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Knox: Yo.
Oh wow . . . how prolific.
I chuckle, wondering what I was thinking, as if he was going to open with recited poetry or something. He is a “horny college student” after all—his words, not mine.
Shaking my head, I type back.
Emory: You have one chance to make a good first impression in student chat and you open with yo? I expected more from you.
Knox: I wasn’t going to waste a good opening on the possibility of you not accepting my chat.
Emory: Does that mean you have a secondary opening?
Knox: Obviously.
Emory: Do I get to read it?
Knox: I don’t know. I’m trying to decide if you’re worthy or not.
Emory: You’re the one who messaged me. I can sign out anytime I want.
Knox: You’re fucking brutal. Fine . . . ahem, here it goes; What’s up?
I laugh out loud, hating that he so easily entertains me. What a doofus.
Emory: Wow, I think you just blew my socks off.
Knox: See why I saved it? Can’t waste that shit on just anyone.
Emory: I hope you keep that opening a secret. Can you imagine the number of socks that would be flying off feet all over campus? It’s dangerous.
Knox: Lethal.
Emory: I’m glad you saved it for me. I’m indebted to you.
Knox: Really? ((Rubs hands together)) Should I cash in now?
Emory: I’m clearly kidding.
Knox: Nope, I have it in writing ^^^ right up there. You’re indebted to me. So I’m cashing in.
Emory: “Cash in” all you want, still doesn’t mean I’m going to do whatever you ask.
Knox: Stubborn woman.
Emory: ^^That’s winning you friends.
Knox: Come to the party tonight.
Emory: Just jumping right into it, are you?
Knox: There is no theme. It’s just to have fun. We have beer and some mixed drinks, and I can even offer you some pretzels.
Emory: Wow, you paint a beautiful evening. The pretzels are a real winning attribute.
Knox: I was going to save this as a last-ditch effort but since I think I might have you hooked with the pretzels, I’m going to bring my offer home and let you in on a little secret; just bought a fresh packet of Oreos. So if you play your cards right, you could be separating Oreos with me tonight.
Emory: Seriously? Oreos, how RARE! Well, then I must go because . . . Oreos.
Knox: Really? You’re coming?
Emory: No. Have a good night, Knox.
I shut the computer before he can respond and smile to myself as I look over to my closet, debating what I should wear tonight.
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