7. Messages

Because of the activities during the week, I wasn't able to focus on my video games. But I was able to now.

It was midnight and I was playing games. The time when people slept.

Chad calls me a vampire and a video game addict sometimes because of the odd hours I keep and my interest in video games. He loved video games, but not like me. Never like me. Well, I always thought it wasn't necessarily a bad thing since my interests have never affected anyone.

Valentine's day was coming though, and I knew that I was expected to create some artworks for the day, making me have less time for my games. Just because I like art doesn't mean I want to do everything. Our school always has plans for these days because they want us to have fun despite not having a 'Valentine date'.

I always wondered why the school was even bothered. Just send everyone home, the fuck?

I noticed my phone vibrating.

Hi

I normally wouldn't respond because I saw who the sender was and got curious. Of course, there was a bit of back and forth within myself about abandoning my game and responding.

I decided to respond.

Hey

I wait.

It's Marie

I unintentionally smiled.

You mean Maria

She sent a laugh emoji.

Yh. I forgot you don't like Marie

I type, glancing at the time.

Why are you typing so late?

I was bored. Is that ok? She replied.

I didn't expect her answer. But I didn't know what she expected me to do about that. I wasn't exactly the best company. Also, it was quite confusing how she was willing trying to communicate with me now when she'd been avoiding me in school ever since her party. I didn't even know what I did. If I did anything. She did smile at me that one time though, but that was it.

I sighed. Why was I even worrying about her avoiding me? It didn't matter. We're not close like that.

What do you want to do?

I'm not really the most fun person.

I wait for her reply. I could drop my phone and focus on my game, but I didn't. Chad would be shocked if he witnessed what was happening. Everyone who knew me would be shocked.

Let's just get to know each other. We don't have to have 'fun'.

Get to know each other? I've never done that with anyone. Not that people haven't tried. But I never saw the need.

Okay

My favorite color is gray and I love video games and art mostly.

I took a look at what I sent. Well... I assumed getting to know each other meant that, but if not then...

Maria sent another laugh emoji.

That was fast.

My favorite color is green...

Like your eyes, I thought.

... I love taking pictures sometimes and anything fashion.

I remember Chad telling me she was a model of some sort. I never searched her on social media or even bothered to ask. Maybe I should ask, to not make the conversation stale.

When did you start modeling?

Uh,

That's what you do, right?

Seems that was the perfect question because she got excited and even sent a voice note. I got to know a lot about her and her, me. We chatted for an hour and a half more before I fell asleep. In my bed and with my phone in hand. Something I never do.

I woke up to a message though. It was from Maria.

Are you asleep?

Oh...

Sorry for keeping you awake for so long

Thanks for chatting with me

Have a nice rest!

Hm. She was nice. I really liked that. Or maybe…was it her that I liked?