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Today is my eighteenth birthday and here I am waiting for something that seems unrealistic. A soulmate. About 50% of the population gets signs of their soulmates' existence and something to help them find each other. I mean having a soulmate would be cool, but imagine already having your life set in stone. Sounds pretty restricting so I'm not complaining that nothing happened. I have better things to focus on like college. Mine is about to start tomorrow so I can’t stay up late tonight. I have been trying to fix my horrendous sleeping schedule before school starts so I won't end up looking like a corpse.
Ring. Ring. Ring. I pull out my phone that is vibrating in my pocket with some vigor. And the person calling me is… Daniel. Like my most favorite person ever. I click answer in a heartbeat. “ Hey, bestie! What’s up”, my tone obviously showing my enthusiasm to be speaking with her. “ I know you got college tomorrow, just like me, but you cannot miss this opportunity.”, Daniel saying that made me excited. I know she got some good news right now just like how I also know this will hinder my plans for my first day of college. “ Just spit it out already”, I edge on because as last second this may be, she always has the best plans. If she is all in for this I know to trust the process.
“ You know that one person who debuted pretty young, like when they were fourteen?”, when she said that I knew this was going to be good. “ You mean Haneul, the all trending K-pop star that steals hearts all around the globe?!”,I ask this with growing excitement. I mean, I have listened to his songs since he debuted. Back then I scrolled through all sorts of artists to find some amazing songs to add to my playlist. After a little while of going through random new songs I came across a song called Blowing Hearts that was a solo song. The name at first made me assume that it was a female artist but it was by a male which made me automatically curious. I ended up liking the song a lot as the tune and vocals were amazing. And I guess since that day I occasionally checked up on their music and watched some shows they were in.
“ I got two tickets for his group concert! Would you do the honors as my ride or die and come with me?” Her voice carries a weight of good old bestie humor and excitement. Going to a concert to see Haneul and his group with my favorite blondie. “ Girl, I’m in”, I don’t even hesitate because I rarely go to concerts. The only ones I have been to were because of my amazing best friend. We always had a good time together and screamed with the crowds. “ What time do I have to be ready by and is it today or tomorrow?” I quickly try to gather information while scourging my closet for some clothes that would match the group theme of their current album. “Oh, well it is at 6:30 today with about a forty minute drive with tolls and expected traffic. I’ll pick you up at 5:10 because god forbid how long the lines are.”, I listen to Daniel as she goes on remembering how diabolically long the lines were. Probably won't wear heels since I have to stand a lot.
“ Also let's match the theme together, Luze”, She adds immediately. “ Was planning on it, lets live his party up”, I say back. We end our call with ‘ love you’ , ‘ i’ll miss you’ , and ‘ see ya’ before hanging up. By the time we hung up I managed to find a cute cream halter bathing suit top with light blue flowers. For my bottoms I have a cream colored spandex with a basic long side knot bathing suit cover skirt the color of light blue. I have some cream colored flip flops too with a cute flower on top. I take some time to put it on and look in the mirror. Passes the theme check which is a Hawaiian beach. I twirl a couple of times before checking the time. It is 4:46. That is good but now i gotta find a matching clear bag and pack my school stuff for tomorrow. This will be interesting.
Already dressed up I head to the corner in my room withholding all my school supplies and my backpack. My backpack is a cute and basic light pink with two pockets on the side. I look at my pencil case which is a Hawaiian theme that matches Haneul’s group, 0v3rlyM3 (OverylyMe). Although it’s a k-pop group themed item it actually looks pretty basic and not over the top. That’s how I order mine and prefer it, especially if I use it everyday. It just makes more sense to use more mundane things for everyday stuff compared to stuff that stand out as if it’s a special occasion. I then open the zip of the pencil bag to insert my eight pack of pastel mechanical pencils’. After I make sure to put in some 0.7 led because I do not want to run out ,and if someone possibly needs a donation because they're out. I also added a cute Sanrio eraser. With all honesty I picked Kuromi because it would be less obvious if she got dirty. After this, I zip my pencil bag close and place it in the side pocket. While at this I double check that my Laptop is charging and I have my folders all ready.
