It's been two weeks since Zephyrs anxiety episode and things have started to go back to normal. Jacques made sure to keep extra attention on his best friend just for the sake of his sanity and hers. He didn't want to see her going through something like that ever again. He had long stop beating himself up about not being there to help her through her time of need mostly because Zephyr literally beat the guilt out of him. She even left a little bruise on his chest from punching him a little too hard. But as Zephyr would state he needed to grow some nuts.

Jacques sat in the studio beats around his neck and eyes closed as he listened to the beat that him and Chase engineered within the past hour. It was fast paced and different something you would expect from a black kid out of Houston or even a suburb like Missouri City but it was all him. It was like he took something straight out his head and now everyone could hear the craziness that went on in his world.

Zephyr sat in her usual spot fooling around with her Polaroid cameras while the boys worked. She was feeling calm, cool, and collected nothing was messing up her vibe at the moment. After her last breakdown she's been doing her best to keep herself calm but small panic attacks found themselves in her schedule. It didn't bother her as much but the sudden uneasiness was not welcomed.

Jacques had been by her side since the her last episode stuck to her like gorilla glue. He knew sometimes it would bother her hinting the giant bruise he now sported but he didn't care as long as Zephyr was okay. He made sure Zephyr hadn't needed nor wanted for anything if it was food he made it. If it was a good bath and a massage he was there to help. If it was wash day and Zephyr couldn't reach the back to detangle there Jacques was to help. Even on her period Jacques was there.

" Aye Jacques ! Yo Jack ?!?!! Pay attention nigga damn ! " Chase B yelled trying to drag his friend out of his head.

" Damn nigga, what ?! " Jacques replied coming out of his trance. He was too focused on the lyrics he was forming in his head.

" You know what ? Fuck it. I'll tell Z not to get you shit. Let you action figure head ass starve. " Chase mumbled as he turned back towards the sound board he was toying with.

As soon as Chase mentioned Z Jacques looked back behind him towards the black leather couch Zephyr would usually claim when she was in the studio. Noticing she wasn't there Jacques became uneasy he didn't want there to be another accident like two weeks ago to happen again. Well at least not with out him there to help share the pain.

" When did she leave ? " Jacques questioned raising his eyebrow after throwing a paper ball at Chase head to get his attention.

" Throw something else on my momma we gone scratch and she left a few minutes ago maybe ten or fifteen. "

" Shut the fuck up nigga gone catch this fade you keep fucking with me. " After threatening Chase Jacques almost robotically pulled out his phone and called Zephyr.

Zephyr was sitting in the food court of the small desert town like mall as she waited for her and the boys food. Street tacos were the victims today. Zephyr took in her scenery of the almost abandoned mall that was holding on to a thread by the few stores that were bringing in money on constant basis. A fried chicken stand, Jerk chicken shack, and a Chinese stand were the only places left in the food court.

The basic T-Mobile ringtone sounded catching Zephyrs attention as she reached to pull it out her back pocket. Baby Jacques 🙄💕 flashed across the screen.

" Yes sir Jacques. " Zephyr answered he phone balancing it between her ear and her shoulder as she checked over her and the boys food.

" Why didn't you tell me you were leaving Z ? You know I could've came with you. " Zephyr rolled her eyes and wanted to go and bop Jacques in the forehead.

" Jacques I'm a big girl I don't need you to be up under me at all times. "

" I know momma but I don't want anything to happen to you and I'm not there. "

Zephyr rolled her eyes again for the millionth time in the two minute conversation. She loved the fact that Jacques was being extra cautious and protective of her but she still needed her space.

" Jacques if you don't shut the fuck up boy - " she was cut off mid sentence by the well age fluffy Hispanic man handing her the order. She mouthed a thank you and proceeded to head towards the entrance to the parking lot. " Jacques boy listen to me. I'm fine baby boy I'm doing okay I promise. "

" Are you sure little dove ? " Jacques replied with uneasiness in his voice as he played with his braids for the millionth time today.

" I promise I'll be there in a bit okay I'm bout to hop in the Jeep I'll be at the Basement in a bit. "

" Just hurry back ma before I have a damn heart attack. "

This made Zephyr smile even though she hated Jacques's new found possessiveness and worry over her she gladly embraced it. " Okay Baby Jacques , birds ? "

" Til the fucking feathers fall off mama. "

With that she made it back to the studio tacos in hand with a little pep in her step. She reached the studio and knocked a couple times on the before she entered. The boys stopped working and looked up to see Zephyr with a bag in her hand holding styrofoam containers. They could smell the almost magical aroma of the street tacos and Chase almost tackled her to ground grabbing them from her hands.

A silence filled the room as they ate Zephyr took her place on her couch sitting Indian style with her tacos in her lap. She snuck a quick pic or two of Jacques and Chase stuffing their faces with the Latin staple food. They laughed and joked for the next hour the boys needed the break from the work they've been doing they had been in the studio for a couple of hours now working nonstop.

