A Family Affair

fifteen // Can We Just Talk?

"Fai's here" Kendall peeked in through the glass sliding door as Lovey and Kim looked at me concerned

I smiled and rose a glass of tea "We're all in good hands here Kenny"

"The fuck does that mean?" Kim laughed at her mom's words "It means we have nothing to worry about, we're on our greatest behavior" I cleared the fog that was in the air, I still think my grandma doesn't understand what the fuck I just said

Fai and I haven't seen each other in a long time so no I don't know how this will end but all I know is I'll have my manners in tonights dinner table for the sake of Kenny, don't know about Fai himself though. I smiled at everybody in the table, they all just laughed

We're all having dinner at Lovey's house, a little dinner we always at the end of the month at her house, new family tradition. We vowed to sit, talk and be peaceful despite whatever drama we're all having AND to try our best to be supportive. Kind of a cliche for us but, our lives are crazy.

I found my seat in the table where the whole family sat- a table long enough for our whole family and even a extra
space for a few friends. Kris Jenner is one brilliant woman. My mom sat beside me as Kim on the other side, Ye is a family man but also a busy man and when he has enough time without a question he'll be on the table with us cracking jokes and at times my dad will be joining along!

"Sweetie where's your dad? Khloe where's Jesse?" Lovey asked my mom and I but looked at Fai, here comes the bang...

My mom shrugged "I texted him, he said next time he's got baby mama drama" I rolled my eyes because that shit never ends "What's up with people sucking the money and life out of each other? Tristan and HER would make an abominable couple" I rose a glass of water in the air to kick start the night

"I'll play matchmaker, pretty good at it" Kourt started to laugh and make eye contact between Fai and I. This is the type of thing I hate that she does, she believes its funny, like, STRONGLY.

"Kourt shut up" Kim defended, godmother vibes in the cuts

We all exchanged conversations between each other from across the table, but Fai? I'm not trying to get into that right now. As long as he doesn't prick at the wound, I won't bite the hand.

Kylie came in fashionably late repping her head to toe velvet sweatsuit with Stormi on her hip matching outfits. I got up and greeted my sweet baby cousin Stormaloo.
Kylie's my godmother AND best friends, we're close in age so we go through similar things especially in a family like ours.

"Sage is so good with kids" Kim looked over motioning me to come sit back down so she can play with Stormi too

"Who's that?" Stormi pointed at the green eyed man with a perfectly trimmed beard

Our eyes met, talking about him in front of him was bound to happen anytime soon and Stormi just rushed the process "That.... is- Fai, auntie Ken's bestfriend and our family friend"

"friend" were the only words she could make out of what I just said and I can't blame her, that's a mouthful

Dinner wasn't quiet but it was between Fai and I, the heat and social awkwardness was there as I'm sure everybody was there to feel. Whatever happened between us happened and I sure as hell am not going to apologize for something where I wasn't even in the wrong in, as far as I'm concerned we're just good ol' family pals. History erased.

"Alright who's up for my famous lemon cake?" Lovey was in the kitchen rummaging through the oven, how many has this lady cooked up today?

I looked over at Corey who was reaching for the door, I guess we're expecting people tonight then? I'd say bets on my dad and Yé making a perfect entrance for grandma's famous box made lemon cakes! I went toward the stool, sat up and waited for Lovey to figure out how to reheat the thing, you think she's such an amazing woman for raising seven kids including Scott and 10 grandkids she'd know how to work an oven after a long 60 something years, we've all get proven wrong at some point.

"Lovey let me" I had enough, it was getting too funny

They all laughed "Yeah baby you go help
out your grandma with her famous cake" Mom pointed out, holding onto her stomach from all of the laughing, even Fai laughed in on this

"Look who it is" Ky rose her voice in excitement, my nose picked up a familiar scent, turned around the second I figured out how to heat the oven up

"Quincy Combs in the flesh!" I came towards and gave him a tight hug, my gaze turned toward Fai as the two exchanged stares- no nods or a hey from Fai's end but a little half hearted smile came from Q's end. Stupid ass beef over stupid rumors.

"Oh my goodness! You're getting more handsome everyday" Lovey came in for a hug and kiss on the cheek

Mom pulled me aside to make sure I keep the two in check as if I'll let anything bad happen right in front of my family, in my grandma's house. I'll cut em loose if they both try anything.

"Your dad just called, he'll be over by 8:30- Mom! Jes is coming over for the cake" My mom nudged after our little guardians talk

"Second unc told me what Kris was cookin' I had to stop by" Quincy and Corey are close family friends, closer than we were with the Combs and I'm glad we're all apart of each other's circles

I smiled, walked away to check on True to see if my sassy little sister is playing nice. The girl's got a demanding tone for someone whose only words are mam and dada- she can't pronounce my name just yet so when she trys to call me in baby language she pronounces the S sound with a lot of spit, it's hard work to understand a baby

"Hey"

My smile wiped off pretty quickly "Fai, now isn't a good time"

"Can we just talk? I need to say something to you"

I chuckled, scratching my eye, arms crossing my chest "I'd love to give you the time but I already have and you didn't call- I-I moved on, I'm okay and you my friend should be glad I'm being nice to you. I love Ken and I'm giving you a chance to just be her friend, not mine" I came close to pat his chest

My dad opens up the door to see my face annoyed and Fai's torn up. "Everything okay?"

"Yes dad, Fai's just looking for the bathroom"

"... in a house he's been in a million times?" I know my dad, he wants answers and that'll just have to wait

I nodded and dragged Fai down the hall "I'm sorry, I just wanted to apologize Say. I mean it. I know I fucked up, I'm sorry I didn't call for weeks- let me make it-"

"Nobody is making shit up to me you got it? You either show up for me or you don't- that's what my friends and family do, you choose Fai" I walked out on him, picked up my baby sister and just gave her a big hug and a million tiny kisses- she makes my whole life feel better. I'd do anything for Tutu and I stand by that.