- hey, y'all may or may not hate me. i am sorry unu💕

Kristen had her head slung over the bed with her phone in her hands. Her chesnut colored hair was a mess. Her bangs were all messed up too. She wanted to go out today to train her pokemon even more. If not with strong pokemon she could find in the wild, her pokemon would train with each other. It was easier that way. The text between her and her boyfriend was putting her out of ease.

• • •

Bede: I'm sorry.. I just might not be able to.

"Might"! Emphasis on the word "might"! :Kristen

• • •

Looking over her texts with her boyfriend confused her. It made her wonder what she was doing. Her feelings for her boyfriend had been faltering. She doubted that she really truly had love feelings for him. In fact, she was starting to believe Hop was the one she wanted. At first she agreed to go on the double date because she didn't want anything serious to happen between her friend and Marnie, but now she didn't want to go. There was one major problem not going which was having the anxiety, and thought of what Hop and Marnie could be doing. On the other hand, if she did go, then she could possibly get hurt. She would be at the date, sitting there, while the two were all lovey–dovey, flirting and whatnot. She didn't want to be around for that.

• • •

Bede: Sorry. But odds are that I won't be able to go.

Okay then :Kristen

Bede: Hope you're not mad at me. I'll make it up to you, okay?

It's fine. There's no need to. :Kristen

Bede: I feel like I need to though

No, no. I don't want to trouble you. It's okay Bede. :Kristen

Bede: I feel bad. Are you sure I can't make it up to you? Are you sure you're not mad?

Yeah, I'm sure. :Kristen
It's getting late. You should get some rest. Goodnight Bede. :Kristen

Bede: Goodnight Kristen, and thanks.

• • •

Kristen swiped out of the text conversation, now on one with Hop. The sound if a notification going off for Hop made his head shoot up. He was currently with his brother playing a video game. Lee urged Hop to get off his phone and pay attention to the game. Hop didn't listen to his demands however. He looked at the phone screen, smiling at the name that flashed on his screen:

'Krissy[aka, dork]💓
Hey, I don't think I'm going to go tomorrow

Hop scowled at the message. He started typing back.

• • •

Hop: Why not?

• • •

Yes, he did first insist in not going, but then seeing as this might be the chance to go on a "date" with Kristen, he wanted to take it. A date with Kristen though? It was a risk worth taking. He was getting two people involved who could get in the way, but there was a small chance this could go the way he wanted them to.

• • •

Bede can't make it. :Kristen

Hop: That.. sucks. Why don't you come anyways?
Hop: It could be fun. You know, a break from him would be nice. Right? Right?

It's supposed to be a double date. :Kristen
Do you now know how double dates work sweetie?

• • •

The boy could already imagine his friend's tone if they were talking face-to-face right now.

• • •

Hop: Of course I know how double dates work. Maybe it could be a simple hangout?

I don't know.. I dont think it's such a good idea. I mean.. :Kristen
I just don't like the idea. :Kristen

Hop: Please?

• • •

Hop looked over their texts for a minute. Kristen saw his last text, but still hadn't responded. He was contemplating whether or not to give her the guilt trip. Should he?

• • •

Hop: Don't you think you kind of owe me. .? Yk?

...okay. fine. :Kristen

Hop: Thanks :)

Ew. Don't use that smiley :Kristen

Hop: Kay, what about this one? ;)

That's worse! Stop! :Kristen
If you don't stop I'm not going. :Kristen

Hop: You can't back out >:]

:( :Kristen

Hop: I'll pick you up?

If you want to. I could always just call a taxi. :Kristen

Hop: It's fine. I'll pick you up. Six! Be ready, kay?

Okey dokey. :Kristen
Nighty night :Kristen

Hop: Night. Sweet dreams

• • •

Hop looked back up at the t.v screen, but the Lee's character wasn't moving. In confusing his brother looked at him who was raising a questioning brow. "What?" Hop asked with a resting smile on his lips.

"Seriously? What are you doing?"

Lee asked with a hint of anger. "What do you mean?" Hop frowned.

"What are you doing? What if Marnie does like you, huh? Using this as an excuse to hang out with the person you're trying to get over?" Lee put the controller down. Hop rolled his eyes at his brother.

"Maybe I don't want to get over her." Lee opened his mouth about to argue when Hop continued. "I know I shouldn't get Marnie involved, I should just tell her that I'll have to take a raincheck." Hop's face suddenly  lit up. "That's it! That's exactly what'll I'll do! Then I'll tell Krissy she stood me up!"

Lee gave him a disapproving look, "No, you're not doing that. Tell Kris not to go."

"What makes—"

"Someone is going to get hurt." The older of the two cut him off sternly. Hop pouted, but knew someone could end up getting hurt. He didn't want to be the source of any pain. "So, what are you going to do?"

"You're right." Hop mumbled taking his phone out.

"Attaboy." Leon smiled, slapping his brother's back playfully.

• • •

Okey dokey. :Kristen
Nighty night. :Kristen

Hop: Night. Sweet dreams
Hop: Hey, you still up?

Yeah. I texted you a few seconds ago. :Kristen

Hop: But you said you were going to bed.
Hop: Whatever, about tomorrow.

What about tomorrow? :Kristen

Hop: I might have to cancel.

Oh? What a shame. Why though? :Kristen

Hop: Last minute thing. Turns out I'm busy.

Oh.. okay. Goodnight then. :Kirsten

• • •

Hop looked at Lee who was entranced by the t.v. "I'm going to cancel things with Marnie too.. I guess."

"What? You just canceled things with Kristen to go with Marnie, didn't you?"

"W-what? God damn you."

"No, come on. Go on the date with her. Tomorrow."

Hop shook his head, "No, I can't."

"Yes you can. You have to get over Kristen."

Hop exhaled, exhausted with his brother's pestering. "Fine. Whatever. But that's it. No more dates with her." Leon smiled at his victory.

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~💓💖🧸 Sorry. I've been busy. I have two more parts waiting to get published tho, so woohoo!🎉