S: Hey! I'm sorry I keep missing you, it's like we're playing some sort of phone tag. I got your number off of Joe. Anyway, just wondering if you wanted to come out for drinks later?
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M: Sorry, was just phoning to have a chat but you must be busy. I really enjoyed drinks the other night we should do that again sometime. Anyway, just give me a call back when you get this.
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S: I'm really sorry about your brother. I know how close you were. I wish I could tell you this in person but...oh well, doesn't matter. If you ever need to talk I'm here. I'm not going anywhere.
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M: Do you ever just feel like you're drowning? Everything's fine then all of a sudden it's hard to breathe. I've been feeling that a lot lately. I really wish I could see you. Anyway, give me a call back of you get the chance.
S: I get that too. The drowning thing. But trust me, it'll get better. I promise. Call me.
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M: Hey! Happy New Year! I'm thinking of you! You're meant to be coming back soon aren't you? We need to meet up when you do, I have so much I want to tell you. I miss you.
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S: About last night...I'm sorry about the kiss, it was too forward, I get if don't want to talk about it but just...call me back ok?
M: Don't worry about the kiss. I...liked it. Wait no. That came out way too desperate, I mean, I didn't mind it. Yeah, that sounded better. Smooth. Oh who am I kidding I'm so awkwar- oh shit it's still recording.
S: Don't worry. I thought it was pretty smooth...
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S: Thanks for last night. It was amazing. Call me back when you can.
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M: Happy birthday! I'll see you later so we can celebrate.
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S: Where are you? I've been waiting forever. Call me when you get this.
M: I'm so sorry. Something came up, I won't make it.
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S: Hey, I'm sorry, you know I didn't mean what I said before. Call me. Please.
S: C'mon, please talk to me. Call me back.
S: Please, I'm sorry. I just want to talk.
M: Stop calling me.
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M: You're coming round for Christmas right? Call me.
S: Of course I'm still coming for Christmas. See you then.
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S: Was just calling to say goodnight but I'm guessing you're already asleep. See you in the morning.
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M: You will not believe what Nina did today. I'll tell you about it when I get home.
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M: There is a spider in the sink. I require you to come home from work immediately. Call me asap.
S: Is this what being in a relationship means? I'm at your every beck and call? Anyway, I'm on my way home.
M: My hero. You better not be listening to this in your car, you shouldn't have your phone out whilst you're driving.
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S: Your mom's here. Save me. Call me back.
M: I had to put up with her my whole childhood, you can handle a couple of hours on your own.
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M: Can you pick up some milk on your way home?
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S: I was just calling to remind you how much I love you. I love you.
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S: I feel so sick; I'm leaving work early.
M: Hang in there; I'll leave earlier too. Call me if you need anything.
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S: I miss you. Please come back.
S: She came on to me I swear. I would never do that to you. Please call me.
S: You want to believe her over me? Fine. See if I care.
S: Please call me.
S: I need you. Please, please call me.
S: The house feels really big without you in it. Life without you sucks.
S: Please.
S: Are you hurting as much as I am? Or have you moved on?
S: Look, I still love you. I shouldn't, but I do. And I'm not quite sure about whether I should stop loving you or not. If you could call me back, that would be great. I swear I won't screw up this time.
Happy birthday.
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Short StoryA collection of short stories. (Some are better than others lol.) Some were written using prompts x