Hey again, I'm back with another chapter of "Find A Way". Before we begin I just to thank a friend of mine (whose a girl, mind you) for helping me with some of the parts of the story. With that out of the way, let's return to David's story.
DISCLAIMER:I wish I could say I own HuniePop, but I don't. Though David and the plot of this fanfiction is mine.
SEVEN YEARS LATER...
Date:SEPTEMBER 6, 2015 7:00PM
Location:Glenberry Central Train Station, Glenberry, California
I was surprised to find out that I was accepted to the prestigious University of Glennberry. It was my mom, who was running around the front lawn, waving my acceptance letter in the air and yelling "David's going to U.O.G!" again and again in a mixture of excitement and pure bliss that stirred me from my sleep one late July morning. I decided to take up Multimedia Arts this coming semester. I'm pretty good at video and photo editing as well as camerawork and cinematography. Plus I have an excuse use a computer all day.
It was the day before Labor Day when I first arrive at Glenberry. I convinced my parents to let me move into the city to avoid the 1 hour drive from the suburb and to prevent any tardies on my record that could have been avoided. They bought me this room in the higher floors of a resident tower smack in the middle of the financial district. They didn't want their 'little boy' to be restless because of the noise of the big city.
I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. I pulled it out and to my surprised it was message from Beli Lapran, a good friend of my parents and a yoga instructor. She's also a resident of the apartment block I'm staying in.
From:Beli Lapran
Hope you haven't spent a whole hour staring at the bright lights and skyscrapers!
When you get to Central Station, find me at the 7-Eleven around the corner.
See you!
I quickly replied saying that her timing was perfect as I received her message just as I got off the train. I adjusted my bag which was slung on my shoulder and set off to look for Beli.
Time:SEPTEMBER 6, 2015 7:02PM
Location:7-Eleven Glenberry Central Train Station, Glenberry, California
I looked for Beli by peering into the clear windows of the convenience store. I caught a glimpse of her sitting on one of the chairs and she waved at me. I jogged my way into the store.
"Hey Dave, how have you been?" she said.
"I'm great Beli! Just finding it hard to believe that I'm actually here." I replied with a smile on my face.
"Well welcome to Glenberry, let me take you to Crystal Heights." but I stopped her before she could push the door open.
"Hey Beli, care for some Ice Cream? It's my first night in the city anyways.". "Sure, I'd love that!" her eyes lit up at the mention of ice cream.
We finished our ice cream in the taxi as it took us into the city itself. I was absolutely blown away with all the neon lights, the buildings and everything else about the city. I've grew up in a rural community for a big part of my life so being in a city like this is made me feel like a kid in an amusement park.
Time:SEPTEMBER 6, 2015 7:23PM
Location:Crystal Heights,Downtown,Glenberry, California
We arrived at Crystal Heights, the tallest residential tower and one of the tallest buildings in Glenberry. We both paid the taxi driver (after insisting that I pay for the both of us) and entered the lobby. The receptionist gave me my keys and the two of us rode the elevator to my room on the 69th floor. I didn't take much when I moved out. I asked the movers to take my video game consoles and my PC while packed my clothes, laptop and portable video game consoles and took them myself.
I set my bag on my bed when I heard the buzzer. Somebody was at the door.
"Hmm, I wonder who could that be?" I mumbled
"I don't know," Beli looked at the door from the couch. I offered her to relax before she returned to her own room. I opened the door and I was greeted by surprising sight. A young woman probably in her 20s was in my doorstep. She had raven black hair and appeared to be of Hispanic decent.
"Hi there!" she said in a very bright and cheery voice.
"Hi. Can I help you?" I asked her.
"Well, you see. We heard from Beli that someone she knew was going to move in and I wanted to invite him over for dinner." she explained.
"Hmm? Kyanna, is that you?" Beli got up.
"Oh Beli, there you are!" the girl named Kyanna exclaimed, "I forgot to ask what the name of that new tenant." Kyanna asked.
"Oh right!" Beli then placed a hand on my shoulder. "Kyanna, this is David Walters. David, this my friend Kyanna Delrio. David is the newest resident here."
I extended my hand and said, "Nice to meet you, Kyanna." with a genuine smile.
"You too, Dave. Do you wanna to join me at my place for dinner?" she offered.
"I'd love that. Do you want to come with us Beli?" I asked.
"Okay! I hope you like Mexican food. Kyanna makes the best tacos I've ever tasted." the yoga instructor commented. "Heh, you should ask my mom how many tacos I ate the night I graduated elementary." then the two girls laughed.
Time:SEPTEMBER 6, 2015 7:34PM
Location:Kyanna's Apartment, 316Crystal Heights,Downtown,Glenberry, California
Kyanna unlocked the door and welcomed us inside, "Come in and make yourselves at home. I'll be in the kitchen if you need me." she said as she went inside the small kitchen.
