There Are Worse Things

by ShipperInParadise

A song played in the background, filling the nearly empty room with unheard music. John sat there, completely numb. How had he been so stupid? He didn't know. Why had he let himself believe that there was even a chance? Again, he couldn't produce an answer. And why had he let Mulligan convince him to get his number? That was the real question, wasn't it. "Lams", they'd said. As if.

5. Chapter 5

Outgoing Message From: Me?

Me?: Heyo.

Alex❤: Heya.

Me?: Aww, you've learned!

Alex❤: I guess I had the best teacher ;)

Me?: ah shucks, kid?

Me?: Lol, anyway... I had a question.

Alex❤: Shoot.

Me?: Would you want to see a movie some time? I'd be bringing my friend Eliza, so you could meet her

Alex❤: Yaaaaaaas. I've been wanting to meet your friends.

Me?: Great! Tomorrow night, after class? Eliza'll meet us there and I can pick you up, yeah?

Alex❤: That sounds great. Alright, see you later John.

Me?: See you around.

Incoming Message From: Liza

Liza: Hey, check out this Vid! /Tg6UC0bVDS4

Liza: Also,what'd Alex say?

Me?: Hey nerd. That was cool, lol. And he actually said yes.

Liza: Yay! So, I'll meet you I guess?

Liza: Normal theater?

Me?: Yeah, if you could.

Liza: I can, it's no problem. Just don't get too carried away before we meet up! ;D

Me?: I'm so done with you.

Liza: You love me

Outgoing Message To: Group

Me?: Guys. It worked.

Liza: I can vouch. Johnny boy's got a date!

Mr. Mythology: I'll be accepting thanks now.

Me?: You deserve no thanks.

Baguette: Congratulations, John, we're all happy for you.

Ang : Yay! Now you can finally stop complaining about not having a boyfriend!

Me?: Fuck off Angelica, I don't complain

Peg Leg: YES YOU DO!

Mr. Mythology?: Agreed. As usual, Peggy knows what's up.

Me?: Ugh. Screw all of you.

Baguette:Wouldn't you love to?

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Another chapter down! So, this one is another texting style chapter, which I'm still not sure if I really want to use in this story. Let me know what you guys think!