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astrid bryson; nineteen; single; settled. "You have galaxies inside your head. Stop letting people tell you you cannot shine." Alright, I suppose it's time to update this thing: I've been in Northpoint for almost a month now? My name's still Astrid Bryson, I'm still nineteen years old, and I'm still single...but I am no longer alone. I have friends and two jobs and my brother's here with me, and things...they aren't perfect. I still have a stutter, standing up for myself isn't my strong suit, and the truth as to why I'm here hasn't exactly been revealed to my parents, but I'm working on it. Things aren't perfect, but I'm working on it.

[beckettjennings]

“…You don’t have to say that every time I mention her.”

[astridbryson-blog]

“Right, sorry. It’s...a habit. I apologize...a lot.”

[sophiagreer]

“You what?” Sophia tossed her head back with a light laugh. “I’m drunk.”

[astridbryson-blog]

“...nothing.” Her head shook. “Sorry.”

[chloexmoon]

“You can cook? I’m so jealous. I can’t cook so save my life. It always ends up burnt, too salty or just with no flavor. It’s sad.”

[astridbryson-blog]

“Just a little. M-my m-mom cooked a lot, so I learned by watching.”

[helenamarx]

“Down at the waterfront, which is ridiculously far from where I live, but it pays well.”

[astridbryson-blog]

“That’s nice! It’s pretty down there.”

[bodereks]

“Height would make quite the difference, actually, especially if your torso is longer or shorter than mine.”

[astridbryson-blog]

“We’re roughly the s-same s-size, though! I think I just have an inch or two on you.”

[jxssedietrich-blog]

“I know that, baby girl. But there’s a handsome doctor I need to talk to about something.”

[astridbryson-blog]

“Aha! Handsome doctor...I’m one step closer to finding out who you’re going to see.”

[sophiagreer]

“Well just know you’re in for a ride,” she pushed up to her feet, fishing around for her keys. “I like you too. Maybe more than a friend but the night is young and so am I. The new party awaits!”

[astridbryson-blog]

Maybe more than a friend? She knows they’d kissed, but that...Astrid didn’t know if she was ready for that. “I...”

[helenamarx]

“Nice! I have a waitressing gig. It’s pretty nice. Tips are nice.”

[astridbryson-blog]

“Where’s that?”

[chloexmoon]

“Orange chicken with fried rice. I ordered takeout ‘cause I got tired of eating the same thing every night.”

[astridbryson-blog]

“Oh, nice! Really, though--I’ll probably go and make something for me and Vinny. It’s okay.”

[therivermonroe-deactivated20170]

That’s cool that your brother’s in town. Two jobs, huh? I’ve been thinking of picking up an extra job– I mean, now that we’re moving, it’s pretty pointless, but… I mean, I can always do it later, too. Where do you work at?

[astridbryson-blog]

Yeah, he was here to...take me back home, but I convinced him to let me stay...and him to stay with me. I’m now a waitress and...a librarian. What do you do?

[sophiagreer]

“Sounds pretty much like the truth,” Sophia smiled. “Couldn’t get any better but I want to know..why do you stay? Why are you here with me?”

[astridbryson-blog]

Astrid paused, thinking about it for a minute, before shrugging. “...I don’t know. I like you. We’re...friends?”

[bodereks]

“I think that’s just because of your body type more than anything. I’m pretty sure if I were to try on one of your crop tops, it’d look different on me than it does you.”

[astridbryson-blog]

“Probably. I’m a bit t-taller t-than you, so that’d be a factor, too.”

[helenamarx]

“I guess I’ll have to visit, then.” Helena nodded. “Where are you working?”

[astridbryson-blog]

“You must.” She agreed. “Oh, the diner across the street, actually.”

[beckettjennings]

“Yeah, Lexi’s mom.”

[astridbryson-blog]

“...I’m sorry.”

[sophiagreer]

“I don’t know you but I do know people.” Sophia sat back on her hands, “you’re shy and hide in plain sight. the moment someone see’s you, you bolt.” She shrugged with a frown. “This right here, this is me. I’m a mess and a disgrace.”

[astridbryson-blog]

Astrid paused, nodding her head in acknowledgement. “...you’re a mess and I’m shy?”

[beckettjennings]

“Well. That would be a problem, I guess. My ex and I were the same.”

[astridbryson-blog]

“Lexi’s mom?”

[chloexmoon]

“I don’t mind sharing it. It tastes really good, too.”

[astridbryson-blog]

“...what i-is i-it?”