Did you know I tutor people?
I had no idea. You don't tell me anything. How am I supposed to?
Right! Sorry I triggered you!
That is really nice though. I am not good enough to tutor people.
Yeah, most of them end up succeeding. Which makes me successful. Which makes me happy. So it is a win-win situation.
So there is some good guy. Not just an annoying cook with wits.
I have many hidden secrets.
Ooh trying to be mysterious.
Yeah. I try but It's hard when people are always buzzing up your phone.
Sorry?
No! Not you! My idiotic friends! They don't ever shut up!
Sucks for you.
It really does.
I try to stay in the darkness.
Oh I know. You can't hide from me though. I find you everyday.
You really do sound like a creep.
Sorry.
Don't apologize, just embrace it.
I am not really that creepy though. I just like to people watch.
Honestly...me too!
Ooh one step closer to goals!
So you are popular or what?
I guess you could say that.
What does that mean?
Others would say I am popular, others wouldn't. Personally, I wish I wasn't. My best friends kind of dragged me in when we were in ninth grade.
Guilty by association.
I don't think that is how that works and when you should use that term, but I am going to just laugh.
Good choice because I am too.
Are we goals yet?
Nah. Not yet.
Ever?
Maybe...
I have hope.
Hey! Can I call you?
No.
Awww why not?
You have heard my voice way to many times. Eventually you would figure me out. It's not time yet. Patience is key.
I guess that makes sense.
I have to go! I will text you later!
Better not be when I am sleeping!
I make no promises.
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Your Number
Short StoryIt all started when at 4:25 a text directed towards Carmen's mom sent to someone else. Someone she might know. Someone she might even have history with. Will the anonymous person ever get his tacos?