I need to calm down. I create a group chat and add Emory and Casey to it. Casey won’t have gone swimming yet.
Are either of you around?
Emory
We’re here. I’ll be coming to yours soon.
Casey
Swimming later.
I know. I’ve almost memorised your swimming schedule.
Emory
A shared calendar would mean you don’t have to memorise anything.
I chuckle as I see Casey’s name appear, with three bouncing dots next to it. His name and the dots vanish, reappear, and then vanish again.
Emory
Was that suggestion too nerdy?
I laugh out loud.
A little.
Casey
It could be useful…
Are you doing anything?
Emory
We’re having a study session before Casey swims and I come to yours. Do you want to join us?
I’d rather go out and let my hair down. Want to join me? After swimming. Unless you want to call in sick for once.
Casey
I couldn’t do that.
You could, but you don’t want to. And that’s fine. It’s hot that you’re so dedicated. You finish at 9, right?
Casey
Yes.
We can do something after.
Maybe I should suggest a study session this evening rather than a night on the town. I could work on getting that two-one Dad has demanded. Fuck that. I’d rather gouge my eyes out with a rusty spoon. Yes, I want to spend time with my boyfriends, but I don’t want to study, not tonight.
Casey
Did you have somewhere in mind?
We could dress up and do the Otley Run.
