Page 272 of Fragments
We ditched the car and the phone I’d stolen before we came here. Figured it was the best bet. Sever all ties that could potentially lead the cops our way.
It’s been a long time since I’ve been on social media… Five whole years. So naturally, all my accounts are long deactivated. And interestingly, so are the ones that used to belong to the person I’m searching for.
He’s unlisted anywhere on Google. The only shot I have at finding him is through the guys I haven’t spoken to since before I was arrested.
Fortunately, their accounts are still active on Discord.
“Here goes nothing…” I mumble, typing out a direct message and pressing send.
“Kiss for luck.” Ren grins, pressing a soft one on my lips.
“You taste like maple syrup,” I hum, and he winks.
The phone vibrates. Checking the screen, my heart is in my throat.
DamnDatTony: Uhh… who is this?
I bite back a grin, typing.
ClarkKenteatsmyass: TONY!!! I missed you so much omg. Don’t freak out, okay??
DamnDatTony: Dude I’m seconds from blocking you.
ClarkKenteatsmyass: It’s Luthor…
A full minute goes by.
ClarkKenteatsmyass: Tony?
DamnDatTony: Is this some kind of sick joke??
ClarkKenteatsmyass: No… I wish. Look, I know I vanished out of thin air, but you gotta understand, it wasn’t by choice. And not a day has gone by when I haven’t wished I could talk to you and Reno again.
DamnDatTony: This is so fucked up… How do I know it’s really you?
“Babe, selfie.” I nudge Ren, and he looks up from his food long enough for me to snap a quick picture of us.
DamnDatTony: Holy fuck, it’s really you… LEX LUTHOR IS ALIVE, WTF?!?!?!
DamnDatTony: Who’s that you’re with?
My fingers start typing, but I pause nervously, peeking at Ren.
“Let me guess, they’re asking who I am, and you’re freaking out because this is your first officialcoming outmoment…” His blue eyes slink to mine, and he smirks.
“Please… Give me a little more credit,” I mumble.
“That’s exactly what’s happening, isn’t it?”
Scowling at him, I finish typing the message and send it. “There. See? I’m not freaking out.”
Ren peers over my shoulder to read the text.
ClarkKenteatsmyass: He’s my boyfriend. His name is Ren.
“Be still my heart!” he overacts, dripping with sarcasm. “That’s the most romantic thing I’ve ever read!”
Growling, I roll my eyes, typing out more.
