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Post by laurenne on Jun 21, 2012 19:34:43 GMT -5
Ok, underlined is Jackie, but who's in purple? I was not expecting the break-up to happen quite yet. More soon, please.
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Post by louie on Jun 22, 2012 0:14:32 GMT -5
A/N - I use purple for Keith, but I will now change it to beige, which is an easier read. -
Sun 23 November (5:15pm) Wait. What's up with yours?
(5:18) he walks Phoenix Park South each sunday and laurie and I are getting tired. (5:19) y? Wat is yours doing
(5:19) That's delicate intel.
(5:21) How delicate?
(5:21) Game-changing.
(5:23) r you going to tell me?
(5:24) You can't tell him.
(5:24) he doesn't even kno we're talking or how i got ur number.
(5:25) Promise.
(5:25) come on!
(5:26) Promise on your guitars, Keith... all of them.
(5:26) Wat? (5:27) Idk wat you're talking about.
(5:29) ... (5:31) Operation RE can only succeed if we forge an alliance.
(5:33) Can I ask u something?
(5:33) Sure.
(5:34) Why are u in on this?
(5:34) Because I want Rose to be happy.
(5:35) i thought she was happy. That's what she told emmet
(5:36) James was... (5:36) He was good for her. I knew that, even though we got off on the wrong foot. Before him, it had always been just the two of us . James marched in with this... nonchalance, and shook it all up. I guess I wasn't prepared. (5:37) Rose keeps joking that we're too much alike and that's why we clash. (5:37) Anyway. He gave Rose strength, confidence, something to hold on to, and yes, he made her happy. We weren't best friends, but he was a good guy.
(5:38) again... y are u in on this?
(5:39) Because I know Rose. I know her more than she knows herself sometimes, especially when it comes to this. (5:40) I saw the changes in her, ever since she and Emmet started texting. It wasn't much at first, and I didn't even know about Emmet's existence in the beginning, but - looking back at it, everything made sense. (5:41) The smile on her face when he texted, her eyes lighting up... Subtle, but still noticeable. (5:42) Not to mention the obsession that came with the smoothie shop. Of course, I knew about Emmet by then, even though Rose didn't like to talk about him.
(5:43) Obsession?
(5:45) She dressed in complete fashion and hoped that Emmet would somehow appear on one of her smoothie visits. Who does things like that for someone who's supposed to be a stranger?
(5:46) Okay let me get this strait. Delicate intel, Operation RE, the past tense when u talk about James. What r u tryin to tell me?
(5:48) Rose broke up with him.
(5:49) WHAT??!! (5:49) When?
(5:50) On Friday. (5:52) Speechless?
(5:53) Kinda (5:54) what does it mean
(5:55) I don't know yet; I'm giving her time to breathe. She's a mess.
(5:56) Naturally (5:57) Wow. didn't see that coming
(5:58) I did. (5:58) She won't admit it, not even to herself, but it's been on her mind for weeks.
(5:59) D'u think she did it because of emmet
(6:01pm) No, she definitely did it for James. And for herself. I mean... She's never even met Emmet, not really. Not in a way that counts. And still she was so caught up in her and Emmet, so focused on everything that came with them, that she lost sight of her actual boyfriend. (6:02) I'm only guessing here, but I think she saw that they weren't right for each other. They made each other happy, but there's happy and then there's happy.
(6:04) So wat now?
(6:05) For now, we wait.
(6:05) Ok (6:07) Keep me updated?
(6:08) I will. (6:09) And don't tell Emmet.
(6:09) I won't it's not up to me - Mon 24 November (3:04 pm) Random, maybe not so random thought coming up. I woke up with this on my mind, and so far, my day proved that I'm right and it's not even a Tuesday. (3:05) When something doesn't work the way theywant it to, some people just turn around and leave, instead of looking for a solution or, heaven forbid, changing something about themselves to make it work.
(3:10) Well.
(3:11) Sorry, that must've come off weird.
(3:16) It's okay to let things go.
(3:17) No, I know. But sometimes that's just the easiest thing to do. It's lazy. And for me, I'm always the one picking up the pieces, trying to get everyone to work together.
(3:25) But what if it's not? What if you know that there's nothing you can do? Then letting go, admitting defeat, is the best option there is. It's not lazy - it's anything but. It's the hardest thing. (3:26) And what do you know? You can't look inside people's minds. What if they have a good reason to do the things they do? And why would you have to try and change anyway? You wouldn't have to change if all was well in the first place.
(3:28) I... It was just a thought. One of my random silly thoughts. Sorry.
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(4:15) It's unusually sunny for November. Laurie is sad about her snow being gone, but I could actually have my smoothie outside tomorrow.
(4:17) It's cold.
(4:18) Yeah, but the sunshine is nice, isn't it?
(4:19) Global warming isn't nice, Emmet.
(4:20) It's... (4:41) Okay. -
Wed 26 November (12:23pm) Did I do something wrong? (12:29) It was my stupid rambling, wasn't it? (1:05pm) I'm sorry. You know I can't keep my mouth shut. (1:12) I babble. (1:13) I'm a babbler. (1:13) Ahhh, stop me. (1:14) You really have to stop me. (1:55) Just give me a sign that I didn't make you mad. (1:59) No? Okay. -
Thurs 27 November (6:01pm) Emmet.
(6:15) Hi stranger!
(6:16) It's what I do.
(6:18) What?
(6:19) Whenever I don't know what to say or what to do... Whenever I'm annoyed with myself... Instead of explaining, I lash out. It's not okay, but it's what I do. And now you know. (6:20) I'm sorry.
(6:21) ...What's going on?
(6:23) Nothing.
(6:23) You've been off all week.
(6:24) Thursday is not 'all week.' Don't be ridiculous.
(6:25) Are you doing that thing where you lash out instead of explaining yourself?
(6:26) Don't use this against me.
(6:26) I'm not. (6:27) I'm just worried, that's all.
(6:28) Okay. I will explain this. (6:30) Just... Not yet. (6:30) Please.
(6:31) Okay. -
Mon 1 December (4:45pm) Incoming Call “Oh my God, Max, stop calling me. I told you I'd be right over. Five minutes, okay? You can wait five more minutes. I'm- Max? Hello? “...Crap... Rose. Hello?” -
(4:47pm) Why was caller ID invented when I never check it anyway?
(4:47) ur a flaily mess
(4:48) Stop being so kind and helpful, Keith, it's overwhelming.
(4:48) maybe one of these days we can have a How to use a cell phone class again...been a while.
(4:49) So I have to wade through the mess that is my life on my own now?
(4:50) it involve not checking caller ID? Yes, dear.
(4:50) Grrrrrrrrargh.
(4:51)
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(5:01pm) Hey, I'm sorry about that. I didn't know it was you until I checked the name on the screen. (5:01) Which I should've done before answering the call, I know. (5:04) And now you're not picking up... Just... When you get this, call me? Or... I'm busy right now, but I'll try again later. And when I do, don't hang up again, okay? (5:10) Or do. I mean, you don't have to talk to me. (5:21) Maybe you called me by accident, so... (5:23) But you can call me if you want to. Anytime. -
(7:12pm) You know, given the caller ID incident earlier today and now my ongoing word vomit... Maybe you were right. Maybe we should lock my phone away. Or destroy it. (7:14) Is there a Mount Doom in Dublin?
(7:15) ur phone is not the One Ring, Cahill, no matter how precious you think it is.
(7:15) Keeeeeeeith.
(7:16) the empire state building qualify?
(7:17) Maybe by night when the lights can be interpreted as lava.
(7:18) r u texting those thoughts to anyone else but me
(7:20) No.
(7:21) Good
(7:21) Why?
(7:22) don't want them to lock u up
(7:23) ~obscene gesture~
(7:23) Adorable. -
(11:23pm) Hi.
(11:25) Hey you.
(11:25) Are you still up?
(11:26) I'm replying, right? (11:27) I mean... Yeah, I'm not sleepy or anything. (11:27) I've been practicing a lot, so...
(11:28) Practicing?
(11:28) Music.
(11:31) Can I call you?
(11:31) Sure.
(11:32) Incoming Call “Hey...”
“I'm sorry about earlier today.”
“No, I am.”
“I should've said something instead of just hanging up on you.”
“So that was deliberate, huh?”
“Not... Not really. I panicked.”
“Panicked?”
“Emmet... I need to tell you something.”
“...Okay?”
“...”
“It's okay; you can tell me anything. Really.”
“This is different. And difficult. I didn't think it would be so difficult. And... I thought about not telling you, not yet, but I can't talk to you without telling you and then you'd be wondering what's wrong and-”
“Shhhhh, hey. I'm here and I'm not going anywhere. …I could stay on the phone all night and wait till you're ready, if that's what you need.”
“Stop that.”
“What?”
“Stop being so... understanding.”
“Do you want me to force it out of you?”
“No. ...Emmet?”
“Yes?”
“I broke up with my boyfriend. ...Ex-boyfriend. James. I... I broke up with James.”
“...”
“...This is the part where you say something. Anything.”
“I... I don't know what to say. …Are you okay?”
“...”
“That's a very telling sigh.”
