FICTION FORUM
FaeAtHeart
I had such a long night at work. I don’t think I can talk to one person.
Not even my roommate.
NotYourAverageJoe19
But you want to talk to me?
FaeAtHeart
I…yes.
NotYourAverageJoe19
Is everything good at work?
FaeAtHeart
It’s fine. There was an incident with a regular.
NotYourAverageJoe19
A regular?
FaeAtHeart
I bartend at a local place where I go to school.
How was your day?
Do anything fun?
NotYourAverageJoe19
It was one of the best days I’ve had in awhile.
Just school and grabbed a drink at a bar I go to a lot. I guess that makes me a regular?
FaeAtHeart
Yes. It would.
Where do you go to school?
If you don’t want to say, I understand. Can you at least confirm you’re not underage?
NotYourAverageJoe19
I just said I was at a bar drinking.
FaeAtHeart
I’ve had a fake ID since I was seventeen. That statement means nothing.
NotYourAverageJoe19
Trouble.
FaeAtHeart
Me or you?
NotYourAverageJoe19
You.
FaeAtHeart
You’re probably right.
NotYourAverageJoe19
I’m in college. What about you?
FaeAtHeart
I’m in college too. A senior.
NotYourAverageJoe19
Same. Senior.
FaeAtHeart
I probably should have asked you all of this weeks ago.
It didn’t seem important then.
NotYourAverageJoe19
But it does now?
FaeAtHeart
Yes.
NotYourAverageJoe19
Why?
FaeAtHeart
I don’t know. I like talking to you. It makes me want to know who you really are.
NotYourAverageJoe19
Not sure you can handle who I really am.
FaeAtHeart
What does that mean?
NotYourAverageJoe19
I’m intense.
FaeAtHeart
What if I like that in a guy?
NotYourAverageJoe19
What else do you like in a guy?
FaeAtHeart
He must love books.
NotYourAverageJoe19
Obviously.
FaeAtHeart
Supportive of my creative endeavors.
NotYourAverageJoe19
We’ll circle back to this later. I’m curious what that entails.
FaeAtHeart
It’s not anything sexual if that’s what you’re thinking.
NotYourAverageJoe19
I wasn’t but now I am. What else?
FaeAtHeart
Someone who takes care of themselves.
NotYourAverageJoe19
Is this your way of saying you want someone with a fit body?
FaeAtHeart
No. I enjoy physical activities.
NotYourAverageJoe19
So do I.
FaeAtHeart
OMG. Stop. THAT is not what I’m talking about.
I like athletics.
NotYourAverageJoe19
Oh yeah? Like what?
FaeAtHeart
Maybe I should clarify.
I like watching my man being athletic.
NotYourAverageJoe19
You have a man?
FaeAtHeart
No. Oh lord. Is it hot in here?
NotYourAverageJoe19
I don’t know. I’m not in the same room as you.
Wish I was though.
FaeAtHeart
Are you flirting with me?
NotYourAverageJoe19
If I was, would that be a problem?
FaeAtHeart
No. I like it.
I bet you flirt with all the girls at your school.
NotYourAverageJoe19
Not really. That’s not my style.
FaeAtHeart
What is your style?
NotYourAverageJoe19
Single minded. Once I like someone it’s game over.
FaeAtHeart
Is there someone who has your mind occupied?
NotYourAverageJoe19
Yes.
FaeAtHeart
Oh. Well, she’s a lucky lady.
NotYourAverageJoe19
Nah. I’m the lucky one.
FaeAtHeart
She doesn’t mind you talking to strangers on the internet?
NotYourAverageJoe19
I don’t think she minds since the “stranger” is the same person who occupies my mind.
Are you still there?
FaeAtHeart
Yes.
Yes. I’m here.
What does this mean?
NotYourAverageJoe19
I don’t understand your question.
FaeAtHeart
What are we doing here?
I don’t even know where you live.
I can’t like someone when I don’t know their name, what they look like, where they live. This is important information.
NotYourAverageJoe19
You like me?
FaeAtHeart
Of course that’s what you comment on.
You’re not terrible to talk to.
NotYourAverageJoe19
That’s a start. I’ll win you over.
We are getting to know each other. That’s what we’re doing.
And if it makes you feel better, I’ll tell you where I live.
FaeAtHeart
It would.
NotYourAverageJoe19
Alabama.
FaeAtHeart
You’re not just saying that? You didn’t look at my profile first?
NotYourAverageJoe19
No, I’m not just saying that. You don’t have your location listed on your profile. I already checked. I have no reason to lie to you.
Now tell me where you live so I can keep getting to know you.
FaeAtHeart
Alabama.
NotYourAverageJoe19
Good.
Nice coincidence.
FaeAtHeart
I’d say more like it’s convenient.
NotYourAverageJoe19
Oh yeah? Why’s that?
FaeAtHeart
We might want to meet in person one day. It’s much easier to do that living in the same state than if you were in Michigan or somewhere across the country.
I mean if that’s something you might want to do.
Is it something you might want to do?
NotYourAverageJoe19
Yes. But not yet.
FaeAtHeart
Of course. I understand. You don’t really know me. It would be weird.
NotYourAverageJoe19
It has nothing to do with you.
I want to make sure you like me enough you won’t go running when you see me.
FaeAtHeart
I don’t think that will be a problem.
NotYourAverageJoe19
I’ve changed my answer.
FaeAtHeart
About?
NotYourAverageJoe19
I’m the one who’s in trouble here.
FaeAtHeart
I think we both are.
I should probably go to bed. I have an early class tomorrow.
NotYourAverageJoe19
Can I talk to you again soon?
FaeAtHeart
Yes.
Goodnight, Joe.
NotYourAverageJoe19
Goodnight, trouble.