"you've only been there for a week tate, you will get used to it eventually, it's so different from back home in canada. you need to get yourself out there, get yourself a trainer, meet some neighbours, go to a little cafe or something. don't just sit there miserable" my mom says through my iphone speaker as i have her on face time, resting on my table in front of me.
"i know, i guess i'm just feeling sorry for myself" i say to her, smiling as i see my dog in the background of my moms video.
"ok honey, i'll leave you too it. go and get dressed and go do something. i love you, talk soon" she says, ending the call before i have time to complain again.
it's been a week since i moved to LA from canada and i'm not getting used to it. i barely know anyone here, i don't know my way around. i'm basically alone. to be honest the only reason i wanted to move here was to get away from all the fake friends and problems in calgary and better myself for my career.
i stand up off my sofa and put my phone down, walking to my bedroom and sitting myself down at my half unpacked vanity table, looking into the mirror. "ok you got this tate, you'll be ok" i say to myself.
i grab some makeup and put it on, adding my usual eyeliner.
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oliviarodrigo: can't wait to finally meet you
after finishing getting ready, i put some stuff in my purse and put the straps over my shoulder ready to leave. with my keys in my hand, i step outside my apartment door and lock it behind me.
as soon as i turn to walk away from my apartment i stop myself seeing a girl and a guy with their heads out the door next to mine, looking down the corridor. "what are you guys doing?" i ask, making them turn to me and widen there eyes.
"oh shit we look like right weirdos" the girl says. "wait a minute, your tate i didn't know you were moving next door to me" the girl says and then i realise who it is. olivia.
"oh hi, i had no idea you lived here either, it's so nice to finally meet you in person" i say to her. she comes over to me and gives me a hug. "when did you move?" she questions.
"last week, but i haven't really left the apartment which is why you haven't seen me" i tell her with a little nervous laugh. "what were you doing hiding behind your door?" i question.
"olivia that's them!" conan says excitedly. "woah their cute" the small brunette says.
"basically there's some new guys moving in, i think that's them" olivia informs me.
they all turn to look at us as we stand there awkwardly in the middle of the hall. "do any of you guys know which guy the apartment one is" the blonde guy at the back asks. conan and olivia lead me over to them, i stand there awkwardly looking down at my feet.
"this one, the other one is mail and that one is trash" olivia explains to them. they manage to unlock the door and we help them carry the boxes in.
"it's nice to meet you, i'm luca, that's alfie and johnny" luca the blonde guy explains as me and the last guy meet eyes.
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johnny lewis, 20 ^
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"oh cool, i'm olivia, this is conan..." the small brunette says. "what's your name?" johnny asks, finally hearing his voice.
"im tate" i say, feeling confusingly awkward at this moment in time. "erm, sorry to cut this short but i need to go and meet my new personal trainer" i say to everyone, smiling awkwardly.
"how come you have a personal trainer?" luca asks, seeming interested. "i'm a dancer so i have to make sure my body's keeping itself up" i explain.
"oh cool" he says with a smile.
"anyway, see you guys" i say, giving them a small smile and leaving before i get too awkward. i leave the building and get into my car, making my way to the gym.
