i'm ok

   “what in the world just happened?” joey asked. he could feel the air shift around him, but couldn’t tell exactly what happened.

   “who the hell complains about getting a b on a test? i’ll happily trade my grades with yours then you can explain to your parents why your highest grade is a d+.”

   “i wouldn’t get your hopes up about the dance. it’s probably going to suck.”

     it was always nice to be able enjoy life even though joey didn’t get along with the majority of the people at the wda. it made him happy to know that he could find friends within the people here and even more happier to know that there were people he could pull a few pranks with, like mollie. just her voice had joey smiling and leaning against the frame of the door. he had no doubt that she would turn away from one of his offers, whether it be from the fact that he was good at persuading people or that he always ended up landing the two of them something free - like how last time it was free food at an expensive restaurant that he got them food. most places were easy to trick as long as you looked like you were in love with the person besides you. “oh no, this does have to do with a crazy plot. rumor has it there’s this new aquarium in the next town over that doesn’t charge you until you leave the place depending on how many hours you’re there. wanna join me in going? i’m pretty sure we can leave without paying a dime.”

     “neither do i honestly. it’s dumb, it’s stupid, and it scams people out of all their money.” with the remote in his hand, joey only nodded his head in her direction before changing the channel to catdog. “thanks, i hate to burden you, but since it’s on a commercial, can you tell me what’s on this channel for the next two hours?”

don’t forget about me, alright grillo? i’ll come and find you. see you later. all my love.

   “stop talking for a few moments won’t you. i never asked you for you’re life story, or for you to tell me about your shitty ass excuse for not hanging out with people. i don’t care why you’re doing this. i don’t care about that at all. i am slightly in love with psychology and i asked what made you go out here by yourself. a simple answer like ‘me’ or ‘nothing’ would've suffice.” joey let out a rude little scoff before he shook his head, pushing himself up from his spot. “sorry. i just bum alcohol off of rude little girls who only think of themselves. i don’t actually want to sit down and enjoy your company if all you’re going to do is avoid my questions.”

   “the air currents changed. they wouldn’t have done that if it was with the remote--- not that much anyways.”

   “congrats. you’re not the only one who wanted to get away from people. plus it’s not like i just followed you either--- we just so happen to be in the same place at the same time.” a small shrug of his shoulders joey could feel the bottle being moved, and closer to him too, so he took it upon himself to think that she was indeed offering it to him. “who cares how old i am? i don’t-- so you shouldn’t either.” he retaliated, before bringing the bottle up to his lips and tilting his head back the slightest bit. the taste was bitter and it only stung his throat for a moment before he brought the bottle away, holding it out back to the girl. “what about you though? what’s making you want to be all alone tonight?”

   “stupid people. that’s who. at least you understand that. other people have been telling me i’m heartless ‘cause of it.”

   “i think it’s sad that you think i’m disappointed in you.” joey said with his arms crossed over his chest as he shifted his weight to one of his legs. he was standing there, looking down at the girl but in no way did he care that she was drinking. “i don’t care if you’re going to get wasted,” he replied quickly, moving his arms so that he could allow himself to safely plop down in front of her in a criss-cross position. “i do care that if you share a little of what you have with me, i promise you won’t regret it.”

   outside. joey needed to get outside and fast. getting angry at his therapy session was normal and so far this was only the second time that joey had stormed out of the small room with his fire emitting from his palms. he was irritated about the fact that the counselor thought his letter to his mom wasn’t needed and would never reach it. it was foolish for the old geezer to say that seeing as joey knew so much about magic and how it treated the good people well. he was sure that even though he didn’t know where his mom was, magic would be able to take his letter to her-- and his brother. “-----what?” joey asked, his head nearly jerking to the voice that he heard. “i’m sorry?” the irritation was evident in his voice, but it didn’t register to him that he was talking to roxie.

   “i know this may be a little bit sudden, but would you be up for a roadtrip with me? i can’t go by myself but i can’t really see myself being able to sit in a car with anyone else for several hours.”

   it was not out of the blue for joey to want to eat, it was honestly not out of the blue for anyone actually--- everyone needed to eat. but it was only today that joseph grillo was fancying something more expensive than the cafeteria food, he wanted something that costed more than a whole weeks of junkfood and it was during this craving that he knew just the person to go to. so as he stood there, banging on the blonde girl’s door, joey hoped for two things. one; that he would not run into his friend’s god awful roommate and two; that she would be up for some grub.

   “that’s what i’m saying. the people just want money so that they can blow it all on something else for themselves.” joey rolled his eyes, holding out his hand for the remote. he didn’t usually pay attention to the people, or air rather, around him when he was on frustrating topics.