a/n ; happy birthday to my bestie bae iloveg1rlinred <33 ILY

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My fingers drummed on the top of the steering wheel as I drove down the freeway towards LAX. My body filled with nerves of having the responsibility of picking so many people.

Alex had rented out a big van that'll be able to not only hold the boys and I, but the boys family as well. I was excited to be reunited with my favorite Partridge kids in their family, but I was nervous to meet Willie's parents and siblings.

"Willie how old are your siblings?" I asked him, peeking at him beside Louis. "13" He muttered back.

Only a year younger than Millie. Okay great.

I felt overwhelmed driving a big van that wasn't stick shift, but then again I was always the designated driver and I've never been in the car where Willie was driving and Louis technically doesn't have his permit so I had to push down my fear.

The van was also designed differently since the front row was a full seater meaning three people can sit in front and there was two rows of four seats each. It would be a tight squeeze but everyone would be able fit.

"Willie what's your siblings names?" I said after some time.

I felt him take a deep sigh, "Noah and Siena. They're twins too. Ami why are you asking so many questions?" He said, I felt his eyes staring at me as I looked straight ahead at the road. Louis's eyes darting side to side to look at us.

I peered at the clock, 5:38 pm.

"What time does their plane land? Make sure to shoot them a text once I pull into the terminals. Also which terminal are they leavi-" I started to say.

"Ami, you're fine, we're fine, they're fine. Their plane will land in a few minutes. And I'll text them as soon as you pull in. Now stop worrying." Willie interrupted me. I took in deep breaths, letting them out. My hands still drumming along the steering wheel.

Then I felt a hand lay on my thigh. I looked down and turned to Louis, he gave me a smile, which I weakly returned.

"You're okay. Stop worrying." He whispered into my ear, like always, it sent goosebumps down my body.

I took a deep breath as I took exit 49 off the freeway.

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"Oh these are lovely, thank you honey!" Mrs. Miller commented as she pulled me into a warm hug.

I had forced the boys to come with me to get two bouquets of flowers for the families. Panicking as I thought we were late meeting them, I got them roses. White for Mrs. Partridge and red for Mrs. Miller.

Going around the group, greeting new and old friends. I felt overwhelmed with such nerves that soon calmed down when Louis gave me a secret peck on the lips. I smiled up at him as he grabbed his sisters bags from their hands.

I went over to meet the Miller family as everyone continued on with their hellos.

"Hi nice to meet you Noah, Siena, I'm Ami." I gave them both a hug. Tippy toeing as well so I was able to wrap my arms around their neck. They're quite tall for thirteen year olds.

"Hi Ami, nice to meet you as well." Siena spoke up, her thick accent rubbing through. Noah gave me a smile which I politely returned.

I turned to shake Mr. Miller's hand but he pulled me in for a hug. Which I also had to tippy toe for. Now I know where they get their tall gene from. The man looked to be about 7 feet tall, making me crane my neck to have a conversation with him.

"I just want to thank you Miss Ami, for taking care of William, I bet he was a handful." I chuckled at his comment as I locked eyes with Willie who was a few feet away greeting Mrs. Partridge.

"Oh he was, but I'm a natural mom like that. I have two siblings at home who Willie reminds me of." Mr. Miller chuckled at my comment making my body rest with ease.

Great, the families like me. I can breathe.

"Guys we should get going, so we can beat the traffic." I turned to see Louis and Willie standing side by side as they talked over the families conversations.

They all nodded their heads as they grabbed their bags, following the boys that were leading the way out to the car.

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"I hope you guys don't mind if we take the longer way back to your guys hotel. The sun is going to set soon and I don't want you all missing this view." I told them, lowering the volume down a bit for all them to be able to hear me.

Willie's siblings along with Millie and Issie took the last row, all of them being able to fit comfortably. As the parents took the middle row, the moms in the middle engaged in conversation while the dads took the outer seats, occasionally throwing out some remarks. Louis and Willie accompanying me in the front row, only difference was Willie sat in the middle as Louis took the window seat.

"No worries hon, we've never been to this part of California so it's sweet that you thought of this." Mrs. Miller reached forward to pat my shoulder, making my body warm. She had that natural mom instincts and she made everyone around her comfortable and at ease.

I had turned down a sharp street corner to be greeted with the beautiful view of the sunset with the bright orange and yellowish-red colors filling the sky.

