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Fuck , Janis thought as she hit her head when waking up. She knew she really needed to move her bed away from the sloped ceiling in her room, but it just never happened.
Well, good morning to you too , a sleepy voice sounded.
What the fuck? Janis asked, flipping on the light switch to search for the intruder.
Hate to break it to you buddy, but I didn't break into your house. Apparently we're soulmates.
Oh yeah . That. How was she supposed to start her first conversation with the love of her life?
That's flattering, the voice laughed, you do realize I can still hear you, right?
Uh, yeah. I should probably go get ready for school I guess.
Same. Also, happy birthday.
Then, as if hanging up a call phone, the voice was gone. Despite having "known" the voice for less than 5 minutes, she already missed the calming presence.
"Tell me all about her!" Janis's mom said before she even got a chance to say good morning.
"Chill, mom," Janis laughed. "I literally just talked to her for the first time. I know nothing about her yet!"
"I know, but I'm just so excited! My baby's all grown up!"
"Ugh, feelings. Gross." Janis said. She gave her mom a kiss on the cheek as the doorbell rang. "Damian's here, got to go, love you."
The door was barely closed before Damian was waggling his eyebrows and looking at Janis expectantly.
"Did you hear her? What did she sound like? What did you talk about?"
She flicked the back of his head. "What? No happy birthday first?"
He rolled his eyes. "Sorry. Happy birthday, m'lady. Now cut the crap and tell me about it!"
"Fine!" she laughed. "I heard her, but we didn't really talk much. She just wished me a happy birthday then left."
"Well, I'm sure you'll talk more later!"
"Yeah, yeah. Let's get going so we can get coffee on the way!"
"Yes, ma'am," he saluted.
Despite Janis having to answer the questions thrown at her about her soulmate, she had a relatively quiet morning. It wasn't until halfway through English that the voice spoke again.
Hey, loverboy, I'm bored as hell. Tell me a story or something to keep me sane through class.
Janis's eyes widened while she (quietly) thought about what to do.
You... You do know I'm a girl right?
I have to go.
The connection shut before she could even process what had happened.
Hey! Wait!
It was too late though. Janis felt like she was yelling at a shadow.
Good job, Janis. You fucked up already
Hey! Radio silence. I know we're not really talking right now. Or you're not really talking to me. Something like that. Smooth, Janis. Look, I'm sorry. I know I'm not what you were expecting. But I'm here when you're ready. Being away from you hurts me, and I imagine you feel the same.
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Hey. I miss you. I'm still here for you.
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Hi, it's me again. I understand that you want to think in peace. If you're ever ready to talk, let me know. I'll leave you be until then.