. blazed out

[river hawkins]

R I V E R You really want to know? I refuse to believe you've been ghosted. Yeah, I guess. Told you it was over before it was over.

[naima bell]

Nai oh god, don't tell me i'm her lookalike..? of course i have been. interesting comfort tactic on his part, sounds like he's more excited about your bachelorhood than you are.

[river hawkins]

R I V E R No no, nothing like her. No fucking way. Oh yeah, he is, this is like all his Christmases coming at once.

[naima bell]

Nai soo tell me about her. yes way! did you get on the app to see what it was like?

[river hawkins]

R I V E R You tell me about one of your exes first. Only very recently. Do you like the apps?

[naima bell]

Nai hmm not quite a serious ex but i saw this guy for a few months earlier this year. cute, a little older than me, really low-key and smart. software dev, moved to europe. sort of? when i need a change. you should just be able to go outside, you won't have any trouble.

[river hawkins]

R I V E R Wow, getting ghosted and chasing guys off to Europe? Maybe I've got the wrong idea about you... Riley I grew up with, girl next door, literally and figuratively. Prettier than she had any idea she was, a natural redhead, a perfect line of freckles over her nose... she's neurotic, borderline agoraphobic, weird around new people (and old people), a creature of habit. Bites her nails. Hums all the time but denies it. Great cook. Lacks a healthy interest in the world. Very emotionally needy but unwilling to give. Smart but lacking in drive. Endearingly gullible. Very tall for a girl, which made us a meme in our hometown. Very loud laugh.  Want me to keep going? Have you met me? I've got zero game.

[naima bell]

Nai ha ha, it was for a job. that was a neutral sample for you. well i wish riley the best, i hope she finds what she needs. you have a natural ease though, that can't always be learned. game can.

[river hawkins]

R I V E R Haha, I'm sure he was devastated to go. Really. Yeah, me too. Maybe you should tutor me.

[naima bell]

Nai good attitude, soon you'll be able to say it with a smile. as long as you're open to it, i'll share my wisdom~ i'll wingwoman for you too, see what you're like at the bars.

[river hawkins]

R I V E R I am! I'm not mad at her. Let's hook up first because I'm pretty sure that would give you the ick.

[naima bell]

Nai good! when's the last time you went on a date?

[river hawkins]

R I V E R 2 hours ago. You?

[naima bell]

Nai shut up, did you really? a few weeks ago for me.

[river hawkins]

R I V E R Just a coffee date, but we didn't vibe. How come?