The next day, I go to work, which thankfully helps clear my mind. I always get very focused when it comes to responsibilities, after all, it's something I can really control and perfect. The morning rush just ended, so I'm just waiting by the cash register for customers... Suddenly, I feel my phone buzzing in my pocket. I see it's a call from California...
I really shouldn't answer... I mean, like New York said, I can't just keep texting him as if I didn't abandon him... thats just selfish....
Texas: Hey Cali
California: New York stole my phone and saw my texts to you.... sooooooo...
Texas: Yeah, he told me. I'm assuming he's the one who blocked me on your phone too
California: Mhm, I unblocked you just now.... Like, I get why he's mad at you, but also..... He's being unreasonably mad. Like, some states who were mad at you before are forgiving you because of how worked up others are getting...
Texas: Yeah... Florida told me some states were sayin' violent things about me
California: Yeah... I mean, they are calming down, but I dunno...
Texas: You don't know what?
California: Look...I'm not gonna lie, I was upset that you left out of nowhere... but just... some- not all, but some- states are getting just... so mad. Insanely mad. I can't even use my phone around New York without him questioning whether or not I'm texting you... and like, yesterday Arizona was out at the store a bit later than usual and New Mexico started getting worried that he was running away. And he started saying awful shit... A state can't get annoyed with another state without someone throwing in the accusation of one of them planning to secede... I could say that this is all because of you leaving... but hell, if the states would all take a fuckin Xanax they might just realize that screaming at each other isn't helping.... So, I don't really blame you for leaving... I almost wanna follow
Texas: I'm so sorry Cal... I stirred up this shitstorm, and left you with the mess...
California: Don't beat yourself up too much. I'm worried for you, y'know? I know you seceded so you could get away from the drama... but y'know...
Texas: Don't worry about me Cali, really.... I hope New York leaves you alone too, you don't deserve to be accused all the time just because you were nice enough to text me
California: Yeah... honestly, I know what you said about wanting to get away.... but I wish I could be with you. I know seceding would be the worst idea ever... but I miss you, and no offence, I don't want you being alone with all this shit on your plate... I'm too scared you'll do something
Texas: I know what I said too, Cal... when I said I was done with everyone... well, you know I really didn't mean it... I would love to have you with me... But if just one more state secedes..... god.... I....
STOP CRYING FOR THE LOVE OF GOD.
THIS IS MY FAULT.
Texas: I'm sorry Cali... I'm at work right now...
California: Ok.... um.... I'm gonna try to visit soon. I won't secede, because... I just don't wanna add fuel to the flame... but.... I miss you. I just want to be with my friend, y'know, without having to care about the drama...
Texas: I miss you too.... I'll send you my address so you can come find me
California: Great, thank you
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Independence, at the Cost of the Pursuit of Happiness
FanfictionI was silent for a while so I figured I might as well make somethin new Basically, Texas decides to become a country and then drama ensues because... well, obviously. It gets angsty, because Texas is too depressed to really realize he's making a bad...
