FICTION FORUM
NotYourAverageJoe19
A good book keeping you up?
FaeAtHeart
That would make things easier.
NotYourAverageJoe19
That’s the good thing about books. They allow you to escape from reality.
FaeAtHeart
Is that what you’ve been trying to do lately when you read? Escape reality?
NotYourAverageJoe19
No. I don’t even want to waste time sleeping. I’m afraid I might miss something.
FaeAtHeart
Life is that good, huh?
NotYourAverageJoe19
When I’m talking to you it is.
FaeAtHeart
Who are you? Besides a smooth talker.
NotYourAverageJoe19
I’m just a guy.
FaeAtHeart
No. Who are you really? I need to know. I love chatting with you but I need more. I thought you were someone I knew in my real life.
NotYourAverageJoe19
This is your real life. You do know me.
Wait, who did you think I was?
FaeAtHeart
You’re going to laugh.
NotYourAverageJoe19
Try me.
FaeAtHeart
The night we started chatting online. Well, earlier that day I met a guy on campus and his name was Joe. I thought you were him.
NotYourAverageJoe19
How do you know I’m not him?
FaeAtHeart
Because he never made me feel the way you do with a single conversation.
I’ve said too much.
NotYourAverageJoe19
No. I’m glad you feel that way.
FaeAtHeart
Now you understand my problem.
NotYourAverageJoe19
Not really.
FaeAtHeart
I don’t know how to say this. I don’t want you to be upset.
NotYourAverageJoe19
It’s fine. You can tell me anything.
FaeAtHeart
I went out on a date the other night. A really good one. And now I don’t know what to do.
NotYourAverageJoe19
I’m the other guy.
FaeAtHeart
Huh? Yes, I guess you could say that. Or maybe he is because I was talking to you first.
NotYourAverageJoe19
Do you like this guy?
FaeAtHeart
We have history.
NotYourAverageJoe19
That doesn’t answer my question.
FaeAtHeart
I do. I also like you.
NotYourAverageJoe19
Is this same friend you were telling me about with the good memories that haunt you at night?
FaeAtHeart
Yes. It’s him. I’m sorry. I feel terrible not telling you that he was once more than a friend.
NotYourAverageJoe19
Don’t feel bad. I understand.
And you still have feelings for him?
FaeAtHeart
I’m still figuring all of that out because I also like you.
I’m confused.
NotYourAverageJoe19
Maybe I should step back until you figure things out with this guy.
If a woman like you was willing to give me another chance, I would want a fair fight with no obstacles.
FaeAtHeart
I don’t want to stop talking to you.
You’re the only one who will talk to me about books and not get bored. You really mean a lot to me too.
NotYourAverageJoe19
This other guy doesn’t like books? I thought that was a requirement.
FaeAtHeart
He does but I haven’t talked to him about stuff like that in a long time. A lot has changed since then.
NotYourAverageJoe19
Did he give you that impression on your date?
FaeAtHeart
No.
NotYourAverageJoe19
Then try. Give him a chance to prove himself to you.
FaeAtHeart
What about you?
NotYourAverageJoe19
I’ll be here.
But don’t think about me. Give this guy your all.
And if you end up with him, I’ll be happy you’re happy.
FaeAtHeart
Okay. I’ll message you soon.