This story is a story between two best friends. It isn't a romance, it is simply a friendship between a boy and a girl. It occurs as a multiple phone calls and text messages.
Italics is Poppy, and natural is Danny.
Enjoy.
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"I think I Mr. Ronald has a thing for high school girls."
"Why would you say that?"
"Because Annie told me that he gave her his number."
"Don't listen to a word Annie says. She's a compulsive liar."
"And you aren't?"
"What can I say, it's a gift."
"An idiotic one."
"You love me."
"Do I?"
"You don't."
"I do. You're my best friend."
"Am I?"
"You were."
"Why not now?"
"Because you're gone. Best friends are supposed to be here, not away."
"I'm still here, just not physically."
"Exactly. Not physically. Bye, I hate you."
"You mean love."
Call Ended.