aye wassup?!ย ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ is a twenty-nine year old graduate student, who is also an assistant basketball coach. hailing from seattle, he hasnโt made his way back home from oakland, as heโs currently pursuing his masters inย kinesiology. as a former player on the team, and an active member of psi kappa phi, he still loves being active on campus. below the cut, youโll find some general info, as well as some desired connections. if you think heโd fulfill any plots of yours, please let me know.
๐ง๐๐ฆ๐. โ gianni angelo hayes
๐ง๐ข๐๐ค๐ง๐๐ฆ๐๐ฌ. โ gigi (family only), big g, zero
๐๐ข๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐๐๐ญ๐. โ may 16, 1993
๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ. โ vibrant clothes, watches, hats, matching sweatsuits, different braid styles, sunglasses, unique streetwear, black designers, designer bags.
๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ. โ phil dunphy (modern family), marlon williams (the wayans brothers), derwin davis (the game)
๐ฆ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ฒ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ. โ juiceheadย ๐ by ghayes00 (a specially cultivated playlist that has songs that last from before his workouts until after his drive home)
โi mean, i would have to say thatโs unfortunate for you, but in recent days, iโll commend it.โ taking a sip of his drink, he shrugged slightly, only to end up shaking his head with a definitiveness.ย โnegatory! why you donโt stick witโ the liquor? ainโt yo' mama ever tell you donโt just be takinโ random shit?โ
unable to stop the laugh that slipped, once it wasnโt matched, he stared at the woman blankly with furrowed brows.ย โoh, like youโre serious? thereโs no way you think itโs aight to say some damnย โpiece of weedโ. you beinโ for real right now?โ
with his brow arched, the man loosely tilted his head in the oppositeโs direction, trying to puzzle together why he felt that.ย โyeah, i guess iโm glad it ainโt come to that, huh?โ 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 itsโ glass, GIANNI took a sip of the chilled liquor. despite having posed the question, he hadnโt even had a response on his own, admittedly having been a little preoccupied. he gave a casual shrug before standing up straight.ย โzip-lining sounds cool. if they got some jetskis too? thatโd be dope. get out there on the water and shit.โย looking around at what the options were to be served, his attention immediately shifted, always able to focus on his next meal.ย โaye, this shit prolly finna be fire, but iโm definitely in someoneโs hole in the wall before we leave. thatโs a fact.โ
walking around with a drink in hand, a wide smile was plastered on the manโs 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.ย โion knowย โbout you, but this trip beinโ right now is clutch. what you tryna do while we here?โย
with his mouth twisted to the side, the tension that was filling in the air made him visibly uncomfortable, the man squirming to straighten up in his posture. this was an atypical occurrence for them, considering they normally served as each other's safe space. but with ARIA'S newfound vulnerability, there had been a shift in their interactions. once the initial excitement passed from her revelation, he would be lying if he said it hadn't hit him like a ton of bricks. throughout the duration of their relationship, the man prided himself on maintaining the boundaries of what they had established. despite the few occasions where they began to blur the lines in the past, they always managed to keep the doting but platonic nature of their bond. something that he ultimately trained himself on. and like the taurus he is, once he's stuck in something, he's stuck. as they sat in silence while she processed what came out of his mouth, he stared in fear, going to hold his fist in one hand as he didn't drop her from his gaze. his stomach began to churn the longer it droned, him beginning to overthink what he'd said, trying to analyze what he could have done better. so deep in his thoughts, GIANNI nearly missed the woman's voice altogether, having to rewind the two words that sounded in his mental. leaning his head to the side, he narrowed his eyes in on her, his features scrunched up in confusion.ย
"leave? fuck you talkin' 'bout, ARIA?" no matter how difficult the situation may have been before, he was always patient with the brunette. he always tried to let her work her way through whatever at her own pace, and he did so because he wanted to. "you not evโ... nah, you gon' listen," he demanded, moving his chair in towards hers. with his legs on either side of hers, he grabbed her jaw securely, tilting her visage so that he could hold her stare. "i coulda said that shit better, but..i still ain't figured out what i need to say to you. it's not you, but..it's like i kept you in one box for so long..i need to change that." licking over his lips slightly, he took in her appearance, matching the walls he could feel her putting up. having grown particularly empathetic when it came to the femme, he'd never evoked such a reaction out of her and it hurt him to see so. "will you look at me, please?," slipped out lowly as he began rubbing over her cheek with his thumb some. "ian wanna like..push you. with your feelings and shit. all the progress we've made in our friendship has been at your pace. and i'm fine with that. but because of that, i just got used to you being my best friend. that's it. and so, now that we here at this next place in our relationship, i just wanna..date you. like do it right, you know? ian sayin' that ion want you, because we both know that's a lie. i just need to wrap my head around it."