“No, it's... It's still fresh, but... I'm dealing with it.”
“You've got people to talk to, right?”
“Yes.”
“Okay, good. ...Is there anything I can do? I mean... That might be a little weird, but... You're my friend, so... I'm... Jesus Christ, I'm not doing a really good job here, am I?”
“It's fine. I don't expect you to do anything.”
“Can I ask why?”
“Why what?”
“Why did you do it?”
“...”
“You don't have to answer that.”
“No, I want to. Honesty, remember?”
“Mhm.”
“I told you about him. About how he was the strongest person I knew. And... Wait, before I go on, I need to say something else.”
“Okay.”
“None of this is your fault. It's all between me and him, okay?”
“Yeah...”
“Emmet.”
“Yes.”
“When I told him about us - about us texting, about our friendship - I thought we were okay. He wasn't thrilled and there was this weird silence between us, but it got better and we talked it out. He said it was fine and I believed him. In hindsight, I know how stupid that was - how stupid and blind I was.
“He put two and two together in his head and I guess he started to look differently on some things that had happened over the last couple of months. And then it didn't matter anymore whether I texted Jackie or my dad or someone else - it was always you, in his mind. He saw you everywhere, in everything-”
“That's kind of m-”
“No, let me finish this.”
“Okay.”
“I guess I wanted to ignore it, ignore the signs, because pretending that everything was fine was easy.”
“Rosalind, what I said before... That day... That wasn't about you.”
“I know. It's okay.”
“Good. Go on.”
“And then, one day, he just cracked. He broke down completely and... I'd never seen him like that before. Never. To know that it was my fault... That he... That I was doing that to him... It was like a slap in the face and I need that slap. It was a wake-up call.”
“And then... you broke up with him?”
“Yes. Just... It was the only thing I could've done. ...Emmet?”
“Yes?”
“Emmet, there's... There's another side to it, of course there is, and I know what I'm leaving unsaid. I can only imagine what you must be thinking now, but I-”
“Hey, no. I'm not... I'm not expecting anything. It's good that you told me about this, but I'm not expecting anything.”
“I know I'm not in a position to ask... Actually, it's a horrible thing to ask, now, after all this, but-”
“But you can.”
“...Is it okay if I take some time?”
“To think?”
“Yes.”
“Of course. You can take all the time you need. And when you're done, I'll be here and we can talk about it. Whatever 'it' is.”
“Thank you.”
“Thank you for being so open about this. And Rosalind?”
“Yeah?”
“I'm a lot stronger than you might think. We're a lot stronger. It's going to be fine.”
“...Okay. I'm... I'll-”
“Shhhh. Whenever you're ready.”
“...Goodnight, Emmet.”
“Goodnight, Rosalind.” -
Tues 2 December (2:23pm) He knows.
(2:27) I know.
(2:28) Is he okay?
(2:28) Yea. he's... being very reasonable (2:29) urs?
(2:30) Ups and downs. (2:31) She just told me off for my outfit of the day, though.
(2:32) And that's a good sign
(2:32) The best. -
Sun 14 December (9:46am) I envy you sometimes.
(9:55) Hm?
(9:56) That you get to walk your dog. It must be amazing for clearing your head.
(9:58) You could walk your cat.
(9:59) Only if I got him a fashionable leash and little matching boots.
(10:02) Would that be for him or for you?
(10:03) That's a blurry line.
(10:05) Hi, also.
(10:06) Hey.
(10:07) Do you come here often?
(10:07) ...Really, Emmet? Really?
(10:08) ...Sorry, I was trying to break the ice.
(10:10) Well, now there's a hole in the ice. And you're in it. And you're sinking.
(10:10) ...
(10:11) Do you want me to give you a hand?
(10:12) Is your name Scar?
(10:12) No.
(10:13) Then yes.
(10:14) So, how are you?
(10:15) Wait, is this supposed to be your hand?
(10:15) Just take it.
(10:16) It's a not a very strong hold, is it?
(10:17) You dug the hole.
(10:17) Maybe we should go light on the metaphors...
(10:18) Maybe.
(10:20) I'm good. I'm... busy. (10:21) You?
(10:22) Same. (10:24) Why is this so difficult?
(10:26) Because it's a defining moment? Or at least we think it is? (10:27) But... it doesn't have to be. We don't have to do this now. I guess we could just... pick up talking and see where it goes?
(10:28) I'd like that. -
(11:23am) Hey Emmet?
(11:24) Mhm?
(11:25) I think I missed you a little bit.
(11:27) I think I missed you a little bit, too. -
(2:22pm) Did you tell him?
(2:31) Yea
(2:33) And what is he going to do with that?
(2:34) u just need to give him a little push in the rite direction and he goes on his own
(2:35) Good.
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(5:02pm) Are you busy?
(5:03) It's a Sunday.
(5:03) And?
(5:04) It's a Sunday.
(5:04) So you're not?
(5:04) No. That's what I was trying to say.
(5:06) Good.
(5:06) Why?
(5:09) Incoming Call “What are you doing?!”
“Hello to you, too.”
“Mhm, yes. What are you doing?”
“You're entirely too grumpy for a Sunday.”
“I thought I was being unusually cheer-”
“You're still in bed.”
“-ful. ...How do you know that?”
“So you admit it!”
“You're creepy.”
“I've got the sixth sense.”
“Super creepy.”
“I also heard your blanket rustling.”
“More creepy. King of creepy.”
“But it's perfect! Now you get to sit back and enjoy.”
“...I... What?!”
“Shhh; just listen.”
“Listen to what? You're freaking me out. Maybe in the weeks we didn't talk to each other you snapped and-”
“Trust me and listen.”
“I... Fine. But if y-”
“Uh! Listen.”
“Okay.”
“...”
“What are you... Oh, okay...”
“Hey, so that was... Are you still there?”
“I... Yes.”
“Good.”
“I'm...”
“Yeah?”
“A bit speechless.”
“Good!”
“You're such a... Was that... was that you?!”
“Indeed.”
“Oh my god.”
“Well, did it make you smile?”
“It... Yes. Yes, it made me smile.”
“So you won't put up a fight again when I call you tomorrow evening?”
“...What are you planning?”
“Nothing.”
“Emmet.”
“Shush, you.”
“Is that your mission now?”
“Maybe?”
“Should I be scared?”
“No, but you could be excited.”
“We'll see about that.”
“Just pick up, okay?”
“Okay.”
“Bye, Rosalind!”
“...You're impossible. Bye.” -
(5:34pm) Thank you.
(5:35) It was a pleasure playing for you. -
(5:36pm) Omg Jackie.
(5:38) Did you leave the bed?
(5:39) I can't move.
(5:39) Huh. That's new.
The video is not mine. Just thought Rosalind needed some Christmas cheer... even if it is June here. (and I know it's a video, I couldn't find the audio and convert it) If you hadn't already noticed, the updates are getting quite longer so more to come!
Thank you for reading!
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Post by laurenne on Jun 22, 2012 0:55:59 GMT -5
I absolutely loved it. I can't wait to find out what Emmett is planning.
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Post by louie on Jun 22, 2012 2:20:14 GMT -5
Mon 15 December (7:20 pm) You were right about Emmet.
(7:21) Yeah?
(7:22) Yes.
(7:22) How?
(7:23) I just got home and I haven't seen her like this since... Well, you know.
(7:24) thats ma boy. (7:26) Ok things are going great but let's keep an eye on them
(7:27) Always - I don't trust them yet. Stupid boys.
(7:27) ...a generalisation?
(7:29) Maybe?
(7:29) Remember we're supposed to be on the same team
(7:30) We are, Keith. But I run this show. -
(8:01pm) How's it goin sweetie?
(8:02) Stop it. You promised.
(8:02) Ok Emmet. (8:04) So?
(8:05) What?
(8:05) Wat's up?
(8:06) You're weird, that's what's up.
(8:06) just want to kno how u are.
(8:07) You already saw me today. I had two arms and two legs. Nothing's changed.
(8:07) we talked. About stuff
(8:08) If you're trying to be subtle, you can stop. I can see right through it.
(8:08) gimme the details.
(8:09) You're so gossipy, Keith. I'm appalled.
(8:10) wat's wrong with bein curious? After all weve been through over last couple of months... (8:11) .. like u're willin to share the pain but not the joy. (8:12) Share the joy, emmet
(8:13) You're. Being. Weird. (8:13) Just let me have this, okay? For now.
(8:14) Fine. (8:14) Sweetie.
(8:15) Low blow.
(8:15) Mwuah! -
Mon 12 January (7:33am) Look at him, he's living the life.
(7:34) And here I am, leaving the house at midnight.
(7:46) Birds.
(7:47) What?
(7:48) The birds should be your role models. I just took Laurie out for her morning walk and they're exceptionally cheerful today. Spring is just around the corner.
(7:49) It's the beginning of winter, Emmet. You're seeing things. (7:52) Are you sure you're not some character from a Disney movie? Birds, squirrels, dogs... Are you talking to them? (7:53) No, don't answer that. Of course you're talking to them.
(7:54) When you introduced me to your cat, you said he was your third roommate.
