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Saturday, January 9, 2021

New York

Y/N POV

While visiting Ari, I got her out of her studio for a bit. We went for lunch and then back to work she went. I told her about the new friend I made. 'I made a friend. Someone was lost and I got to help them.' was pretty much it. Ariana had some caution towards the idea, but she did think it was great. Younger me would be totally shocked that my friend list goes beyond just Ellie. 

Speaking of Ellie, I talked to her for a bit too. Although I was having a day off, I was a bit bored. Ellie solves my boredom so easily. She asked about Gia a lot ''How is Gia?' 'How is her doctor stuff going?' Is Gia dating anyone?' It was a bit strange but also not unlike her. She can be nosey.

Now I am alone with my thoughts again. While walking around, with many people surrounding me. But... still alone. Haha. 

*Text message tone* OOH COOL!

Hailee: Hey NY Buddy! I'm done with work for today. Would you wanna meet up?

YAYYYY SOMEONE TO HANGOUT WITH. Damn you're desperate. I know.

Y/N: Yeah! I'm walking around still. I'm around [the area you are in]. 

Hailee: Cool cool. I'm actually pretty close to where you are. I'm in this area [insert area].

Y/N: Convenient!

Really Y/N, oooo so convenient. Convenient. Woo....

Y/N: Maybe I can drop by where you are and we can find somewhere to hangout?

Hailee: Sounds dope, this is where I am [insert address]. 

Y/N: Coolio. Going to you now.  ________________________________________________________________________________

This place had a gate. Damn. I pressed the buzzer and waited for a voice. Any second now. "Hello?" I heard through the speaker. I said a greeting back and mentioned that it was me who had arrived. Hailee let me in through the gate and then opened the door to let me in. "Come on in, while I just get my shoes on," she said. 

I stepped into her place. "This looks pretty cozy. Is this an AirBnB?" I asked. She nodded her head and explained that this was her usual choice when coming to New York. "So, I did come up with some plans on my way here. There is an axe throwing place close by. Have you ever participated in THE ART OF AXE THROWING," I said, with a bit too much intense loudness at the end. 

Good thing is that she thought my intensity was amusing and laughed in response, before speaking. "I haven't been, but I would totally do it," Hailee said. 

"Ok... ok... LET'S DO IT!" I said.  ________________________________________________________________________________

As we walked in 'Back in Black' by ACDC started playing. That was a cool coincidence. Super awesome honestly. "This place looks so cool!" She said. 

"Have you done this before?" I asked. She shook her head no. We went up to sign up. This dude with a huge beard signs us in, he seems like a cool dude. His name is Oscar. "Thanks!" 

"No problem, so have you guys done this before?" He asked. I answered yes and Hailee said no. The first bit of our night included the guy explaining how it is done and just making sure Hailee was good to go. 

Then the real fun began. "This is so awesome!" She said. 

"I know! It is great for getting all of the stress out... WOAH YOU GOT A BULLSEYE. You're awesome at this." I said with full on excitement and happiness. When both of us were going to get our axes, Hailee took a selfie by hers.