Chapter 13 #2
Things here have been rainbows and sunshine.
Galaxy Rider:
I’m assuming you’re being sarcastic.
Indie:
You assume correct.
Galaxy Rider:
What happened?
Indie:
My dad found out I skipped school, so I’m grounded until Thanksgiving.
Galaxy Rider:
Ouch, that blows. At least you still have phone privileges. Also, I thought we were more than friends.
Indie:
Sorry, I’m not a friend with benefits kind of person.
Galaxy Rider:
Good, me either.
Tue, Nov 10, 11:29 a.m.
Galaxy Rider:
Guess what?
Indie:
You were offered a spot in an Icy Quest commercial?
Galaxy Rider:
Wow, you’re good. Alas, I had to turn it down because I’m booked for a Gas-X ad the same day.
Indie:
I fully support this decision. I’ve always thought Icy Quest was a shady brand. Gas-X is much more reputable.
Galaxy Rider:
My thoughts exactly.
Indie:
So what’s up? Oliver and JJ pull another prank on you?
Galaxy Rider:
I’m going to ignore that and cut to the chase. I picked up the first few issues of Lady Phoenix.
Indie:
OMG! What do you think so far???
Galaxy Rider:
The artwork is phenomenal and I really like the storyline, but the whole Soul Whispering ability is confusing.
Indie:
Yeah, I’ll be the first to admit the concept wasn’t explained well.
Basically, because she is a phoenix, Hotaru dies and is reborn every one hundred years.
In times of need, she can access the memories and knowledge of her past lives to help herself, which is called Soul Whispering.
You’ll understand it better the more you read.
Galaxy Rider:
Guess I’ll have to keep reading then
Fri, Nov 13, 3:08 p.m.
Indie:
I need your advice.
Galaxy Rider:
About what?
Indie:
Well, there’s this guy I have a crush on…
Galaxy Rider:
Wow. I don’t even know who he is and I’m jealous.
Indie:
I think you’d really like him. His name is Alex. He’s from San Diego, he plays the cello, and he’s SUPER cute.
Galaxy Rider:
Wow, he sounds awesome. I have a feeling I’m no match for a guy like him.
Indie:
Yeah, sorry. Nobody really compares. That’s why I’m nervous to ask him to turnabout.
Galaxy Rider:
Okay, I lost you. What the heck is turnabout?
Indie:
It’s a winter formal where the girls invite the guys.
Galaxy Rider:
Ohhhh! In that case, you should just come right out with it and ask him. I have a feeling he’ll say yes.
Indie:
How do you know?
Galaxy Rider:
Because any guy would have to be an idiot to turn you down.
Indie:
So is that a yes?
Galaxy Rider:
I’m already picking out a suit.
Mon, Nov 16, 9:51 p.m.
Galaxy Rider:
I finally got to the issue where Kelina is introduced.
Indie:
!!!!!!!
And?
Galaxy Rider:
Do you still have your Halloween costume?
Indie:
Yeah, why?
Galaxy Rider:
I’d be down for some alien roleplay. You can dress up as Kelina. I’ll be an Oken warrior.
Indie:
You did NOT just say that.
Galaxy Rider:
Lmao
But seriously. I get why you like her character…
She’s outta this world.
Indie:
You need to stop it with the alien jokes before you hurt yourself.
Thu, Nov 19, 12:35 p.m.
Galaxy Rider:
Hey kitten
From now on I want u to call me daddy
Indie:
WTF?
Galaxy Rider:
Indie, I’m so sorry! Please ignore those texts. JJ stole my phone.
Indie:
Ah, that makes so much more sense. Where are you guys at right now?
Galaxy Rider:
Brazil but we leave for Peru tonight.
Indie:
Sounds like so much fun!
Galaxy Rider:
It is, but I wish you were here with me.
Indie:
I wish I was there with you too, Daddy
Galaxy Rider:
You’re really gonna go there, huh?
Indie:
Don’t blame me. JJ started it.
Galaxy Rider:
All right. Night, kitten.
Sat, Nov 21, 2:16 p.m.
Galaxy Rider:
So…how are things going between you and Violet?
Indie:
Wow, world’s most random text ever, but to answer your question…normal, I guess? She’s busy all the time and I avoid her when she’s home. Why?
Galaxy Rider:
Sorry, just curious. I know you wish the two of you had a better relationship.
Indie:
I’ve slowly come to the realization that it will never happen.
Galaxy Rider:
You never know. Maybe she wants the same thing you do.
Indie:
I’m not going to hold my breath.
Mon, Nov 23, 10:07 p.m.
Galaxy Rider:
It’s finally finished!!!
Well, mostly. There’s still some rough parts to tweak, but the overall concept has been hammered out.
Indie:
Sweet! What are we talking about again?
Galaxy Rider:
My song. It took forever to write.
Indie:
CONGRATULATIONS!
When do I get to hear it?
Galaxy Rider:
After Thanksgiving? I’ll be in Portland with my family until the 30th, but Alec reserved a studio for us the first week of December, so I’m flying back to LA to record the track. It would be cool if you could come.
Indie:
I wouldn’t miss it for the world.
Wed, Nov 25, 8:24 a.m.
Galaxy Rider:
Guess what?
Indie:
Really, Xander? Another Icy Quest commercial? You need to tell your agent you’re looking for more respectable work.
Galaxy Rider:
I’ll be back in LA by the end of the day.
Indie:
I. Can’t. Wait.