5 : 57pm

Maya : Okay I think we're done here , now to wait for your guy .

Akira : How do I look ?

Maya : Hmm lose the sweater .

Akira : But it's kinda chilly outside .

Maya : That's the point , he'll give you his sweater .

Akira : Mmh you smart . *Takes it off*

Maya : There you go , oh have you told your roommates about all this .

Akira : Oh boy I completely forgot , here's my phone text anyone of them  .

Maya : Okay ..

Door opens

Josh : Hey ladies , am i early ?

Maya : No teddy bear you're right on time . *Grins*

Josh : Teddy bear ?

Akira : * chuckles nervously* Okay we're leaving now bye Maya .

Maya : Byee ! *Chuckles*

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Zala : Oh my freaky fries , you girls won't believe this .

Skylar : What's up .

Zala : Akira just texted saying she'll be home by 7 to 8 pm .

Cassie : Why , are they super busy today ?

Zala : Nope , she's out with a guy .  *Grins*

Tehila : *Gasps* Let me see the text , oh wow it's true .

Skylar : So she has a job and a guy ?Guys we have to up our game *laughs*

Cassie : I know right *laughs*

Zala : This girl is moving fast . Guys are already noticing her .

Tehila : *laughs* Hey you got one hottie too .

Cassie : Wh- what , what are you talking about .

Skylar : Zala spill .

Zala : I don't know what she's talking about .

Tehila : I'm talking about the guy we met at the smoothie bar .

Zala : Oh my Lord no , him ?  *laughs*

Tehila : Come on Zala , I saw the way he was looking at you .

Zala : It is all in your head .

Cassie : Zala tell us about your Exes  .

Skylar : Yeah , no offense but you really don't look like the kind of girl    who easily falls in love .

Zala : *laughs* Well I was in love once , in highschool .

Tehila : Ouuu story time .

Cassie : Shhh !

Zala : Yeah uh I was in love with this guy , very sweet , so innocent *smiles* His name's Owen . we dated for two years .

Skylar : Wow two years , that's beautiful .

Tehila : Must have been strong .

Cassie : Wait where is he now ?

Zala : *clears her throat* He uhh... h- he ... I'm sorry *sniffles*

Tehila : Hey *hugs her*

Skylar : Take a deep breath honey .

Zala : *inhales deeply* I lost him to cancer .

The girls gasp .

Cassie : Oh my God , Zala I'm sorry .

Zala : *sniffles* Thing is he didn't tell me about it , I noticed that he had been missing school alot , he was being so distant guys , one day I decided to visit him . When I got there his gardener told me that he was in hospital , he told me everything  *clears her throat*

Tehila : Jeez , what happened next , did you go to the hospital ?

Zala : I did but ...I was an hour late , he was already dead when I got there . *Tears form in her eyes*

Skylar : Oh my God , that's so sad , wh- why didn't he tell you though .

Cassie : Yeah , he shouldn't have kept it from you , that was so wrong .

Zala : Yeah , uh I need some air I'll be back in a few . *Heads out*

Tehila : Wow , you guys she's really hurt .

Skylar : Of course she is , anyone in her position would be hurt , such a devastating way of ending something so beautiful . Damn I feel horrible for asking her . *Facepalms*

Cassie : Should we follow her ?

Tehila : No no , let's give her some space .

Skylar : I hope she gets back to her old self .

Cassie : Me too .

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Akira : Mmh this is so delicious .

Josh : Yeah I love this place I sometimes do my reading from here .

Akira : It's so peaceful . Oh my I'm definitely getting another cup . *Chuckles*

Josh : Oh my God !

Akira : Hmm what's up !

Josh : I just realized that we haven't officially introduced ourselves .

Akira : Oh shoot ! You're right *laughs* Wow this is so weird . Okay uh hey I'm Akira . *Smiles*

Josh : Mmh Akira beautiful name , I'm Josh .

Akira :  Thank you and nice to meet you Josh *smiles*

Josh : Nice to meet you too . So tell me some stuff about you .

Akira : Some stuff *laughs* Uh okay I'm from Denver just moved here some weeks or is it a month ago , hmm yeah and uhh...

Josh : Woah , you're not from here ?

Akira : Nope , there was nothing for me in Denver , so I decided to come here to start a new chapter .*smiles*

Josh : Oh okay I get it you came here with your parents or ..

Akira : No I came here alone .

Josh : So you stay alone ?

