ONCE MORE, WITH YOU

XVI

Summer Preston

2 baddies + nolan 😻

It's coronation day!

Nolan
Way too early for Morse code.

Adrianna
It's from Frozen dumbass.

He just killed the vibe ngl.

Nolan
There wasn't a vibe to kill?

You're blocked.

Adrianna
Are we eating hotel breakfast or going out?

Going out.

Nolan
We literally have free hotel breakfast!

Adrianna
Just shut up and be ready in 20 minutes.

Exactly.

Nolan
Stop co-signing.

Stop contacting me.

I closed out of the group chat and stepped out of bed with a grin that could rival the sun. Today was premiere day, and excitement bubbled in my chest like champagne. Everything had been planned meticulously, and I prayed nothing went wrong.

If it did, you'd find me at the bar drowning my sorrows in something stronger than hope.

I headed to the bathroom, brushed my teeth, and completed my skincare routine. Then, I slipped on a black short-sleeve bodysuit, grey Essentials sweat-shorts, and my Yeezy 700s. After brushing my hair and leaving it wavy, I topped it off with a baseball cap and my MIU MIU sunglasses. Grabbing my handbag, I double-checked that I had everything before stepping out the door.

The elevator ride down to the lobby was quick, and as soon as the doors opened, I spotted Nolan and Adrianna waiting for me.

"Took you long enough," Nolan said, crossing his arms dramatically.

"Don't start with me," I said, giving him a playful shove.

He laughed, and the three of us headed out of the hotel, blending into the lively streets of LA.

"Do we have a restaurant in mind, or are we just winging it?" Adrianna asked, squinting up at the morning sun.

"Winging it," I replied. "Since no one bothered to call an Uber."

"You need the steps anyway. Stop complaining," Nolan said, smirking as Adrianna burst out laughing.

"I'm not arguing with someone who devours an entire Chipotle bowl in one sitting," I shot back.

"Am I supposed to stare at it instead of eating it?"

"No, but maybe consider pacing yourself?"

"Okay, but that's you."

"Exactly. Good luck finding my waist next week," I said with a giggle.

"Literally looking at it right now, but sure," Nolan muttered, making us all laugh.

After a short walk, we stumbled upon a restaurant called Bacon & Beyond and decided to give it a shot.

The vibe inside was cozy and warm, and the aroma of sizzling bacon was absolutely divine. We slid into a booth, and a waiter came over to take our orders.