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You’re the one in culinary school.

And you have access to Google—why ask me?

Because I needed a reason to text you.

Friday February 16 12:55pm

I’m so sorry this is taking me longer than expected.

I’ll be inviting you to my opening by summer.

Bet on it.

I’ve got my suit pressed and waiting…

Chef.

Friday October 22 6:41pm

This date was your idea.

It’s now your job to GET ME OUT OF IT.

When you encouraged me to date, you could have mentioned how much it sucks.

Come on Jason. They can’t be that bad.

He keeps cutting me off while I’m talking. I can’t get a word in.

And he’s only talking about himself.

I don’t think he’d know my name if his dad didn’t work for me.

Please call me in ten with an “emergency.”

His DAD works for you? Look at you Mr. Hotshot.

I’ll give you 15. Who knows? He could be the one.

Saturday October 23 8:21 am

I’m really sorry I fell asleep on you last night.

It was nice to hear your voice again.

Don’t be sorry. It was adorable.

I missed your southern drawl too.

Year Four

Thursday April 16 10:45 pm

I’ve typed this message out a thousand times and I still can’t think of a way to say it that won’t hurt you.

I don’t know what you could possibly say to hurt me, Ryan. Just tell me.

I’m seeing someone.