Akira : Nah I stay with four awesome girls who also moved here the same day I did .

Josh : Wow what a coincidence *chuckles*

Akira : *chuckles* I know right , okay enough about me , your turn .

Josh : Okay let's see , uh New York's my city , I live with my mom and one annoying sister *chuckles*

Akira : Annoying sister *laughs* How old is she ?

Josh : She's eighteen .

Akira : Nice , what do you do ?

Josh : Uh I'll be leaving for College next year but at the moment I'm working in my uncle's store .

Akira : Hmm ..cool what exactly do you do ?

Josh : I repair phones , computers ..

Akira : Oh my impressive . Tell me how good are you from the scale of one to ten ?

Josh : Hmm...20 . *Laughs*

Akira : *laughs* Good one .

Josh : How about you , are you planning on going to college anytime soon ?

Akira : Uh I haven't given it much thought .

Josh : I see , hey are you done with your hot chocolate ?

Akira : Yeah , let me order another one .

Josh : Let me . *Heads to the counter*

Akira : Cute , I wonder what my girls are up to .

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Zala : *sighs* I hate telling that story but I'm glad I told them .

    On the other side of the road .

David : *laughs* Man , I don't know how she found out , but I bet it was that Cynthia chick that snitched on me .

Ketan : *laughs* Aah damn I miss eighth grade remember the time when we ...*spots Zala across the road* Yoh it's her !

David : Who ?

Ketan : My girl , man I have to go I'll see you later , take care of the car .

David : Funny how you call her your girl when she doesn't even know you exist . *Laughs*

Ketan : Go to hell man *Crosses the road and runs to her*

Zala : I need some music .

Ketan : *taps on her shoulder* Hey!

Zala : *Gasps then punches him on his face*

Ketan  : Oww ! damn ...ouch !

Zala : Jesus Christ , hey ar- are you okay *holds her mouth*

Ketan : What's your deal ! Damn .

Zala : What's my deal , man you the one that sneaked up on me , what the hell was that all about .

Ketan : Aaah *touches his nose* Am I bleeding ?

Zala : No ..wow can't believe I did that I've always wanted to do that *laughs*

Ketan : Are you kidding me ?

Zala : Okay okay I'm sorry , I thought I was about to get attacked or something .

Ketan : Oh my God *chuckles*

Zala : Wait a minute , you're that guy from earlier , are you following me or something ?

Ketan : No , I was on the other side of the road and I happened to see you so I thought of saying hi .

Zala : Hmm..okay well I'm going now so bye . *Starts walking*

Ketan : Wait you mean you don't recognize me at all , not even my voice ?

Zala : I believe I did say hey you're that guy from earlier a few minutes ago .

Ketan : No we've met before today wasn't the first time , well not technically .

Zala : Now that you've mentioned it , your voice does sound familiar , do I owe you money ?

Ketan : *laughs* Uh no , I kinda ruined your headphones a few days ago .

Zala : *Gasps * No freaking way , you're that jerk that bumped into me !

Ketan : Jerk no , but yeah I did bump into you , accidentally . And hey I did say sorry .

Zala : You're lucky I got new ones .

Ketan : So you forgive me ?

Zala : Urgh yeah I guess so .

Ketan : Awesome so can we start over or ..

Zala : We can start over the next time we meet , I need to go .

Ketan : But ..

Zala : Don't ..

Ketan : Alright alright , have a goodnight .

Zala : Thank you . *Walks away*

Ketan : Wow this will be harder than I thought . But I ain't giving up , you're mine baby girl .

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Josh : *laughs* Wow your boss was messed up .

Akira : He's lucky I didn't punch him before I walked out .

Josh : Yeah , instead you got a roll from the customer's plate . *Laughs*

Akira : Smart right ? *Grins*

Josh : Mmmh weeeell.....

Akira : Don't *laughs* Uh this is my apartment .

Josh : Oh we're here , it's cool .

Akira : You wanna come in and meet my friends ?

Josh : Next time .

Akira : Is that a promise ?

Josh : Yup *smiles*

Akira : Okay , well see you next time *chuckles*

Josh : May I have your number ?

Akira : Uh yeah yeah totally sure .

Josh and Akira exchange phone numbers .

Josh : Thank you , well I should be going now .

Akira : Yeah , good night *smiles*

Josh : *walks away*

Akira : Should have hugged him . Urgh ! *Heads inside*

Josh : Should have kissed her on the cheek .

A/N : That's it y'all 🌷