A Year In LA

Bonding

30 minutes into the plane ride. Seatbelt on, headphones in. I've already peed twice, I'm so nervous!

Being next to this hottie isn't helping either, but at least I have a nice view other than a sleeping person with dribble running down their face. He's on his MacBook with his headphones in. He appears to be on twitter, blasting music as he does so.

Trap music, I like this guy.

I couldn't help but ask him what his twitter name was. I was afraid I would be alone in LA. I thought if I had his twitter I could tweet him when I need a friend. He seems quite friendly.

"Hey, Ollie? What's your twitter?" I ask hoping I don't seem like a creep. He removes his headphones and gives me a sheet of paper with '@olliepatrick' written on it. Patrick, that's his last name.

"Thanks, Ollie Patrick" I wink, hoping I seem funny.

He giggles back. "Hey, can I have your phone for a sec?" He asks.

"Sure." I say. Maybe he's gonna spam it with selfies. YES. spam it Ollie!

He opens the contacts app and types in his number and email address. He names himself

Ollie Patrick with this 💼 emoji.

He hands me back my phone. "Thanks. I guess I'll call you if I need a friend?" I question.

"Of course, please do. You have time to talk, now, right?" He answers.

"Yep." I say as I shut my laptop willingly. He begins talking about where he's going to live, why he's flying to Cali, his family, everything. I was trying to listen, but I got caught up in his eyes. Suddenly his words re-grab my attention.

"I'm going to the California State University. It's right on the beach, which I'm hoping will calm my homesickness." He informs.

California State University?! That's where I'm going! This is awesome!

"Wow! I'm going there too! This is so cool, Ollie." I quickly reply. "What are you studying?"

"I'm studying to become a lawyer. How about you"? Ollie says.

"Me? Oh. I just want to become a vet. I love animals so much." I answer, hoping he thinks the same. Turns out he lived on a farm with lots of animals of all sorts. We are really starting to bond. I never want this plane ride to end.