(7:55) That's because he's the size of a dog.
(7:55) Whatever. (7:56) I'll tell the birds to say hi when they see you.
(7:56) Please don't.
(7:57) Why not?
(7:58) Do you know who Hitchcock is?
(7:58) Afraid of birds. Got it.
(7:59) Are you writing that down?
(8:03) It's going into my Rosalind Laurent file.
(8:04) You're such a dork. (8:07) You're trying to come up with a snarky nickname and failing, aren't you?
(8:08) ...No?
(8:08) Have a nice day, Emmet!
(8:09) You too... Rosalind. (8:10) That's it. That's the snarky nickname. (8:10) Got it? Because you're... (8:11) ...No? (8:13) Okay. -
(10:02am) Bored.
(10:05) In class?
(10:05) Yes.
(10:06) That feels familiar. (10:07) But it's Monday, not Thursday.
(10:08) My boring class in on Mondays now, Emmet. Keep up.
(10:08) Already writing it down.
(10:09) What else is in that file?
(10:10) Like I would tell you. -
(1:14pm) Do you think it's too late to switch schools?
(1:15) Ran into him again?
(1:15) All. The. Time. I don't know if I can take it, pretending he's just another person I see... It's a good thing he doesn't know how I look like.
(1:16) You can, Rose.
(1:16) I wouldn't be so sure.
(1:17) You're not having second thoughts, are you?
(1:20) No, I... No. Of course not. You know this wasn't something I decided on the fly.
(1:21) But?
(1:22) It's so hard. What do we do now? I keep seeing him on a daily basis and it's always awkward, and painful, and...
(1:23) Do you see yourself being friends with him?
(1:25) At the moment, all I want to do whenever I see him is run and I'm sure he feels the same way.
(1:26) Then give it time.
(1:26) Hm.
(1:28) And Rose?
(1:28) Yes?
(1:29) Remember: you've survived worse. -
(2:01pm) I think my Mondays are your Tuesdays.
(2:04) Rainy day?
(2:05) I feel like this could be another rainy week.
(2:08) Rain is okay if you've got an umbrella.
(2:08) Well, I seem to have forgotten mine.
(2:09) You know you're just challenging me by saying that, right?
(2:11) Oh, no, I didn't mean it like that. You don't have to do anything.
(2:12) Well, you didn't have to do anything either, but you did.
(2:12) That was different.
(2:16) So you built me a basement.
(2:17) What?
(2:17) From my hurricane.
(2:20) ...
(2:20)
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(2:21) Heart.
(2:21) What?
(2:22) My heart.
(2:23) What about your heart, honey?
(2:23) It's doing stuff.
(2:23) Stuff?
(2:24) I don't know, Jackie. I really don't know.
(2:25) You're having quite the rollercoaster ride today, huh?
(2:25) This is not a drill.
(2:26) Oookay. (2:27) If this is about what I think it is... (2:28) Rose.
(2:28) Yes?
(2:29) Don't you think you should do something about it?
(2:29) Do what?
(2:29) You know.
(2:30) I can't ask him to meet me again. Not after what happened last time.
(2:30) But things are different now!
(2:32) What if he says no? (2:32) What if... What if everything goes wrong again? (2:34) What if we're not... (2:35) I can't.
(2:36) Okay. -
(2:37pm) I think mine is freaking out. (2:38) Yours?
(2:40) Doin fine i guess. (2:41) determined maybe
(2:43) Good. That's something. We need some determination in this equation.
(2:44) lets see where this goes
(2:45) Okay.
(3:04pm) Theres somethin Id really like to kno but have always been afraid to ask
(3:05) Go on.
(3:06) ur not allowed to laugh or judge
(3:07) Okay
(3:09) I'm just wonderin
(3:09) Come on Keith, I don't bite:)
(3:10) a scale from 1 to 10 how fit is Rosalind?
(3:11) Oh my god.
(3:12) u said u wuldn't judge (3:12) just looking out for my bro.
(3:13) You're curious, that's what you are. (3:13) She's a 12.
(3:14) u speaking as her best friend or...?
(3:15) I'm speaking as a human being. (3:16) Rose is really special and anyone would be lucky to have her. (3:16) Anything else you'd like to know?
(3:17) Not right now thank u;) (3:19) God how I wuld love to wind emmet with that piece of information.
(3:20) Oh, so that's what that was for.
(3:21) Shhhh - (4:23pm) Will you be home by 7?
(4:26) Yes.
(4:27) Okay. -
(7:23pm) Ready?
(7:25) Yes.
(7:25) Really?
(7:26) God, just call me already!
(7:26) Whoa, okay.
(7:27) Incoming Call “Hi.”
“You're bossy.”
“And you were being complicated.”
“I was not. I just didn't want to shock you.”
“By calling me?”
“Yeah.”
“Don't you think we're past that now?”
“...Okay, maybe I was being complicated. Sometimes I over-think, sorry.”
“Stop apologizing and be my umbrella, Emmet.”
“You know how to charm a guy, Rosalind. I'm impressed.”
“That wasn't... I mean... I-”
“Relax. Are you comfortable?”
“...Yes?”
“Good.”
snd.sc/LkRnfc “...Kidding.”
“Emmet!”
“That wasn't what I wanted to play for you. I got carried away.”
“Do you know how to play every song by heart?”
“Not every song.”
“Are you being modest?”
“I'm really not. Can I have a second go?”
“Absolutely.”
“Okay. It's not... Maybe it's not... I hope you won't be disappointed after yesterd-”
"Emmet.”
“Yeah?”
“Stop overthinking.”
snd.sc/LkTxvt
“...”
“So that was... It's just something I've been working on...”
“...”
“...Hello?”
“I... I'm here.”
“...Are you okay?”
“Mhm.”
“Oh god, I should've said something about the song before. It's not... You know the song, right? ...Of course you do. It's not about the lyrics; I didn't pick it for the lyrics. That would've been... It's not-”
“Emmet.”
“...Yes?”
“It was beautiful.”
“Oh.”
“How did you do that?”
“What?”
“How did you turn that song into something like that?”
“Oh... Well, I... I just played around with it. I lov- … I mean, I like looking at things from a different angle once in a while.”
“It worked. Can I ask you something, though?”
“I'm not going to tear you apart and break your heart, if that's what you're wondering.”
“...”
“Oh god, sorry. Sorry. See, this is why you need to be warned about me calling you. You need to prepare yourself for my outbursts. I told you that I start to ramble when I get nervous and-”
“You're nervous?”
“No, I... Yes.”
“Adorable.”
“What?”
“I said you're adorable.”
“Oh... Okay, well, uhm... I guess... Are you laughing?”
“...No?”
“...You're enjoying this, aren't you?”
“Yes. Wasn't that the purpose of your call?”
“You're mocking me.”
“No, I'm not. Will you play for me some more?”
“Was that what you wanted to ask?”
“Sort of, yes.”
“You only get one song a day and you got almost two today.”
“Exactly, almost. Tomorrow then?”
“One song.”
“Do you pick them at random or...?”
“I never pick anything at random, Rosalind.”
“But it's not about the lyrics?”
“It's not about the lyrics.”
“Good. Same time tomorrow?”
“Yes.”
“I'll try to think of more silly Top 40 songs you could put your spin on until then.”
“So, all of them?”
“Ah, not so modest after all.”
“You gave me an ego boost.”
“...Good. Tomorrow?”
“Tomorrow.” -
(8:05pm) IT MADE MY STOMACH FLIP
(8:07) Is this supposed to make sense?
(8:09) Please file this under “Things I need to text you before I send them to Emmet instead and make a fool out of myself”. (8:10) It's a safety measure.
(8:11) Roooossssseeeeeee!!!
(8:12) Yes?
(8:13) Anything you want to tell me?
(8:13) Just that.
(8:14) I hate you.
(8:15) I hate you, too. <3 -
(8:33pm) Something is happening.
(8:35) somethin is happenin?
(8:36) Yes. Something is definitely happening.
I am suffering from a case of insomnia right now, so I think I'm just going to finish this story. The end is near.
Oh, and I may have skipped a few days in December to move the story along.
See you in the next update!
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Post by louie on Jun 22, 2012 4:20:57 GMT -5
Tues 13 January (10:01am) It's Tuesday.
(10:11) Yes it is.
(10:12) I know you feel like it's your turn to do something, but you know that doesn't mean I'm not going to get my smoothies right?
(10:13) I guess so.
(10:15) Is Catherine working?
(10:16) No, not today.
(10:16)
(10:16) Aw, sorry. I didn't know that you'd gotten attached to her.
(10:17) She's my smoothie person, Emmet.
(10:17) Oookay, I'll tell her that.
(10:18) No need to get jealous.
(10:20) Nice try, Rosalind.
(10:21)
-
(7:34pm) I'm going to be a little late tonight.
(7:39) That's fine, don't worry about it. (7:40) I'm still stuck with homework, anyway.
(7:42) I lost her toy and now she won't go inside.
(7:44) She doesn't seem to be all that torn up about it.
(7:45) She still thinks we're going to find it. Hopeless optimist. (7:50) Can I tell you a secret?
(7:51) Yes.