Chase broke the silence when his phone rung and he answered with an irritated look locked on his face. It was his mom and as much as he loved the woman he couldn't stand her antics.

" Yes ma'am. "

" Chase where in the living hell are you ? You know damn well you supposed to go get my shit from the store. I bet you at that damn studio with Jacques and his big lipped ass. Ugh ! I can't stand y'all trying to be lil Wayne looking asses. If you don't get yo four eyed it's a bug life looking ass to this house with my groceries I'm gone beat you til yo hairline recede like LeBron James. " In the middle of his mother rant Chase had took the phone from his ear because of her screaming and held it the whole time rolling his eyes and sighing heavily.

Jacques and Zephyr were gasping for air as the laughed at their friend. They witnessed his moms in action and she was literally Chases personal Tasmanian devil. Chase hung up the phone with a gruff yes ma'am and glared at the curly haired girl and his supposedly brother from a another mother.

" I ought to beat y'all ass what the hell y'all laughing for ugly asses. "

" Shut the fuck up before I call momma back." Jacques play threatened. Zephyr howled as she laughed holding her stomach. Chase kissed his teeth and grabbed his jacket and backpack.

" Finish the fucking beats ." And with that Chase made his exit taking the old Toyota to his moms.

Jacques continued to work on the beat while Zephyr spent her time posting her pics on her Instagram and checking her emails for her next week bookings. Another two hours had passed and Jacques was way passed finished with his work for the day so he played on his phone while Zephyr continued to work. He would look up every once in a while taking glances admiring her. One of his favorite traits about his best friend was her work ethic and dedication to her art. That's one thing that made him attach himself to her more and more throughout the years. They had the same drive for things they wanted especially their crafts they would work until their blood spilled and their last breath until they deemed it perfect.

Zephyr continued to look through her emails. She had five gigs planned for next week. Two magazine shoots and three clients for a underground modeling agency in Houston. The stress seemed to hit her like a ton of bricks and Jacques almost automatically picked up on it.

" Zephyr. "

She heard him call out but she ignored him and kept working.

" Goddammit Zephyr Leveaux if you don't listen to me. " Again he was ignored and the stress pulled down more on Zephyrs shoulders. Sweat started to build on her forehead and her hands started to shake as she tried to type on her iPad replying to the modeling agency. Her chest started moving faster as her heart and breathing increased a panic attack was settling in.

Jacques automatically hopped up from his chair. Tossing the iPad to the fur carpet below his feet he picked Zephyr up and cradled her in his arms and he positioned hisself on the couch gently rocking them back and forth whispering sweet nothings in her ear.

" Come on baby girl calm down. Zephyr calm down I'm here little dove, I got you baby. I got you. "

Breaking down silent tears fell from her eyes almost immediately penetrating the material of Jacques shirt. He had felt it, the silent tears escaping her eyes he knew she was crying. Jacques continued to hold her whispering nothing but sweet things in her ear encouragements that she could get through the attack. This went on for the next ten minutes before she fell silent her breathing evened out and her heart rate slowing to a steady trot. She inhaled deeply taking in the Dior cologne she bought Jacques for his birthday last year. It was her favorite scent on him it always calmed her senses. A few minutes later Zephyrs light snores danced across Jacques ears. He looked down and released a sigh that he didn't even know he was holding.

He kissed her forehead holding her close to his body. He kissed her every where he could her cheeks, forehead, nose. All the way until he reached her lips and he hesitantly stopped. Pushing all hesitation away he attached his lips to hers kissing her gently leaving multiple small pecks.

Zephyr had felt when his lips touched hers and she instantly woke up but stayed in her place keeping her eyes closed. She waited until he stopped pecking her lips to open her eyes and she took in his features. Jacques was Zephyrs masterpiece her ultimate muse, her best friend.

" Kiss me again. " Zephyr whispered. Jacques had heard he knew she had woke up he felt her breathing change as he was kissing her.

" Kiss me again Baby Jacques. " Jacques followed his queens orders and placed his lips on hers once more. One of his hands found its way to her neck as he held her closer to his body as if he would lose her in this moment. Zephyr made herself comfortable on his lap and straddled him their lips never leaving each others. They kissed until their lungs burned for air and they reluctantly separated their foreheads still touched together as they breathed at the same pace. Zephyrs eyes closed as she replayed what just happened in her head it sent bliss through veins as her small hands grabbed handfuls of Jacques shirt between them. He placed both hands on the side of her face his fingers knuckles deep in her curls.

" Look at me Zephyr. " she did as he asked and her eyes met his. Hazel to brown.

" You are the strongest person I know and whatever it is I will be at your side. I made a promise to you and myself that we would make it out of here and I ain't stopping till I see you in that G-Wagon with your mane blowing all over the place. Do you hear me baby girl ? I'm going to make it. For the both of us. "

They locked lips again this time with more emotion pouring from the both of them. Jacques pulled away this time and pulled her close her head resting on his shoulder.

" Til the fucking feathers fall off Zephyr. "