Page 68 of I Wanna Text You Up

Caleb:Yes, that’s exactly why I read comics. You nailedme.

Me:Well, I haven’t, but Icould.

Caleb:Now THAT is how you flirt. I’ve taught you sowell.

Me:Hush.

Me:Okay, for real though—why ARE you such a comic nerd? Is it the skintight, borderline sexyoutfits?

Caleb:Totally. Have you seen the muscles on Superman? *fansself*

Caleb:But really, it was all I had as a kid. There was a comic shop a short bus ride away and I could pick up eight comics for like two bucks. Kept me entertained for weeks at atime.

Me:It’s crazy to me how different your life there seems from your lifehere.

Caleb:Freshstart.

Caleb:College is the best thing to ever happen tome.

Me:Besides me,right?

Caleb:Sure, we’ll go withthat.

Me:CALEB! Tell me I am the best roommate you’ve ever had! You know it’s true! Hell, I’m taking care of your damn cat foryou.

Caleb:Because that is SUCH a hardship. *rollseyes*

Me:That’s not the pointhere.

Caleb:That is exactly the pointhere.

Caleb:Stop pretending to be upset. You know I adore you. Mostdays…

Me:Most days? MOSTDAYS?!?

Caleb:I’m not changing my answer just because you caps lockme.

Me:INCORRIGIBLE!

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Caleb:DOWNLOADATTACHMENT

Me:What isthat?

Me:Is that you on a bus?! Are you on your way home a dayearly???

Caleb:Yep andyep.

Me:YAY!

Me:I mean, cool, whatever. Who gives ashit?

Caleb:You act like you’ve missed me orsomething.

Me:I AM DYING. I’m SO bored. Delia said this would happen too. That’s why she was so adamant I get a new roomie. I followed her advice and look what’s happened? I’m still bored because you’re alwaysgone.

Caleb:I’m theworst.

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