(7:52) She lost it. -
(7:53pm) Everything okay there in your room?
(7:54) Am I not allowed to laugh?
(7:54) Actually, I missed your laugh. Please continue. (7:55) Anything you want to share, though?
(7:56) Stop asking me that and bring me dinner.
(7:56) Come and get it. -
(8:42pm) Incoming call “Emmet! Hi!”
“Is this a bad time?”
“No, no, you just... You didn't warn me this time.”
“Well, you said I was being complicated when I did. Sometimes I listen to you, you know?”
“Good. Uhm... I... Oh my god, Jackie, stop it... Stop!... Ja-”
“...Er... hello?”
“...That woman is a monster; sorry about that. I escaped. She says hi, by the way... Not that it matters.”
“Is that a normal evening for you? Wrestling with your roommate?”
“It was fine before you called.”
“Oh, so it's my fault?”
“I believe so.”
“Can I make it up to you?”
“I think I know something that would change my mind about you.”
“About me? It's that bad, huh? What can I do for you?”
“Two songs, Emmet.”
“...”
“Don't laugh! This is a serious matter. I'm addicted.”
“Obviously. Let me start with one and then we'll see, yeah?”
“This is a trick, Cahill. You're tricking me.”
“Oooh, you know it's serious when the last name comes out.”
“Please.”
“Sit back and be quiet.”
“...Fine.”
“No snarky comeback?”
“I'm waiting.”
“Okay.”
snd.sc/LGgxQc
“How...”
“Yeees?”
“You're amazing.”
“...”
“You are. I could listen to you play every single day.”
“...Is that an offer?”
“No, silly. It's a request.”
“Rosalind...”
“Mhm?”
“I...”
“Mhhh?”
“...Are you sleepy?”
“Maybe. Bad night, long day.”
“Do you want me to go off the record?”
“What?”
“I could play another piece for you, but it wouldn't be part of my theme.”
“Yes, please.”
“Are you comfortable?”
“Very.”
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“Rosalind?”
“Hey Emmet.”
“...Jackie. Hi.”
“Sorry, she fell asleep and almost dropped her phone.”
“...Is she okay?”
“Oh, I only heard the last notes, but I'm sure she loved it. She looks peaceful. ...She's been... She could really use a good night of sleep.”
“...Good.”
“Emmet?”
“Yeah?”
“Could you come over to the cafe tomorrow?”
“Tomorrow. Uhm... Sure?”
“We need to talk.”
“...Am I in trouble?”
“No, but there's something we need to discuss.”
“And... We can't do that now?”
“No. We need another person.”
“What...”
“Trust me. After class?”
“...Okay.”
“Great! See you then. Bye!”
“...Bye.” -
(9:45pm) Sweet dreams, Rosalind. -
Wed 14 January (10:23am) Coffee, 4pm?
(10:29) I'm already meeting with Jackie.
(10:30) That's ok i don't mind
(10:31) She wants to talk to me.
(10:31) I kno
(10:32) ...You know?
(10:33) Yup.
(10:34) ...Are you... No. It can't be.
(10:34) Wat?
(10:35) She mentioned... Keith, are you the other person she mentioned?!
(10:36) she say tall, handsome, blonde hair?
(10:36) And who would that be?
(10:38) Ha. Ha. (10:39) maybe we shouldn't help u. u don't deserve it.
(10:40) “We”? Oh god.
(10:42) facebook mate.
(10:43) I can't believe this. (10:43) No, actually, I can. I can't believe I didn't see it coming. (10:44) So what's today? An intervention?!
(10:45) Maybe (10:46) we like to help
(10:47) I don't need help.
(10:48) yes u do.
(10:48) I'm doing fine.
(10:49) its not enough.
(10:50) Not enough for what?
(10:52) to get the girl.
(10:53) That's not what this is about.
(10:55) Sure. (10:56) u need to step it up. She won't make the next move and u're too nice to make yours. that's where we come in.
(10:57) I don't like where this is going.
(10:59) 4pm
(11:00) Do I have to?
(11:01) u want me to drag you there?
(11:02) ...Fine. -
(1:02pm) I found the concert tickets we got for next week.
(1:23) ...I forgot about those.
(1:24) You can have them if you want.
(1:25) It's your favorite band, not mine.
(1:26) I know, but... I thought we could...
(1:27) James (1:27) Please... Please, don't.
(1:29) I know. Sorry.
(1:30) It's okay. Just...
(1:31) I know. Too soon. -
(1:59pm) Why is my life so screwed up?
(2:01) Hello, drama queen.
(2:02) Seriously, though, why?
(2:02) It's not.
(2:03) Then why does it feel like it is?
(2:05) You're a drama queen. It's in your nature.
(2:05) Well, so are you.
(2:06) I know. That's why I get to call you out on this. (2:07) You're on the right track, Rose.
(2:10) I don't know.
(2:11) You are. Stop moping around.
(2:12) Urgh, why are you being so... so...
(2:12) Helpful? Caring? Irreplaceable?
(2:13) You win. I don't have it in me today.
(2:14) Rose...
(2:17) It's fine. I'm fine. -
(7:15pm) Incoming Call “Hey you.”
“Hey yourself.”
“You're getting so good at this. I'm proud of you.”
“At what? Talking?”
“Calling me. No warning, no nothing - just an ordinary phone call among friends.”
“Well, will you look at us. We're ordinary.”
“You know what I mean.”
“Yes, I do. So, how was your day, darling?”
“...I said 'among friends', not 'an old married couple.'”
“I knew that would be a step too far. But honestly, how was it?”
“It was... A day.”
“Uh oh, that doesn't sound so good. Wanna talk about it?”
"...”
“You don't have to.”
“It's... Jackie said I was being a drama queen, which is probably true. I told myself to stop whining and concentrate on what's ahead of me, not what's in the past.”
“...Did you buy a self-help book?”
“Excuse me?!”
“Sorry, sorry. I'm listening.”
“No, you're cracking up, that's what you're doing. Good to know that my woes are a source of entertainment for you.”
“They're not... you know that's not true. I didn't mea-... -Wait. Now you're laughing.”
“It's so easy to mess with you.”
“I'm rethinking my song choice for tonight.”
“Ohhh, no, please don't! I've been looking forward to this all day.”
“Really?”
“Yes, silly.”
“'Silly' is my cue.”
“Now I'm scared.”
“Don't be.”
“I'm waitiiing.”
“Yes, yes, my call was so casual, I'm not even prepared. I need to switch rooms first. Don't go.”
"..I'm right here.”
“Good. ...Ouch... crap.”
“...What are you doing?”
“Walking through my apartment with the natural grace of a gazelle. What do you think?”
“...Just how big is your apartment?”
“Uhm... I don't know. Big enough. Why?”
“Because you're still walking.”
“Not anymore. We've reached our destination; I hope you had a smooth ride. Going to put you on speakerphone now, okay?”
“Okay, Captain.”
“Ready?”
“You don't have to yell, Emmet.”
“I think you're ready.”
snd.sc/Nqi8gM
“...”
“Too much?”
“...”
“Rosalind?”
“Yes.”
“It was too much, wasn't it?”
“No, it wasn't. That was just my sign of life. Emmet...”
“Yes?”
“...Crap”
“What was that?”
“Nothing, I just... Nothing.”
“Oookay. Then let me make a request.”
“...Okay.”
“You've got Friday afternoons off, right?”
“...Yes?”
“Don't be scared. This is what it feels like when you get sent on missions, you know?”
“...Missions?”
“Yup. Friday, 3pm, Phoenix Park. Do you know where that is?”
“...I could look it up.”
“So, you'll be there?”
“Emmet...”
“Come on; I always did what you told me to do and did I regret it? No.”
“I...”
“You don't like this uncertainty, do you?”
“...I guess.”
“Do you trust me?”
“...Yes. Yes, I do....Fine, I'll go on your little mission.”
“Yay!”
“It'd better be worth it.”
“What do you think of me?”
“Only the best.”
“Good.”
“Most of the time.”
“Hey!”
“I accepted the mission; what more do you want?”
“I want you to enjoy the mission.”
“I'll tell you on Friday.”
“Deal.”
“Same time tomorrow?”
“Same time tomorrow.”
“Sleep well.”
“You too. - (8:23pm) The eagle has landed.
(8:26) ...u kidding me?
(8:27) What? (8:28) You two with your *operation* – I thought spy talk was appropriate. I wanted in on the fun.
(8:29) s'not spy talk, Cahill.
(8:30) Snob. (8:31) Se said yes. (8:31) Better?
(8:33) Much
(8:34) Keith?
(8:35) Yes?
(8:35) I guess I should thank you.
(8:36) Thank me after
- Thurs 15 January (4:23pm) You're really quiet today.
(4:29) I feel like I'm juggling a million different things today. (4:34) You're quiet, too.
(4:35) I feel like I'm juggling a billion different things today.
(4:36) Of course.
(4:36) Can't let you win. -
(5:12pm) u're so quiet, sweetie. everything ok?
(5:14) ...Am I really such a chatty person? What is it with everyone today?
(5:14) just checking.
(5:15) I think I'm preparing for battle. (5:15) Shut up. That's what it feels like.
