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Maya Burke | 19 | Dance Major & Barista ❝Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.❞

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“Yeah, you might want to stay in your lane and away from drugs…and possibly cigarettes too.” Vanessa replied. It was kind of cute how innocent Maya seemed. It was something that definitely attracted Vanessa to her, especially since she was often a rebel herself. Vanessa often tried to stay away from people who were considered “good” since she knew how bad she was. Arching an eyebrow when she stated that she lived here, it didn’t surprise Vanessa much at all that she didn’t know who Maya was. She probably often just ignored her around school. “Oh, you have to come visit someday. It’s such a beautiful city. It’s always so lit up. The people never sleep. They’ve got the most amazing food and during Christmas time it’s always so pretty with the different decorations and the huge Christmas tree at the Rockerfeller Center. It’s nice. So many different cultures. I love it.” Chuckling softly at the mention of the pot brownies, Vanessa shrugged. “Damn. This scene is just not for me anymore.” She mumbled, mostly to herself. “I came here with my best friend, yeah. But she ran off with some guy, so I don’t really know where she is.” She stated. “Hey, if you’re wanting food we can get out of here and go to like a truck stop or something. I’m craving a really nice burger right about now and this party isn’t really hitting on anything much.” Vanessa suggested, hoping Maya would accept her invite. 

“Careful, I might take you up on that one day.” the younger girl quipped while looking at Vanessa as a bright smile graced her features. Maya always had dreamed of breaking free, of exploring the world and becoming someone she could be proud of rather than her parents. But it was just that ––a dream–– and Maya didn’t know if she would ever get to live it, something she knew was in her hands but humans were creatures of habit and she simply couldn’t shake her fears while a little pesky voice in her head kept telling her that she’d never make it out there on her own. At her suggestion Maya lifted her gaze to the brunette, coming to realize that she had never even been to a truck stop … which she didn’t feel comfortable sharing, considering that the fact was actually ridiculous and embarrassing. It just wasn’t a place her family or friends would go to and even if it wasn’t anything special, Maya was intrigued. More so because of the prospect of potentially doing something her parents would frown upon. Not just because of the truck stop itself but for the fact that she’d roam the streets at night with a complete stranger. Besides a burger sounded really nice. “Count me in. But only if they got fries and milkshakes too.” the girl returned before setting her cup on the kitchen counter. Maya was good to go.

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“I mean it’s cool if you’re into weed brownies, but the high is totally different from smoking it. It’s a little more intense.” Vanessa replied before chuckling softly. Eyeing the girl for a moment, Vanessa stuck her hand out to give her a proper greeting. “Cute name. I’m Vanessa.” She stated. “I’ve never seen you around town. Are you from here? Or did you just come out here for school? I’ve been away in New York for the last three years and just finally found time to come back home. So much around this place has changed. I definitely don’t remember the parties being this lame when I still lived her.” She added with a shrug. Vanessa was glad to have found someone to conversate with who wasn’t already drunk or high on some sort of drug floating around the party. Maya seemed nice and if Vanessa was being honestly, she was by far the prettiest girl she’d seen there so far. “So, did you come here alone? or with friends?” She questioned, for a brief moment, trying to figure out if she was already seeing someone. Not that she cared much. If Vanessa wanted something…or someone, she usually had no trouble getting it. 

“Considering I have never even smoked a cigarette, I probably shouldn’t go straight for the weed brownies.” Maya admitted with a soft giggle, feeling warmth rising to her cheek which became evident in a faint blush. She knew she was inexperienced when it came to … pretty much anything that was somewhat exciting, but it was even more embarrassing when pointed out by a stranger. Not that Maya minded much, considering she was pretty much known for always being proper and on her best behavior. It was a reputation she doubted ever being able to shake. She offered the girl a warm smile, shaking her hand. “Lovely to meet you, Vanessa. And yeah, I was born and raised here. In fact I have never left this town. Ever. So, you’re visiting family? That’s great, even though New York doesn’t sound too shabby either. I have only ever seen the city in movies or TV shows.” Maya confessed, and once again her words did nothing to cease the blush on her cheeks. Already, she knew that she was the ordinary person participating in this conversation, while Vanessa ––despite only knowing her since a minute–– seemed exciting, refreshing and just … living life to its fullest. “I mean, I wouldn’t know … But we got pot brownies?” Maya quipped questioningly, not sure if that aspect made for a better party. “I came with a couple of friends, they are here somewhere, I just wanted to get something to eat.” the girl returned with a shrug before looking at Vanessa again. “How about you? Meeting up with old childhood friends?”

