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

7-Butterflies (Story Behind Akeylah and Michael)

As I walked out of one building and began to move swiftly across campus to make it to my next class, I squinted slightly at how bright the sun was shining, if only the weather could translate that. It is a brisk fall day. I put in my earplugs to listen to a song I had been working on. Tyler has been on me nonstop to make sure I was working on music which I appreciate. It's been going me the push and motivation that I need. As I typed some lyrics in my notes and mumble harmonies, I felt everything fall out of my hand as I landed hard on the concrete right on my ass.

"Shit! My bad. I wasn't paying attention."

Akeylah: (mumbles) Neither was I.

As the person reached out their hand to help me off the ground, I looked up and my attention was suddenly focused on the fine specimen in front of me. I went to pick my things off the ground when I was stopped.

"Let me. I'm the one that almost sent you flying across campus"

Akeylah: (frowns) I don't know about across campus but you definitely knocked me off my feet I'll give you that.

"(chuckles) That wasn't intentional but maybe I can sweep you off your feet instead next time?"

Akeylah: (snickers) Next time? Do you even go here? I've never seen you before.

"(smiles) Yeah I go here. Why else would I be walking on campus?"

Akeylah: (smirks) A lot of people come downtown and walk on campus. It's not like it's uncommon.

"Well do you go to the football games? You probably seen me play."

Akeylah: Nah. I haven't been to a football game since high school. Wayne State doesn't have any Majorette dancers so...there's no need for me to be there.

"(smirks) You should come anyways. You can always dance for number 20."

Akeylah: That's your number huh?

"Yup."

Akeylah: Well since I don't know your name I guess I'll be calling you number 20 then?

"And I guess I'll call you...girl with the most beautiful brown eyes I've ever seen?"

I turned my head for second and threw my hands onto my hips. I don't know why I'm getting so flustered around this man. I don't even like niggas! I tried to regain my composure and look at him but a smile crept onto my face once more.

"(sticks out his hand) I'm Michael."

Akeylah: (shakes his hand) Aww...I was kind of liking the idea of calling you number 20. But I guess I can call you Michael too. I'm Akeylah.

Michael: Like-

Akeylah: (glares) Don't you say it! Ever since that movie came out I haven't heard the end of it. Please! Spare me!

Michael: (surrenders) Okay. I won't make that joke.

He handed my things back to me and we just stood there for a minute then I snapped out of the trance.

Akeylah: I'm gonna be late for class if I don't leave now.

Michael: Can I get your number before you go?

Akeylah: (playfully squints) Hmm...Do you think you scored enough convo points just now to get it?

Michael: (raises brow) Convo points? Never heard that one before. But...I think I have the way you're smiling. Don't you?