(5:16) didn't say anything. (5:17) must be bad - i got away with 'sweetie'
(5:17) That's what I want you to believe. (5:18) And then, one day...
(5:18) u're goin to cuddle me to death
(5:19) Something like that. But without the cuddling. -
(6:03pm) You're not too busy for piano night, are you?
(6:10) That's what you're calling it?
(6:11) No, but that's what I use in public.
(6:14) I'm never too busy for that.
(6:14) Good. -
(10:01pm) Incoming Call “You're really late today.”
“I'm sorry, I hope I'm not... I hope this isn't a bad time.”
“No, it's okay. I was just getting worried.”
“Aw. Sorry, I was... I had to... do stuff.”
“Stuff, hm?”
“Yes, stuff.”
“You can be so mysterious, Emmet Cahill.”
“...”
“What?”
“Nothing, just...”
“...Maybe you should start playing.”
“Ohhh, so you're just in this for the songs now, are you? One quick call and then you ditch me.”
“No, I'm just thinking of your neighbors.”
“That's not a problem.”
“They're okay with late night concerts?”
“Well, a) it's not that late, and b) believe it or not, this room is sound-proof.”
“You're kidding.”
“No, really, it is. They got that done when they bought this place for me.”
“'They'?”
“My parents.”
“Yes, I got that, but...”
“Hm?”
“Probably not a good topic for tonight... Okay, I'm ready.”
“And we're back to this being a quick fix for you.”
“Emmmetttt. What do I have to do?”
“Nothing, that whiny tone in your voice was gratifying enough.”
“You're welcome.”
“Three... Two..-”
“Really?”
“Shhhhhhh; do you want this or not?”
“Yes, please.”
“Three... Two... One...”
snd.sc/NqlDUv
“Tadaaaaaa!”
“I can't handle you right now. Jesus Christ, that was...”
“Silly?”
“Perfect.”
“Thank you.”
“No, thank you.”
“Are we playing that game again?”
“...Emmet?”
“Mhm?”
“I...”
“Yes?”
“...I'm tired.”
“Oh, okay. I'm sorry that it took me so long to call.”
“No, that's... It's fine.”
“Well, then... Don't forget about the mission, okay?”
“I won't.”
“Good. Sleep well.”
“You too. And - thank you.”
“Sure.”
-
(10:33pm) I'M TIRED OF PLAYING THIS GAME
(10:36) Filed under: Things you need to text me before you send them to Emmet instead and make a fool out of yourself?
(10:37) Good girl. (10:38) Why is this moving so slow?
(10:38) You're asking me that? Me?! (10:39) I'll be home soon.
(10:40) It's okay, I'll just go to bed. No whining anymore, right?
(10:41) Right. -
(10:55pm) She's this close to losing it. Emmet's been doing excellent work.
(10:59) u make it sound like rose is his prey and u're enjoyin' the hunt.
(11:00) It's not like he knows what she's doing to him. He's a puppy.
(11:01) True -
Fri 16 January (7:28am) Wake up, sunshine! It's a beautiful day.
(7:29) What... (7:30) It's 7:30, Emmet
(7:31) Yes! It's time to get up and greet the day.
(7:31) How much coffee have you had this morning?
(7:32) Not a single one.
(7:33) Emmet
(7:33) ...Okay, two. (7:34) But my morning walks with Laurie really do the trick. You should reconsider the cat-walking thing.
(7:35) My cat is snuggled up on my chest and deeply asleep.
(7:35) I guess you're a match made in heaven. (7:36) Okay, I'll leave you to it, then. (7:39) Don't forget about 3pm.
(7:40) I won't. -
(2:13pm) u nervous?
(2:15) No.
(2:15) Huh.
(2:16) Should I be nervous?!
(2:16) No?
(2:17) Keith!!!
(2:17) No.
(2:18) Great.
(2:18) Wat?
(2:19) Now I'm nervous.
(2:19) Oops
(2:21) 'Oops'? Seriously, Keith? You're supposed to say 'No, Emmet, it's going to be fine. You're awesome. Everything is awesome. Oh god, what if it's going to be anything but awesome? It's going to be a train wreck, isn't it? Crap Crap Crap Crap.
(2:22) ...still me saying that?
(2:22) No, you stopped at the second 'awesome.'
(2:23) u're missin a quotation mark there mate
(2:24) It ran away with my confidence. Since when were you king of grammar? (2:24) You're supposed to be helping.
(2:25) u dnt need my help anymore. ur fine.
(2:26) Promise?
(2:26) Promise (2:27) it's sunny. that's perfect take it as a sign. -
(2:13pm) You should come with me.
(2:13) No.
(2:14) Why not?
(2:14) He didn't say that was an option. It's your mission. Stop being a wuss, that's not who you are.
(2:17) Fine.
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(2:58pm) The cat is in the box.
(2:59) ...The what?
(2:59) The cat is in the box.
(3:00) Jackie, how does sending that again help?
(3:00) GO!
(3:01) OKAY -
(3:01pm) Outgoing Call “Shouldn't you be on your mission?”
“I am. I just don't know what it's supposed to be. There're so many people here and ice cream and picnics, Jackie. Picnics. It's January. No one is supposed to enjoy this weather. They're acting like it's the middle of July and... Why didn't he give me better directions? It feels like a zoo. I swear, if I have to see one more...”
“One more what?”
“...Piano.”
“What?”
“Crap.”
“What?!”
“Oh no... Ohhhh no no no no no. He wouldn't... No.”
“Rose?”
“...Oh god.”
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“Honey?”
“Can't... Can't...”
“Okay.”
“That's not... That's not his theme...”
“Shhhh; just listen.”
“...”
“Breathe.”
“I... Jackie, I...”
“...Are you cryi-”
“I have to go.”
“Ros-”
- (3:12pm) Incoming Call “Yes?”
“Rosalind. It's me.”
“...Emmet, I...”
“Are you still here?”
“...You should've told me.”
“And ruin the surprise? Risking that you'd say no? Sure. ...Where are you?”
“I left.”
"You're lying. Where are you?”
“Emmet, no...”
“I've got no idea what you look like. You need to work with me here, come on.”
“Emmet.”
“No. No, it's enough. ...It's enough. Did you... You heard what I played, right?”
“Yes, but I didn't know-”
“That doesn't matter. It doesn't have any lyrics. It doesn't need lyrics.”
“I don't underst-”
“It's about you. It's about you and everything that happened in the past five months.”
“Emmet...”
“I wouldn't have done this if I didn't know it's what you want. I know you do. You're sick of this... dance and I'm sick of it, too. It's been five months. Five. I know we're ready. If we're not ready now, we'll never be.
“You said you were scared. I'm scared, too... But I'm more scared about not meeting you than actually meeting you. Five months and I don't want to think about what would've happened if I hadn't sent you that text by accident.
“Remember how we talked about obligations, right in the beginning? I don't expect anything from you. I just... I want to see you. I want to talk to you. In person. I want... I want to touch your hand and feel that you're real. I need you to be real.”
“...Was that the speech you always wanted to give me?”
“Please. Please, just tell me where you are, before I turn into a Katherine Heigl movie.”
“Okay, deep breath...”
“What was that?”
“An emergency pep talk...”
“...What?”
“Turn around.”
“I...”
“Turn around, before I change my mind.”
“...”
“Hi.” -
(3:33pm) need an update.
(3:34) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(3:34) TELL ME!
(3:35) We need to go out and celebrate, you and me. Right now.
(3:35) u still there?
(3:36) Yes.
(3:36) give me 15 minutes.
Phew. That was a long'un. If you made it this far, I thank you kindly. One more to go!
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Post by fallingn2ct on Jun 22, 2012 11:24:10 GMT -5
LOVED IT!!!!
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Post by laurenne on Jun 22, 2012 19:15:14 GMT -5
I loved it. I can't wait for the rest.
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Post by onyxfyrefly on Jun 22, 2012 19:22:48 GMT -5
Absolutely brilliant! I love it!
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Post by celticbear on Jun 22, 2012 21:24:54 GMT -5
Loui! Love how Jackie and Keith teamed up to bring Emmet and Rose together! I hate to see this story end! But like all good stories we must have an ending! What would be funny is if not only Emmet and Rose getting together but Keith and Jackie end up as a couple also!
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Post by louie on Jun 23, 2012 21:15:13 GMT -5
Fri 16 January (6:01 pm) Maybe we should check on them. (6:02) Should we check on them already?
(6:02) i think u shuld check on me again
(6:03) Did you really just send me that?
(6:03) idk. i might be dreamin or u might be dreamin (6:04) we might be dreamin
(6:05) Oh god. I thought Emmet was the dorky one.
(6:05) its wat happens wen u spend too much time with him (6:05) nd with u (6:07) that was a compliment
(6:08) We'll work on your compliments.
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(6:11pm) Rose (6:12) Hey Rose.
(6:15) Yes?
(6:15) Will you be coming home tonight?
(6:16) Shut up.
(6:16) Is that a no?
(6:17) That's a 'you're being ridiculous.'
(6:17) How's it going?
