Page 38 of I Wanna Text You Up

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Caleb:Sorry. Study group ran late last night and then I didn’t want to be the rude ass passenger on the way home. Then I just passed out once I sat down on my bed, and now it’s early morning so you’re probably inclass.

Caleb:Don’t think I haven’t heard your late-night moans, Zoe. The walls in our apartment are thin. (MASTURBATION TRUTH, NOTJOKE)

Caleb:I can’t imagine being an artist. One, I don’t have the skill. I’m a horrible drawer. Two, I don’t have the imagination. Nothing speaks to me the way baseball does, but now I don’t even really have thatanymore.

Caleb:I won’t lie, I’m bummed about my hand. I was excited as hell when the minors wanted me, even talked myself into doing it and trying for the majors, but now that’ll never happen. The fracture wasn’t enough that I need surgery, but I messed up a tendon and nerve. So yeah, my grip is gone. I’mscrewed.

Caleb:Anyway, I guess it will all work out. Good thing I have a backup plan, and there’s always coaching. Now I’m rambling. Goodnight.

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Me:I hate that you lost baseball, especially since I know you’re not a fighter. Whatever/whoever it was about must have been something special if you put your dream on the line forit.

Me:Also, the walls aren’t THAT thin.Ass.

Caleb:They ARE that thin. Maybe you should pipe down, and maybe one day I’ll tell you the story about my hand—if you’relucky.

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Me:Dear Ghost Roomie, you get to see me this week. How excited areyou?

Caleb:I’mnot.

Me:LIAR!

Me:You miss me, and you knowit.

Caleb:Missing you is a stretch. I haven’t known you long enough as a roommate to miss you. I do miss your cookiesthough. ;-)

Me:Uh huh. Trying to use a euphemism there I see, but you failed—you’ve never had my COOKIE, now have you? Nice try,loser.

Caleb:It’s the thought thatcounts.

Me:YOU WERE THINKING ABOUT MYVAGINA?

Me:Is THISflirting?

Caleb:This is me running on energy drinks and naps for the last two days. Cut me some slack,yo.

Me:I heard you come in about midnight last night after your mysterious Sunday out. I was THIS close to bothering you, but I didn’t want you to see what I sleep in. Now I’m glad I stayedaway.

Caleb:NAKED? Do you sleepnaked?!

Me:Wouldn’t you like toknow. ;-)

Caleb:Honestly? Hellyes.

Me:DOWNLOADATTACHMENT

Caleb:Not just your retainer but zit cream too? Be still, my beatingheart.

Me:Right? You’re welcome. Keep that one forlater.

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Caleb:Remember how you offered for your friend to grab my bike forme?

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