Page 101 of A Little Complicated

Yeah, I can definitely hear the commotion. The pictures on my bathroom wall have rattled more than once, and the constant thump of the bass would drive any sane person mad. It’s a good thing I’m on the other side of the duplex instead of a grumpy old ninny, or I have a feeling the cops would’ve been called within ten minutes of tonight’s shenanigans starting. If I felt better, I’d even join in.

With a sigh, I type my response.

Me

I can’t tonight. I’m sorry.

Archer

You sure?

Me

Yeah, I’m sure. Thanks for the invitation. It means a lot, Arch.

Archer

I feel like I haven’t seen you in forever.

Me

It’s been one week. :)

Archer

I know, but with everything that went down, I want to make sure you’re not avoiding me.

Me

I’m most definitely not avoiding you, but I’m on my period and would rather hang out alone tonight. We’ll catch up soon. I promise.

Archer

Fine, but I’m only giving in because I know how stubborn you can be.

Me

You know me too well. :)

Archer

I’m going out of town for a little while. Leaving tomorrow morning. What if I come over next week? Maybe the night before the Snappers game? I’ll bring takeout, and we can watch a movie or something.

The Snappers’ game. Man, I almost forgot about the scrimmage Sanderson set up in hopes of helping create more buzz for the Lady Hawks this upcoming season.

Me

Sounds fun. Let's do it. :)

Archer

It’s a date.

My eyes widen, but another text follows almost immediately.

Archer

I meant in a platonic sense. My bad.

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