Page 53 of Close Knit

Yet he stays still, and so do I.

Daphne

Do you know who this is…

@ch1kl100?

The handle belongsto a private Instagram account that’s been hovering at the top of my story views. It’s only been two days since we last saw each other, but I’ve been looking for an excuse to talk to Cameron again. And sure, it’s a longshot that this faceless, no-posts account is him—likely impossible. But the random profile has been appearing in my notifications more often than not, hearting posts and lurking in my story views.

The chat bubble groundhogs in and out of the screen.

Cameron

Yes.

Daphne

A friend of yours?

Cameron.

It’s me.

I knew it wasn’t another bot! Consideringheonce calledmea stalker, it’s a little hypocritical on his part to creep on my social media page. But maybe he’s as curious about me as I am about him.

I suddenly feel shy. He’s seen every story, he knows I had two bowls of rainbow cereal for breakfast today.

Daphne

I’ll have to alert the authorities.

Cameron

?

Daphne

You’re stalking me lol!

Cameron

Research.

Daphne

Trying to come up with some more of those knitting jokes?

Cameron

Planning activities for your Yes Year.

Daphne

By keeping an eye on me?

Cameron

You have a nice page.

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