Phone Calls > jariana (COMPLETED)

twenty-one

May 22, 9:39 p.m.

Justin: You never told me all the things you like about me.

Ariana: What are you talking about?

Justin: In one of your messages, during one of our no-talk periods, you said that you were going to call me and tell me all the things you liked about me.

Ariana: Are you sure I said that?

Justin: I still have the message.

Ariana: Are you demanding that I tell you what I like about you right now?

Justin: Well, I don't like the way the word "demand" sounds. But yes.

Ariana: Okay. Let me think. I am going to limit this to five things I like about you. Is that all right?

Justin: Five is a good start.

Ariana: The first thing is easy. You're funny. And not in your average way. You're clever-funny and I like that a lot.

Justin: Go on.

Ariana: Go on about clever-funny or go on to the second thing?

Justin: Either way.

Ariana: The second thing. I like how you're interested in my life. Even though sometimes I don't like sharing stuff with you. You seem very thoughtful and I like that a lot.

Justin: Next.

Ariana: Okay. Number three. You're adventurous. You go camping. You play sports. You think tortoises waste their slow-moving lives. I like that. It means that you're willing to live. And you help me want that.

Justin: That's true. I refuse to be a turtle.

Ariana: Four. I like that you like your grandma. And that you drive her around. And bought her a karaoke machine. You seem very sweet. And you seem connected to your family in a real positive way.

Justin: Thanks.

Ariana: And for five, I guess I like the sound of your voice.

Justin: That's not very positive. I can't help the sound of my voice. It's biological. It's something that just is.

Ariana: Well, it's pleasant and I like it.

Justin: Describe how it's pleasant.

Ariana: You're so demanding!

Justin: You're acting dodgy. Does this mean that my voice is pleasant, yet indescribable?

Ariana: Your voice is kind. And calm. And the sound of it makes me want to trust you.

Justin: That was a pretty good five.

Ariana: Well, what do you like about me?

Justin: Hmm. Give me a second. Okay. You're sweet and sharp and interesting and funny and you've got a lot of energy.

Ariana: We only talk on the phone. How do you know whether or not I have a lot of energy?

Justin: You're enthusiastic about stuff. Plus, you used to run track.

Ariana: But I don't run track anymore.

Justin: True. True. This seems like a good time to tell me why you don't run track anymore.