Page 39 of Forgotten Rules (Rules 4)

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Willy Wonka: I’m always here if you need a glass of water or… anything else.

Wait…

Kass: Are you hitting on me, Martins?

He takes a few minutes to reply.

I hate that I’m growing restless.

Willy Wonka: Do you want me to be hitting on you?

Do I?

Kass: Why are you texting me?

Willy Wonka: I felt something last night. A connection. I can’t explain it. All I know is I’d like to get to know you better.

A bit flustered, I read his text on repeat. There’s no way he means that. He’s fucking with me.

Kass: Translation: you’re bored waiting for Winter and need a distraction.

I hold my breath when three dots bob up on my screen. Two minutes go by. Is he writing me a novel? The dots disappear, then reappear, until finally…

Willy Wonka: Busted.

I knew it.

Another message comes through right away.

Willy Wonka: You’re also not the worst person to talk to.

Kass: Gee, thanks

Willy Wonka: My pleasure.

Kass: Still didn’t answer my question

Willy Wonka: What do you want me to say? I’m texting you because I want to. Or do I need a permit, officer?

Kass: That’ll be $300

Willy Wonka: Ha. Ha.

Kass: Now if you’ll excuse me, I have other things to do than entertain you

Willy Wonka: Like what?

Kass: Like make an important call

Willy Wonka: Ooh, are you giving golden boy a chance?

I know he’s referring to Luke.

Kass: Not quite.

Willy Wonka: Poor fella. Just put him out of his misery and go on a date with the kid already.

Kass: Why do you care if I date him or not?

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