10-15-17

Nora:
"I don't want to survive. I want to live."
— 12 Years a Slave, 2013

Arch:
So live

Nora:
Easier said than done.

Arch:
That's the problem
Some people are all dreams and wishes
But then complain when nothing happens
When in fact they're the ones who're doing jackshit about fulfilling those fantasies

Nora:
Triggered? 😂

Arch:
Nah just fed up with those kinda peeps

Nora:
I get you. But give those people the benefit of the doubt. Maybe they have responsibilities. Not everyone can just do something without thinking it through. Some of us have to prioritize. Maybe they have to excel at something like academics because one of their brothers is doing well in sports while the other is dominating the student orgs. And maybe living through what she reads and watches is enough for now. Don't judge too soon. You never really know what someone is going through in their life unless they tell you.

Arch:
I'm guessing you have a brother who's varsity and another one in the student body
Wait is that how I know your bro?

Nora:
What?

Arch:
Is he on my team?

Nora:
🤷🏻‍♀️

Arch:
Do I know him from any orgs?

Nora:
🤷🏻‍♀️

Arch:
Lol I'm also guessing you've got good grades and don't have much of a social life

Nora:
Half true.

Arch:
Sure

Nora:
Aren't you going to tell me something about yourself, to be fair?

Arch:
Lol what's the point
You seem to know a lot about me already

Nora:
Something I don't know?

Arch:
What do you know?

Nora:
Hmm. I know that you've got good grades, too. It's overshadowed by your success in basketball so not that many people are aware of it. I know that you have a little brother. I know that you take the game seriously and genuinely doesn't care about the fame. I know that you greet the guards every morning before you come to class and every afternoon when you leave the school. I know that you love to read books and I'm pretty sure I saw you at the MIBF last month. And recently, I found out that you apparently love pineapples on pizza even though it's gross.

Arch:
Wow

Nora:
Sorry if it's creepy. I just pay attention. 😅

Arch:
Lol you pay attention a lot

Nora:
Is that a statement or a question?

Arch:
Statement
Anyway I don't have any secrets
I like to believe I'm an open book

Nora:
Everybody has at least one secret.

Arch:
Hmm

Nora:
What?

Arch:
Aight how about this
We tell each other something we haven't told anyone about ourselves and it has to be something personal
No 'I stole a toy once from a playmate' shit

Nora:
Sounds good to me.

Arch:
Awesome
You go first

Nora:
Why me?

Arch:
Lol 'cause I came up with it

Nora:
Fine. 🙄
Well, I...
Promise first that you won't tell anyone. In the future, when you finally find out who my brother is, promise you won't tell him. Please promise me that you'll take this to your grave.

Arch:
I promise

Nora:
I... kinda maybe sorta already had my first kiss. Everybody thinks I haven't yet, but I already did.

Arch:
Why didn't you tell anyone?

Nora:
I just wanted to forget everything and pretend it never happened. Ever.

Arch:
Was it a bad experience?

Nora:
No, it's just... I wish it didn't happen... with him.

Arch:
Ah you regretted it

Nora:
Yeah...

Arch:
Can I ask why?

Nora:
I found out that he was dating another girl from another school. Apparently, I was the third party in the picture. It broke my heart. But more than that, I felt so incredibly stupid. My pride and dignity just went poof. And I just wanted to block it all out.

Arch:
What the hell
Seriously??

Nora:
Yeeeaah...

Arch:
What a dickhead
He's not worth shit

Nora:
I know. That's why I seriously regret it.

Arch:
Now I get why you don't want your brothers to know
If I'm already this pissed off I can only imagine what they would do to that wimp
Do they know him?

Nora:
Um, they used to. He moved away.

Arch:
😒

Nora:
Ugh, enough talk of that. Your turn!

Arch:
Give me a sec
Driving

Nora:
Drive safe!

Arch:
Just meeting up with some friends at Greenbelt

Nora:
Alright, have fun!

Arch:
No plans tonight?

Nora:
I'm already out with friends. 😅

Arch:
Lol imagine that she has a life

Nora:
Yeah, yeah. Haha

Arch:
Let me guess
You're at a coffee shop?

Nora:
Wining and dining, my friend. But suuuuure, go ahead and stereotype me. 😂

Arch:
Barcino?

Nora:
Uh, no. That's where the Titas of Manila go.

Arch:
Lol who's stereotyping now?

Nora:
But it's true! 😂

Arch:
Ah I know

Nora:
Where?

Arch:
That new place
Eight Coffee Bar at 8rock

Nora:
Hey, aren't you driving? It's not safe to text and drive.

Arch:
Hahahahahahaha
Knew it
Yup still driving
Text you later

Nora:
Ingat!

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10:05 PM

Arch:
My mom isn't really my mom.

Nora:
What? 😳

Arch:
Back when my dad was studying in the States he was dating this American girl and got her pregnant
She didn't wanna get rid of me but she didn't exactly wanna keep me either so when I was born my dad went back home here and took me to his parents
They mostly took care of me

Nora:
Arch...
I don't know what to say.

Arch:
Say you won't be weird about this

Nora:
I promise I won't be any more weird than I already am. I guess I'm also a little bit shocked that you shared that information with me.

Arch:
Wasn't really planning to
It just came out

Nora:
Don't worry. I'll keep it a secret.

Arch:
I'm not worried

Nora:
You look so close with your mom now, though.

Arch:
I love her
She's my mom
Always has been
Always will be
So there's my secret

Nora:
Thank you for trusting me enough to share that about yourself.

Arch:
Thanks too

Nora:
For what?

Arch:
Lol for keeping your streak

Nora:
I'm not going anywhere.

Arch:
I know
🙃

Nora:
☺️

Arch:
You home now?

Nora:
Yeah, just got home when you texted. You?

Arch:
Still out
Might be a while
Do you always wine and dine?

Nora:
Depends on which group of friends I'm with. College friends prefer to just chill with aged wine and good food. High school friends would rather go to a crowded bar and jam to some music.

Arch:
So the friends you went to Haut with that one time and realized it wasn't your thing were your college friends?

Nora:
Yes.

Arch:
Lol okay

Nora:
Wait, aren't you with your friends right now?

Arch:
Yup

Nora:
Then, why are you texting me?

Arch:
'Cause I want to

Nora:
Won't they be pissed, though?

Arch:
Lol they are
But they get it

Nora:
Get what?

Arch:
🙃

Nora:
Are you drunk?

Arch:
Lol maybe just a bit

Nora:
I'm torn between taking advantage of this moment and saying good night before you say anything embarrassing. 🤔

Arch:
Try me

Nora:
Nah, I think you've shared enough tonight.

Arch:
Good point

Nora:
But wait! How are you gonna get home if you're drunk?

Arch:
Not super drunk
Just a bit
We'll cool off somewhere first
Get some recovery food

Nora:
Okay, if you say so...

Arch:
Aw you're worried
That's cute

Nora:
😑

Arch:
Lol I'll text you when I get home

Nora:
You don't have to.

Arch:
I know but I will anyway

Nora:
Okay, thank you. 🙂

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