The Way | Kehlani & Chance The Rapper

Chapter 2

Kehlani

"Why didn't you tell me that Chance guy was staying here too?" I replayed the events of last night in my head as I asked Kendrick

"So I was supposed to wake you up to tell you that?"

"Uh yea. Now it's probably going to be awkward as hell between us" I sat on his bed

"I doubt it. You should go out there and talk to him instead of hiding in here. Maybe ya'll can work on some music or something" He grabbed his keys off the dresser

"Music?" I had a confused expression on my face

"Yea...he is an artist....hence his name 'Chance the Rapper'...you two should collab on something. He's dope. I'm out though." He placed his hat on his head before walking out of his bedroom

"Wait, where you going?" I followed behind him

"Going over to Rosecrans, chill with a few people, probably do some freestyles. I'll be back later." He kissed my forehead before leaving.

I went to the kitchen to get some water before going into the living room. I sat in a chair across from Chance. We both sat there in silence until he cleared his throat making me look in his direction.

"You think we could start over?" He asked and I nodded

"I'm Chance" he held his hand out

"Kehlani" I shook his hand "Kendrick told me that you do music"

"Yeah, my stage name is Chance the Rapper. I'm pretty popular, especially in Chicago."

"You're so.....proper."

He laugh "Yeah well I guess my parents wanted me to talk right"

"Nothing wrong with that." I shrugged

"You hungry?" He asked

"Hell yea"

"Let's go eat. I'll even pay, Lani-bug" he smirked as he walked past me

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"I'll beat you to the swings!" I yelled as I ran across the park. Chance decided to stop here after we ate. I actually don't mind. He's cool to be around.

"How old are you?" I slightly kicked my legs to move the swing

"I'm 22 and you?" He got on the swing beside me

"Only 20. How long have you been in California?"

"Uhh...Like a week. I live in Chicago. I'm only here to do a couple features."

"Oh" I replied. Would it be weird that I was slightly disappointed that he didn't live here? Yeah we just met but his vibe is on a whole different level than anyone I know.

"Yeah. I may have to extend my visit" He eyed me

"You should let me hear some of your music"

He pulled his phone out of his pocket and handed it to me "It's all there. Pick any song." He smiled

I scrolled through his playlist listening to his songs. Before I knew it, I had played his whole Acid Rap mixtape.

"I like your style Mr. Bennett" I laughed as I gave him his phone back

"I appreciate it. You ready to go?"

"Yea." I hopped off the swing

He grabbed my hand and intertwined our fingers as we walked. I blushed, looking down at our hands.