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What do you mean “about to”? You totally lost it. Calling me. On the phone. Eww. Don’t do that. Unless it’s a full-on emergency. Text first. Text last. Text always. This is the way.

Dominant James

I was thinking that you either thought I took your clothes off without your consent — which I would never do — or that someone else stripped you after I left. Both were emergencies.

Sugar Bear

Well, good thing I was just joking. Sorry for flipping you out. I figured you’d know it was a joke.

Dominant James

Some things you just don’t joke about.

Sugar Bear

Sorry.

Dominant James

It’s my fault for not getting the humor. Why do you hate phone calls?

Sugar Bear

I’m not sure, honestly. I think it’s an ADHD thing. Even the idea of a phone call makes me anxious, which is weird because I’m not an overly anxious person.

Dominant James

Interesting. You answered the last time I called.

Sugar Bear

That was different.

Dominant James

How?

Sugar Bear

Next question. New subject, perhaps?

Dominant James

Same subject. Same question. Why did you answer last time but not today?

Sugar Bear

I don’t think you want the answer.

Dominant James

Try me.

Sugar Bear

I answered the first time because I wanted to talk to you. Because I like you.

Dominant James

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