𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬, kate martin

TWENTY-THREE. first day jitters

sunday, april 28th, 2024:

iMessage

tatum
good morning my west coast gal
i miss you sunshine
hope LV is treating my girl good out there

kate💘
Hi good morning
I wish you were here
So so much.

tatum
me too man
me too

kate 💘
You're all I can think about

tatum
oh lawrd
kate i'm BLUSHINGGG

kate 💘
Good
That's what I like to hear

tatum
shut your mouth
you can't say shit like that

kate 💘
Like what??

tatum
like you're flirting with me duh
i srsly can't take that rn

kate 💘
Have been for the past year but ok
Thanks for finally noticing I guess

tatum
wait stop
that's so cute
UGHH
i'm so sorry

kate 💘
It's okay baby
you were worth the wait

tatum
AGHHH
screaming

kate 💘
Oh so you like that huh?

tatum
kate
oh my god
i'm dying
too much rizz 😮‍💨

kate 💘
Need me to come save you?

tatum
if that means you'll fly back home
... yes

kate 💘
Your wish is my command
Brb catching flights not feelings

tatum
HAHA HELP
god how i love you

kate 💘
I love you more

tatum
hmm
how can i argue that? 🥰

kate 💘
You can't
And don't even try
I won't let you

tatum
whateverrr 🙄 haha
good luck on ur first day today!!!

kate 💘
Thank you
Wish I could give you a hug
I could use one right about now
I'm so fucking nervous

tatum
you'll do great i just know it!
don't be afraid out there
cuz that's not how u are
show em your stuff money baby!!!

kate martin 💘 loved "show em your stuff money baby!!!"

Tatum slipped her phone into her pocket as her head perked up. She stepped forward in line and placed her order with the cashier.

So far, it had been a slow morning for the basketball roommates. It was nearing noon by the time either one of them deemed more caffeine was necessary for their sanity, deciding they should get started on their studies. Tatum had offered to go so Jada could stay with Luna, who usually lost her mind when the sophomore would even leave to go to the bathroom.