The Accidental Text

Chapter 4

Lila

I decided to text this mysterious guy. What I suspect is that this mystery text guy might be Shawn Williams.

What if this is Shawn Williams? Panic started to set in. I can not believe this might be the same guy I actually have a crush on.

How did my text accidentally go to him, instead of Nina? Is it fate or something?

After a while, I started to realise he has no idea who I am. If he knew who I was, then he would probably just make fun of me. So I am safe for now, as long as he doesn’t realize it is actually me behind that photo text.

When he texted I could ask him anything, I laughed. I know he wants another photo, but I just could not go there.

I need to change the subject. The first thing that came to my mind was lunch. So I asked him what he thought of lunch today.

Shawn surprised me again, when I told him the truth, that I am fat, and needed to lose weight, so that was why I only had the chips today. He said I wasn’t fat from what he saw in the photo.

I sat back in my desk chair where I was sitting with my phone. There were times that he and David have made comments to me about how I am a bigger girl. They have called me out on my weight.

That’s how I know for sure he doesn't know it’s me he is texting with. I know this conversation would have gone another way, if he knew the truth. I really don’t know what to text back to him now.

I put my phone down and got up to take a shower before I get ready for bed. I know I need to tread carefully with a text to him.

I really don’t want him to figure out it was me that texted him. I just don’t want to be humiliated because of my accidental text and that’s exactly what will happen if the truth comes out.

I got done with my shower and was getting into my night clothes so I can go to bed. It had been awhile since I texted him, so I decided, one last text.

L: Sorry, I am not used to being told I am not fat. I get comments all the time on my weight from people.

I hit send, maybe I am pathetic telling him that, but it is the truth. He is someone who have told me I am fat. So heading now he doesn’t think that, it’s confusing.

S: Well those people clearly are blind. Trust me you do have a nice body. Ignore those losers.

I took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. Yeah, it isn’t easy to ignore the losers as he said. Especially since he is one of those losers.

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Shawn

I probably should ignore the mystery text girl. But something about her texts intrigues me. Especially since it seems she doesn’t realize how beautiful her body is. I can’t believe she thinks she is fat.

No she isn’t like Michelle or Dani. They do have nice bodies, don’t get me wrong. They are slim and athletic.

I like what I saw in that photo. This girl has curves and she looks hot. At least what I saw of her upper body.

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Next morning, I woke up to get ready for school. I decided to text my mystery texter good morning. Especially since that photo seemed to haunt my dreams last night.

S: Good morning, I know you want to be anonymous, but if you like an opinion on your outfit for school, I will be happy to give it.

MT: Yeah, then you will figure out who I am. That’s ok, I think I can get dressed without your help, thank you.

I snickered at her reply, but it did make me wonder why she wants to be unknown to me? Who is she?

I got to school, as usual, the gang was near my locker. Dani and Michelle were flirting away with David, Andy, and Billy.

“So you really will go skinny dipping, if you are dared?” I heard Billy asking Michelle.

“Yep, I heard there is a hot tub at Matt’s. So if there is a game of truth or dare, let’s just say, I will do a dare of skinny dipping in that hot tub.” Michelle laughed.

Dani giggled, I kind of rolled my eyes. I am getting tired of these girls. All they do is tease us guys, but the truth is they really don’t put out, they are just a bunch of talk.

“I will have to remember that.” David said, winking at Michelle.

Let’s test these girls out. I came up with an idea to see how brave they really are.

“How about a game of truth or dare right now?” I asked them.

I watched as the guys all snapped their heads towards the girls.

“Now that sounds like a good idea, how about it girls?” Andy asked them.

“Yes girls, how about it? I say I dare you to go into the janitor’s closet with me now and show me what’s under your shirt. No bra, full exposure.” I said to them.

David and Billy high five each other. We all know they won’t do it and I’m calling them out on the bluff.

Neither of the girls had a chance to respond to me because we all heard a very loud bang of a locker near us. I turned to see a girl, Lilac? I think her name is that, running away from the lockers.

Ok, that is weird. She is usually just quiet and exists. Wonder what that is about?

“ What is up with that loser?” David laughed.

“Oh, probably in a hurry to be a teacher’s pet or something.” Dani said, shrugging her shoulders.

“Isn’t she the one that gives money away because she wants people to like her?” I asked my friends.

“Yeah, she is pathetic. If you need something, just pretend to like her, and she will do your homework or something. She is smart, but so stupid at the same time.” Michelle answered.

I looked at David and he looked at me. Our previous conversation in class yesterday came to mind.

David must have read my mind because he said, “Like I said, befriend a nerd. We can’t get academic probation dude.”

“No we can’t.” I said looking down the hall to where that Lola ran off to. “So how do we befriend that nerd?” I asked him.

“Leave it to me bro, I have the charm, and that loser will be very excited to have my attention.” He said.

I turned back to Michelle and Dani to get their answer to my dare, “So anyway, about my dare ladies?”

I felt my phone go off, I pulled out my pocket and I saw it was my mystery texter.

I waved my hand to them to indicate I had to respond to the text first.

MT: Blue jeans and a white polo shirt today, that is what you are wearing?

I looked up and around. Who is on their phone? My mystery texter is here and sees me. Ok who are you?

So I shoot her a quick text:

S: Yeah, so you figured me out. So do I get to figure out who you are now?

I kept my eyes open, but the problem is everyone was on their phone. It could be any one in this hall as my mystery texter.

My phone vibrated with a new text:

MT: Trust me, you will be disappointed when you do, I was really hoping, you might have been someone else.

Huh? She was hoping I was someone else? This chick is confusing.

S: Why?

MT: I'm nobody important.

I really don’t know how to reply to this girl. So I figure maybe I should change the subject.

S: I hate school. I would rather just be playing football.

MT: You are a popular guy, why would you hate school? You are always surrounded by friends. You get treated like you are king. Everyone likes you. You know how many people would love to be in your position.

Hmm, this girl really is interesting.