Trixie Bell

Thanks! I’ll tell you all about it after.

Peter and Koby are such goods. Have you ever thought about dating either one of them?

Perfect, can’t wait for all the details. 

I don’t know if that’s a talent….I just like talking and sometimes people listen to me. Psst I think you are, for the record.

I know all that, like, objectively. But it feels so final and I can’t stop my brain from moving so fast. I don’t like when people leave, a lot of people have you know.

You’re sweet. To me it’s a talent.

Me too. It was a little jarring at first, but he’s a nice guy. And funny.

Yes, please no more drinking on an empty stomach. Though I think you’re mostly in good hands with JR.

Well cheers to you and your date. I wish nothing but the best for you, Roomie. 

Then I’ll never get to drink. 

Duhhhhh. Little bro never turns down a good party.

Of course, but still too young. Go home. 

He actually recognized me from a club I used to work at a couple years back. It kind of freaked me out, but he won me over.

He got you food and walked you home? Maybe he is related to Tom after all. JR can be fun. I didn’t know he made photos.

Yeah, I could see how that might give off a little stalker vibe, I’m glad that wasn’t the case. 

It’s great ‘cause I was originally an only child. Ride or dies are rare in Ohio.

I think true ones are rare everywhere. 

Yeah, well, she’s not the lovey-dovey type and a wedding should be special. And, um, his name’s Manny. We’ve only seen each other a couple times, but he’s sweet.

Wait, JR? Photos in what capacity?

Oh nice, where did you all meet? 

Yeah, I’ve been picking up a lot of shifts at Tom’s. Just trying to get as much cash as I can with Rebecca’s wedding coming up and then the holidays after that. And….I’ve kind of started seeing someone.

What about you? Any fun updates?

That makes a lot of sense. Your sister is really lucky to have you.  Really? Who are you seeing?!

“If you’re certain, sometimes it’s fun to just throw your weight around.”

I don’t know how many times I need to say no for you to get it. 

A big group, some with dates and some without might be another option.

I’m actually doing community college for the first two years and working part time. Then a local school after that, most likely.

Very true. But my group is all dates. I’ll figure it out and I wish you the best of luck on your hunt. 

My other roommate. Or, ex-roommate now, I guess. He’s gone and moved in with his girlfriend. But we’re all still bffls. Those guys are like my brothers. I’ll love them until the day and I die and then after.

I think so. Not everyone gets to have that sort of relationship, so I try not to take it for granted.

They do sound like brothers then. 

I mean, that’s you. You’re easy to talk to. I guess I’m scared of the what-ifs, you know?

You have an easy time talking to just about anyone, something I admire about you. I don’t think I’m very special in that regard. 

What are friends for, if not to find emergency housing during a heat wave?

If that’s the case, I’m glad to have a friend like you. 

Your friendship has gone so much, different apartments are nothing. 

“Maybe just the threat then.”

“If you’re certain.”

I don’t need to threaten an old man to get my AC fixed. 

I…didn’t think he would.

Well Koby... This happens when you fall in love and grow up.