Advice 101

05

Louis Hamilton

Problem: So uh, hi. Well, I'm too busy obsessing over my favorite band/s to focus on my studies, and I'm afraid that I might fail a few of my subjects. What do I do?! Please help me.

- Biggest Fangirl

Advice 101: Hey there! There's only two words I could say to that. Time Management. Plan out a schedule, give some time to studying and fangirling. I know it's hard but I basically do the same HAHAHA. I run a 24/7 fan account, lmao could you believe that?? But my point is that, you should still devote some of your time to studying. It may not seem much now but in the future, it would mean a lot. I wish you all the best, love!

- rainbow x

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I walked to the bus stop in the cold December air, my beanie almost falling off because of the strong gust of wind. I waited for almost half an hour before a bus came. I swiped my bus card and went to the very back of the bus and sat by the window. I plugged in my earphones and listened to one of my favorite songs.

Right now, I wish you were here with me,

'Cause right now, everything is new to me.

After a few songs on shuffle, I finally reached my stop. I quickly went off the bus and adjusted my coat and scarf. I walked for a few minutes before I got to my destination.

I walked into the homey cafe and was instantly met with the sound of a bell and the usual barista greeting. I went to the side of the cafe's counter and asked for assistance.

"Hi. Uhh... Is Alexander here?" I asked. The barista just simply nodded and showed me to a table for two near the cafe's fireplace. I looked around the cafe's interior before my eyes landed on a familiar face. What was his name again? Archer? Aden? Austin? Yeah, Austin. His eyes were focused on his sketchpad, but I was surprised when his grey eyes met mine. His eyes widened as I gave him a small smile.

"Lou?" I heard someone say and I quickly looked away from Austin and up to the sea green eyes of the one and only, Alexander Hamilton. "Alec!" I said as I stood up to hug my cousin.

"What are you doing here?" He said with a chuckle as he hugged me back. "Come, let's sit." He added as he gestured to the soft, plump couches.

I sat down and explained to him the reason for my unexpected visit. "Well, I-uh was wondering if I could, um..." I stuttered, fidgeting a little.

"What? Spit it out." My cousin laughed. I took a deep breath and tried again.

"Well, I was wondering if I could apply? To um, you know, help out with all the bills at home?" I asked, quite unsure and ashamed.

Seconds ticked by and no response came from Alec. I sneaked a glance at him and saw that he was smiling.

"Lou, you don't even have to apply! You're welcome to work here anytime. And besides, I could really use some help." He said with a sheepish grin. "And it would be great to help some relatives out." He added.

"Really?" I said with a grin as wide as the Grand Canyon.

"Of course!" He replied with the same level of happiness as me. "And it would be really cool to see you all the time." He said with a sincere smile.

"Thank you so much, Alec! I wuv woo!!" I said in a baby voice. He laughed and we talked some more about my schedule and a few more things.

"Well that was fun!" I said, actually meaning it. "But it's getting kinda late." We both simultaneously looked at the clock by the counter and both got up.

"All right, I'll see you in three days." Alec said and gave me a bear hug, swinging me from side to side.

"Okay." I laughed. "See you!"

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"Ryder! I'm home!!" I shout, my voice echoing around the small house. I kick off my boots and placed them on the shoe rack. I also remove my coat and scarf and hang them on the coat hanger. "Ry?" I shout once more, going to the living to check if my idiotic twin brother was there. "RY!" I shouted when I didn't find him in the living room. Where the heck was he? Our house wasn't that big, in fact it was smaller than average.

"In the kitchen!" Finally came the reply of my brother.

I walked into the kitchen and found Ryker's headphones plugged into his phone but was hanging around his neck. Oh, that's why he didn't hear me. "Was your volume on full blast again?" I asked him and he shrugs. "Did you skip school again?" Shrug. "Did you finish my chocolate milk again?" Shrug. "Are you being your idiotic self again?" I ask in frustration. "Oh c'mon Ry! You have a mouth for a reason, use it!" I said exasperated.

I shake my head as I watch my brother smirk while I walk to the fridge to get the leftover food from last night's dinner. "Sorry, it's just fun to watch you get all riled up." Ryker said, not sounding sorry at all. I glared at him and heated the leftover food in the microwave.

"Well?" I ask. My brother sighs as he runs a hand through his hair.

"Yes, my volume was on full blast. Yes, I skipped school. Again. No, I left some milk for you. And no, I am not idiotic." He says answering all my questions.

I sat down at our dining table and ate my lasagna. "Why'd you skip school for the last two days?" I ask curiously.

"Meh, I was lazy. But I'll be going back to school on Monday. Promise." He promised.

"Pinky promise?" I asked, holding out my right pinky." Ryker rolled his eyes and hooked his pinky with mine.

"Promise." I smiled and he released his pinky from mine.

"Where's mom and dad?" I ask while messily chewing my food.

My twin scrunches his nose in disgust and said "Please don't talk when your mouth is full."

I smiled sheepishly and quickly swallowed my food. "And to think that I'm older than you." I laughed.

"Yeah, by five minutes!" Ryker scowled. I just smiled and ruffled his already messy brown hair, making him glower at me. Ryker and I look quite similar (considering that we are twins, duh.) We have the same brown hair which we got from our mom. But I've got my brown eyes from my Filipino mom while Ryker got his blue ones from our dad. We're both naturally tan but not really the same in height, Ryker being a few inches taller than me.

"Mom and dad are taking extra shifts tonight. They won't be back til early morning." He said.

"Oh. Okay then, good night!" I said as I placed my used dished in the sink and went up into Ryker and I's shared room. I took a quick bath and went to the my side of the room filled with band posters and a few picture of my friends and I. Our room is painted in two different colors. My side being purple and Ryker's being light blue. There's a little divider at the middle of our rooms with some shelves at each side. Our room's ceiling is shaped like a triangle with it being painted differently too. At each side of the room in a twin sized bed, mine with lilac sheets and Ryker's with dark blue ones.

I charged my phone and placed it by my night stand, but not before sending a short good night text to Ara and my other friends. After waiting awhile, I received their replies and I quickly fell into a dreamless sleep.

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Hi! HAHAHA

so you got to know Louise's twin brother, Ryker. Isn't he adorable? hahahah

and please keep in mind that louise's family is not that wealthy that's why lou and ry share a room. and also, alec's family is wealthier than lou's. but not as wealthy as ara's fam ;)

sorry for the super late update tho! ahahaha. and btw, belated merry christmas and a happy new year!

- Piper and Aria x