(6:19) Hi Jackie, This is Emmet. She refuses to text you back but Iksfjdgbhsdfn
(6:19) I see. -
(7:23pm) Maybe I should get a hotel room for the night, just to mess with her.
(7:24) That's how rumors start, Rose.
(7:24) True. It would be fun, though. (7:25) She deserves it, too. She tricked me.
(7:26) I was in on that! We didn't trick you.
(7:26) That's debatable.
(7:28) ...Do you regret it?
(7:28) No, of course not.
(7:29) Rose?
(7:29) Yes?
(7:30) It was a really nice afternoon.
(7:30) It was. (7:33) Good luck with that stain.
(7:34) You promised not to bring that up again. You SWORE.
(7:35) What can I say? I told you before, birds aren't your friends, Emmet. No matter how many Disney movies you watch.
(7:35) Still. -
(7:36pm) Outgoing call “Tell me everything!”
“Hi, Keith.”
“Yeah yeah yeah. Spill! Was it really romantic? Was it everything you ever dreamed of? Was it awkw-”
“Do you age backwards?”
“Emmet.”
“Okay. I just...”
“Yes?”
“I...”
“Yeees?”
“I don't know what to say.”
“...You called me!”
“I know and I... but then... and-”
“Are you having a stroke?”
“I'm having a Rosedown.”
“A... what?”
“It's like a breakdown, but with... Rose. I don't know; it made much more sense in my head.”
“Is that something good?”
“Yes and no? I... Can you meet me at my door in ten? I need to walk Laurie and... You know. Talk.”
“Sure, but if you hang up on me right now, I swear-”
“Keith.”
“Yes?”
“Keith, I...”
“Yeees?”
“I know it's stupid and I'm doing that thing again where I rush into things and feel too much, but I... I think I... I think I could fall for this girl.”
“...”
“What?”
“...”
“...Stop it! What?!”
“...”
“I'm hanging up on you right now!”
“You're... You're so precious... Oh god, I can't breathe.”
“...”
“Emmet.”
“What?!”
“You think you could fall for this girl?”
“I don't unders-”
“You're so precious, so precious; it's a miracle they didn't cast you in Lord of the Rings.”
“Shut up.”
“I'll shut up if you stop being blind.”
“God, could you be any more supportive?”
“Supportive is all I am. I support you and Rose getting it on and-”
“Are you drunk?”
“No, but you are. ...Okay, I might be tipsy.”
“You're... Why?”
“...”
“Keith?”
“There's no need to sound so condescending.”
“I was going for amused curiosity.”
“You were being judgemental.”
“And you're trying to distract me.”
“Fine. I celebrated.”
“About what?”
“About your epic display of love and the blossoming romance that is you and Rose.”
“You're drunk, not tipsy. And...Wait. Alone?”
“What?”
“Did you celebrate alone?”
“...No.”
“We've got so much to talk about.”
“Shut up and get your bony butt over here. I'm already waiting by your door.”
“That is nothing but a lie.”
“No, I really am at your do-”
“I was talking about my butt.” -
(7:49pm) Babyyyyyy. (7:52) I know you're not with Emmet anymore. Come home and talk to me.
(7:53) You're so scary sometimes, Jackie.
(7:53) Come on come on come on.
(7:54) What if I don't want to?
(7:55) What if I come find you and hug it out of you?
(7:55) ...Ten minutes. -
Sat 17 January (9:23am) Hi.
(9:28) Hi.
(9:29) What are you doing?
(9:29) What are you doing?
(9:30) I'm still in bed.
(9:30) What are you wearing?
(9:32) ...Emmet?
(9:33) I was... That was a joke. I'm joking!!! Because... Texting. And... Worst joke ever, Emmet. (9:34) Hi.
(9:34) Excuse me?
(9:35) (Shhhh, this never happened.)
(9:36) (Oh, okay.) (9:36) Hi. -
(9:35am) Would it be weird if I asked her out?
(9:38) mornin, my over-analyzing friend (9:38) would be weird if u didn't ask her out.
(9:39) Yeah, but... Meeting her didn't change anything, did it? We're friends.
(9:40) Emmet. Wat did u say to me yesterday bout her?
(9:40) ...That she was the most beautiful person I'd ever seen?
(9:41) nd what did i say?
(9:42) 'If you two don't get together by the end of the semester, I'm going to punch myself in the face.' (9:42) And then you said you'd punch me, too. (9:43) ...You're really violent, Keith
(9:43) nd then wat did we agree on?
(9:44) To get pizza?
(9:44) we agreed on makin it happn.
(9:45) Oh.
(9:46) in wat world didnt meetin her change anythin?
(9:47) I'm sleep deprived.
(9:47) cause u thought about her all night
(9:48) Yes.
(9:50) Well then -
(9:57am) Starting over means silence?
(9:58) Sorry, I was distracted.
(9:58) Distracted?
(9:59) But now you've got my full attention.
(10:03) And now I have to run. Later?
(10:04) Oh. Sure. -
(2:31pm) Do you tell Keith everything we talk about?
(2:34) No, of course not. (2:35) Why?
(2:36) Just checking.
(2:38) Is there anything you want to tell me?
(2:42) I want to see him again. (2:44) Jackie?
(2:45) Sorry, sometimes a person just has to dance. (2:46) So ask him out.
(2:46) Like... on a date?!
(2:47) Yes, sure!
(2:48) I don't know.
(2:48) You don't know what?
(2:50) What if he doesn't want to? What if regrets meeting me? What if I'm not his type and he wants to go back to just texting?
(2:51) What if he made your brain all mushy just by looking at you with his dreamy eyes?
(2:51) Omg, Jackiel!!
(2:52)
- Tues 20 January(10:23pm) Outgoing call “Remind me why I do anything ever.”
“I... What's going on?”
“I am in a very bad place. The opposite of everything good.”
“That's a bit dramatic, don't you think?”
“You think?! Keith. Keith, why would anyone want to be with Frodo if they could have Legolas?”
“...Are you drunk?”
“Maybe? I found an old bottle of wine my father got me. I wasn't supposed to drink it until my graduation and... But that's not the point. The point is that I... What's the point?”
“Where are you?”
“Home.”
“Good, fewer opportunities for you to get lost. Now tell me what's going on.”
“I wanted to surprise Rose.”
“Right. You told me.”
“Surprises are bad, Keith, so bad. As bad as...”
“Shh, hey, come on. What happened?”
“He was there.”
“Who?”
He was there.”
“Legolas?”
“Yes.”
“Who's Legolas?”
“James.”
“Oh...”
“'Oh'!?”
“How did you know it was him?”
“I heard them talk. I was... I didn't want to, but I couldn't move and then they both saw me and just stared at me and I ran.”
“Emmet.”
“Well, I didn't run. I hobbited off in the general direction of the next 'This is your life, Emmet Cahill; look how much you suck' exhibition sign.”
“Is that exhibition still running? I thought they'd taken those down by now.”
“No, it's back by popular demand.”
“All joking aside-”
“Who's joking?”
“All joking aside, that's nothing you should be riled up about.”
“I know! I'm pathetic...”
“I can't hear you when you hide your face in a pillow.”
“This pillow is a dog.”
“Same thing. Did you talk to Rose after this?”
“No. My life is such a cliché. I'm going to have a show on Bravo someday.”
“I'd watch that.”
“Not funny.”
“Come on. Just talk to her; I bet it was nothing. You know they go to the same school and see each other sometimes.”
“Every day. We saw each other once and she hasn't asked to see me again.”
“Neither have you.”
“It's her turn.”
“Oh my god, how old are you?!”
“I'm-”
“Uh-uh, don't even answer that. Take a shower, go to bed and call her tomorrow, okay?”
“What if I-”
“Nuh-uh. Tomorrow.”
“Bossy.”
“You called me for advice. This is my advice.”
“I called you to whine.”
“Go to bed, Emmet.”
“Okay. ...You're gonna rule the world one day, Harkin.”
“...Bed. Now.”
“Aye.”
“Goodnight.”
“'Night.” -
(11:02pm) What does he look like?
(11:04) Gross. (11:05) Like a fashion model. I bet Rose dresses him in his dreams.
(11:06) At least she doesn't undress him?
(11:06) Who's ready for bed now?!
(11:07) Sorry. Too soon? (11:10) Yeah, okay, too soon. -
Wed 21 January (1:23pm) Voicemail “Emmet.. How many times do I have to call before you pick up?Whatever you saw, it's not... I don't want to say "It's not what you think," because that's a line people who cheat use and... Look, I don't have to explain myself to you, right? And there's nothing to explain. Just call me, please.” -
(4:05pm) Incoming call “Oh thank god - I thought you were really mad at me and that you'd never contact me again after that message I left you. I was just worried; I didn't mean to sound rude. But I got scared that you... That you wouldn't-”
“Hi, Rose.”
“...Hi.”
“Sometimes I just need time to clear my head.”
“Okay. ...Is it- Is it clear now?”
