PHONE SWAP | drew starkey

03: SO... CONGRATS?

'Hi, Drew!'

'Hi, Ma'am, this is Addie. Drew—'

'Oh, his girlfriend!'

'No, I'm not—'

'It's alright, honey, I know he wants to keep it a secret. Don't worry about me telling him I know.'

'Seriously, Mrs. Starkey, your son and I just swapped phones. I'm not his girlfriend.'

'If you say so.'

'Look, he's going to have his phone back tomorrow, but he told me to tell you to call him on his other number.'

'Oh, I know. I just figured I'd check where this phone was. I knew he'd leave it at his girlfriend's. He's always forgetful when he's in love!'

'I met him once, Ma'am. We're not together.'

'Okay, okay. Well, I'll ring his other number, then.'

'Great!'

'It was lovely chatting to you, Addie, you seem lovely! Can't wait to meet you!'

'I'm not— Nope, she hung up.'

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addisonmallory | 6:49pm
Hey, your mom called. For whatever reason, she seems to think that I'm your girlfriend and no matter what I said, she wouldn't believe me. I'm really sorry!

drewstarkey | 7:12pm
I just got off the phone with her. It's not your fault, she's convinced I've been seeing someone for a few months now. I'm sorry you got dragged into this. I'll explain everything to her once she actually listens lol

addisonmallory | 7:15pm
oh shit lol that sounds like something my mom would do
addisonmallory | 7:16pm
I really hope you convince her soon bc that's awkward

drewstarkey | 7:21pm
Yeah it is but I'm used to it, gotta be hahah
drewstarkey | 7:24pm
She might do a bit of stalking but even if she finds your account, she won't message you or anything. And that's in case I don't manage to convince her asap

addisonmallory | 7:27pm
It's chill, moms will always be moms lol

drewstarkey | 8:02pm
Harry Martin just texted: "Hello Ms. Mallory, I am pleased to inform you that your application has been successful. Please let me know when you are available for induction. Kind regards, H. Martin"
drewstarkey | 8:03pm
So... congrats?

addisonmallory | 8:03pm
HOLDBFN WAIT HOLD UP
addisonmallory | 8:03pm
ARE YOU FUCKINGNKIDDING
addisonmallory | 8:03pm
omg dude thank you so much!!!!

drewstarkey | 8:04pm
Was it for a job?
drewstarkey | 8:04pm
Now I feel really bad about stealing your phone

addisonmallory | 8:05pm
Don't!! It's fine, seriously
addisonmallory | 8:05pm
it's for an internship at a legal firm, so kinda I guess lol

drewstarkey | 8:07pm
So you're a lawyer?

addisonmallory | 8:08pm
No way in hell lol I'm an economist. I majored in economy and am now doing a Masters in political economy, this job is just the closest I could get

drewstarkey | 8:11pm
That's pretty cool. Well, congratulations, then 😊

addisonmallory | 8:13pm
thank you!!
addisonmallory | 8:13pm
I'm now convinced you brought me good luck lol

drewstarkey | 8:15pm
If that cancels out me stealing your phone, that's great 😂

addisonmallory | 8:16pm
You can steal my phone anytime if that means I'll get whatever I was hoping for 😂

drewstarkey | 8:19pm
It's a deal, then 😊

addisonmallory | 8:24pm
never thought I'd be making a deal with Drew Starkey about stealing my phone but guess life is a box full of surprises lol

drewstarkey | 8:25pm
Yeah! Maybe next time you'll get your dream job, who knows

addisonmallory | 8:26pm
Fingers crossed! 🤞
addisonmallory | 8:26pm
I've got to go now, but see you tomorrow!

drewstarkey | 8:29pm
See you!

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third chapter down! honestly, the more i work on this fic, the more i fall in love with it. addie and drew's dynamic is one of my faves to write.