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Vanessa pushed through the crowds of people at the house party her friend had abrutly invited her to and being that she only had a few more weeks left in Virigina, she figured why not, especially since it had been such a long time since the two of them had gotten together. What Vanessa hadn’t expected was for her friend to run off and leave her after meeting some random guy, annoyed and a little pissed off about the entire situation, Vanessa had decided to grab herself a drink and just chill out. Attempting to look on the bright side of things, she thought that she’d end up meeting some new people and if not, at least she’d been given the opportunity to get out of her parents house for a while. Vanessa had been away at school for the past two years and hadn’t made many efforts to come home, there wasn’t anything left for her in her hometown anymore and she was kind of over it all after only spending three days back home. The only reason she’d agreed to show her face was because of her grandparents huge anniversary party that her parents had pretty much forced her to come home and attend, otherwise, Vanessa would stepping out for a wild night out in her new home of New York City.

After grabbing one of the red solo cups, and a half empty bottle of vodka, Vanessa poured herself up a drink. It wasn’t until she’d looked up that she’d noticed a girl off in the corner who definitely looked a little out of place, and quite uncomfortable. Downing the contents in her cup, she sighed, deciding she could make some conversation with the stranger. After all she seemed be the most approachable person in the whole house, or someone she’d actually be willing to waste some small talk on. After tucking a piece of hair behind her ear, Vanessa wiped her hands against the thighs of her ripped jeans and headed towards the girl. Eyeing her for a moment as she walked over to her, Vanessa chuckled softly at the pastel pink dress she was wearing, before shaking her head. “I’d stay away from the brownies in here. Just a heads up.” She stated, loudly enough for her to hear. “I mean they look innocent, but i’m 100% sure they’re loaded with pot.” 

Maya looked around, a cup in her hand which was filled with water while her friends were already a few drinks ahead of her, apparently having the time of their lives as they all occupied a spot for themselves in the midst of the partying throng of people. The petite girl didn’t mind crowds, actually feeling drawn to them which resulted in occasional lone nights she’d spend in clubs, dancing as if there was no tomorrow. Her friends and family didn’t know of her nightly adventures. Nor did her boyfriend … All Maya knew was that she needed this sense of freedom to be able to function and play the role of the perfect daughter and girlfriend that everyone expected her to be. And a part of her felt guilty; for leading on the people in her life, for not being able to tell them what she wanted in life. She played her part well. Probably too well for her own good.

A sigh fell from her lips and she squeezed herself through the crowd and away from her friends, deciding to just find herself a quiet place and avoid any uncomfortable questions. Usually, Maya always had a smile tugging on the corners of her lips, but tonight she felt completely out of place, remembering that tomorrow she’d have to play the role of the perfect and thoughtful girlfriend again when attending her boyfriend’s grandparents’ anniversary. But really there was no other way, or was there?

Emptying her cup of water she eventually found herself in the kitchen which was mostly empty but for a few people raiding the cupboards for leftover booze. The petite girl looked around, suddenly feeling like she could totally eat something, considering she didn’t have dinner earlier and spotted a plate of brownies very much to her relief. Anything with chocolate was a great choice. She walked over to the counter where they stood at, reaching out to take one but was interrupted when addressed by another girl. Maya tilted her head, looking at the seemingly unsuspicious baked goods before deciding that it wasn’t worth the risk, no matter how hungry she was. “Fair enough, no brownies for me then.” the girl said with a gentle smile even though she was a little sad about the turn of events. She didn’t blame the bearer of the bad news though. “Thank you, I wouldn’t have heard the end of it if I came home high on pot brownies.” she quipped before adding, “I am Maya, by the way.”

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can someone pls give me a thing w/ a VERY innocent girl that wears a lot of pastel pink and lace who hasn’t done anything bad w / anyone but HAS kissed one person which was her boyfriend, who her parents arranged her to be with. she never felt   RIGHT   when she was with him, but she hated to be alone so she stayed with him,  then all of a sudden she meets a   GIRL   at a party, covered with tattoos   &   maybe a couple piercings,  who takes an immediate interest in her  &  wants her story.  they talk all night about everything, not wanting to leave each other.  then,  the innocent girl admits that she has been curious about experimenting with girls, but she never tried it for being too scared.  (    maybe they kiss or even more,  its a personal choice.    )  ANYWAY next day comes around and there’s a family get together at her boyfriends house, and the innocent girl walks in and   BAM   who does she see   ??   the girl from the night before dressed up with no piercings in  &  a long sleeve shirt covering her tattoos,   and surprise surprise  ??   she’s her boyfriends sister who is visiting from across the country.

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