Okay. The next date chapter got a little carried away and long and now we have a second texting chapter before the date! 8D

Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite

He wasn't entirely sure when he went to sleep last night. No, that was wrong. Because he didn't exactly go to sleep. He fell asleep. While he was texting Owen. He knew this because he woke up with his clothes and shoes still on. And when he rolled over and sat up, he found his phone was tucked into his blankets under him. He rubbed at his eyes and blinked at the display. 12 unread messages. And 4% battery.

Zach scooted to the edge of his bed. He bent over the side and fumbled with the cord beside his nightstand. After a few unsuccessful attempts and nearly falling off the bed, he finally grabbed the cord and plugged the phone in. He opened his messages and smiled. They were all from Owen.

[2:15 am] I got another question. What's your favorite dinosaur.

[2:32 am] Zach are you still there?

[2:39 am] Did up fall asleep or do you hate dinosaurs?

[2:46 am] If you hate dinosaurs we can't see each other anymore.

[2:58 am] Because dinosaurs are awesome.

[3:07 am] Okay. Clearly you're asleep.

[3:09 am] I'm gonna sleep too.

[3:10 am] Gotta get my beauty rest.

[3:12 am] Forget I said that. That's stupid.

[3:35 am] Oh! I'll pick you up around 3 if that's good for you.

[3:38 am] Good night Zach. Sleep tight. Don't let the bedbugs bite.

[3:41 am] Any chance you won't read that?

Zach smiled and bit his lip. How was this hot, adorable, dorky man single and interested in Zach? Was it just because he'd been away in the Navy for so long? That really had to be it. Because Owen was just... Zach felt his face heat up and he smiled and dropped his phone on his bed.

He glanced at the clock. He had time to kill until Owen picked him up. And he probably should study for his exam on Monday. And he had that paper due Tuesday. Zach let out a sigh as he sat down at his desk and pulled out his notes.

And he was bored to death until his phone buzzed. Zach actually jumped up and hurried to his bed, practically tripping over himself to grab his phone. New message from Owen. Zach smiled.

You up yet?

You shouldn't be. Zach texted back.

I got a date to get ready for.

Zach smiled. Oh yeah? He cute?

He's not bad.

Zach frowned down at the phone. "Not bad?" He repeated aloud to himself. He tilted his head slightly. What the hell did that mean? Was Owen not really attracted to him? Was he just trying to be nice? Or was he... was he... playing with him? It slowly dawned on Zach. Owen was teasing him. Or at least he hoped Owen was teasing him. He took a deep breath and started typing. Good. He must have really low standards.

Really low. Came Owen's quick text. And then a second text. Okay. Gotta go. Got a few errands to run before my date.

Zach smiled again. Good luck. He typed.

Thanks. I really need it.

Zach set his phone down and sighed. Now he just had to wait.