The Astronomer and The Florist

Dissing Assholes and Planning Dates

Logan worked diligently until his phone went off. He looked over at his phone and saw that there was only 15 minutes until he was able to go home. He also saw that Virgil had just texted him.

Logan looks down at his map, and figured he could complete it tomorrow. He was so filled by anger and hatred that it was already 3/4 of the way done.
Logan packed everything up, and then headed for the door. As soon as he was outside he check to see what Virgil texted him.

VIRGIL: Hey Logan. I hope I'm not bothering you at work, but I was just wondering what type of container you want a bouquet put in?

LOGAN: Preferably a toilet or something that would hurt when I break it over his smug, overconfident, insufferable head.

Virgil didn't respond, and Logan started to wonder if he should have been less harsh. Then his phone deemed.

VIRGIL: Patton said no to the toilets, so how about an ugly vase? That way you don't feel bad for breaking it???

Logan busted out laughing, instantly growing more fond of Virgil.

LOGAN: That sounds wonderful! I'm sorry, I had a bad day at work. I went to go get your Plus 1 Card for the party, and Michael was there. He said some other rude things that made me upset and then he insulted and made comments about you, and I almost punched him.

VIRGIL: Oh damn Lo! I'm sorry you had such a crappy day, but please don't get fired on my account. So if you did, I might be able to convince Patton to hire you at the flower shop! 😂

Logan chuckled at that as he walked into his living room. He sat on his couch and realize that he never told Virgil about Professor Sanders.

LOGAN: Actually, I might have a job lined up already.

VIRGIL: Oh? Do tell
VIRGIL: Does the job have anything to do with the 'thank you' bouquet?

LOGAN: Yes, as a matter of fact it does. After we had stopped texting last night I contacted my old Astronomy Professor. I told him about what you help me realize, and he said that he is retiring and he's going to ask the board on Friday if I can be his successor!

VIRGIL: That's awesome Logan! I'm glad I could help, but please don't credit me too much. All I did was suggest it.

Logan chuckled at Virgil's modesty.

LOGAN: Virgil, without you I never would have contacted Professor Sanders, and I never would be able to give Michael his 'fuck you' bouquet.

VIRGIL: lol
VIRGIL: This Michael guy sounds like an asshole though

LOGAN: Oh, Michael N. Oshow is the King of assholes

VIRGIL: Wait, I know that name...

Virgil looked over at Patton, who was trying and failing to look like he isn't reading over Virgil's shoulder.

"Hey Pat, does the name Michael Oshow ring any bells?"

Patton thought for a minute, and then raised his hand.

"Oh, I know! That's Elliot's ex!"

"Ohhh!" Virgil exclaimed, realization covering his face.

VIRGIL: THAT IS ELLIOT'S ASSHOLE OF AN EX!!!

Logan reread the text, trying to think of a time when he overheard Michael talking about an Elliot. Coming up with nothing, he decided to ask Virgil about it.

LOGAN: Um, who's Elliot?

VIRGIL: Elliot is this really sweet friend of mine who dated Michael. Michael turned out to be a complete douche and treated Elliot awfully. Luckily, with a bit of help, Elliot was able to figure out that they relationship was toxic. Elliot told me that Michael is still a little bitter because Elliot broke up with him, and not the other way around.