the sound of her compliment made a genuine, cheesy grin appear on his features as his head jerked slightly in excitement. pointing at the matching pieces he still had on, reflecting on the memory it took for him to gain the pieces for his collection. "thank you, babycakes," he spoke, reaching out to grab her pinky with two digits. bringing her hand up to his mouth, he placed a soft kiss to her knuckles. going back into himself, he let his head fall to the side slightly, preparing himself to follow along with wherever she was about to direct the conversation. he folded his hands together, letting them arch gently as his arms laid on the rests of the chair. it wasn't unlike ARIA to jump straight to the point, but with such a subject, he would be lying if he said he wasn't caught off guard. before he could speak up on her previous question, he was forced to listen to her as she continued, his expression going to an unusual stoic position. his knee began to lightly bounce as his best friend went to break down her current thoughts, and being more vulnerable than he would have anticipated, especially with the lack of communication they'd shared this evening. nodding once she posed the infamous "what are we?" question, he couldn't help the lump that formed in his throat, forcing himself to swallow. once she slowed down, he inhaled deeply, an attempt at catching his own breath before clearing his throat. "that was...um, a lot. i won't even lie to ya', " he spoke through a chuckle. pulling his hat from the top of his head, GIANNI held it in his hands as he got his thoughts together. "no, don't table shit. you got it all out there now. i mean..shit's come up, bae. and ion want you to feel like ian been noticin' that i'm lackin', so." licking over his lips, he used the pad of his thumb to rub at his chin before going to pull at his goatee. "ion wanna lie to you. you know i uh, been overthinkin' lately. and that's made me..kinda analyze some things. ian tryna have no situationship with you, aria. i mean..not intentionally, at least. you feel how you feel, and i feel the same. i'm just not..ready for a relationship right now. like, it's youโ not you but..i just need you to be patient, baby."
the male's brow arched as she started, unable to stop the amused look on his face, knowing that she'd respond in the matter to how he addressed their destination. shifting the vehicle into drive, he easily cruised through the traffic, using his left to direct them. his right hand easily laid on her thigh, giving soft squeezes intermittently as he honored her silence. it didn't take long before the pair arrived, both of them getting out with ease before making their way inside. whenever there was an opportunity to expose the other to their personal passions, the homme took a moment to appreciate it, since they were both perfectionists with what they did. although he loved music himself, it was always an experience for him when ARIA brought him in to the behind the scenes action. seeing her creative process, as well as her growth over the years, made him nothing short of proud. his thumb absentmindedly glided across the back of her hand until they were inside, him immediately going to take his jacket off. "you talkin' 'bout you hot. this look was a commitment. but i said i was gon' fuck 'em today, so i did it." a soft chuckle slipped from his mouth as he tossed the article on the couch. familiar with the room, he still did his usual pacing, trying to see if he could remember various tasks that each device did. at the sound of her question, he rose his brows before shrugging nonchalantly, never feeling like he had anything special to talk about. "i mean, i know i been ducked off a little, but you know me. practices been kinda beatin' my ass," he started, making his way to the seat beside her. but GIANNI couldn't ignore the lingering tone that she spoke with, an ultimate sense that she was trying to ease them into something that she no doubt wanted clarified. like a kid, he went to mess with one of the sliders on the board before leaning back in the seat, folding his hands intentionally in the process. "lemme not fuck shit up in here. 'cause ion know if i could talk myself outta it. but i've missed you, buttercup. i know i got some makin' up to do."
ย ย ย 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 topโs surface, his brow raised in confusion before pushing his lips together as he blew softly.ย โpssh! we just gettinโ started,โ 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.ย โaight, aight. ian mad at it. but it ainโt nasty, baby,โ 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 oneโs. once finished, he brought the glass down energetically, opening his mouth to stick his tongue out to show it was all down the hatch.ย โjust like water.โ raising his brows in understanding, he had the bartenderโs 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 wasnโt 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 driverโs side.ย โwe goinโ to yo' regular trap?โย
ย ย ย 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 bartenderโs attention, he give an understanding expression in response as he was told to wait a moment.ย โion even know, man. it just help me feel hydrated and it ainโt water, so double bonus.โ 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 sheโd retracted, wishing the embrace had been longer. โand why yoโ ass ainโt do it? this the shit i be talkinโย โbout with you.โ 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 womanโs side.ย โyou know i wanna see what you got goinโ on. i can drive us.โ 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.ย โyou was talkinโ big shit though, so letโs see if you reallyย โbout. three, back-to-back?โ
ย ย ย 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.ย โi mean, i ainโtย โbout to put you on blast in public,โ 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.ย โit was good, sweet pea. i went to the store and got more strawberry grape body armorโs, so nothinโ could piss me off today.โ
ย ย ย a soft chuckle slipped from the manโs mouth, looking over her appearance as he nodded in agreement.ย โyou sound like you in for a good night then. but you and i both know that you canโt go toe to toe witโ the big dogs,โ he taunted with a chuckle.ย โbut i mean, if you wanna have a hangover this early in the week, iโll take care of you.โย