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"what's the purpose of putting your dog in a carrier?" i asked, as i let chi on the ground

"cuz can. we're not out here tryna get ourselves in some dirt," he replied in a douchey matter.

"then why bring your dog to the dog park in the first place?" i question

"we needed some photosynthesis from the sun. it's been quite a while since we've seen the sun, isn't that right simba?" he said, as he looked at his dog

"well, that's what chi and i came out for. since diana doesn't want me to borrow her car, since she has a fear that i'll crash it, it was either i stayed at home or i walk for transportation. i don't know how to take the bus here," i frowned. "i've only been here for a week and my mom is also begging me to go back. now i have a feeling i really should go back."

"well, there's more to LA," he smiled

"i'd rather stay in hawaii. the same amount of traffic problems without too much controversy," i said

"okay,, well, diana is the only person that hates talking about where she came from, mainly since "LA is just the more instagrammable version of hawaii. you have to tell me everything about hawaii," he demanded, as we still kept on walking

"well, she's not wrong. we're just surrounded by water and beaches. mountains as well. but we get extra state holidays. but you know. we have some good food." i blurted whatever came to mind when i thought about home.

"i know there's more to it than beaches and food. one day the guys and i should go vacation there," he replied

"all you're gonna expect is that it will be a little cheaper than here," i laughed

we walked for a few minutes, and talked. i just met this guy a few minutes ago, arguing. then out of nowhere, we're just talking. but just like 5 minutes and i guess we made it to their house.

"i still don't believe you're diana's friend. you don't seem like the type." he said, as we waited at the door for someone to open it.

"well, who does zion have here?" a guy with curly hair ask, as he welcomed us in. "oh why does she have chi?"

as i walked in, it does seem like the background of diana when she facetimes me.

"we have a visitor!" zion yells, as it has a small echoe through the house

"what exactly do you guys"- i see someone i've never seen in a long time. maybe even ages.

"omg b!!!!" i scream as i ran towards brandon. its been almost 5 years since the last time i saw brandon.
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5 years ago...

"a workshop? what for exactly?" i asked my mom

"well, your auntie from california had some 1 month workshop for people your age. it's a talent agent thingy since you know how auntie cynthia is the type. also, you're always singing. it's free for you, you know."

"but i have plans. it's not like singing is what i'm gonna make a career out of. and it's my summer before high school." i pouted

"well, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity. what exactly are you gonna do during the summer. it's just 3 weeks." my mom smiled deviously

"fine!"

we went to california for vacation. well, this workshop was an excuse for vacation.

when it came to the first day of the workshop it wasn't as i expected. as per usual, we have an introduction. then we have a "introduce yourself" session. after that, we needed to partner up with someone, which will be our partner for the rest of the workshop days.

sadly, i was one of the people that couldn't find someone to partner with. so was someone else. brandon arreaga.

"hi." was all that was needed for something to happen.

"nah, i don't think i'm that good." brandon scoffed

"arreaga, this is some talent you have. like ive heard the others project. sorry i wasn't able to help much. but, that's a hit. i'd listen to that on repeat." i told him

at the end of the workshop, we needed to complete a fine arts project. the best project wins $500 dollars and a certificate to a restaurant of choice.

"the winners are lily and brandon." one of the trainers say, as they congratulated us

"you keep the prize. keep it for your studio in the making. you have talent b. show the world what you can do." i patted his back, right before they took the photo of us

and everything else was a blur. i went back home to hawaii, and brandon went back to texas. one thing i regret was not getting his number or anything. but, i went on with my life after that
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"oh my gosh lily!" he yells, as he picks me up into a hug

"it's like nothing has changed. just your hair and style." i smiled, as i squealed. "it's a small world after all."

"what are you doing here?" he asked, as we pulled apart from the hug

"i moved to LA for school. and now i'm here in what is this exactly?" i asked

"oh, yeah. well, i took your words, and here i am. living my dream in LA," he replied. "i still owe you dinner or lunch, cuz you just left on that day."

"that was cuz i had a flight back home after that," i pouted

"okay, back to why you are here, NICHOLAS!" zion yelled

"geese. sorry bout it. i'll be on my way out after this, claiming chi." i pursed my lips. "it's good enough that brandon knows who i am."

"hey! lily!" nick came into the room. "it's nice to finally meet you."

"yea, it's nice to meet you too. but i'm still in trauma after that one time there was a butt dial," i smiled awkwardly, as the rest of the guys were staring at him

"yea. well, i know you met zion. zion this is lily, and she's diana's roommate that moved in. brandon, lily. lily, brandon. austin, lily. lily, austin. edwin, lily. lily, edwin." i shakes hands with all of them, and it did seem quite awkward

"so, y'all live with each other?" i asked

"yea. it's prettymuch a boy band." they all said

"a boy band? for real?" i snickered. "i never thought that diana would ever. but i guess she did. omg, is that how y'all met?"

"yea, she was an intern at the agency that was there. but i was in a relationship at the time. but we somehow made it, after all the right timing." nick smiled

"wow. love the love story," i replied. "well, imma go now."

"already? we don't need this to be the actual song of solita," edwin laughed

"didn't you say you wanted to explore LA? well, this can be your first LA party," zion said

"well..."
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so, will she go? will she stay?

who knows.

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