bottle rocket

Do you ever have one of those days where nothing seems to go right?

“Usually. At least twice in a week. What happened?”

So how do I look?

“You look gorgeous Magnolia! What’s the occasion?”

I’ve had the same song stock in my head for like three days now, do you have any tips on how to get it out? 

“Sing as much as you can. That’s the only way.”

South Carolina is no California, and Charleston is no San Francisco; but wow I did not expect this place to be this beautiful. I’m not quite sure what there is to do around here exactly, but if you can point me in the direction of a nice cup of coffee I’ll be very thankful. 

“You came to right girl, I know all the cool places. Just kidding.”

“Today is the first day I’ve had off work in a while and rather than catching up on my sleep or maybe even watching Netflix, I’ll be spending my day running around town, attempting to complete various errands. Basically what I’m trying to say is that being an adult is great.”

“I sense a sarcasm here. I feel lucky that I am still a student.”

He gives her a look. “I’m in a cop car.”

"Oh okay.” Kate said, biting her lip nervously. “It was a dark joke.”

Ainsley pulls up to someone walking in the rain with the window of his patrol car rolled down. “Hey!” He calls, “You need a ride?”

Kate turned to car as she heard a male voice. “I need a ride but I don’t know you. You can be a serial killer.” She joked nervously.

“That’s exciting, though. We should go get coffee and catch up when you’re free.”

“Actually, I am free now. What do you say?”

“Yeah, everything is good now. How about you? How’ve you been? Aw, thank you. Me, too.”

“I am fine. Pretty busy with school, I am looking for an internships. I am more focused on school. As you can see, I am pretty boring.”

“Hey, Kate. I’ve missed you, too. I went home for a while…I had some stuff to deal with.”

“Welcome back. I hope everything is okay. I am glad that you are back to be honest.”

“Good, because you should believe me when I tell you that this outfit was definitely sexy. I’m Emery, by the way.”

“Thank you then.” Kate smiled. “Nice to meet you Emery. I am Kate.”

“I have to admit it was kinda nice to go home…but I missed Charleston. Did I miss anything besides everyone getting married or engaged?”

“Everything is pretty same. I’ve missed you! Where have you been?”