“I slept on it and I'm sorry that I overreacted. ...Which you don't even know because I never talked to you about it. I'm so-”
“No, it's okay. After all that's happened... I would've reacted the same way. James just... We see each other a lot and I want to... Maybe 'friends' is the wrong word, but I don't want it to be that awkward anymore. We just talked about his mom and-”
“No, please. You were right; you don't have to explain anything to me. I'm not that guy. And we're not... I mean, we're not... God, why do you always turn me into a stammering idiot?”
“I have that effect on people.”
“...Right.”
“You'll learn to live with it. ...I mean, that's not... Uhm...”
“...”
“Oh, stop laughing. I was just distracted.”
“Distracted, sure. By me?”
“By... stuff.”
“Mhm. Try to be more convincing next time.”
“There's going to be a next time?”
“Are you planning to get rid of me?”
“No. Emmet?”
“Yeah?”
“What did you... Why did you come to my school?”
“Oh. I... I wanted to... I thought about stopping by... For coffee... I had coffee for you and me. Well, chai tea for you and coffee for me. Jackie told me about your schedule and I thought it would've been nice. To... To see you.”
“...”
“...Probably a bit too much. I'm not a stalker, I swear, and I won't do-”
“Emmet?”
“Yeah?”
“I would've loved that.”
“...Really?”
“Yes. I was sad that you left so quickly.”
“You were?”
“...Oh my god. Were you dropped on your head as a child?”
“Excuse me?!”
“Do I have to spell it out for you?”
“What??”
“Fine. Emmet Cahill, would you like to have coffee with me this week?”
“...”
“Emmet?”
“Uh, yeah.”
“Is that a yes?”
“What? Oh, yeah. I mean, yes. Yes, I'd love to.”
“Great. Friday afternoon?”
“I've got class till 3, but I'm free for the rest of the day. ...Rose?”
“Yes?”
“Anything but the cafe, okay?”
“Um.. Sure, I would've suggested something else anyway. But should I be offended on Catherine's behalf? Their coffee isn't bad, ri-”
“Oh no, that's not it. I'm just a little traumatized. Somebody stood me up there once.”
“...”
“I'm joking! I'm totally joking.”
“Oh my god.”
“But yes, it would be nice to go somewhere else.”
“Of course. I'll text you the details.”
“Good.”
“Excellent.” -
(4:33pm) I've got a date I've got a date I've got a date!!!
(4:35) !!! (4:36) With who?
(4:37) Jackie!
(4:37)
(4:38) Well done, sweetie.
(4:42) Wait.
(4:42) Yes?
(4:43) I never said it was a date. (4:44) Oh god, what if he misunderstood me?
(4:44) I'm sure he knows that you want to kiss him.
(4:45) Jackie!!!
(4:45) And I'm sure he wants to kiss you. You're quite kissable if I may say so.
(4:46) You may not!!! (4:47) I think it's time for someone to step away from the coffee fumes.
(4:48) I'm off duty.
(4:49) So you're drunk.
(4:49) Most certainly not.
(4:50) Are you... Where are you?
(4:55) Did you know that Emmet works out?
(4:56) Where are you?
(4:56) He looks really good with his shirt off.
(4:57) WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO ACHIEVE HERE?!
(4:59)
(5:01) I'm not rehearsing with you ever again. Ever. Washing my hand of all rehearsing duties as of now, do you hear me?!
(5:05) Whoa, hey, calm down. (5:06) I'm at Keith's.
(5:07) WHAT? (5:07) Shut up!!!
(5:10) Okay.
(5:10) No, don't! Spill.
(5:13) We're watching old videos of their group. There's a lot of interesting backstage material.
(5:13) Are you...?
(5:15) Maybe?
(5:16) How did we land ourselves two musically talented boys?!
(5:16) Excuse me - as far as I know, you haven't landed him yet.
(5:17) Nice, just lovely. I'm in agony here.
(5:20) No, you're not. You can't wait to see him again.
(5:21) ...True.
(5:24) Our food just arrived. Are you going to be okay?
(5:24) Don't do anything I wouldn't do.
(5:25) Noted.
(5:25) Love you!
(5:25) Love you, too. -
(6:23pm) I think he could be good for you.
(6:25) I think so, too. -
(4:33pm) Date!!!
(4:34) january 21 (4:35) i think it is. all a bit blurry.
(4:35) No, man. (4:36) I've got a date!!!
(4:36) that mean what I think it mean?
(4:37) What does it mean?
(4:37) i don't have to kick your butt.
(4:38) Anger issues are a serious matter, Keith.
(4:42)
(4:43) Did you ask her?
(4:43) No, she asked me.
(4:44) Of course
(4:44) Hey! (4:45) ...
(4:46) Wat?
(4:47) What if it's just a casual meeting?
(4:48) not trust me
(4:48) Why would you... Wait. What do you know?
(4:50) Nothin
(4:50) What???
(4:53) go on ur date and let it happen
(4:53) Let what happen?
(4:55) magic
(4:55) ...Are you okay?
(4:59) Simply splendid. -
(5:28) When exactly did our idiot friends become a couple?
(5:29) Excuse me??!
(5:31) Oh.
(5:31) What oh???
(5:32) I thought you knew.
(5:32) Know what???
(5:33) Calm down, tiger. (5:35) Jackie is with Keith as we speak and I think it's been going on for a little while.
(5:36) ...Why am I always the last to know? -
(5:36) Splendid, huh?
(5:42) Yup (5:42) You call me as soon as you can, understood?
(5:44) Right
(5:45) And you say you're my best friend.
(5:50) I love you!
(5:51) Save it for the talk. (5:52) And Keith?
(5:53) Yea?
(5:53) Well done.
(5:56) u say that in an angry voice as well
(5:56) Shut up.
(5:57) Thought so. -
(6:15pm) Does that mean we're matchmakers?
(6:17) Did we do anything?
(6:18) Okay, my cousin is a matchmaker.
(6:21) Are we talking about Jackie and Keith only or...?
(6:22) I don't know. You tell me.
(6:23) No, you tell me.
(6:23) Shut up.
(6:24) No, you shut up! -
Thurs 22 January (3:45pm) What if I packed my bags, stuffed Laurie into a box, and moved to France? I hear they make good pancakes.
(3:48) Crepes. (3:49) And... uhm... what?
(3:50) Sweetness, sweetness, I was only joking.
(3:50) When I said I'd like to smash every tooth in your head. (3:51) What's going on?
(3:52) ...You like The Smiths?
(3:54) My mother loved them.
(3:55) Always good for a surprise. (3:57) Loved them?
(3:59) She died when I was a kid, but I remember her singing their songs around the house every now and then. I guess most of them are really melancholy, but they make me happy. They're good memories, some of the few I have of her. I loved her voice. (4:01) I'm sorry, why am I telling you all that?
(4:02) Wait a second.
(4:03) What?
(4:03) Just a sec.
(4:04) What are you doing? -
(4:07) Incoming call “Emmet, what are y-”
“Haven't you learned anything by now?”
“Wh-”
snd.sc/Ms9wDj
“...”
“...Are you still there?”
“...”
“Rose?”
“...Y-yes.”
“Oh god, no. I didn't mean to make you cry. I was going for... Happy. You said happy and-”
“I'm not sad.”
“...No?”
“No. I'm... I'm really happy.”
“Because of the song?”
“Because of the song. ...And because of... You. I'm happy because I've got you.”
“...”
“Emmet?”
“...Yes?”
“Can I... Can I see you now?”
“...Right now?”
“I know it's Friday tomorrow and I thought I could wait, but... I don't want to wait. I can't wait. ...Is that okay?”
“Is that... Of course it's okay! Where?”
“There's this coffee shop on 23rd between 7th and 8th. It's really tiny, but they make the best mocha in town.”
“I thought your dirty secret was that you don't drink coffee.”
“...Okay, first of all, dirty? Really, Emmet? And, well, I make an exception for their mocha once in a while. Don't tell Catherine.”
“Oh, so that's your dirty secret. You've got another coffee shop on the side.”
“Focus.”
“Yes.”
“When can you be there?”
“Hm... forty-five minutes?”
“It doesn't take that long."
“First of all-”
“Ohhh, 'first of all.'”
“Shhh. First of all, you don't know where I live. Secondly, I've got things to do before I leave.”
“Things?”
“Yes.”
“What kind of animal threw up on you now?”
“...My hair is a mess and I'm wearing sweatpants. That's the ugly truth. Happy?”
“Are you going to change into your top hat and tails for me? Oh, Emmet.”
“You're way too cheeky right now. Maybe we should wait until tomorrow.”
“It's probably just the adrenaline rush.”
“Adrenaline rush?! You'd think that meeting me is like going bungee jumping for you.”
“...Actually, that's... kind of what it feels like.”
“Are you nervous?”
“Maybe?”
“...We could wait until tom-”
“No. No, I'd really like to see you now. I...”
“Okay.”
“Forty-five minutes?”
“Yes.”
“Don't get lost.”
“I should be telling you that.”
“Very funny.” -
(4:55pm) I'm leaving my apartment. (4:59) I'm almost there. (4:59) Oops, ran into a tree. (5:01) Just one more corner. (5:03) Aaand I'm there. I'm saving you a seat.
(5:04) Did you just livetext your walk to the coffee shop?
(5:05) Yes. To give you the reassurance that you need. (5:06) I could send you a picture, too, if you need more proof.
