝙴𝙽𝚃𝚈 𝙵𝙸𝚅𝙴

It didn't take long for people to settle into the party. After the candles were blown out, the guests dispersed throughout the house, enjoying the hot summer afternoon vibes. Uncle Aubrey took onto the aux, playing a mix of old school and Latin as he finished the last of the food on the grill. Everybody was enjoying themselves; eating, laughing, dancing, and reminiscing with one another.

You took your place in the living room with Nelly and the others as you waited for the rest of the food to be done. There, the people created a dancefloor with the large speakers that sang Romeo Santos out of it. Off to the side, a table of dominoes was set, money flying as bets were shouted into the game.

Ms. Carmen took on the responsibility of teaching Trell the bachata. With a glass of wine in one hand, her hips swayed side to side to the beat. "After how many years of coming over here, and you're still this stiff?" She complained over the loud music.

Trell's eyes remained focused on his uncoordinated feet as he attempted to keep up with her steps, "I think you added something new. I swear it wasn't this fast last time."

"It's cause you gotta match the beat, dummy," Chance directed, laughing at his friend's attempt at dancing. In his lap, he held a baby girl. Her brunette curls complemented her round face as her fingers messily caressed the features of his face. "See, like this," He said, bouncing the small girl to the fast-paced music.

"Whose baby is that?" Day asked, pinching her pink chubby cheek.

"Ion kno, I found her sleeping in my room when I got here," He shrugged, "I think imma name her... Chance Junior."

"That poor baby," Daysha sighed, "Please don't let this nigga have any kids. They gon hate they life."

"While you playing, I think she likes me," Chance said, lifting the baby in the air. Her tiny legs kicked as she let out a gummy giggle. "Ain't that right, CJ?"

"You not supposed to wake the baby up from her nap," You lectured, shaking your head at the two, "Now she gonna be fussy. Where her mama at?"

You scanned the room in search of someone who matched the baby's features. The house was crowded with people. Guest filled up the living room and backyard as they celebrated the twins. Kids running in and out, the aunties pouring drinks, a game of 2k loud on the TV. You tried to focus in on the crowd, your busy surroundings making it hard for you to focus.

Eventually, your eyes latched onto a still figure amongst the chaos. With a green fitted placed neatly on their head, their arms held crossed against their chest as they rocked slightly to the music.

You squinted your eyes further to get a clearer view of the figure. With the hint of neat two strands poking out the cap, you recognized the familiar face. There Tana stood awkwardly, his eyes shifting through the crowd as he attempted to make a place in it. His outfit today was simple, a white tee paired up with some jean shorts. And it suited him. The clean look brought out the handsome features that created his face.