Alex
She lives. Thanks for the proof of life. I was starting to worry something was wrong.
Lainey
Could’ve been that you didn’t have my number saved right. Maybe you were texting someone else this whole time who was wondering who you were and how you got their number.
I crack a smile, picturing her leveling me with a matter of fact expression to go with her response.
Alex
Good thing I watched you program your number yourself when your dad wanted us all exchanging numbers in case of emergency on move-in day last year. I always wonder what their life is like when I get a text from a rando. Do you?
Lainey
Yes.
Alex
So you got the jersey?
Lainey
Yes.
Alex
Did you try it on?
Lainey
No.
Alex
What are you doing?
Lainey
Reading.
Alex
What are you reading? Is it for class or for fun?
It takes her a while to respond again. She begins to type, then the bubble disappears. It happens twice more until she answers.
Lainey
For fun.
Alex
Yeah? Is it a good read? Should I pick it up?
Lainey
I don’t think it’s your vibe.
