"Are you okay?" A warm hand rests on my shoulder. I turn my head to see a complete stranger.

"U-Um yeah." I stuttered not quite sure why they had to put their hand on me.

"Oh sorry. It looked like you were freaking out from where I was sitting." His voice held genuine worry over a random person.

"Thanks for asking. It's just that I have to get cupcakes, call my mother, and buy some art supplies from the other side of town." I raise my hands up in exasperation.

"Oh, Really you know what's so funny I am on my way to Utrecht the art store. I can get some of the stuff for you? My name is Ross by the way!" He offers his hand to me and I latch on.

"Thank you so much!" I say happily. "Let me give you the money and you give me your cell phone number so we can stay in contact" I dig in my book bag looking for $20.

"No, No." He says pushing away my hand. "I will pay after all I am the one who offered." He then takes out his phone and gives it to me to put in my number.

I put my number in his phone and he does the same. We shake hands and he walks off waving his hand. Soon after a girl, a few years older comes up to me with a tray.

"Hi, these are the couple cupcakes you asked to sample?" She says politely.

"Yes, Thank you."

She rests the tray next to me and walks off to assist another customer.

I try the first sample which has a tag in front of it that says Cupid Swirl. It has a rich chocolate taste and I love it. The tag says it has three different chocolates in it; Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, and Gianduja.

The Gianduja must be the hazelnut taste in the mix of dark and white chocolate. They all melt together in a delicious mix.

The next cupcake is called Heart in a Cupcake. It is a regular vanilla cupcake with a surprise in the middle. When you open the cupcake a heart is there. Adorable...

The next one is a Red Pomegranate Rose Cupcake. I am excited to try it due to the name but who knows it might not live up to my expectations.........

Moments later, my face is in a pleasant smile and my stomach is giddy with sugar. The pomegranate molasses in it is tarty put also sweet. It is moist, tasty, and a bit crunchy. I also love the Swiss meringue buttercream.

After trying the other cupcakes, I call over a waiter and ask for 3 Cupid Swirls, 3 Heart in A Cupcake, and 2 Red Pomegranate Cupcakes. Paying and heading out I check my phone for the time.

1:00 pm

I had spent a lot of time in Cupcake Park. It would take me about 30 minutes to get back home. I am planning to get back there by 3:30 pm in order to have the most amount of time to get ready. I check the time on my phone. When was the party again? Oh Yeah 4:30.

I get a text from Ross saying he got the diary and where should I meet him. Surprised I realize its been over an hour since he left to get them. Checking my list I tell him to meet me at Lake Chaubunagungamaug. He sends a laughing emoji and says he'll try and get there within 30 minutes.

I texted Ross that I would start heading to the lake but that he can take his time. He responds quickly letting me know that he won't rush if that's what I want. Hopping on my scooter I decide to head to the lake now in order to have some time to myself.

------------15 minutes later-------------

While at a red light I get a message from Asagai.

Babe: Hey Nov. What are you doing? Just checking up on you~

I respond quickly before the light changes.

Me: I'm fine thanks, babe. How are you~ I've decided to go to the get-together later today

I arrive at the lake and begin driving toward the parking lot. After parking and turning off my scooter I begin walking towards the entrance to the lake. Today there is nice weather. The sun is shining through the clouds and a gentle breeze caresses my face.

After finding the perfect bench with a nice view of the lake I breathe a sigh of relief. Stretching and cracking my body I take in my surroundings. There are plenty of families with picnics down closer to the lake. Along with them are couples and singles enjoying their time.

I begin browsing my phone as I wait for Ross to arrive with my stuff. I wonder how I should thank him. He did just randomly worry about me. and travel to go get me art supplies. Who knew there was even a speck of niceness in the people here. It always seems like everyone is so caught up in their own lives. I worry I'm going to get swept up in it all. Not everyone makes it, not everyone is remembered in the future years.

I don't want to be forgotten...

1:30 pm

My phone suddenly buzzes with a message. I open it up quickly as I had started drifting off.

"Hey, where are you. I am at the lake."

"I am here too. I am by the actual lake. Do you want me to meet you wherever you are?"

"No, its ok I will find you."

"I'm sitting on a bench near the NE side of the lake. Thanks for doing this btw."

"No prob. Just tryna do my community service."

I lay back on the bench as I wait for Ross.