Everything goes according to plan on Stella's life.
She is in college pursuing her dream of becoming a film editor, she has the best group of friends she could ask for, she has an amazing support system that she can always count on. Her life is nex...
I lay in front of my computer gathering the courage to click the SEND button. I swear I have been trying to do it for about thirty minutes. But every time I get close to sending it I chicken out. What if he thinks that I'm obsessed with him? Could be a possibility, after all, I feel like I've already pressured him enough.
But I also want to know more about him. I wish he would have given me his phone number, maybe then it would feel more informal. I decide to read again the email before doing anything:
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To: ThatDeadGuy@yahoo.com
From: StellaTheStar@gmail.com
Subject: Hi there!
Good evening Mr. Corpse,
This is Stella. You know, that girl from the library. Ummm... Yeah.
To be honest I'm not too sure what to write. I guess I can introduce myself better? At least I won't have to stutter anymore (Haha).
I am Stella, I am 20 years old and I study film editing at San Diego State University. I don't have any siblings (Growing up was boring for me) and I live with some of my friends off campus. For hobbies: I like to watch TV, listen to music and play video games with my friends. I also like going to amusement parks! Love the adrenaline!
What about you? So far you seem very mysterious. Do you go to SDSU as well? What are your hobbies??
P.S: Call me clown again and you'll regret it.
Best,
Stella Martin
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As I'm reading it I realize how cringe it is. I'm not applying for a job or anything. I go to edit it, but the computer starts lagging and acting slow like always. I move the cursor around and click a few times, but it won't move. The screen turns white as it says "Page not responding", I sigh exasperated. I really need a new computer. I'm about to close the tab when it finally loads. However, on the screen it reads "Email sent successfully".
WHAT? I did not click that!! OH NO. Now he's going to read that embarrassing email. Great, after this one he's for sure going to ignore me. I try seeing if there's a way to unsend it. But it won't let me. The fact that my computer is slower than a sloth is not helping either. Decided. From now on I will write all my emails through my phone.
I lay down with my head on my pillow and start screaming. How could I be so careless? I don't think I've ever been this embarrassed in my life. I can feel my heart beating fast and I know my cheeks must be blushing. I try to take deep breaths to calm myself when I hear the notification sound coming from my computer.
My stomach contracts and I instantly go to look at my computer. But it's too slow so I take out my phone and check out my notifications.
An email from Corpse. I rapidly open it and read it.
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From: ThatDeadGuy@yahoo.com
Subject: Whaddup Baby
I see you don't waste time. Yes. It's me, Corpse.
You can drop the formalities. No reason to call me MR😂
I don't go to college. I actually never finished school. I dropped out when I was twelve...
My hobbies include: The rain🌧, music, anime, and playing video games as well.
I don't like amusement parks, too many people around that can see my face.
But I do love Bingus.
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P.S: Oh. So no clown girl huh? Alright, how does Star girl sound?✨
OH. MY. GOD. He answered?! I reread over and over the email and every time I go over it my heart races when I read the Whaddup Baby. I can't believe he wrote that. Does he understand the effect he can have on me? I had never heard of Bingus, but that is an adorable cat. It's cute that he likes animals. I wonder if Bingus is his cat. My eyes go to the last sentence. Star girl... I like it. Although it's for sure embarrassing. He probably was making fun of my email address. But hey, I was twelve when I created it. Of course I wanted to be a star.
I smile at the screen and yawn. I'm tired. I check at the time and it's 2:34am. When did THAT happen?! I have class at 9am so I should go to sleep or otherwise I'll be too tired. But I want to answer before I head to bed so I tap on the reply button and write:
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To: ThatDeadGuy@yahoo.com
From: StellaTheStar@gmail.com
Subject: Alright, no more formalities
So you never finished school, huh? Does that mean you homeschooled? Isn't it illegal to drop out before a certain age?
(About your hobbies) Awesome! What type of video games do you like?
I can't believe you don't like amusement parks! I mean, I understand that it makes you very uncomfortable. But have you ever gone to amusement parks that there were not a lot of people around? Those are the best.
Also, that cat is ADORABLE. Is it yours?
I need to go to bed because I have a 9am and I'm going to be exhausted in the morning. But I'll reply tomorrow morning once I have time between classes.
P.S: Star Girl is fine... I guess🙈
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Alright. I click send before I can regret writing it and start getting ready for bed.
Once I'm ready I head towards the bed and I plug in my phone right next to me. I close my eyes and right after I hear a notification. —————
From: ThatDeadGuy@yahoo.com
Alright Star Girl. Have a good sleep. I have insomnia so I probably will be up all night.
Bingus is not my cat. But I wish he was. He's the most adorable being on the planet.
I didn't homeschool. I just told two schools that I was in the other (It was a messy situationbut I was able to trick the system like that)
I smile to myself before closing my eyes and falling asleep. I have a feeling that I'm going to enjoy getting to know this mysterious individual. But I can't believe I'm going to sleep at 3am. I'm going to be so tired tomorrow. Definitely, E-mails are ruining my life.