(5:06) It's okay.
(5:07) I'm really here.
(5:07) I can see that. (5:07) You're looking cute today.
(5:08) Stalker. -
(5:55pm) Where are you? I thought we were having dinner together.
(5:58) Change of plans.
(5:59) Your school assignment?
(6:01) No, something much nicer.
(6:01) Don't be a tease!
(6:02) That's what you get for being so secretive yourself.
(6:02) Rose!
(6:03) Shhh. I'm busy. -
(10:03pm) Did you get home all right?
(10:05) I'm not a little boy and I don't live in the shady area of Dublin.
(10:06) There's a shady area in Dublin?
(10:06) Maybe. We don't speak of the place.
(10:07) Oookay.
(10:10) I could get used to this.
(10:11) To what?
(10:11) To... us.
(10:13) Well good, because you're not getting rid of me.
(10:14) Is that a promise?
(10:14) Yes.
(10:15)
-
Fri 23 January (4:59pm) I haven't heard from him all day.
(5:05) Maybe he's too busy to answer.
(5:06) I haven't texted him.
(5:06) ... (5:07) That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard.
(5:08) It's not!
(5:10) Sure is. (5:12) Are you waiting around by your phone?
(5:14) No, I just... Oh god, yes, I am.
(5:14) Just call him.
(5:15) I don't want to be clingy.
(5:18) Rose, one of these days, this will have to stop.
(5:20) I know. -
Sat 24 January (1:01pm) Incoming call “H-”
“You should've kissed her.”
“...What?”
“Next time you see her – kiss her.”
“And that solves everything?”
“Well, you're both going back and forth again. She's not sure about your feelings; you're not sure about her's. And you're both too... I don't know, what are you? Scared? How can you still be scared after all that's happened?”
“We're still getting to know each other. We've only met twice after months of just texting. It's something we have to get used to, okay?”
“Okay, I'll give you that, but do you even talk about it?”
“About what?”
“The two of you.”
“...Not really.”
“Do you want to be more than her friend?”
“You know the answ-”
“Emmet.”
“Yes.”
“And on Thursday when you saw her, did you want to kiss her?”
“...More than anything.”
“Then you should talk to her about that.”
“That I want to kiss her?!”
“That you'd like to be more than friends. ...Do you want me to write you some notes?”
“Shut up. I say the right things in the right moments.”
“Sometimes.”
“Not funny.”
“A little funny.”
“Are you done?”
“Yes. Still going to the party tonight?”
“...Do I have to?”
“You promised.”
“Okay. I guess I'll pick you up at nine.”
“Okay. You know, you could fix your problem in the meantime.”
“Bye, Keith.”
“Hey, don't-” -
(1:05am) No inebriated texting tonight?
(1:33) Keith took my phone. (1:34) Wait. Why are you asking me that?
(1:35) I know that you're at a birthday party with Keith. Or should I say were? You seem to have gotten your phone back.
(1:36) You'll always be the stalker in this relationship.
(1:36) Excuse me?
(1:38) I know how this all started. I was there.
(1:38) You texted me first.
(1:42) It wasn't my fault! It was his.
(1:44) How can you blame such an innocent little boy?
(1:45) He's six years old and he drools onto my sheets.
(1:48) He's an excellent matchmaker, that's what he is.
(1:50) Again, are you just talking about Jackie and Keith or...?
(1:51) You tell me.
(1:52) Not this game again.
(1:52) What?
(1:53) 'You!' - 'No you!'
(1:54) Incoming call “Hey-”
“I'm sorry.”
“For what?”
“For being so distant over the last two days.”
“Oh, so that was deliberate?”
“Some of it? I was busy, too, but I... I'm not sure how to... After we met on Friday... Crap, I do need Keith's notes...”
“What?”
“I can't do this over the phone.”
“What are you talking about?”
“Would you like to... Do you... Could we meet tomorrow?”
“Tomorrow morning?”
“Why-”
“In Phoenix Park? ...I just... I've always wanted to walk through that park with you. And I think it's time for me to meet your dog.”
“...Okay.”
“How much sleep do you need?”
“I would meet you now if it wasn't-”
“Dark outside and a little creepy?”
“...I'm not creepy.”
“But parks at night are.”
“Would ten be okay?”
“Ten would be just fine.”
“Okay.”
“Okay.”
“Goodnight.”
“Goodnight.”
-
(2:05am) I think I just made use of Emmet's drunken state.
(2:11) I knew you had it in you.
(2:12) Not what you think. (2:12) Or wait. What are you thinking?
(2:13) Are you at home alone?
(2:13) Yes.
(2:14) Then it's probably not what I'm thinking.
(2:14) I... No, I'm ignoring that. (2:16) He agreed to meet me at Phoenix Park tomorrow.
(2:18) SO romantic!!!
(2:18) Um...
(2:19) No, it's lovely. Everything is falling into place. I'm so happy for you, Rose.
(2:19) I think you swallowed a pink kitten or something and it's talking for you.
(2:20) Come on! This is something to be happy about.
(2:20) A walk through Phoenix Park doesn't mean anything.
(2:21) ROSE. Stop being so pessimistic!
(2:22) He said he wants to talk to me in person. That it's something he can't say over the phone.
(2:22) Romantic!!!
(2:26) Jackie. He's going to tell me that I'm not what he's looking for. (2:28) Jackie?
(2:29) Shhhh, I'm wondering how long it takes me to get home from here.
(2:30) Why?
(2:31) Because I need to smack you in all the right places, THAT'S WHY. (2:32) What exactly gave you such a stupid idea? (2:35) No, I'll tell you what. Your stupid fear of rejection and your stupid brain that still doesn't believe that good things do happen to you, which is obviously false, and your very stupid habit of thinking about these things after 12am, when we both know that after 12am is when your brain is at its most stupid.
(2:37) Wow. (2:38) ...I'll just go to bed, then. Lick my wounds.
(2:39) Congratulations, you just made a smart choice after 12am.
(2:39) Congratulations, you know how to smack someone via text. (2:40) I'll make sure not to meet Emmet after 12am.
(2:40) For now. -
Sun 25 January (11:45am) hey sweetie, I need ur best hangover cure asap
(11:50) Kisses.
(11:51) Kisses?
(11:51) Mmmhmm. All of them.
(11:52) Skdgnfdkjgfdgkjgbkdfj!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(11:52) What was that?
(11:53) Me punching the air. (11:54) I THINK I DISLOCATED MY SHOULDER.
(11:55) Are you okay?
(11:56) YES! (11:56) Did you... Or did she? Was it good? Was it everything you ever wanted? Was it sweet? Or passionate? How many times? With tongue?!
(11:58) Would you stop and listen to yourself? (11:59) I need my voice of reason back.
(11:59) its gone.
(12:01pm) They're back.
(12:01) Wat?
(12:02) Laurie and Rose.
(12:03) They were gone?
(12:03) Running contest. (12:04) Gotta go!
(12:04) EMMET!
(12:05) Later.
(12:06) EMMET!!!
-
(1:45pm) Tell me everything.
(1:47) Everything.
(1:47) Rose!
(1:48) I mean it. It's – He's everything. -
(1:59pm) So I just saw someone and his dog cross the street and it reminded me of you.
(2:00) You're ridiculous.
(2:00) And you seem to be unable to text and walk at the same time.
(2:01) And you seem to be unable to stop looking at me.
(2:01) That's because I changed my mind.
(2:02) ...?
(2:02) I'd like to have lunch with you. Now.
(2:03) Breakfast and lunch? Are you sure?
(2:03) Yes, I know what I want. Stay where you are.
(2:04) Bossy.
(2:04) I told you you'd better get used to it:)
~ The End ~
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I have mixed feelings. Well... here it was... the ending. I'm actually thinking of writing a sequel to this, maybe Keith's and Jackie's story? Or how about a continuation with Emmet and Rose?
Please please please leave feedback below so I know what to do next. I actually intend on writing a sequel but will only do so if it seems like a good idea. And if so, should it be in the same format or something else?
Thank you so much for taking this journey along with me. I hope to see you next time!
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Post by onyxfyrefly on Jun 24, 2012 9:54:12 GMT -5
Oh my goodness! I loved it so much! Sooo sad to see it end!
I'd love to see the behind the scenes stuff, what happened in between the texts.
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Post by laurenne on Jun 24, 2012 11:57:38 GMT -5
I agree with ontx. It would be cool to see between the texts. I think you should do a sequel, but I can't decide which because I'd like both.
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Post by celticbear on Jun 24, 2012 21:18:09 GMT -5
Louie! Great story! Love how Keith and Jackie ended up as a couple also! As for a sequel I could go for either one of your ideas!
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Post by HburgEagle44 on Jun 25, 2012 1:10:27 GMT -5
Oh what a cute story I'm sad to see it end... and for a sequel, I want you to continue Emmet and Rose's story. So beautiful. And I've been listening to "Break Your Heart" for quite a while now. Love it. Sequel soon... please.
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Post by DaughterofOphelia on Jun 25, 2012 11:48:00 GMT -5
I loved the story!! The songs sound beautiful!!
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