“i mean, i would have to say that’s unfortunate for you, but in recent days, i’ll commend it.” taking a sip of his drink, he shrugged slightly, only to end up shaking his head with a definitiveness. “negatory! why you don’t stick wit’ the liquor? ain’t yo' mama ever tell you don’t just be takin’ random shit?”

unable to stop the laugh that slipped, once it wasn’t matched, he stared at the woman blankly with furrowed brows. “oh, like you’re serious? there’s no way you think it’s aight to say some damn ‘piece of weed’. you bein’ for real right now?”

with his brow arched, the man loosely tilted his head in the opposite’s direction, trying to puzzle together why he felt that. “yeah, i guess i’m glad it ain’t come to that, huh?” nodding slowly, he shifted his eye line back to what brought him to his current position in the first place. swirling around the white hennessy in its’ glass, GIANNI took a sip of the chilled liquor. despite having posed the question, he hadn’t even had a response on his own, admittedly having been a little preoccupied. he gave a casual shrug before standing up straight. “zip-lining sounds cool. if they got some jetskis too? that’d be dope. get out there on the water and shit.”  looking around at what the options were to be served, his attention immediately shifted, always able to focus on his next meal. “aye, this shit prolly finna be fire, but i’m definitely in someone’s hole in the wall before we leave. that’s a fact.”

walking around with a drink in hand, a wide smile was plastered on the man’s face. having gone through a stressful evening and morning until the plane departed, the sudden addition of pressure to his regular routine was evident if you truly knew him. but that all managed to change as soon as the group landed in jamaica. going over to the balcony railing to stare out at the horizon before them, GIANNI took a sip of his drink before clearing his throat softly. “ion know ‘bout you, but this trip bein’ right now is clutch. what you tryna do while we here?” 

     with his lips rolled in his mouth, he cautiously chewed on his bottom lip while eyeing his best friend. her delivery caught his attention as he debated on whether or not to address it with the woman. going with his better judgment, an empty chuckle lightly sounded from his mouth as he avoided bringing any more attention to it. drumming his fingertips on the bar top’s surface, his brow raised in confusion before pushing his lips together as he blew softly. “pssh! we just gettin’ started,” he muttered, slouching some to watch her at her level. with a smirk on his features, the male waited to see if he would be impressed with her ability to take the strong liquor to the head. and as the modelesque femme went down the line, the look on his face went to read one of pride in her. clapping once she slapped the last glass down, GIANNI gave her her rightfully earned applause. “aight, aight. ian mad at it. but it ain’t nasty, baby,” he began, knocking his first shot back with ease. the transfer from the counter to pouring the liquor down his throat was smooth between the his half of the share, the intensity of each coasting off the previous one’s. once finished, he brought the glass down energetically, opening his mouth to stick his tongue out to show it was all down the hatch. “just like water.” raising his brows in understanding, he had the bartender’s attention once more, doing the familiar process of closing his tab. after tipping, he put his car back in his wallet before assisting ARIA from her seat, letting her lead the way in front of him as he held her hip from behind. navigating through the crowd, it wasn’t long before they were in the lot and near his truck. opening her door as routine, he waited until she was settled before making his way to the driver’s side. “we goin’ to yo' regular trap?” 

     his oral muscle glided between his set as he stared at the beauty, lowering his lids slightly as he looked down at her. getting the bartender’s attention, he give an understanding expression in response as he was told to wait a moment. “ion even know, man. it just help me feel hydrated and it ain’t water, so double bonus.” his eyes lit up once ARIA offered the invitation before his attitude shifted as he quickly kissed his teeth. getting cut off from speaking as she leaned in, he kept his pose momentarily once she’d retracted, wishing the embrace had been longer. “and why yo’ ass ain’t do it? this the shit i be talkin’ ‘bout with you.” the subtle chastise in his delivery was finished as he gently tapped at her forehead. shaking his head, he slipped his hand to her waist, pulling himself up to be connected to the woman’s side. “you know i wanna see what you got goin’ on. i can drive us.” once the bartender had arrived, he easily spit out the order for them, requesting what the woman had wanted earlier. having the six shots of tequila poured in front of them, the man divided them in half when finished. “you was talkin’ big shit though, so let’s see if you really ‘bout. three, back-to-back?”

     leaning across the surface of the bar, GIANNI propped himself up on one elbow, mirroring the woman beside him. with his face reading in my mild surprise, he pressed his lips down in understanding, letting the woman know that he heard her loud and clear. he listened to ARIA speak, admiring the confidence she had in herself as it clearly resonated. “i mean, i ain’t ‘bout to put you on blast in public,” he started with a chuckle, holding his hands up for emphasis. arching a brow as she squinted at him, he reached out to grab her chin, holding it lightly as a smirk crept on his face. “it was good, sweet pea. i went to the store and got more strawberry grape body armor’s, so nothin’ could piss me off today.”

     a soft chuckle slipped from the man’s mouth, looking over her appearance as he nodded in agreement. “you sound like you in for a good night then. but you and i both know that you can’t go toe to toe wit’ the big dogs,” he taunted with a chuckle. “but i mean, if you wanna have a hangover this early in the week, i’ll take care of you.”