#also do we like julien's makeover? i feel like i'm finally vibing with him

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this part ended up being split into two posts, so expect a second story post today!

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[ Weather infographic: Friday, June 16. Copperdale. 62 degree F. Rainy. ]

[ Text, from Julien: hey are you free to talk? i've got to tell you some news i just got ]

[ Text, from Javier: yeah i'm just chilling rn ]

Javier: Hey, babe. What's up?

Julien, on the phone: You're not going to believe this.

Javier: Good thing or bad thing?

Julien: GREAT thing.

Javier: What is it?

Julien: My aunts are flying me and my siblings out to Mt. Komorebi for the whole summer.

Javier: Oh shit! That's awesome. Have you ever been?

Julien: Nope. First time, but it gets better.

Javier: [laughs] How can it get better?

[ Info: Julien Banks. he/him. eldest child of Candy & Mikhail. captain of the football team. top of his class. (under immense pressure.) "rebels" by sneaking out to see his boyfriend & by smoking a cigarette once. all about fitness & sports. head over heels for Javier. hasn't told him he loves him yet. ]

Julien: As the oldest, I get plus-one privileges.

[ A pause. ]

Julien: I'm inviting you, Javi.

[ There's complete silence on the other end. ]

Julien: Uh, Javi?

Javier: Are you being fucking for real?

Julien: [laughing] Yeah. Come with me.

Javier: Like, actually?

Julien: Yes!

[ Info: Javier Parson. he/him. wannabe DJ & gaming streamer. not remotely a part of Julien's common social groups. actually gets along with Avery despite the Sibling Issues. horror aficionado. also head over heels for Julien. his loved ones' biggest cheerleader. ]

Javier: Holy shit, this is going to be awesome!

Julien: Only if you can convince your parents.

Javier: Dude, trust me, I'll figure it out.