This was quicker than I expected. Now it’s time to find a perfect bag. I walk over to a drawer that withholds all my bags and rummage through it. I see a nice cream bag that is clear and pick it up. I inspect it, visualizing how it would look on me. I then decide to go to my mirror where I personally qualify it to accompany me and my bestie. This bag will be third wheeling it today. I put a portable charger in there along with my air pods. I look around my room and find lip oil and a mini fan that I add to my stash. I check my phone again for the time and it says 5:04, I then check its percentage which was fairly high in my opinion. 74% should last me the night, especially with my portable charger backing me up. Ring. Ring. I pick up my phone and answer it immediately knowing who it probably is.” I am coming out” I say ready to live my life up tonight.” Can’t wait girlie” is what Daniel says before hanging up.
I am brisk walking through my house to get to the front door quickly. Once I am in front of the door I unlock and open it to see Daniels white Ford Bronco that I am ever so familiar with. One time we decided to have a sleepover there when we forgot our tent when out camping. What happened was we thought each other brought it so when Daniel asked me if I had the tent I was so confused and then she realized we had no tent. It was lots of fun to wear face masks and blast the car speaker to all sorts of fun songs that we love. When we decided to go to bed we turned the car off and connected our portable chargers to the mini adjustable fans saying ‘ So this is what glamping feels like’ while giggling together. Such good memories that I will remember forever.
I close and lock the door behind me quickly and run towards my bestie.” Are you excited for tonight” I ask, already knowing the answer.” Of course I am, get in.” she says back at me while I walk to the other side to enter the front seat. I open the door and plop down inside like I've done many times, I pull the door closed and turn to Daniel. She looks back at me and smirks ever so energetically. We clasp hands and squeal excitedly out loud for about a minute before calming down to search the location in the Maps app.” Ok, so I think this is the location, right” I clarify while looking at Daniel for a reaction. She quints at the board and looks back at me,” I mean, it seems right” she says.I shrug my shoulders, “ That’s all the qualification I need” I say before pressing enter and the directions appear. Forty three minutes pop and I give Daniel an approving nod that she starts dramatically fanning herself after as if she won some validation of a great politician.” I know, my estimation skills are so on point, praise me” she says this so cockily, absolutely putting up some stuck up brat act for the fun of it.
“ Well, let's get to driving.” I say before searching up 0v3rlyM3 and finding a playlist. Daniel takes a quick glance of approval at me before reversing and driving off. I took a good look at her outfit for tonight. She wore light blue and cream, of course, but we are wearing different types of outfits. She is wearing a one piece bathing suit with an open back that is light blue with a flow type cream skirt on top. It is honestly a cute look, especially with her sandy blonde hair in a messy bun that goes well with her very light skin. We both have very similar skin complexions so we usually share any makeup we use. That is very in handy when we forget to bring something we need. Although the same doesn't necessarily work for out matching eye colors though. It’s still cute that we naturally have matching features like our blue eyes though. Such a total vibe. I have cooler toned black hair that is as straight as a pipe. I’m not saying I think it doesn't look pretty, it just doesn’t have any curve in the slightest. I remember trying to curl it with braids at a sleepover with Dani and her hair became more wavy than it already is. Mine stayed straight if I never even attempted a braid. Dani would always joke around like ‘ Your genes are a natural fighter’ or ‘ You have immortal genes’ which makes me laugh a bit each time.
A familiar song snaps me out of thought. Hibiscus, this song is one that we both love from 0v3rlyM3’s comeback. I turn up the music slightly and sing it wholeheartedly as Daniel, the one who is driving, hums it in turn knowing that if she starts singing she will not pay attention to the road. “ Sand in my feet, Wind in my hair, Love is something I always wish could be there, Life has go guarantees cause it’s not really fair, Sunset over the horizon, dreams growing up like vines, Air so sweet like hibiscus, lay it on me this time” I sing happily knowing Dani is giving me some side glance while smiling, obviously enjoying spending this moment with me just. And I am glad I’m spending this moment with her too. We look at each other and our eyes hold for a bit before going back to the beat of the song.