f i v e

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i open my eyes slowly, blinking a few times before leaving them open fully. i glance over at the large clock on my wall, it reads 3:57. i groan profusely, tiredness still etched onto my voice as i sit up. the shine of the moonlight leaves patterns on my wall, causing me to close my blinds, even though i love spending my time admiring the moon. just not today.

i grab my phone, scrolling through a few tiktoks and text messages from my friends. then i remember, i was supposed to text coffee guy, aka vinnie, yesterday. i doubt he'll be awake right now. although there's no harm in trying.

coffee guy
monday, 4:45

briar
hiii

...

vinnie
hello briar
i see you found my note

briar
more like your receipt
the black nail polish
nice

vinnie
yep
i didn't have a pen 😊
why are you up?

briar
why are you up?

vinnie
i asked you first

briar
ugh fine 🙄
i went to bed early

vinnie
what like 10?

briar
uhh no 7

vinnie
💀💀
the last time i went to bed at 7 was when i was 5

briar
hey i was tired ok
😖

vinnie
jk
maybe

briar
so why are u up

vinnie
guess i couldn't sleep

briar
oh
that's fun

vinnie
we have school tomorrow uno
and we're awake
that's just great

briar
yep
where do u go

vinnie
huh

briar
i said what school do u go to

vinnie
i-
briar
we go to the same school

briar
bahaha
ur so funny
what a funny joke

vinnie
not kidding this time
we've been going to school together since it started
I'm literally in your english lmao

briar
wtf
how have i never noticed you?!

vinnie
you've always got your head down in a book

briar
makes sense
but i would've still seen you

vinnie
🤷‍♂️

briar
omfg
that's funny
lol
who's ur fav teacher

vinnie
mr greene

briar
what same
hes the best

vinnie
yeah
i should probably get some sleep :/

briar
😟
see u tomorrow ig

vinnie
bye bri
that rhymed lol

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