Seventeen
439 Words
"Mella?"
"Hi, Trish."
"This is the 5th time I've called. You haven't been picking up. Are you alright?"
"Yeah. I'm sorry about the ex."
"What'd she want?"
"Me... Good thing you were there. She asked me if we were really together, and I said yes, if that's all right."
"I'm definitely okay with that, princess."
"She left after I told her I was taken. Heck, I don't even know how she got in. I changed the locks already."
"She probably found the key under the potted plant by your door. I told you, you should pick a less predictable spot next time, babe."
"And where do you suggest I keep them, miss University scholar?"
"Uhh, your pocket? I mean, you probably shouldn't be leaving your keys outside in the first place, Mella."
"But I lose my keys a lot. What if I forget them somewhere? I'll have to sleep in the hallway!"
"Or you could just sleep at my place."
"And risk having you make moves on me all night? No, thank you."
"Damn, princess. You're talking like spending the night with me would be worst thing ever, when you invited me over last night."
"Technically, I didn't ask you to sleep over. Just stay for dinner. But then you got drunk passed out."
"You offered to drink, though."
"But you offered that we finish a bottle of tequila."
"You agreed anyway. Plus, you gotta admit, it was fun."
"As if you remember anything."
"All I know is you were down to sleep with me last night. That's more than enough details I need."
"You know what, let's pretend I never said that."
"You like me."
"I never said that."
"You never said otherwise-"
"Oh! Someone's on the other line, can you give me a sec? Wait, how do I do this..."
"Sure, princess."
"Hey, Alena."
"Hi babygirl. Good morning."
"What's up?"
"I miss you, Carm. My roommate's out for a couple hours, and I was wondering if you wanted to come over?"
"I have work in 30 minutes. You know that."
"Ditch for the day. Call in sick or something."
"You know I can't, Al."
"Fine. Just drop by for a bit before you go to work. I want you, baby."
"I... uhh... sure. I'll try."
"Come over, okay? I'll make it worth it."
"Okay. I'll be there in 10."
"Good girl. See you."
"See you."
"..."
"Hi Trish, you still there?"
"Uhh, I kind of heard the whole thing. You put us in a three way call, you didn't put me on hold."
"Oh, I'm sorry-"
"Mhmm. I gotta go. See you around."
"Wait, Trish-"
Call ended.
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