Letter 2

July 6th
From Alex Tailler; Daly City, California
To Derick Levine; Spencerport, New York

Hey Rick,

I was glad to hear back from you. I can't tell you how happy I am to hear that Cassidy is well. If I can say so in confidence, I quite miss seeing her. I think about her more now than I ever had when she lived down the street. I must apologize again if I make you uncomfortable. I must implore you to keep my confidence if at all possible in the course of conversation with Cassidy.
I've enclosed a copy of my new mailing address. I will be leaving at the end of August, but the address will not be effective until mid-September because of some formality or another. I can't believe I'll actually be getting one step closer to bringing my textiles to the world. Even better, I'll be among people that won't think I can be both a guy and a fashion designer. It'll be great to meet some guys who can understand my interests and not assume that I'm into them. Maybe I'll find a nice girl; maybe I'll be able to... I can't bring myself to finish the thought. I could not forgive myself.
I went into Union Square over the weekend and found some really cool inspiration for designs. I know it's an odd thought, but I'd love to have a model to dress in my designs. A pretty face to represent the deeper motivation behind my pieces. I somehow think walking up to a stranger and asking to dress her would not be successful, however.
I'm happy to hear that you live so close to your new school. I suppose neither of us will be walking very far to our classes. If I do well enough at Crestmont, my work might be displayed at schools around the country. Maybe you and Cassidy will get to see it.
I would write more, but I have to study so that I can do well enough in classes in the fall to stay at Crestmont. I fear that I won't be good enough for the school even though I've already gotten in. I could get kicked out at any time since it's not a public school!

Until Later,
Al Tailler