Gina woke up the next morning at 7. Feeling rested she walked out of her bedroom, and started a pot of coffee, and got in the shower. When she was done showering, she wrapped herself in a towel, and went back in the kitchen to get a cup of coffee. She sat at the counter thinking about the day ahead. She wanted to explore New York. She finished her coffee and went back into her bathroom to brush her teeth and do her hair. When she was finished she came out of the bathroom with sparkling white teeth, and her golden hair was perfectly straightened.

She then went to her bedroom, and picked out black leggings, a jean mini skirt, and a light blue tank top to wear. She completed her outfit with a black newsboy hat. She looked at her reflection in the mirror. Pleased with herself, she grabbed her blue pocket book and left her apartment. She got on the elevator to the place where you can check your mail, and strutted her way to her mailbox. Their was something from her parents. She opened it up and saw that it was a platinum credit card. She beamed and then looked at the note attached

Dear Gina,

I hope you are having the time of your life in New York. We are so proud of you. This credit card is to buy you some things you need, food, clothes, and such. I hope you like it. We are missing you so much. Don't forget to call and write. Have fun hunny we love you.

Love,

Mom and Dad.

Gina wiped away the small tear that had formed in the corner of her right eye and smiled. She knew what she was going to do first. She was going to buy herself some new clothes, and then get some lunch. She walked out of the building, and was greeted by a sunny New York day. The streets were crowded with people talking on cell phones. She made her was down the street and made her was to Madison Avenue. Tons of shops and boutiques were every where and Gina didn't know where to start. She decided to start at the first store, and work her way down the street. She didn't plan on spending too much, but she thought she needed new clothes to go with her new "New York" scene.

She entered the first store and took a look around. As soon as she entered she saw about 6 items that really caught her eye. The first was a silvery blue cocktail dress. It was simple, yet elegant, and Gina just had to have it. As Gina looked for her size, a sales lady came over to her.

"Do you need any assistance?" asked the girl. She was short, and chubby, had long black hair,.which was pulled into a ponytail, and light grey eyes. She looked about Gina's age.

"Hi, Im Gina" said Gina, smiling.

"Im Ariella" said the girl. "Do you need help finding your size?" she asked.

"Yes, actually. Im a 5, and I don't seem to see any here" said Gina.

"Let me check in the back" said Ariella.

Gina looked around the store for a few minutes, before Ariella came out from the back room, with the dress. Gina smiled.

"Where are the dressing rooms?" she asked politely.

"Right over there." said the girl, pointing to the corner of the shop. Gina went inside and tried the dress on. It looked gorgeous, and hugged her hourglass figure perfectly. She walked out of the room.

"How does it look?" asked Gina, spinning around.

"Good" said the girl. "

"Thanks, Id like to but this please" said Gina.

The girl rang up her dress, and gave it to her in a silvery blue bag with black writing, with the word "Le Beautifique" she smiled at the girl, thanked her, and turned to leave, and noticed the girl was following after her.

"Are you closing?" asked Gina.

"No, its just my lunch break" said the girl.

"Oh... so, do you know any good places?" asked Gina.

"Well, there is this one place. Its called the Rockway Café. They have really good food." said the girl.

"Maybe Ill check that out" said Gina.

"Do you want me to take you there?" asked Ariella.

"Sure" said Gina.

The girls took the Subway, which Gina had never done. She thought it was actually pretty fun. Once they departed the train, they made their way back into the New York sunshine. They walked a few blocks, until they came to a dimly lit building. Ariella led her inside. Gina liked itr there, it was very... she couldn't think of a word to explain it. It smelled like fresh bread and coffee. The waitress sat the two girls, and they ordered Diet cokes.

"So, are you new to New York?" asked Ariella sipping her soda.

"Yes actually, I just came yesterday. Im going to be in a production on Broadway" said Gina, as the waitress came over and brought them some fresh rolls. Gina buttered one and took a small bite.

"Your, y-your Gina Bolton!" she exclaimed.

"Yes I am" said Gina, slightly taken aback.

"Oh My God! My brother says you are really great. He wouldn't stop talking about you" said Ariella.

Gina looked at her confused. "Who is your brother?"

"Roger" said the girl, taking a sip from her soda. "I get to live in his apartment with him" she said, buttering a roll.

"Oh. What did he say?" asked Gina blushing, and being thankful that the place was so dim.

"Well, he said your nice, and cute, and funny, and blah blah blah" said Ariella, as their waitress came to take their orders.

They ordered Panini's, and kept talking.

"So do you like him?" asked Ariella.

"Uhh, no" said Gina quickly. She thought about it to herself. Did she like Roger? But she couldn't, she still loved Josh...But Josh was in new Mexico... no!

"Oh. That's too bad. I think he likes you" said Ariella.

"Really?" asked Gina.

"Yup" said Ariella, as there Panini's came to their table.

They ate while chatting and payed their bill. "Where do you want to go next?" asked Ariella.

"More clothes shopping" said Gina smiling.

The girls made their way back to the subway, talking about Broadway, and shopping. Gina thought tp herself as they walked what she wanted. The subway ride was about 20 minutes, so she had plenty of time. She decided she wanted a couple pairs of designer jeans, some nice shirts, and a couple more mini skirt and leggings combo, with cute tanks and tees. The girls rode chatting and laughing, until they left the subway, and went to a different store this time. Barneys

When they arrived in the store, Gina went to find some jeans. One pair was light wash skinny jeans with blue accents, one were dark, flared, and another were light boot cut. Then she went to the shirts section. A blue tank top, with the word "Drama Queen" written in silver stood on a manikin in the middle of the store. Gina rushed over to it, to check if it was her size. She smiled when she saw it was, and then ran to try it on. It fit perfectly, and decided she wanted it. Then she got some plan tanks, some leggings, and a couple miniskirts and made her way to the desk to pay. She walked out with 3 shopping bags feeling like a true New Yorker.

What didja think? Would you kill me if I had Gina and Roger have a little thing? Or do u think that Gina and Josh are like soul mates? Please tell me!