𝓶𝓲𝓵𝓯 ⇏ 𝐛𝐚𝐳𝐳𝐢

FOUR

ANDREW

{AUGUST 27th, 2020}

"FIRST THINGS FIRST let me hit that introduction." i sung into my tooth brush, dancing around in the bathroom. "you were so in love, you weren't gon' tell me nothing." wow, don toliver really is a god isn't he?

venus is calling. . .

my singing came to a halt and my eyebrows knitted together. why is she calling me at 9 o'clock at night? i looked one more time at my phone to make sure i was seeing correctly, before answering it & placing the phone to my ear. "hello?"

"hey drew. . . um, i know its 9 at night but mateo's upset because caleb was supposed to pick him up today, he ended up being like 7 hours late and when he got here mateo didn't want to go and mateo really wants to see you right now, he keeps going "unc baz unc baz." and i know its late and i know you're probably bus—."

"hey," i cut her off, "i'll be right over," i chuckled softly, turning my running water off. "it's not a problem. i'm on my way." i spoke.

i heard her let out a sigh, "gosh, thank you so much. you're a life saver."

i smiled lightly and nodded, "of course. i'll see you in a few. bye." i said before hanging up and walking out the bathroom and into the living room. "anyone see zion?" i asked as the boys as i grabbed my keys.

they shook their head and mumbled "no." with their eyes glued on the screen tv screen. "well, i'm going see his his father doesn't care for anyone but his self." i muttered and walked out. i hopped in my car and started it up, heading to venus' place.

its ridiculous, right?

how can you make a kid and not even attempt to be a decent father?

i let out a frustrated sigh as i pulled up to venus' apartment complex, which was down the street from our place. i got out of my car and locked it, swinging my keys around my finger and walking up to the door, placing a small knock on the door.

venus opened the door, she looked exhausted. she had bags under her eyes and they were red and puffy. i could hear mateo's faint cry in the background. "hi. . ." she smiled weakly, opening the door wider. "come in, please." i walked in and she closed the door behind me. "i'm so sorry for making you come out so late, mateo has just been crying off the hook and—."

"what did i tell you?" i questioned, looking down at her. "it's all fine. . . i got you." i gave her a warm smile. she nodded, returning the smile. a toothless but beautiful one.

(AUTHORS NOTE: stop bullying me for this line😭😭🫡 the bitch HAS teeth, she just didn't show them when she smiled🧍🏽‍♀️)

"unc baz! unc baz!" i heard the small voice. i turned to see mateo running over to me.

i held my smile on my face and kneeled down to his height, picking him up. "hey, lil man!" i exclaimed.

"hey unc baz. . . sorry i'm not as cool as i usually am. . ." he trailed off, looking down.

i shook my head, "you're always cool, kid. . ." my eyes traveled to venus who was picking up a few toys, then sat down and looked over to us. "hey, what do you say we play with some hot wheels?" i looked back to mateo.

"yes!" he smiled & clapped before squirming out of my arms and taking my hand to his toy chest that lied in the living room.

an hour passed and mateo's enthusiasm with his hot wheels died down. he began yawning and rubbing his eyes. "ready to go to sleep, baby?" venus asked sleepily as she stood up. he didn't say anything and just nodded. she lifted him up and took him to his room.

i followed and leaned up against the door frame, watching venus put him down in his bed while humming lowly and kissing him, tucking him in. i smiled. how could you mess up a relationship with these two human beings? he had a beautiful family and he's ruining it. i don't get it.

she stood up and turned on his night light before walking out and closing the door. "thank you so much, drew. . . he really does adore you, i couldn't thank you enough for tonight. . ." she looked down shyly at her hands, a curl falling in front of her face.

"hey," i spoke softly, tucking one of her curls behind he ear. "always, I love that lil guy. whenever you need me, i don't care what time of what day. . . i'm here."

i watched as her cheeks tinted a light red, then nodding. "I appreciate that. . . i just wish he'd change his ways." she stated as we walked to the door.

i nodded in agreement. "hopefully he does, you two don't deserve this." i opened the door and walked out, turning around to face her.

"i hope. . . goodnight, drew." she smiled at me softly.

i reflected her smile and nodded, "goodnight, vee." i spoke before walking away and getting in my car, driving off.

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{AUGUST 28th, 2020}

"—fucking serious? he really went over there?" i was woken up to faint yelling. i sat up and rubbed my eyes, hopping out of bed and throwing a t-shirt on; then walking out of my room.

"chill out, bro— hey baz." johnson sucked his teeth as i walked into the living room, where they boys were all sitting on the couch, except zion, who was standing up.

zion turned to me, "you seriously went to venus' crib?" he questioned, stepping forward. the room had fell silent. eyes looking in between me and zion.

i too took a step forward, standing up straight, "yeah. i did. to comfort your son because YOU stood him up! what type of father are you?" i rose my voice.

zion laughed bitterly, "are you kidding me? what do you know about being a father?"

i rolled my eyes, "obviously more than you."

"you just want venus, don't you? what a 'brother' you are." he shook his head, pushing me

"man fuck you!" I snapped, pushing him back harder than he pushed me, "you don't deserve venus & mateo and you never did! you a whole sorry ass excuse!" i walked past him and 'accidentally' bumped into him harshly, storming to my room.

how dare he even try to act like he gives a fuck? he should have thanked me. I comforted his upset child, not him.

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{A/N: fuck it. i updated again cause WHY NOT:) i love you all happy new year babes!}