Wild, Thing.

-> THE DRUNK ONE.

[ TXT ] : where r uuuu

[ TXT ] : come get me plz plz plz

[ TXT ] : i dont know where i am

[ TXT ] : the ceiling is so pretty tonigjt

[ TXT ] : wait unblocked i need 2 say smth

[ TXT ] : tell me something u never told anyone

[ TXT ] : is it bad i threw up in a bush

[ TXT ] : keep me company.. cant sleep

[ TXT ] : wish u were here ;;;))))

[ TXT ] : answer me coward

[ TXT ] : u left without saying bye. that was rude

[ TXT ] : tell me im okay

[ TXT ] : i'm gonna throw up brb

[ TXT ] : alcohol is a scam but a good scam

[ TXT ] : everything is loud and soft at the same time

[ TXT ] : do fish know theyre wet

[ TXT ] : u probably hate me lol

[ TXT ] : can u bring me mcdonalds

[ TXT ] : u ever think about how weird existing is

[ TXT ] : uber so expensuve rn :(

[ TXT ] : come save me hero

[ TXT ] : everyone else is so boring

[ TXT ] : ur face. god. ur FACE

[ TXT ] : ur too good for me anyway

[ TXT ] : oh ur answering now yay!!!

[ TXT ] : my hand is so far away rn

[ TXT ] : ur name is so pretty

[ TXT ] : u dont even care do u

[ TXT ] : ok i'm gonnna pass out now

[ TXT ] : someone bought me a drink

[ TXT ] : i love u so muchhhhh (u dont have to say it back)

[ TXT ] : keys inside. stuck outside. help

[ TXT ] : i miss u can u come over

[ TXT ] : what if we ARE the aliens

[ TXT ] : come over. wear the shirt

[ TXT ] : bed too big. need fill it

[ TXT ] : why didnt it work between us

[ TXT ] : u get me. like actually get me.

[ TXT ] : listening to our song n cryin a lil bit

[ TXT ] : just wanted to say ur amazign ok

[ TXT ] : i hate ur fuckign face soooo much

[ TXT ] : sorry if im annoying u

[ TXT ] : ok i forgot what i was sayign

[ TXT ] : i think i ruined everythign

[ TXT ] : thinking abt u. thinking abt ur hands

[ TXT ] : FUCK U

[ TXT ] : that's it. that's the text.

-> THE SOBER ONE.

[ TXT ] : lol where are you

[ TXT ] : you're gonna regret this tomorrow.

[ TXT ] : send me your location

[ TXT ] : i'm not playing these games.

[ TXT ] : are you safe??

[ TXT ] : drink water. actual water.

[ TXT ] : let me call you.

[ TXT ] : i'm not playing guessing games

[ TXT ] : stay PUT.

[ TXT ] : send me a selfie so i know you're alive

[ TXT ] : you're adorable when you're like this

[ TXT ] : you're annoying when you're like this.

[ TXT ] : i'm not bringing you tacos at 2am

[ TXT ] : screenshotting this for when you deny it happened

[ TXT ] : you're spiraling. drink water.

[ TXT ] : DON'T text your ex!!

[ TXT ] : next time i'm taking your phone

[ TXT ] : look at who you're texting right now.

[ TXT ] : i'll still be here tomorrow, i'm not going anywhere.

[ TXT ] : get your mind out of the gutter

[ TXT ] : i'll tell you tomorrow

[ TXT ] : nevermind i don't wanna know

[ TXT ] : text me when you wake up

[ TXT ] : you're a mess. my mess tho

[ TXT ] : go home!!!

[ TXT ] : you're lucky i love you

[ TXT ] : you still have your wallet? check your pockets

[ TXT ] : too late isn't it

[ TXT ] : where did your other shoe go

[ TXT ] : are you writing a novel?

[ TXT ] : go to bed before you confess something

[ TXT ] : that's either sad or brave

[ TXT ] : you owe me breakfast and an explanation

blast, sender blasts receiver with a water gun.

collect, receiver hands sender a pretty shell they find on the beach.

hydrate, sender is thirsty and receiver offers water.

chalk, receiver poorly draws sender in sidewalk chalk.

truck, sender buys something for the receiver from the ice cream truck.

swim, receiver can't swim and sender gives them lessons.

fruit, sender offers receiver a piece of fresh-picked fruit.

splash, receiver says they saw a mermaid but sender doesn't believe them.

tent, sender and receiver set up a tent together.

fire, receiver tells sender a scary story by the campfire.

grill, sender cooks on the grill for receiver on a hot day.

burn, receiver applies lotion to a sunburned sender.

soak, sender jumps in the pool and soaks receiver.

sunset, receiver and sender walk hand in hand on the beach at sunset.

vacation, sender forgot to pack something and tells receiver at the destination.

hotel, receiver books a hotel room but there's only one bed.

movie, sender gets cuddles up to receiver during a scary movie.

balloon, receiver throws a water balloon at sender.

shade, sender fans receiver in the shade to cool them off.

sender instinctively looks for receiver the moment they enter a room.

sender realizes silence feels comfortable when it's shared with receiver.

sender orders receiver's favorite drink before they come back to the table.

sender gets irrationally disappointed when receiver cancels plans.

