it's just my skin

Graham Nobel. 19. Junior at NYU. Working at Vogue.com. Gladly suffocating in the city. First we feel. And then we fall.

[grahamnobel]

“Does talking to your plants actually help them grow faster? I’m totally asking for a friend.”

[bridiecoughlan]

I’m already thinking about. A lot. In fact, I’ll probably think about it every time I see you from now on. Oh my god, well. If you’d like to give me a little performance some time, that might be even better.

[grahamnobel]

Dammit, Bridie. As a friend, can’t you do this one thing for me. And in this case, the thing is not thinking about anything I just said. I’m not defined by the future creepy relationship I’ll have with my children. [Runs hand through hair he’s v swaggy] Anytime, I could totally pull off a broadway actor...As well as someone with a decent singing voice. I think the most important thing is that it’s fun. 

[vancekidds-blog]

Well, I cram when I study so I may as well stay consistent throughout the year! Though I’m starting to think I should’ve paced myself a little bit.

[grahamnobel]

I mean, if you’re really starting to regret it this early on you could always start studying? Make up timetables and a list of goals? All that productive stuff education experts recommend. I wish I had better advice to give, but I’m a college student who still falls back on cramming to this day. 

[bridiecoughlan]

I…is that…a thing? Have you heard of someone doing that? I think I’ll stick with the Amsterdam thing. If my kids want to scatter my ashes, though, that would be nice of them.

[grahamnobel]

It could be. I totally wasn’t thinking it was a thing...or seriously thinking about it for my future remains...No no not at all I don’t want you even thinking that, Bridie. And as for Aladdin, I haven’t got any tickets on me but I know Prince Ali by heart. 

[bridiecoughlan]

Just trying to help out from beyond the grave. I plan to do both. It might be a little presumptive of me to assume I’ll love Amsterdam enough to want my ashes scattered over all of its inhabitants, but I’m pretty sure it’s a safe bet.

[grahamnobel]

I think I can agree with you on that. I’ve never met someone who’s been to Amsterdam and hasn’t loved it. If you’re looking for options, another might be secretly arranging for your ashes to be infused in the carpets in the homes of your future children. I know then they’re literally walking all over you, but maybe it was the only option available. 

[bridiecoughlan]

Someone who loves me should prove their love by getting me tickets to see Aladdin on Broadway. If I was dying, this would be my dying wish. And also to have my ashes scattered from a hot air balloon floating over Amsterdam. 

[grahamnobel]

You have super specific dying wishes. Y’know you could just save up money to go to Amsterdam person other than scatter your ashes over it; maybe there’ll be a fashion show there sometime. 

[vancekidds-blog]

It’s my last summer as a high schooler and I feel like it should be slightly more interesting so far, but really all I’ve done is play through all my video games again. Which is probably cool to some, but I can do better.

[grahamnobel]

That’s the great thing about summer! If you’re like I was and refused to make any summer plans before break for the sake of “going with the flow”, you’ll have time for video games and whatever other important stuff you think of later... Or cram it all into the last couple weeks, either is viable. 

[grahamnobel]

texts // graham

Stevie: this graham moment was filmed in front of a live studio audience.

Stevie: yes, both of those things. well i have documented proof of meeting my soul mate. what a story.

Stevie: yes, we've talked. and hung out. he brought me food during fashion week and he came with me to lydia's party. we haven't... been affectionate or anything though. right now he's just kind of like... this guy. who's there. and i feel obligated to hang out with. and these have all been situations that haven't allowed a lot of talking. which i've kind of done intetionally.

Graham: im an actor by day, relationships expert by night.

Graham: i don't know how documented proof will really ever help with anything rn. or help handling him.

Graham: if you're trying to avoid him, seeing him at fashion week and lydia's party probably weren't the best strategies to make. but.......i understand what u mean

Graham: so you're scared of talking to him basically

[spencer-porter-ort]

Not too often, usually I’m pretty on top of things. Just tackled someone a little too hard, unfortunately.

[grahamnobel]

Hate to see what happened to the other guy. But just a minor head injury is impressive, considering the contexts. High school football, I’m guessing? 

[spencer-porter-ort]

I’m practically starting quarterback.

[grahamnobel]

Well, that explains the head injury. I’ve heard football injuries can be brutal; do you get hurt often? 

[grahamnobel]

texts // graham

Stevie: well that's true.

Stevie: i was irritated at first but i'm over it now. he could've introduced himself in worse ways. and he's a good kisser so that exists.

Stevie: i hope it will. yeah, soon. i'm not sure. dinner i guess? i don't know how to do this shit.

Graham: insert a sound of applause for graham

Graham: a good kisser and he knows how to make a scene. i wasn't even the one kissed in front of cameras but i'm not over it

Graham: well have you talked to him since then? are you guys texting??

[spencer-porter-ort]

Definitely hit my head a little too hard in practice today… coach says it’s only a minor concussion. It does put dancing on hold a bit though…

[grahamnobel]

Ouch . . . what do you play?

[grahamnobel]

texts // graham

Stevie: is that how friendship works?

Stevie: do you think i feel any better about it?

Stevie: hunter is... i don't know. i don't know him well enough yet. he's been perfectly nice to me so far. but i still just... something about him irks me.

Graham: not exactly. but we're special and it's been working so far sooo

Graham: shit idk. how //doooo// u feel about ab him barging and kissing u on set?

Graham: i think that feeling will probs disappear after a while but for now. just. are you seeing him again? where?

[backstromelydia-deactivated2017]

So that’s…a lot of chocolate…

[grahamnobel]

Are you putting a limit on how much chocolate your guests are allowed to have?

[backstromelydia-deactivated2017]

My birthday party! I don’t know how often I’d use it…but I want one. 

[grahamnobel]

No way, when’s your birthday? I’m not going to say that I’m invited but . . . I should be. 

[grahamnobel]

texts // graham

Stevie: i'm glad you agree.

Stevie: he kissed me after he barged onto set, thank you very much.

Stevie: hunter.

Graham: i agree when it suits me.

Graham: ............................that still doesnt make me feel any better about this.

Graham: well what is he

Graham: .hunter.

Graham: like

[grahamnobel]

texts // graham

Stevie: and normally i would punch you.

Stevie: yeah. my fucking soul mate.

Stevie: there isn't much to give. did you see my latest cover? that's him kissing me on it.

Graham: my favourite kind of friendship, stunner.

Graham: obviously not. you kissed your soulmate in front of cameras after meeting him???

Graham: what's his name