Chapter 5
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“BETTER WHEN I’M DANCIN’” — MEGHAN TRAINOR
Tavey
Hey
Miller
Tavey?
Yep
The one and only
Well, probably not the *only*
You know what I mean
Anywooooo
I know we’ve never texted before, since we’re really only office buddies, but I had your number in my phone from that time you were worried about my low tire pressure and
Well, you remember. You were there.
I mean, you probably remember. Maybe.
Miller
Do you need something?
Oh! No … just thought if we’re driving out to the wedding together we should connect outside of work.
Since normally we communicate via messaging and we can’t do that for this.
Miller
So it’s not an emergency? No car problems or flat tires or anything?
No!
Sorry! I didn’t realize you only wanted me to text you in case of an emergency.
Miller
It’s fine
Text whenever
But if it was an emergency, I would want to know right away
OK.
Well, I’ll keep this short.
Miller
Seriously
Text whenever
For any reason
Whether or not it’s an emergency
L O L
You’ll be sorry you said that when I’m texting you in the middle of the night because I can’t reach something from the top shelf of my pantry and I’m too lazy to go get the step stool
Miller
Whatever you need. I’ll be the tall person in your life.
Miller
This was a good idea
We should coordinate for the wedding
Oh! Like costumes?
Miller
Costumes?
It’s a costume party?
Did you even read the invite?
Miller
Yes
I think
But clearly I missed something
Well, you know what nerds Mathew and Geeta are, right?
Miller
I guess
Hadn’t really thought about it.
Well, they are totally geeky.
And I say that in the best possible way
As a certified geek myself, I approve.
It’s a Game of Thrones themed wedding
Miller
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That’s a thing?
Sure
I mean, it’s their wedding, it could be any kind of thing they want, right?
I do think they have a traditional ceremony planned out west with her family, and this is really just the reception
This event, in Texas, is Game of Thrones themed
Miller
So I need a costume?
OMG
How did you manage to sound horrified in a text?
But costumes are optional. If you want to just show up in cocktail casual that’s fine too.
Miller
But you’re going to be in a costume?
Of course!
Why would I want to wear some boring cocktail dress when I could go as…
MOTHER OF DRAGONS!
Miller
Wait. You’re going as a dragon?
You haven’t watched Game of Thrones?
Miller
…
OMG!
Seriously? Thought everyone in the universe had seen Game of Thrones by now. What on earth were you doing back in 2011?
Miller
Working
That is the most Miller response ever
Miller
Should I be offended by that?
No
I love you just as you are.
Cultural illiteracy and all.
Miller
So what do I need to know about Game of Thrones for this wedding?
Besides the fact that there are dragons in it? That alone should be enough to entice anyone, right?
But, seriously.
The wedding is in two weeks which is hardly enough time to binge watch all eight seasons and figure out a costume.
So I would say, just wear whatever, you can be the boring one, and I will bring the costume drama for the both of us
Miller
I think I liked it better when I was going to be your designated tall person.
Okay, one more question
We’re staying the night, right?
I figure since the reception is in the evening, we’d be staying over at the B&B/hotel/venue place.
I have a room reserved
I mean, I have *my* room reserved
Miller
Yes
I reserved a room too
Seemed safer than driving back at night