"Helloooo Ana."
"Hey mom."
"Still at school?"
"Yeah. On my way to meet up with Uncle Charlie and Aunt Gab though."
"They're on a date?"
"Hopefully. I'm their third wheel."
"We both know they're madly in love."
"About that...when did you know you loved dad?"
"When he was taken away from me."
"...Explain."
"I was an ass. He was a larger ass. I didn't know he liked me and I was stupid and hurt him. He didn't even talk to me for weeks. I felt...lost without him."
"..."
"I love that bastard... So damn much."
"I love dad too."
"Yeah...why did you ask me about love?"
"Because well...I think I feel feelings. For Jace."
"Ah...Jace Carson. He's a cute thing, isn't he?"
"...I don't even want to know how you know his last name and how he looks."
"I'm your mom. I must do my research."
"..."
"Does he make you smile?"
"A lot lately."
"Makes you cry?"
"When he tells me about his personal life....yes."
"Keeps up with all your shit?"
"Surprisingly."
"...Tell me how he makes you feel all the time."
"...Confused. I don't want to hate him. I want to hug him. Kiss him. Laugh at his awkwardness. Mess up his hair. Cheer for him at his games. Argue with him and then forgive him shortly after. Mom...I want to be his."
"...That's all the time?!"
"It's bad...isn't it?"
"Girl...you have it bad. I can't tell your father this."
"He'll explode."
"He still thinks your seven. Make sure Jace never gets near him."
"Mom, what do I do?"
"Call him, Ana. How long has it been?"
"About a month."
"Lord! You need to fix this. Call him. Soon."
"I will."
"That's my baby."
"Thanks, mom. You really helped."
"That's why I'm here, Ana. To give you advice when you need it. I love you."
"I love you too."
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Teaching Stupidity
Short Story❝Hello?❞ ❝Hey...is this Ana?❞ ❝...Maybe. Whom does it concern?❞ ❝She's my study partner?❞ ❝Uh...the phone is breaking up...crackle. Crackle. Can't hear you.❞ ❝...That wasn't even paper...❞ ❝CRACKLE. CRACKLE. CAN'T UNDERSTAND YOU. BYE.❞ In which a gi...
