"You see these golds up in my mouth, if you get closer to my house, then you know what I'm talking about, I'm out the hood." I had just got out of step meeting so Ra Ra calling me was great timing. "Yea Ra Ra…oh ok, are the girls with ya'll?...aite, tell them that I got them some step information…thank you." After that we hung up.
I stood outside, near the entrance to school and the student parking lot. There were tables and benches out here so this was where the crew met up in the mornings. I was waiting for everyone to arrive on campus. I knew today would be a crazy day. One because it's the first day so everyone couldn't wait to see how everyone looked or changed. And two, cause you see crazy shit on the first day.
I already knew that Cheech would be doing or wearing some crazy shit today. It never fails. Every year, he got to top someone, no matter who they are. And the twins always seem to dress like their significant other. But me, Jay, San and Maia like to keep it simple. Why dress like your boyfriend/girlfriend when you can be unique? I'm always the first one on campus. Then the twins would roll up next. Then Jay and San would find their way here. Maia would always either get a ride from Ju Ju or Berto. And Cheech would be last to arrive. He likes to make an entrance.
The twins finally came through blasting "Hood Nigga." They are so freaking ghetto, its ridiculous. They hopped out the car and walked up towards me. "It never fails does it?" I asked as I observed their attire. "What? I look fiye," they all said at the same time. I laughed, almost falling out on the ground. "Ya'll a mess." They flicked me off and went to go sit at our table.
Jay and San came through next. Jay walked up to me and kissed me. We had to be doing that for a good minute before San started hitting him. "Ay nigga, move so I can hug my sister." Jay moved out the way and San gave me a big hug. He squeezed me real tight and then lifted me up. "Put me down lil nigga." He put me down and just stood in front of me.
"Lil? I'm taller and bigger than you." He laughed and strutted over to our table. "You coming babe?" Jay asked as he walked backwards towards the table. "Naw, imma wait for Maia and Cheech." He shrugged his shoulders and went to dap up my cousins.
A red H3 drove into the parking lot which indicated that Ju Ju was dropping off Maia. She jumped out the truck and slammed the door. "No esté cerrar de golpe mi puerta maldita(Don't slam my damn door)." Ju Ju yelled as he rolled down the window. "Sí independientemente de(Yeah, whatever)," Maia said as she jogged up the stairs. Ju Ju sped off blasting Calle 13. "Hey Maia, you look cute today." She smiled at me and hugged me. "Thanks chica, you do too." I thanked her and she walked over to the table, sitting on San's lap. They are so cute together.
Last to show up was Cheech of course. I know you probably wondering why I call him Cheech. Well, you'll have to find that out later. He rolled up in this all white Cadillac Escalade. It had 28" and his windows were tinted in a red, white and blue. Like the Dominican Flag. I knew it had to be him because he is the only one who would blast Luny Tunes, anytime of the day. I see he was trying to do it real big this year. And when he hopped out the car, he completed my theory by his attire.
The boy just don't know when to stop. He walked up and gave me the biggest bear hug. "Cheech, let me go, I can't breathe." He let me go and I tried to catch what little breath I had left in me. "Sorry Nani, how you been?" I finally regained my composure and answered his question. "I'm doing good. Damn, you act like you ain't seen me in years." He laughed and just looked at me. "Naw, you know I do all ya'll girls like that. Speaking of that, let's get to the table before they get bored without us." He put his arm around my shoulder and we walked over to the table.