where you are

New York

Kaia

After months of consideration and discussing it with my parents, I made the switch to a college in New York. I wasn't going to be staying on campus but with the help of my dad and uncle Andy I found me a suitable place that wasn't far from the school that they bought for me.

I thanked them both for helping me get the place before uncle Andy left, I knew it was going to be quiet besides hearing the traffic but it was worth having my privacy that was until I met Sofi, she was pursuing the same career as I was and we become friends instantly. We hung out almost everyday and one night she got to meet Jaxx over the video call, I could tell something was bothering him but he didn't want to be rude to Sofi.

Kaia: Sofi, can I speak with Jaxx alone please?

Sofi: sure, I will see you tomorrow in class. It was nice meeting you Jaxx.

Jaxx: nice meeting you too Sofi.

I watched as she walked out the door and I waited five minutes before I locked it while I talked with Jaxx...

Kaia: what's wrong Jaxx?

Jaxx: nothing, I...

Kaia: I've known you long to tell when you're upset, please tell me...

Jaxx: I just miss you that's all...

Kaia: so come visit me...

Jaxx: I don't have the funds to get there Kaia and I can't ride a horse there.

Kaia: I mean you could but the horse and you will get exhausted and hungry.

Jaxx: you see my frustration, when are you coming home?

Kaia: it's almost Thanksgiving, I will be there a week before since everyone is taking the rest of the year off after Halloween.

Jaxx: I hope to see you sooner than that...

Kaia: I can't promise anything Jaxx I...

As I was about to finish what I was going to say, I heard a knock on the door...

Kaia: hold on Jaxx, someone's at the door. I'll be right back.

I walked to the door and looked through the peephole and seen Sofi standing there, I unlocked it and let her inside only to notice the panicked look on her face.

Kaia: Sofi, what's wrong?

Sofi: I was heading toward the elevator and some guy started following me so I circled around and headed here, I think I lost him. Can I stay here tonight?

Kaia: yeah, sure...

I quickly locked the door back and finished talking with Jaxx before I went to bed.

Kaia: good night Jaxx...

Jaxx: good night Kaia. I love you

Kaia: love you too...

I ended the call and closed the laptop before putting it away.

Sofi: Jaxx seems nice, how long have you two been dating?

Kaia: we actually aren't dating, we've been friends since we were kids and being away from home sucks cause that's the only time we get to spend with each other.

Sofi: you should go visit more often if you miss him that much

Kaia: I wish I could but it will be harder for me to leave when I do go visit home for the holidays...

Sofi: it sounds to me like you love him...

Kaia: of course I love him, he's my best friend.

Sofi: so why haven't you done anything about it?

Kaia: because we're far away from each other and I don't want to ruin our friendship, he probably has a girlfriend at the reservation...

Sofi: reservation...?

Kaia: yeah he's full blooded Blackfoot.

Sofi: I never noticed he was indigenous, are you--never mind...

Kaia: it's okay, you can say it Sofi.

Sofi: I don't want to come off as rude...

Kaia: just say it, I won't be upset...

Sofi: are you okay with being friends with him since he is indigenous?

Kaia: of course, we have the same ethnic culture.

Sofi: oh okay, I never realized you were since you don't have dark skin like him.

Kaia: that's because my mom isn't of the same people, she met my father when she was my age while staying at the ranch.

Sofi: your life seems so interesting, can I visit this ranch with you?

Kaia: of course, I will have to introduce to my Na'a and Nin na

Sofi: introduce me to your what?

Kaia: my mom and dad

Sofi: right, you got to remember I don't speak the same language as you.

Kaia: sorry...