August 1979

"So, how's the album coming along, Michael ?" Mama asked. They were in the kitchen; talking. "It's almost done. I just need to polish it up and give it to the people." "That's great. Where is Dani ? She's supposed to here by now. You know college kids. They always late."

*My POV*

Ugh........I hate traffic. I'm supposed to be home for the break. I don't want to start this off on the wrong foot. After what seemed like forever, I finally got home. I notice a new car in the driveway, but I just thought it was mama's. I take my keys out and unlock the door. "Mama, I'm home. Sorry I was late. The traffic was terrible." I walked in the kitchen to find Mama and Michael at the table. "Oh my gosh ?! Michael, what are you doing here ?!" I said giving him a hug. "I was in the neighborhood and thought I would stop by. Someone stopped calling her boyfriend after she started going to college." "Yea, like someone stopped calling his girlfriend after he found a producer. How's the album going ?" "Pretty good. I just need to polish it. How's college ?" "It's ok. I love my classes." "What do you have ?" "I have journalism, art, photography, and egyptology." "You take pictures ?" "Yea. I have a project to do this break, so I brought my cameras." "Mmhmmm.....I'm actually looking for a photographer to do my album cover. Are you interested in it ?" "Yea, man. I would love to do it." "Ok. Let me talk to Quincy." "Aww, look at you two. Still in love just like before." "Mama..." "Remember when you would always come over, Michael. I miss those days." "Ms. McMillian, that was only 4 years ago. I'm all grown up." He said winking at me. "You're still a flirt, Michael." "I know. Umm...Dani, I was hoping to ask you this. Would you like to come over to my place this evening ?" "Sure. What time ?" "Now. I wanna show you something. I mean if it would be alright with your mother." "Mama ?" "You're 20 and in college. You make your own choices." "Yea. Let me just get something from my room." I went upstairs to my room. I was getting something from my draw when someone smacked my butt. "Hey !!!" "I missed that.I missed you." "Michael, we haven't see each other for 2 weeks." "Yea, I know. It's a long time for me. You know how I can be ?" He said pulling me in for a kiss. "You missed me that much, huh ?" "You know I did." Our lips met. We've kissed before, but this time seemed different. It had passion and fire. We seperated. "So, Dani, how long is your break ?" "Umm...3 weeks I think. Why ?" "Would you like to stay with me ?" "Yea. Let me get some clothes." "Don't. You can wear some of Janet's stuff. She'll fit you." "Ok." He took my hand and we both walked downstairs. "Mama, I'm gonna stay over at Michael's place." "Ok, sweety. Have fun." "Ok. Bye."