Driving down the narrow street between the steep mountains and the ocean, I heard everyone gasped behind me.

I had secretly planned to take the family down the pch (pacific coast highway) and before turning the last exit back onto the normal freeway, we'd stop at a beach so everyone can dip their toes into the sand. A formal California welcome, I thought.

"Willie." I whispered grabbing his attention away from the scenery, "Will you go onto my music and press the pch playlist. Press on Tints." I handed him my phone which he immediately unlocked.

"By Anderson Paak?" He questioned, his finger hovering over the screen. "Yup" I answered popping the "p". Willie tapped on the screen.

The familiar tune of Tints came on. I reached over and turned up the volume, lowering down the windows as everyone perked up at the uplifting song and stared out at the ocean.

A/N ; PLAY THE SONG- ITS LITERALLY SO GOOD. ANDERSON PAAK ACTUALLY COMES FROM MY TOWN AND ONE OF HIS ALBUMS IS NAMED AFTER MY CITY.

‼️‼️ this song contains the n word, which i will be erasing and leaving blank ‼️‼️

I been feelin' kinda cooped up, cooped up
I'm tryna get some fresh air
Hey, why you got the roof off, roof off?
You know it never rains here
Hey, you ain't gotta flash when you takin' your picture
You ain't gotta draw no extra attention
Paparazzi wanna shoot ya, shoot ya
dyin' for less, out here

I looked in the rearview mirror as I saw everyone crane in their seats to get a view of the ocean. Smiles on everyone's faces.

I been in my bag, adding weight
Tryna throw a bag in a safe
Giggin', tourin', chorin', raisin' babes
Baby Milo wants some Bathing Apes
crying for less out here
Do what I gotta do bruh, do bruh
Get up in my rear view mirror

I've only been down this highway once and I was terrified. Holding the responsibility of so many people made it even worse. Considering how steep the cliffs were at the edge and how fast cars around me were driving, I didn't care I was driving at a grandma pace.

I can't be ridin' round and round that open strip
I need tints (Windows tinted)
I need tints (I need my windows tinted)
I can't be flying down that 110 with a bad bitch in my whip
I need tints (Windows tinted)
I need tints (I need my windows tinted)

"Holy crap! There's dolphins look look!" I heard an unfamiliar voice speak, soon realizing it was Noah's, his voice deep just like his brothers. Everyone made "ooh" sounds as they saw the dolphins fly in and out of the water. Amusing the crowd down in the beach and those driving by.

And it's no good for me, it's so good for them
I need tints (Windows tinted)
I need tints (I need my windows tinted)
I got way too much to lose, so roll your window up real quick
I need tints (Windows tinted)
I need tints (I need my windows tinted)

Flashes of cameras were heard throughout the car as everyone took pictures of what I assume was the view or the dolphins. At a stop as traffic grew a bit, I put my hair in a ponytail as it was flying around in the wind.

You probably think a trollin' (Like)
Or showin' out for the cameras (Right)
Fuck I'm doin' fish-bowlin'? ('Side)
One hunnid thou' on the passenger
Bitch, I'm Kendrick Lamar, respect me from afar
I was made in His image, you call me a god
Everybody in attendance, I'm about to perform
Everybody get offended by the shit I got on

"Will take a pic of me and my parents." I heard Louis spoke as I saw him give Willie his phone. He backed up into his seat as Willie went forward, I noticed his parents getting closer to Louis as Will snapped a picture. "Do the same for me." Willie told Lou giving his phone back.

Like, can you buy that ?
Nine hunnid horse, can you drive that ?
A G5, can you fly that ?
I need tints so I can look at the snakes and posers
(I need tint)
'Cause bomb head is non-disclosure
(I need tint)
So I can live with a peace of mind
Without takin' a piece of mine
And peace be still and not do fines, so fuck a fix-it ticket
You pull me over and might see one of your bitches, ahh!

I cringed to myself as I heard all the cuss words flow through the song, hoping the parents wouldn't point it out.

"Hey Ami, what song is this?" Issie yelled out from the back. Her voice raised to about to be heard over the wind and the music.

"Tints by Anderson Paak!" I yelled back. I saw her smile grow through the rearview mirror as I saw her scroll through her phone.

