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I was quiet during the entire plane ride. I couldn't wrap my head around everything that was happening. We were on our way to Atlanta to be there for Anthony during this tough time for him. We really dropped everything and got on a plane. I was nervous to see him because of the letter and because I know how he truly feels about me. I'm not sure if that's a conversation I'm ready to have with him yet, but I do know that eventually me and him have to talk about it.

I know Keenan knows that I wasn't telling him the full truth and I will tell him what Anthony said, but I decided to wait until we got back to school. I really don't want any tension between them. I just want Keenan to be there for his friend.

I texted my aunt telling her that we will be landing shortly. She responded to me right away.

Yasmine: Shawn and I are here waiting for you guys! Just come right outside we're directly in front. We're in his black SUV.

I replied back to her a quick okay and then prepared myself for the plane to land.

"This is my first time coming to Atlanta" Lani said "same here" Kendall and Cassie said. "Yeah, I haven't been down here either. Every since my aunt moved down here with her man, my mom has been trying to find a time for all of us to come down. I guess it just never came up since last summer was focused on me and college" I told them.

I peaked at Keenan to see if I could read him, he was just on his phone with his AirPods in his ears. I then diverted my attention back to the girls. "How long has she been living down there?" Cassie asked. "About two years" I told them. "Does she like it?" Kendall asked "yes, she loves it. She told us she will never move back to Detroit and only come back for the holidays" I told them and we all laughed.

"I love that for her" Lani said "yeah, she's been through a lot in life, I'm happy that she's finally happy" I told them. "How old is she?" They asked, "she turns 31 this year" I told them "she's young!!" Kendall said "wait, how old are your parents?" Lani asked "my father is turning 38 this year and my mom 36" I told them. "Oh your parents are young, so is my mom, she had me at 16" Lani said. "Mine had me at 20" Kendall said, "15 for me" Cassie said.

"I couldn't imagine having a child right now" Lani spoke "yeah me either, let alone at 15.. I salute my mom every time, specially since my abuela kicked her out" Cassie told us.

The pilot announced that the flight has officially landed. We unbuckled our seatbelts and grabbed our things then headed off the plane. We were officially on Georgia soil.

We walked outside and just like my aunt said, it was her and Shawn standing at his black SUV. "Tiaraaaa!" She shouted excitedly and came running towards me. I smiled and opened my arms up to hug her. "My goodness let me look at you" she unwrapped her arms from around me and touched my face and held me in her hands, "two years, too long. I've missed you" My aunt Yasmine said.

"I've missed you so much more" I said back to her and then we finally let go. "Hey Shawn" I said, "hey Ti" he smiled and brought me into his arms.

"Keenan! My baby" Yasmine walked over to Keenan and hugged him tight.. tighter than she hugged me. Shawn and I laughed at her. "Aunt Yasmine, these are my friends Kendall, Lani and Cassie" I introduced her. "Hi guys" she gave all of them hugs. "All of you are so beautiful" she complimented them "thank you, so are you" they said back.

"Alright, its pretty late so let's head to our place and get you guys settled in, Shawn help them with their bags" Yasmine spoke "already on it" Shawn basically grabbed all of our book bags and put them in the trunk of his truck.

We all got into the car, Keenan and I sat in the third row while the girls sat in the middle row, Shawn was driving and aunt Yasmine was in the passengers seat.

"So we're going to see Anthony tomorrow?" Cassie asked, "yes, he doesn't know we're here but we all have each other's location so he won't be too hard to find" Lani announced "that doesn't sound weird at all" Kendall joked. "Stalker alert" Cassie coughed and we all laughed. "Well, how else would we find him if this is supposedly a surprise?" Lani asked. "We're f'n with you babes" Kendall said.

she rolled her eyes "y'all are annoying" she laughed.

