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trente-quatre \\ if that's bullshit, then they're full of it

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» incoming call from lvy Maxwell «

» sigh « "Hey Ivy."

"..."

"...Ivy?"

"..." » deep breaths «

"Hey, Ivy, you there?"

"..."

"Are you... okay?"

» shaky sigh « "...no."

"You know you can tell me, right?"

"...I don't know. Can I really?"

"You can."

"You'll judge me."

"I'm judgement-free."

"You'll think I'm one of those perfectionist freaks or something."

"If you don't wanna tell me then that's fine."

» sigh « "I do, I just... don't..."

"Hey. Ivy."

» sniffle « "W-what?"

"I won't judge you, 'kay?"

"Okay."

"Just tell me what's wrong, yeah?"

» sigh « "I-I failed my Maths test."

"What? That's it? Everybody fails Math, Ivy."

"No, I don't."

"How so?"

"You see, unlike most, I'm actually good at Math."

"Really?"

"Yes, really, Griffin."

"Okay, okay. So you failed your test, then what?"

"I told my parents, and they were so pissed."

"Why?"

"Because Griffin, I told you already. I'm good at Math. My parents know I'm good at Math. Hearing that I failed disappointed them and pissed them of to the level that they called me lazy and irresponsible. I don't study anymore. I prioritize friends over education."

"Well, do you?"

"No, I studied hard. I prioritize my studies before my friends. I always find the time to go over my lessons. I did my best."

"So why are they mad? You did your best, they should be happy."

"My best wasn't enough for them, I guess." » laugh «

"Vee, that's bullshit."

» sniffle « "If that's bullshit, then they're full of it." » laugh « "Oh my gods. I can never do anything right for them, can I?"

"Don't do it for them, Ivy. Do it for yourself."

"Some deep inspirational shit from Griffin Whatever-His-Last-Name-Is right there, folks." » laugh «

"It's McCauley."

» sniffle « "Coolio."

"Study hard because you want to. Be proud of your achievements. Don't feel bad for not meeting expectations. It won't matter in the end anyway."

"...I am content with my grades, but they're not."

"Shh, it's okay."

"It's not okay to them!"

"Take a deep breath Ivy. Calm down."

» deep uneven breaths «

"That's it. You okay?"

» sigh « "A-am I getting too much?"

"No, it's fine. I'm fine."

"Th-thanks."

"No problem."

"..."

"Um, Ivy?"

"Yeah?"

"Are you still mad at me? For last time?"

"What?"

"I got mad at you. I screamed at you. Through text."

"Oh, um, no." » laugh « "Are you... mad at me?"

"What? Why would I?"

"Everything. Because of everything."

"No, you never did anything to piss me off."

"I call you early in the morning to annoy you. I literally piss you off almost everyday."

"I guess, but I'm not mad. Never was."

"You always are."

"I guess it's just... stress? I dunno, but I'm sorry if I always snap at you."

"Forgiven."

"..."

"..."

» yawn «

"You should sleep."

"I thought you were allergic to sleepiness."

"Not today."

"Hm." » yawn « "Good morning, Ivy."

"Good morning, Griffin. Sweet nightmares."

» call ended «