"So Beli. How's everything?" I asked her as we sat down on the sofa.
"Well, everything seems ok to me. I don't really like to ask too much." she said. She asked about what I'm planning to do now that I've arrived.
"Well, I guess I should go to the Arcade where I'm gonna work part-time and let them know I'm here."
At the mention of that, she said in surprise, "W-wait, your going to get a part-time job?".
"Well actually, I sent a resume when I was still at home. I checked the location on Google Maps and found out that this place is pretty close to an arcade. A popular one at that. I'm guessing my parents never told you?" I explained.
"Unfortunately, no." she shook her head.
"Ah well, at least I told you."
"Hey guys, dinner's ready!" Kyanna called from the kitchen. So Beli and I got up and went to the dining table and we were greeted with hard and soft tacos shells, ground beef, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, onions and sour cream.
"Holy fudge!" I gasped. "Heheheh, well I'm guessing you're hungry after travelling." Kyanna giggled.
"Say Kyanna..." I asked Kyanna took a bite of her hard taco. "...do you mind if I ask what do you like to do?".
She put her free hand on her chin for a moment before she replied, "Hmm... I like to keep myself fit by going to the Fitness Club at the ground floor.". "How about you?" she said.
"When I feel like it, I play Dance Central. But if I'm not in the mood, I play video games. I'm kinda good at dancing." I told her before taking a sip of my drink.
"Oh really? Then maybe I'll be seeing you at Lusties Nightclub." she rested her head on her hand.
"Actually I'm gonna be one of the DJs there. One of the managers friends heard my mixset online and then he contacted me and the rest is history." I elaborated on the story.
Dinner ended and I bid the two ladies goodnight and went back to my apartment to fix my stuff. My computer was already on the desk but I really didn't feel like playing since I was so tired from traveling. I talked to the manager of the arcade on the phone and told me that I can start work, I went to bed without any drama.
THE NEXT DAY...
Date:SEPTEMBER 7, 2015 5:34PM LABOR DAY
Location:Crystal Heights, Glenberry, California
I woke up the next day feeling pretty refreshed to my surprise. I should try sleeping early for a change. I went to the nearby market and bought some eggs, tomatoes, onions, cheese and bacon for an omelette as well as hash brown patties. Surprisingly, I didn't run into Kyanna or Beli on my way to the market and the trip back. When I came back I turned on the TV and switched to a morning program, a habit I picked up from my mom. After eating, I went out to the balcony and took in the view. The sun had already risen but the wind still felt cool. In the distance, I can see people at Danwood park together with the floats that were being assembled for the parade.
I checked the time on my phone, it's only 6 o'clock. Maybe I should play some games to pass the time.
Date:SEPTEMBER 7, 2015 9:30AM LABOR DAY
Location:Financial District, Glenberry, California
I decided to come down to watch the parade after playing for nearly 3 hours. I ran into Kyanna and Beli in the elevator
"Mornin' ladies." I greeted them both as the door closed.
"Good morning David." Beli said.
"Mornin'" Kyanna yawned.
"You guys got anything to do? Almost all the shops are closed today." I asked them as I rested my elbow on the railing.
"Actually no, why don't we go watch the parade?" Kyanna suggested while playing with the earring on her left ear.
"That sounds like a great idea!" Beli eyes lit up. The elevator opened and we were already on the ground floor. I could hear the faint trumpet from the marching band in the distance. We all walked out of the elevator and headed outside to the spectacle.
Floats of nearly every color passed by as music and laughter filled the air. It didn't matter if it was hot or if we were struggling to get a good view, all that mattered was the moment. Then as the floats continued to march on, there was something that from the corner of my eyes that caught my attention. I turned my attention to the float from U.O.G. it had it's signature mascot:The Olympians, represented by the faces of Zeus, Poseidon and Hades in a Mt. Rushmore-style carving. The marching band and the cheerleading squad, which has won nationals for five straight years were on the streets. But I wasn't them that caught my attention, it was one of girls on the float. That blonde hair and those blue eyes, she seemed so familiar.
Then suddenly Kyanna tapped my shoulder, "Hey what's wrong, Dave? You look like you've seen a ghost." she said.
"Huh, oh-uh. It's nothing." I managed.
"Hey Kyanna, tell Beil I'll be going now. I'll catch you later." I told the Latina.
"Uhh, okay. Bye" she waved as I disappeared into the crowd.
"That girl looked so familiar. Could it be? Nah, it can't be her. But..." my thoughts raced along with my heartbeat as I weaved through the crowd.
"But if it is her, then my god she is so beautiful!" it yelled in my head.
END OF CHAPTER 1
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