Power (Streets 2)

twenty-three.

Excuse any errors!

Benji finally arrived at the Crowne Heights Zoo before parking next to a white Caravan. He quickly shut the car off and looked back at Noelle who slept peacefully in the backseat. "Noelle, we're here."

He gently shook her before her eyes fluttered open. She sat up and looked around. The first thing that caught her eyes were the beautiful lights that surrounded the entrance. She immediately exited the car, coming in contact with the slight breeze that was in the air. He took off his jean jacket and placed it on her shoulder which made her smile.

"This is beautiful." She told him as they locked hands with each other.

"I told you. Wait until you see the inside." He replied as they stood in line. He spotted Faith waving her arms in the air like an inflatable tube you see in front of car dealerships, trying to get their attention.

"What took yall so long? We changed clothes and still made it here before y'all."

Noelle's cheeks grew hot as she nudged Benji. "She wanted to look at a few other homes on the block. My bad."

"Y'all thinking 'bout moving hea'? I can show you a few properties." Truman told them.

"It's just a thought right now. I did enjoy my trip though." Noelle replied. They approached the ticket booth as Benji pulled out his wallet.

"Can I get four tickets?" He asked, sliding a fifty dollar bill in the small slot. The cashier nodded her head, grabbing his change and four tickets.

"Thanks man. You ain't have to do that." Truman chuckled softly.

"Yeah thank you. But you're in our city. We're supposed to buy your tickets." Faith added as Truman wrapped his arm around her.

"Maybe next time. Come on let's go in." Benji said while following the crowd of people. There was a large 'Zoo Lights' sign decorated in colorful lights which made Noelle's eyes light up.

"Benji! Let's take a picture!" She smiled while tugging on his arm. He smiled as she pulled out her phone and passed it to Faith. She snuggled next to him as he wrapped his arm around her.

"Please smile at the camera." She joked as a huge grin appeared on her face. He didn't like smiling on pictures but she loved his smile. Since she was finally having a good time, he smiled for her. Faith snapped two photos before handing the phone back to them.

"Let's take a group photo!" Faith said while pulling out her phone. She waved a couple down and asked them to take a photo of them which made Truman laugh at her. She was determined to get a group photo with Noelle and Benji before they left.

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"Baby we have to bring Brielle here when she gets older." Noelle told Benji while strolling through the park. "She'll love this."

"I was just thinking that. I wanted to ask you something though." He stopped walking and made sure Faith and Truman were out of earshot. "You on birth control?"

"Yes. I know you didn't pull out." She laughed. "I thought you said you wanted another baby?"

"I do but I'm still tryna learn with Brielle. You know she shitted up her back one day and I didn't know what to do. It was everywhere. And she a busy body—"