After an interesting first week of classes, it was finally the weekend. Angel really needed a break from her confusion over Dre and her dreams about this mystery figure, so she decided to relax and spend time with her friends.
She called in her two best friends since middle school, Camilla and Elise, because she knew they would take her mind off of everything.
The girls didn't see each other much because their schools were so far apart. Camilla and Elise went to the same school which was about three hours away from Angel.
"Hey girls!" Angel exclaimed walking out the door of her apartment to meet her two best friends.
"Omg Ang!!!" Both Camilla and Elise said in unison.
"It's been too long, Ooh I've missed you guys so much," Angel exclaimed.
"We've missed you too," Camilla said while hugging Angel.
"I know we talk and catch up on Skype, but it's just not the same," Angel said sadly. The girls hugged again and then Angel helped them bring their bags up the stairs to her apartment.
"So, where are you girls dragging me to first?" Angel asked while quirking a brow at Camilla and Elise.
"I know you asked us to pick out some places, but I think it's a good idea if we each just pick out a place. That way we can try out something new that we may find we enjoy," replied Elise staring at Camilla while saying the last part. Camilla just rolled her eyes and looked away.
"Ok, Ok I'm down with that, what places do you guys have in mind?" asked Angel looking between the two quizzically.
Camilla and Elise share a look and then Camilla says, "Well I was thinking we could catch a movie or go bowling."
"We can do both," Angel replied, "Movies are surprisingly cheap around here to be so close to a college campus and bowling, well, bowling is never really that expensive...So where is it that you want to go Elise?"
"I want to go to a gay club," Elise answered while Camilla laughed at her direct response. Both Camilla and Elise were gay. Camilla identified as bisexual, while Elise was strictly lesbian.
When both girls confessed to Angel that they were gay their freshman year of high school, instead of rebuffing and rejecting them like some of their friends, Angel turned into their biggest supporter.
She told them that she loved them no matter what and that she would always love them and be there for them. She would march with them at pride fests, rally for equal rights and be there if needed when they told their parents.
Instead of breaking them apart like Camilla and Elise both feared, their confession brought all the girls closer together, and ended in Angel making a promise to them.
"I should have known by the look you guys shared that you were calling in that promise I made to you back in high school. Curse my quest for being a good friend," Angel replied while jokingly shaking her fist in the air.
"That's right," Elise said, she was always the direct one, "We are calling in your promise. That means one full night with us, looking your best and having a great time at a gay club...Besides, I heard there are some pretty nice clubs around here."
"Yes, this community is actually pretty gay friendly. Jordana is very diverse and welcoming," Angel replied with a wink.
"Besides, I know the perfect place for us to go to, I anticipated you calling in the promise," Angel said while ruffling Elise's hair, "So, I've got the perfect place all picked out."
"Where?" Camilla and Elise both asked in unison.
"It's this straight bar called Silver, but on Saturday night, it's a gay bar called Barcode." Angel replied, put Camilla's bag on the side of the couch.
"Oooo, some of my friends have been there. I've heard it's really nice," said Camilla with excitement.
"Yup, so tonight, we can do bowling, movies or both then tomorrow we can go to Barcode." Angel said sitting down on the couch.
"So what place do you want to go to, Angel," asked Camilla as she began unpacking her bag looking for something to wear.
"I'm going take you guys out to all the cool restaurants." Angel said.
"Mmmm," Camilla and Elise both replied while rubbing their bellies. Although you wouldn't be able to tell by looking at their lithe frames, all three girls were huge foodies. One of the things they bonded over in high school was there love of food.
"Good, because I'm starving right now," replied Elise.
"First place up is this place called Hometown Café. It's a few blocks here. The good news is they serve breakfast all day and a myriad of foods. They have American, Italian, Greek, and southern loving cooking." Angel finished with a smile.
"Sounds great," Elise said already making her way to the door, "Lead the way tour guide."
"You haven't even unpacked yet," said Camilla rolling her eyes.
"I don't need to unpack, but I do need to eat, so come on," Elise groaned while shooing the girls out of the door.
The Café was within walking distance from the campus and Angel's apartment, so they arrived within 8 minutes. The café was usually packed on Friday but since Angel knew her two friends were coming, she called ahead and asked a friend to save her a table for around this time.
"Thanks Joy," Angel said while sliding into the booth and thanking her friend.
"You're welcome, now what can I get you ladies to drink." The waitress Joy said.
"Lemonade," replied Angel looking at her menu.
"Sprite for me thanks," Camilla chimed.
"I'll have a uh, Dr. Pepper," said Elise while licking her lips and looking into Joy's eyes. Joy just smiled and walked away.
After Joy was out of earshot, Elise looked at the girls and said "A fine girl asking me what I want to drink is like asking for a licking. I was about to get on my knees in front of her and say how about you, Haha."
"Did you see the way she was looking at me after I told her what I wanted?" Elise went on, "I think that there white girl is down with the swirl."
Turning to Angel, she asked "Is she down with the swirl?"
"I think maybe she was just indulging you and doing her job," replied Angel, "Now decide what you want before she comes back.
"Yea, yea," replied Elise distractedly while looking at her menu.
"Are you ready to order?" Joy asked while approaching the table and distributing the girls drinks.
"Yes, I'll have the spaghetti and meatballs." Camilla said closing her menu.
"And I'll have the steak and cheese sub with cheese fries." Angel responded.
"And for you," Joy asked turning to Elise, "What would you like to eat?"
