Page 78 of The Disasters of Dating
I grin. Apparently, he isn’t a fan of vague.
I guess it’s what you would call a sundry shop. We kind of sell a bit of everything. Some small electronics and charging stuff. Books, snacks, and a limited amount of clothing. That kind of thing.
I’m impressed with my ability to describe The Wandering Reader in such detail while still keeping it generic.
Lincoln
Cool. I still have many questions, but I think they may break rule 1. How long have you worked there?
Two years. It won’t make me rich. But it helps pay for school.
Lincoln
School…That’s no small amount. I’m still paying back student loans.
Yeah. My brother and sister accepted money from my grandma, which now she thinks they owe her. I wasn’t about to let that happen. But I’m so close to graduating. And I’ve applied for a scholarship for grad school, so fingers crossed I get it. Then maybe I won’t have to work while I’m in school.
Lincoln
Let me guess. Was it Grandma Alice?
My cheeks pink. I can’t believe I accidentally texted him about her.
How did you guess that?
Lincoln
I’m an intuitive kind of guy. But I’m seriously impressed with you. On so many levels. If you even qualify to apply for a master’s scholarship, you must be crazy smart! And congrats on graduating! That’s such an achievement!
I laugh while also shivering with…pride? I’m not sure what the exact feeling is. I just know that I appreciate someone understanding how hard I’ve worked.
Thanks! I know you mean all of it because you used so many !!!
Lincoln
They were all deserved!
Maybe the rest of our texts today should only use!
Lincoln
That would be fun! Or maybe just weird!
I laugh and lay back against my pillows.
What’s not fun about !?!?!
Lincoln
I think you cheated! We never agreed on question marks!
Thanks for making me feel better! And for making me laugh!
Lincoln
Glad to help! Maybe next time we can use! and ALL CAPS!! IT WOULD BE LIKE WE ARE YELLING EVERYTHING EXCITEDLY!!
HAHAHAHA! I’LL TAKE IT UNDER ADVISEMENT! HAVE FUN WITH YOUR BROTHER. MAYBE GO EAT ICE CREAM AND THINK OF ME!!
