Feelings: Received

Messages

Hey Mel, how are you? – jack

Sent 4:30 p.m., September 30

Hey love! Everything’s been great at school today. We had several meetings on the conduct of the school fair, but we managed to sort it out in the end. People were looking for you today. They said you haven’t been out for weeks. Alyssa misses you the most. You haven’t returned the book you borrowed, and you haven’t been able to join us for lunch. Everything alright?

Sent 4.45 p.m., September 30

Hey, Jack? Sorry. Tell me if it’s getting weird.

Sent 7.00 p.m., September 30

Jack?

Sent 9.00 p.m., September 30

It’s just been difficult after the accident, Mel, you know that. I’m so glad you survived. I don’t know what I would do without you.

Sent 11.00 p.m., September 30

Oh, god, Jack! I thought you went off and did something stupid. This is Alyssa speaking, by the way, and that was not cool.

Sent 2.00 a.m., October 7

Anyway, back to being Mel.

Good morning love! How has your day been?

Sent 8.00 a.m., October 7

Things are fine. I had to take a leave of absence from school. I’m trying to get better, but nothing’s cheering me up recently. I miss you.

Sent 10.00 a.m., October 7

I miss you, too. I’m also trying to get better. Trying to stay strong for you. I went back to the arcade today for the first time in ages. Mr. Maloney’s still the guy manning the counter. Can you believe that? He still remembers me from fifth grade! What a cool old guy.

Sent 11.00 a.m., October 7

Hah! Mr. Maloney was always so strict with those games. What games did you play?

Sent 11.01 a.m., October 7

The same old stuff we used to play. How cheesy. They remind me of you, so I keep going back to them.

Sent 11.02 a.m., October 7

Jeez, you’re being so corny. I haven’t been gone that long.

Sent 11.03 a.m., October 7

It feels like forever. When will we see you again?

Sent 11.05 a.m., October 7

When will I see you again?

Sent 11.06 a.m., October 7

Sorry love. It’s been a bit hectic lately. You know how it is. The debate team is looking for a new captain, and I need to turn over things properly. I promise to see you as soon as I can.

Sent 11.07 a.m., October 7

Okay. I hope you’re resting well. How’s everyone in school?

Sent 12.00 n.n., October 7

Like I said, Alyssa’s constantly whining about how she misses you. She wishes you could drop by sometime. Everyone else is alright. Richie’s gotten into the football team, and Greg’s going to star in the school play. They all want to see you.

Sent 12.01 p.m., October 7

What about chemistry?

Sent 3.00 p.m., October 7

What about Chemistry?

Sent 3.01 p.m., October 7

Is it still difficult? Is Ms. Keeling still the teacher? God, she gave us such a hard time last term. I hope she’s not teaching again.

Sent 3.02 p.m., October 7

Oh, thankfully, no. Ms. Keeling only teaches Biology. Our new Chemistry teacher is pretty great. He’s really tall and nice and handsome.

Sent 3.03 p.m., October 7

Now you’re just making me jealous.

Sent 3.04 p.m., October 7

Sorry love. I didn’t mean to. We’re learning quite a lot with Mr. Chong. He’s a good teacher. We also have a newcomer in the section. His name’s Matthew Truman. He used to study in an exclusive school, but his parents are finally sending him to public. I’ve been assigned to show him around, actually.

Sent 3.05 p.m., October 7

I’m glad you’re making new friends over there.

Sent 3.07 p.m., October 7

Anyway, tell me how your day’s been?

Sent 3.08 p.m., October 7

It’s been the same. Played video games. Ate dinner. Slept. Woke up. Read some stuff. Did you know Romeo and Juliet had such a tragic ending? He thought she was dead, so he took his own life. When she saw that he had died, she did too.

I went to my first therapy session today. Dad insisted that I go. My doctor’s nice. I told her about you. She said I should try playing football again. I might drop by school to meet Richie. Thanks for the heads up on his game. Wish I could see you there.

Sent 4.00 p.m., October 7

That’s great! I’m glad you’re seeking help. Only think of getting better for now. I’ll always be with you. Did you know that Mae from the third section is pregnant? They say Alex Gray knocked her up. I didn’t even know they were a couple! How strange it is, isn’t it? Everybody’s talking about it in school lately. I had to tell Alyssa about it. She was so surprised as well.

Sent 5.00 p.m., October 7

Well that’s certainly news. Wonderful that something is keeping the student body interested, other than actually studying for midterms.

Sent 5.01 p.m., October 7

Someone’s defensive! Haha, just kidding. I’ll keep you updated on this developing story.

Sent 5.02 p.m., October 7

Alyssa, that’s so out of character. Melody would never say anything like that.

Sent 5.05 p.m., October 7

So-rree. Just thought you might want to know! I know how much you actually do love gossip.

Sent 5.07 p.m., October 7

Anyway, I always knew that Alex Gray was trouble.

Sent 5.10 p.m., October 7

Hah! I knew you were into this too.

Sent 5.11 pm., October 7

ALYSSA!

Sent 5.15 p.m., October 7

Fine. Sorry, I’ll go back to being Melody.

I’ve got to sleep now love, talk to you tomorrow. Looking forward to hear all your stories for the days to come. Remember, I’m always here for you.

Sent 5.20 p.m., October 7