Page 3 of Reconciling With the Rival

“Coming right up.” I pull my phone out as it keeps buzzing, and I laugh when I see who’s texting me. Since we’ve all graduated and now live further apart, my friends love a good group message. And of course, Oliver and Amelia keep their bickering going, even an ocean apart.

Oliver: Amelia, did you get a flight yet or what? Paige’s birthday is in two weeks, and no matter how much your face annoys me, she’ll be excited you’re here.

Amelia: Oh yeah, I’ve had one for weeks. Did I forget to tell you? Must’ve slipped my mind…

Oliver: Yeah, I’m sure it did, Medusa.

Amelia: Can it, Jack Frost.

Grant: That’s not very nice.

Ella: Ames, I can't wait to see you! We miss you so much.

Hads: I second that, Ells.

Grant: I third that! Talking shit isn't as fun without you, Amelia.

Amelia: It’s nice to know some people miss me.

Oliver: Paige misses you, and therefore, I miss you by osmosis.

Grant: That’s all you get out of him, but trust me, he misses you.

Oliver: Shut the fuck up, Grant.

Grant: See? He has nobody to make fun of, so he takes it out on us.

Hads: Oliver, chill. You can survive one week of Amelia staying with you. Think about how happy Paige will be.

Oliver: The only reason I’m doing this is for her. If it was up to me, Amelia would be as far away from me as possible.

Ella: Well, you almost were far from us. You know, because of the whole jail thing…

Amelia: Ella, you beat me by one second! But yeah, she’s right. You could've been celebrating P’s birthday from a cell.

Oliver: I’m not having this conversation again.

Grant: Guys, it was a holding cell, but regardless, it was a cell, so…

Oliver: I’m going to cancel this whole thing if you guys don't stop.

Amelia: Fine, fine.

Ella: Ames, let us know when your flight leaves and such. I want updates at all times!

Hads: And don't forget your book or kindle for your flight. It’s a long one.

Amelia: I will, I promise.

Grant: Can you bring me some Flake’s?

Amelia: Yes. Now, I have to go to work. See you guys soon.

Ella: Don't work too hard!

Hads: Love you! Go kick some National Geographic ass!

Grant: Have fun, old sport.

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