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alex roberts cali. 21. thriving.

[alexroberts]

vania--garcia·:

“ Or New York. Maybe even LA. Live in the sun for a bit. As long as it’s in a city again I’m bougie. And UCLA is a dream, so. Let’s see. Sure. Here, wait.. there you go. [..] Cute. Thanks. You better follow back. Sounds like.. an interesting time you’ve had here, yeah. Family time is always nice. Any idea how much longer you’ll be doing that for? Don’t have a girlfriend or something missing you back home? I’m sure. Thanks. I’ve had nachos with salsa and I’ve also had nachos with cheese sauce before, so I’m only missing out moderately. Unless Illinois nachos are special somehow? ”

"LA, baby. Hell yeah. New York’s great, don’t get me wrong but we’ve got the sun and the beaches, so a definite win. Thanks. [..] Cool. ‘Course I will, you joking? We’ll be running into each other a lot more now. Aye, you’ve got some nice pics on there, girl. Really nice. Uh, no. No idea yet. The plan was until the end of the year, but I’m spontaneous. Let’s see. Nah. No girlfriend. Why, you interested? Alright, alright. Suit yourself. Leaves more for me.”

[alexroberts]

vania--garcia·:

“ For right now I guess, yeah. Who knows. I just know I’ll be back in the city as soon as possible, for my part. He’s a consultant for big, evil corporations, and they needed him in Chicago. Boring, again. A personal tour guide for the whole, authentic LA experience? I’m not gonna say no to that. I’ve seen enough of Universal Studios and Santa Monica Pier. You can show me the actual good spots in town. What’s your Insta? So I can slide into your DMs when the time calls for it. The big 21. That’s cool. How’s visiting been? No, I’m good actually, thanks. ”

“Back to Seattle? One year, though. That’s nothing. It’ll go by quicker than you think. My Insta? Sure. Yeah. Sick. Give me your phone and I’ll put it in. Visiting’s been great. Family time. Hung out. Watched an unhealthy amount of Big Mouth. Went to the windy city a few times. That’s about all I’ve been doing, but it’s cool. I always love coming here. Bit of a change. You sure? We’ve also got salsa and cheese sauce. You're missing out.”

[alexroberts]

vania--garcia·:

“ Just a little bit, but I don’t mind answering for you once more, I suppose. It’s the boring ‘Dad’s got work’, so he uproots the family and moves cross country. I’m 18, but still going to school so apparently that means I have to follow. Because starting senior year at a new school in a new town is the best idea in this case. Ah, well. Guess I can’t impress with my LA knowledge. Well.. Glendale. Is where we stayed. Could’ve known then, huh? Yup. Mind and body, right? In perfect harmony. The theme is.. Ice, baby. Which probably turns you off about it even more. Even though an LA Sunny boy might be exactly what’s needed there. Maybe you’ll give it another think, huh. Bring some heat. Three years. Wow. So you’re.. 21? 22? And now? ”

“Ah. Shit. Sorry to hear that. Is it like, a permanent thing? What does your dad do? There’s a lot going on in LA, impossible to see everything in only a couple of days. If you’re ever there again, hit me up. We’ll do the not so touristy stuff then, the whole experience. Ice. Interesting. Sexy. I’ll think about it. I’m 21, yeah. Now I’m here. Visiting the cousins. Taking it one step at a time. You want nachos?”

[alexroberts]

vania--garcia·:

“ Honestly, I was born and raised in Seattle so I might be biased, especially because I haven’t lived in any other big city for comparison.. but it’s amazing. You do have to like rain, though. So probably not for Californians, but I have to say it’s not my favourite part about it, either. Valley Glen? I don’t think I do. Sorry. Even though I have been to LA. I know Glendale, in case it’s got anything to do with that. [..] Yeah, I’d say we’re becoming friends. She’s great. I do cheerleading, I’ve tried out. And school newspaper now. Aw, really? That’s a shame, what’s not to love about high school dances? You sure you don’t want to experience spiked punch just one more time? When did you.. graduate? ” 

“Rain’s not for me. I could do a week or two with a bit of rain, though but that’s as long as I can probably take it. What made you move? Probably sick of answering that question by now. Excuse the curiosity.  Ah, no. Not quite. Glendale’s somewhere else. Where did you stay in LA? Wow. Cheerleading and newspaper. Impressive. You’re one of those that can do both. S’cool. I think I’m through with that, yeah. What’s the theme anyway? Tell me a little about it. Uh, three years ago now? Yeah. Crazy. Three years. You’re a senior?”

[alexroberts]

vania--garcia·:

“ That must be you. Oh, you did, huh? Good ear. We like to think we don’t have an accent, but tell that to the man who’s sold me my coffee the past three years, he’s got that hick thing to him. And yeah, we do like our coffee that much. So.. can you guess? [..] I’m from Seattle, to make it easy. Where in LA are you from? You are from there, right? Oh, I’m not taking anything personally. Just the crux of being the new girl in a small town. I get it. But thanks. I’ll just take the backseat and see where tonight takes me. Oh yeah, of course. Hold on.. [..] Here you go. Oh, and I know Emma from school. We got some clubs and classes together and.. I decided to help out with Homecoming preparations. Will you be at Homecoming?  ” 

“Seattle. Sick. Never would’ve guessed. What’s it like there? Actually never been. I’m from LA, yeah. Near Valley Glen, if you know it. Good. That’s the way to go about it. I’m also here.  [..] Cool, thanks. So you’re something like friends if she’s bringing you along. Nice. What clubs are you in? Oh, no, I won’t be there. Dani’s mentioned it but I’ve been doing a good job at avoiding schools since graduating. Would want to keep it that way.”

[alexroberts]

vania--garcia·:

“ Ah. That would explain that, indeed. Thought I would’ve noticed you around that school. Yeah. Right, yeah, I remember Emma mentioning that they all went to LA this summer and got to stay with a very generous cousin. Nice to meet you, too, Alex. Thanks, I’ll be sure to pass that on. Another West Coaster. You don’t know how comforting that is. That’s me. The tag along to a friends movie night that was.. clearly supposed to be tight circle only. Well. ”

“Did she now? Hell, yeah. That very generous cousin must be me then. You’re from the West Coast too? No shit? I did think I detect an accent that’s not from here. Where are you from? Ey, don’t worry. They’re all chill. Don’t take it personal if they take longer to warm up to you. It’s got to be a suburbia thing. How do you know Emma? Also wouldn’t say no to some water if you’re on it, thanks.”

[alexroberts]

vania--garcia·:

tuesday, 7:29 pm, dani’s kitchen

“ Oh, hey. Didn’t see you there, sorry. Just getting some water. [..] Do you want one? I.. somehow don’t think we’ve been introduced. I’m Vania. I don’t think I’ve seen you around school. ”

“Ah, hey. That might be because I’m in fact not going to your school. I’m Dani’s cousin from the west coast, only visiting for a few months. It’s Alex. Nice to meet you, Vania. I’m digging the name. Got a nice ring to it. Unique. Guessing you’re the girl Emma brought?”