Ridin' round and round that open strip
I need tints (Windows tinted)
I need tints (I need my windows tinted)
I can't be flying down that 110 with a bad bitch in my whip
I need tints (Windows tinted)
I need tints (I need my windows tinted)

I sang out the lyrics as everyone started to move around in their seats. Enjoying the happy vibe that was bouncing off of everyone's faces.

And it's no good for me, it's so good for them
I need tints (Windows tinted)
I need tints (I need my windows tinted)
I got way too much to lose, so roll your window up real quick
I need tints (Windows tinted)
I need tints (I need my windows tinted)

"Ami, you're an amazing singer!" Mrs. Partridge patted my shoulder as I continued singing the words.

"You are Ami! Just wonderful." Mrs. Miller added on.

You know I like it presidential (Presidential)
Stretch it out, that's a limo (That's a limo)
Pull it over, let me get behind ya ('Hind ya)
Where we goin', they don't need to know (Don't need to know)
Ghost ridin' in the Phantom (In the Phantom?)
never see me comin' (Uh, superstar)
She wanna hold me like a ransom (Uh, bitch, I don't know you)
But the money keep me runnin' (Uh, but the money)

Jules became too tired to make any more scenarios because she didn't know what else to write so just continue on with the song 🙂

I been in my bag, adding weight
Tryna throw a bag in a safe
Giggin', tourin', chorin', raisin' babes
Baby Milo wants some Bathing Apes
crying for less out here
Do what I gotta do bruh, do bruh
Get up in my rear view mirror

Ridin' round and round that open strip
I need tints (Windows tinted)
I need tints (I need my windows tinted)
I can't be flying down that 110 with a bad bitch in my whip
I need tints (Windows tinted)
I need tints (I need my windows tinted)

And it's no good for me, it's so good for them
I need tints (Windows tinted)
I need tints (I need my windows tinted)
I got way too much to lose, so roll your window up real quick
I need tints (Windows tinted)
I need tints (I need my windows tinted)

I, I think I'm 'bout to black out
Can't see me when I act out tonight
I got some moves I gotta make though
I got the goons up on the payroll
They won't see me coming
They won't see me coming, no, no

I, I think I'm 'bout to black out
Can't see me when I act out tonight
I got some moves I gotta make though
I got the goons up on the payroll
They won't see me coming
They won't see me coming

A/N ; long ass song holy crap

The song had ended just as I pulled into a beach parking lot.

"Oh my gosh, we're at the beach!" I heard a voice cry out from the back, assuming it was Siena since Willie rolled his eyes.

I unlocked the doors for them as they all piled out, looking around curiously. "Can we go dip our toes in the water?" Siena asked me, I nodded, "Careful, waters colder than you think." I warned her as I watched her, Noah, Issie and Millie run towards the sand.

"I love California already." Mr. Miller told us as everyone else followed the kids. A big warm smile on his face.

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"Hey I appreciate you taking the families out on that drive and to the beach." A voice spoke behind me as I finished my water. I turned around to be met with Willie already in his pajamas.

I smiled at him, "Of course, I just wanted them to like me." I confessed.

We both took a seat at the kitchen island. The red light beaming the time at us. 10:57 pm.

Willie scoffed next to me, "You're my best friend Ami, they would like you either way."

I looked at him closer to know he was telling the truth. I laid my head on his shoulder as I felt his arm go around my shoulders.

"Are you nervous?" I asked him.

I felt his chest move up and down as he sighed. "Not really, you guys will be there. My family will be there. Jo, Alex and Tim will be there. I have all the support I need...are you nervous?" He asked me, the last bit in a softer voice.

I took a moment to decide. "No, I'm not. Like you said, I'll have all the support I need." His arm gripped around me even tighter.

A/N

i did not expect this chapter to be so fucking long. holy crap. i'm so tired because i worked on five different chapters last night 😀 couldn't sleep 😅

you guys are not ready for the next chapter. i think it'll be the longest yet. which means it won't come out for a while because i do be a slow writer LOL. actually i'm writing it rn and it sucks ass so let's hope i don't erase it all and start all over again 😁

hope you all are having a better first week into the new year than i am ! again don't forget to eat and drink water ! love you <33

- jules

questions ;

• best christmas gift you got ?
a ; i got a lot of good gifts this year, but my favorite was these timmy polaroids and timmy sticker from my best friend along with a tiny horse from my tio (iykyk)