We got to their house in no time. We all grabbed our bags out of the trunk and headed in. "we ordered you guys some pizza on the way here, so it should be coming soon. we have one guest room and the basement has two pull out couches, make yourselves at home. I'm gonna catch you guys in the morning. My energy level is ridiculously low" my aunt announced "thank you guys again so much, I know it was super last minute" I told her. "TiTi you do not have to thank me. You are my niece, this is what family is for" she kissed my cheek and gave me a hug.

"Goodnight and thank you guys" the girls and Keenan all said to Shawn and Yasmine, who were now making their way upstairs.

"So what time do you guys wanna head over to Anthony's?" I asked "we can probably try for two or three, or do you guys just want to pop up at the viewing that is at 6?" Lani asked. "I think thats a move" Kendall said "agreed" Keenan finally spoke up. I wonder why he's been so quiet.

He hasn't said much since before we got on the plane. The doorbell rung and I'm assuming its our pizza, I went over to open the door and my assumptions were correct. The pizza man with a big Mountain Dew in his hand. "Thank you, here you go" I grabbed the pizza and then handed him a five dollar tip "have a good night" he said and then left.

Keenan grabbed the things out of my hand and put it on the table. I grabbed paper plates and cups and gave everybody one. then we all sat around the counter top. "I just wish we were seeing him under different circumstances" Lani spoke out loud.

Out of everyone Lani and Anthony were the closest, so I know this is hitting her hard.  It hurts all of us that our friend is going through this, but I know Lani is hurt so much especially since he didn't mention to anyone that he was leaving.

"Same here, but what matters is that we are here for him" Cassie said "definitely" Kendall agreed. I nodded my head agreeing and then we all looked at Keenan. "You've been awfully quiet" Kendall said to him, "I don't have much to say, I'm not gonna talk if I have nothing to say" I peeped the slight irritation in his voice and I knew it wasn't towards Kendall. I sighed.

"Keenan and I will take the guest room, or do you guys want me down there with you?" I asked them "no its fine, you guys go ahead" Lani said. I looked at Kendall and she raised her eyebrow, I just looked down and shook my head without anyone noticing. Kendall knew what I was saying without me actually having to say it though. I looked back at her and she shook her head.

"Cassie and Lani, are you guys ready to head downstairs?" She asked "yes. I am out of it" Cassie said "same" Lani added.

"Yasmine texted me, telling me that she forgot to mention that she left pillows and comforters down stairs for you guys who are sleeping on the pullout couches, also they're towels and washcloths down there and a bathroom"  I told them. "Okay cool, we will see y'all in the morning. Goodnight" Kendall said. We all gave each other hugs and then they headed downstairs.

I looked over at Keenan and his eyes were glued to his phone. I just sighed and headed upstairs to the guest room. Eventually he got up and followed me upstairs.

There was a bathroom in the room. Auntie is fancy. I grabbed two towels and washcloths out the linen closet. I sat them on the bed for Keenan and then grabbed mine and headed into the bathroom.

I turned the shower on and waited for it to steam up. I know I have to tell Keenan what else was said in the letter, but I really did not want to tell him before we saw Anthony. From the looks of things though, I'm gonna have to tell him tonight.

I got into the shower and just closed my eyes and let the water fall. I heard the door open,  and knew it was Keenan. I heard him unzip his hoodie and take off his clothes. He slid the shower door open and joined me in the shower.

I moved over to give him space, my eyes were still closed. My back was facing him but our skin was still touching. It felt like electricity in my veins. The way his presence sends chills down my body without him ever having to do too much is a feeling I never want to escape.

His fingertips slowly traced over my body, he wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me closer towards him. Words weren't being exchanged just the energy.

And the energy was super intense, the steamy shower didn't make it any better.

I turned around and looked up at him. "My aunt and Shawn are asleep" I said.

"Then don't be too loud" Keenan said and then attached his lips onto mine.

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I'm not gonna leave you guys hanging like that , I will include all details in the next chapter I promise !! But this was really just an important filler chapter to prepare them to surprise Anthony. A lot of shit is going down next chapter so be prepared !! I will update as soon as I can, so make sure those notifications are on!!

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