I think I’m really starting to hate this place. The first few days were ok, peaceful and calm. But recently I don’t know, my neighbor upstairs has this guest over since 3 days ago and they’re like parakeets, they don’t shut up. But I kind of don’t hate it because whatever it is that their planning sounds kinda fun. Except they’ve been training martial arts or fighting or something because eventually you hear a thump or crash here and there.

Tonight, was quieter than usual, but since I’m right under the vent I could hear it crispy clear. “If we’re able to pull this off, man it will be the biggest heist of the year!” I’m already antsy man.” That was my neighbors voice. But he never looked like the type to… “all this practice and planning better be worth it! I can’t wait but at the same time I can, i don’t know man I’m starting to feel nervous…since the other dude left us were kind of in a tight spot. We needed him for the plan! And what if he rats us out?” I can hear his guest talking in a hushed and anxious tone. “Don’t worry man, we’ve never done something like this without him, sure but I’m pretty positive we can pull it off, we don’t need him anyway.” My neighbor tries reassuring him.

I know I could be targeted for this but. I walk out my balcony and look around, great no one in sight. I struggle to climb up to their balcony , “man I need to workout more.”

Tap, tap. Someone comes out of a room and looks at the front door so I tap on the balcony glass door in the back. Tap, tap. They look at me confused and in shock, I wave. Im pretty sure I don’t look like a threat or thief because instead of calling the police he calls over to my neighbor, who emerges from the room immediately.

He opens the sliding balcony door. “What in the-“. “You know,” I cut him off, “you guys talk really loud.” They look at each other worried, I contemplate my next words. “And I want to be- I mean I can be your other left hand man, I mean woman, you know since Im a girl and um I have some experience computer wise and all.” I chuckle awkwardly, waiting for a reply hoping it’s not bad. They honestly don’t look shocked which confuses me I thought they’d poop their pants. Wait does that mean they’re gonna get rid of me? Uh oh. My neighbor sighs in relief, nudging his friend. “I told u man, now u owe me 10 bucks.” They begin laughing a bit. Now I’m the shocked one.

“We were speaking loudly on purpose,” my neighbor begins, “since I know you’re a really good tech and all I was hoping you would over hear and become interested and ask.” The guest adds “And since you told him you also like action movies and stuff maybe you’d want to be in a real one.” My eyes shine, not of tears but of excitement. “When can I start helping?” I ask. “Tonight.” “We should get some coffee because it’s gonna be a while to teach you the plan.” My neighbor says to me, motioning to the kitchen. “Don’t bother, for me I mean. Cus I already heard all your plan , y’know from my room.” He chuckles. “You really think we would use the same plan? No, we had to see if you weren’t gonna rat us out first or something.” Ah. “Mm, fair point. Fine just add some French vanilla please.” “Yes ma’am.”

Man, it’s gonna be a long night.