Page 34 of The Weight Of Falling
JOEL:It felt pretty dramatic when you grabbed me in that storeroom.
KENZIE:Are you ever going to let that go?
JOEL:Probably not.
KENZIE:*GIF of a person burying their head in their hands*
JOEL:I doubt the town can handle more drama, though.
KENZIE:What are you talking about?
JOEL:Have you checked your phone this morning?
KENZIE:No. I’m on my laptop. My phone’s on Do Not Disturb.
JOEL:Do it.
KENZIE:WHAT?! I have so many messages. Everyone’s checking up on me like something terrible happened.
JOEL:It appears I’m evil incarnate for making you cry.
KENZIE:I have no words.
JOEL:Not to worry. The townsfolk have plenty to say on your behalf.
KENZIE:What are they saying?
JOEL:You don’t want to know.
KENZIE:I’m so sorry.
JOEL:I’ve survived worse.
KENZIE:I feel morally obligated to save your reputation.
JOEL:My reputation’s already taken a nosedive, so go ahead and dump me.
KENZIE:I can’t. They’ll never forgive you.
JOEL:I’m not worried. This will all blow over.
KENZIE:We need a public redemption arc.
JOEL:No.
KENZIE:My phone’s dying...
JOEL:You’re a bad liar, even over text.
KENZIE:I have to go.
JOEL:Kenzie, don’t do anything stupid!
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KENZIE:I have to know. How bad are the rumors about Joel and me?
