just a little bit

I think you need to not because I’m dying without you in Psych. Take a few shots then take a nap. Easy peasy.

“But I’m just so tired. Do you miss me? Or do you just miss having my notes there for your use? If I take a few shots, napping is the last thing I want.”

“Where the fuck you been sleeping?”

“San Francisco. On a couch or a couple different hotel beds, much less comfortable than my nice ass bed.”

“Hi, schatzi. I’m sorry, I know, we should have had a dramatic airport clinging scene and all of that. It was really last minute, I didn’t really even pack. I was stuck wearing old two-sizes-too-mall clothes the whole week. I couldn’t do much more than call you.”

“I’d make you promise me a cute romantic airport scene, but that would mean you leaving me again and, yeah, no more of that. That’s alright, you’re home now. How was your trip, baby? Tell me everything.”

“I know, that makes me luckiest girl in the world because my roomie is the best too. Don’t even worry about it. I had the time and you know me I can’t live with mess. Aww honey, you don’t have to, I already knew it.” She teased. “So tell me where were you?”

“You’re going to make me blush, I swear. I have to repay you, I missed your party and  — oh fuck! Happy birthday! I’m so sorry, I’ve been standing here like an idiot talking to you,” he laughed, embarrassed. “I was in San Francisco, actually.”

“I had missed Germany a lot, I missed my city, and I had missed oma und opa a lot as well, but then while I was there I missed the booze and the noise, and like maybe a few people. Four, max. Can’t be anywhere without missing somewhere. Wanderlust at its finest.”

“Let’s not do that anymore, spring off to Germany and leave your lonely boyfriend in America missing the shit out of you, yeah?”

I’m with you on that. I would very much enjoy getting drunk some time very soon. Wait, why haven’t you slept in your bed? Are you that busy?

Who wouldn’t, right? I’m pretty pissed that I missed a party while I was gone. But it’s the frat, there’s probably going to be another chance to get wasted in the next two days. No, not busy. Was just out of town for a little while. 

“Dude, if I were you, I’d extend classes for the whole month.”

“I missed your face, Mullins. And I’m with you on that one. I’ll be camping out on the living room couch for one more week at least.”

See, I’m smart. Then no, you don’t have one right now. I mean it’s great you have a boyfriend but he isn’t do you too much good if he’s not here to look out for you. Oh, I don’t drink….well, I used to…I’m a very uncontrollable person when I’m drunk so I have to quit. Trust me, I know. I was an animal whenever I was drunk. Wow, you’re so clueless. I’m gay, Grant. My notes come at a price so if you want the reward, you’ve got to pay the price.

Didn’t doubt you for a second. I don’t think there’s any girl around that can do as good a job as August does, honestly. An animal, huh? I’m not gonna lie and say I’m not curious but if it’s bad for you to drink then I’m not going to suggest getting drunk. Oh, shit my bad, I didn’t know. I’m not the greatest at picking up on things. I’m a broke university student, any price over fifty bucks and I’m shit out of luck. 

Um, we’re college students. None of us are really great at making great decisions. Oh, well maybe you just need a little moitvation to get out of bed. That shouldn’t be too hard, just get you a little dime piece to keep in your bed. Someone who’ll wake you up on time and everything. Yeah, but I’ve been striking out when it comes to sexual distractions and I don’t want to join a club right now. Last minute catching up isn’t going to help you with exams.

You got me there, we really aren’t. A dime piece, hey? I’m already set with one. I’ve got this cute German boyfriend who wakes me up on time. He’s out of town right now, though. Probably why I haven’t been getting to class lately. Ever think about picking up a shot glass or two? Usually works for me. And I think alcoholic and sexual distractions come hand in hand so you’ll be fucking some pretty girl in no time. That’s true, expect me knocking on your door during exam week to copy your notes. 

Yeah, because totally the smart thing to do. No, I’m just teasing. I’ll help you if you need it. I’m acing all my classes right now so I could use a distraction. Besides, I can sit back and let you fall behind. So, get up and let’s get cracking on a subject.

Funny, but I’m really not one for great decisions anyways. I’m acing them too, but not for much longer if I can’t find a way to get myself out of bed. Wouldn’t a better distraction from class be something that’s not related to school? Hey, I’m a master at last minute catching up, it’s kind of my specialty. 

“It’s not the same thing, when you are with August, I know I can always reach you. Nothing big, while you were away I cleaned up all our room and organized everything. Also there’s a leftover cake, I specifically keep it hidden for you.”

That’s true. I’m here now for all your Grant needs. Jesus, thank you so much. On the way home the only thing I could think about was coming home to my mess of a room. You’re the best roommate I’ve had, have I ever told you that? 

“Do you ever sleep in your own bed, Grant? I’d be surprised if you ever slept anywhere that doesn’t have Auggie right beside you. But yeah, same – we’re in the same boat here, man.”

I sleep in my own bed when August feels like sleeping there.But, yeah, I’ll rephrase. I haven’t slept with August for like a week. We can skip class together, don’t worry. I missed you so much if you ever leave me again I’ll castrate you. How was your trip?

If I were you … I wouldn’t do that. Now that we’ve gotten summer classes out of the way we have to start the Fall semester and with all of the annoying ass freshman around this place … Good luck.

I don’t intend to start thinking about Fall classes until there’s a pile of dead leaves in the yard outside. And isn’t annoying ass freshman all over campus just another reason not to go to class? It is for me. I’ll wish you good luck when all of them are riding your ass for a chance to get  with a sorority girl. 

“G, you can totally do both. Sleep, then drink and sleep again or even the two at the same time. Where did you even go?”

“I probably could do that, Mi, you’re right. But I think going to class is the only thing that’s keeping me from being labelled an alcoholic, so I’ll probably have to tough this one out. Secret spy mission, babe. If I told you where I was, I’d have to kill you. How’s the house been, though?”

“Welcome back, welcome back roomie! I’ve missed you so much. I have a little surprise for you!”

Thanks, roomie. I would’ve thought you’re used to my absence by now, considering I’m in August’s room half of my life. What surprise are we talking here?