Text Messages From Ava’s and Tyler’s Phones
TEXT MESSAGES FROM AVA’S AND TYLER’S PHONES
THE LAST TWO YEARS…
Ava: Hi, Sis. Well, my first and only date was a complete dud. Not only did the guy stand me up, but I found out he’s my next-door neighbor, and then I caught him sneaking another woman into his apartment when I got home. On the plus side, I made friends. I start work today. Wish me luck!
Sara: Hi, this is Sara, your new best friend! Save my number.
Ava: Haha. Hi, Sara! Saved.
Sara: Great. Good luck on your first day. I’ll try to stop by your office before lunch. If you’re free, we should grab something.
Ava: That would be amazing.
A few months later
Brooks: War, we’re supposed to be at the charity event in five minutes. You picking me up still?
Aiden: War, where you at?
Hall: No worries, War. I told the sweet new redhead I’d take your spot.
Bray: Thanks for picking me up from practice. I’m sorry you had to miss your thing.
Tyler: You never have to apologize. Glad I got to spend time with you.
Several months later
Ava: Hi, Sis. Can you believe I’ve been at Langfield Corp for a full year already? We have an event at the Y today. Ten bucks says Tyler Warren is a no-show. God, that man drives me nuts. He rarely shows up for any of the things he’s assigned to, and when he does, he’s late.
Unknown number: Hello, Vicious. I’m going to be late.
Ava: Who is this?
Unknown number: Your favorite hockey player.
Ava: I don’t have a favorite hockey player.
Unknown number: Aw, don’t hurt my feelings. I can admit you’re my favorite Langfield Corp. employee.
Unknown number: And if I’m not your favorite, then why do I catch you staring at me every time we go out with our friends?
Ava: No idea who you are or what you’re talking about, but I have a job to do.
Ava: Also, how did you get my number?
Unknown number: Your bestie Sara gave it to me.
Ava: I’ll kill her.
War: So you do know who I am. Don’t worry, Vicious, I won’t call you unless I need you. But feel free to use this number whenever you want.
Ava: Why would I ever want to call you?
A week later
Brooks: That was the worst game of truth or dare I’ve ever played.
War: LOL
Brooks: I can’t laugh. My dick hurts too much
Aiden: I still can’t believe you chose to get your dick pierced over admitting why you missed the charity event at the Y.
War: You chose to get your dick pierced rather than admit why you hate shamrocks.
Brooks: I think we can all agree, since we now have bars through our dicks, that we won’t speak of what we didn’t admit to.
War: Like how you’re a virgin saving yourself for Sara?
Aiden: Do your dicks look bigger now, or do you think mine’s just swollen?
A few months later
War: You’re staring at me again.
Ava: I am not staring at you.
War: I’m not going home with her.
Ava: Go home with whomever you want. And stop texting me. You’re sitting right across from me, and your date looks bored.
War: She’s not my date.
Bray: Hey Ty, my mom still isn’t home.
Tyler: I’ll be right there.
Ava: You and your not-date sure did disappear quickly last night.
A few months later
Tyler: Want to come with me to see Josie tonight?
Bray: Yeah, practice ends at six.
Tyler: I’ll pick you up.
This Past Summer
Tyler: I bought a house.
Fitz: What?
Tyler: I’ll call you when I drop off Bray. I think I figured out how to get everything I want.
Ava: Hi, Sis. I met someone! You were right. When you stop looking, it just happens. I’m so glad you pushed me to move to Boston. I can’t believe it’s been two years. I miss you so much. But I truly think this is where I’m supposed to be.