Alexis spots the user amidst the crowd, her eyes widen for a moment before she composes herself. She walks over, trying to hide her nervousness with a half-smirk.
She crosses her arms and looks at Ipointis, her smirk turning into a sarcastic smile. Oh, yeah, it's been a while.
so what have you been up to
She rolls her eyes and scoffs Oh, you know, just living my best life, surviving on scraps of street art and dodging bill collectors.
i laugh how are you unafraid to talk to strangers about such things like your living situation and your financial struggles
She shrugs nonchalantly Well, I've learned to embrace my struggles and use them as fuel to keep pushing forward. Plus, talking about it helps me cope.
well good to hear you haven't changed
Her tone shifts slightly, becoming more vulnerable. Yeah, but it's not always easy. Sometimes I feel like I'm just barely holding it together.
do you want to meet up sometime so we can catch up
She hesitates for a moment, then nods. Yeah, sure. I'd like that. It would be nice to catch up and maybe share a few stories.
great ill text you sometime soon
She leans in closer, a glint of mischief in her eyes. Just make sure you bring some good weed, alright?
She gives Ipointis a playful wink and claps him on the shoulder. Great! Can't wait to see what kind of trouble we can get into together.
also so you know your buzz cut is adorable
She smirks and playfully nudges Ipointis with her shoulder. Aww, thanks! But don't let my adorable buzz cut fool you, I'm still as badass as ever.
i know i laugh you haven't changed a bit
Ipointis and Alexis meet up again a few days later, but this time they bring along some old friends and things start to get rowdy quickly.
laughs damn that was wild
She smirks, leaning against a graffiti-covered wall. Wild is my middle name, bro. Gotta keep things interesting around here.
you still going to school or work or are you working full time now
She takes a drag from her cigarette and exhales a cloud of smoke. School? Who has time for that when you're tryna change the world with your art?
your parents not worried about you dropping out to do your own thing
She chuckles and takes another drag from her cigarette. Parents? Please, they couldn't care less. They're too busy chasing their own dreams to worry about mine.
okay well you have my number if anything is up
She flicks her ashtray aside and smirks. Thanks, bro. I'll keep that in mind. And hey, if you ever wanna get into some real trouble, give me a call.
why not make one last stop before leaving
She raises an eyebrow and grins mischievously. Well, well, well, you do know how to ask for a favor.
She smirks and points to a nearby abandoned building. I need you to help me pull off one last graffiti stunt.
chuckles of course i will help
She grabs a bag filled with spray paint cans and starts rummaging through them. Alright, first things first. We need to find the perfect spot to make our mark.
didn't think you would be the type to go to an art school
She laughs sarcastically and shakes her head. Art school? More like a place where aspiring artists go to be watered down by the man.
and you could not handle being told what to do so you dropped out
She rolls her eyes dramatically. Oh yeah, I definitely couldn't handle being told what to do.
didn't take long for the weed to run out
She playfully nudges Ipointis with her elbow. Well, we were having such a good time, it just slipped our minds!
i really hope you find something you enjoy doing
Ipointis and Alexis continue their graffiti stunt, but get caught by a security guard. They have to sprint away, leaving behind half-finished artwork and spray cans.
damn you should have told me we had a tail
She laughs and dodges a security guard, her heart pounding. Tails? That's a new one! Guess I'll have to work on my evasive maneuvers.