sender feels relieved the moment receiver arrives.

sender catches their reflection smiling after receiving a text from receiver.

sender can't stop replaying their last conversation with receiver.

sender notices someone flirting with receiver and immediately hates how much it bothers them.

sender realizes they've started measuring good days by whether they got to see receiver.

sender lights up when receiver says their name.

sender realizes they always end up sitting beside receiver.

sender catches themself defending receiver before anyone even asks.

sender starts looking forward to interactions with receiver more than they should.

sender notices every small change in receiver's mood.

sender gets distracted watching receiver laugh.

sender realizes that they always want to tell receiver everything first.

sender realizes they remember details about receiver that nobody else does.

sender feels a little too happy when receiver chooses them.

sender notices that receiver's approval suddenly matters.

sender catches themself wondering what receiver would think.

sender feels oddly nervous before seeing receiver.

sender starts keeping little things that remind them of receiver.

sender notices the room feels different when receiver isn't there.

sender catches themself staring at receiver a second too long.

sender gets flustered when receiver compliments them.

sender realizes they've memorized receiver's laugh.

sender feels unexpectedly jealous when receiver talks about someone else.

sender catches themself imagining future plans that include receiver.

sender looks for receiver's reaction before anyone else's.

sender realizes they care whether receiver is happy.

sender gets nervous when receiver gets too close.

sender catches themself smiling whenever receiver walks into the room.

sender starts noticing how attractive receiver is at the worst possible times.

sender realizes they don't want receiver to leave yet.

sender remembers the exact way receiver looked at them.

sender feels their heartbeat pick up when receiver reaches for them.

sender notices that seeing receiver has become the best part of their day.

sender catches themself thinking about receiver during completely unrelated conversations.

sender realizes they're in trouble the moment receiver smiles at them.

(blurry rooms, warm breaths, lowered inhibitions, and the kind of closeness people only admit to drunk)

TOO MANY DRINKS - BLURRED LINES

• “Come here—no, closer. I can’t hear you from way over there.” • “You smell really, really good… is that new? Or have I just never been this close?” • “Stop laughing like that, it’s making my head spin faster than the alcohol.” • “If I lean on you, it’s not because I’m drunk. It’s because you’re warm.” • “Your face is doing that thing again… that thing that makes me want to touch it.” • “I should go home but… your hand feels nice. I don’t want to move.” • “I’m drunk, not stupid. I know exactly how I’m looking at you right now.” • “Just—stay. Don’t pull away. Not tonight.”

TOO CLOSE TO THINK - BREATH AGAINST SKIN

• “You’re staring at my mouth… should I ask why, or just let you keep doing it?” • “If you keep leaning in like that, I might forget how to act civilized.” • “You’re warm. Like really warm. How is that fair?” • “Your hand on my thigh—was that intentional, or should I get drunker to pretend it was?” • “Tell me to stop and I will. …You’re not saying anything.” • “I can hear your heartbeat from here. That’s not normal, right?” • “If you touch me again like that, I can’t promise I’ll stay calm.” • “Don’t look at me with that soft expression. It does things to me.”

LOSING BALANCE - FALLING INTO ARMS, LITERALLY

• “Okay—okay, I’m falling. Catch me. No really, catch me!” • “I didn’t mean to fall into your lap, but now that I’m here…” • “Who told you you’re allowed to hold me this gently?” • “I’m not blushing, I’m drunk. Shut up. …Okay maybe I’m blushing too.” • “Your arms feel safer than standing right now.” • “If I sink into you any further, I might never get up.” • “Can you… help me with my jacket? My hands aren’t cooperating.” • “Keep your arms there for a second. I need to remember how solid you feel.”

SLURRED CONFESSIONS - HONESTY SPILLS OUT FIRST

• “Do you know how long I’ve wanted you to look at me like this?” • “You have no idea what you do to me, do you?” • “I shouldn’t say this. But I want you. Badly.” • “If I wasn’t drunk, I’d lie better about how much I want you.” • “You make me feel… something. Something I shouldn’t say out loud.” • “I always pretend I don’t notice you staring. I notice. I like it.” • “Stop being perfect. I’m drunk and vulnerable and it’s unfair.” • “If I kiss you right now, blame the alcohol… even though it isn’t the alcohol.”

IMPOSSIBLY WARM - HANDS WANDERING, HEARTS RACING

• “Your fingers keep brushing mine. That’s not an accident, right?” • “If you want to touch me, just touch me. Don’t tease.” • “Your hand on the back of my neck—don’t stop.” • “God, you’re addictive. Even just the way you’re sitting.” • “If you pull me into your lap like you’re thinking about doing, I won’t complain.” • “The way you’re looking at me… it feels like you’re undressing my thoughts.” • “I want you closer. I don’t care how close.” • “Your hands are trembling a little. Does touching me do that to you?”

THE ROOM SPINS - BUT THE HEAT DOESN'T

• “Everything’s spinning except you… why is that?” • “Sit next to me. No—right here. Press against me.” • “I can’t tell if I’m dizzy because of the alcohol or because of you.” • “If I lay my head on your shoulder… will you stay still?” • “This couch is too small for both of us. …Guess we’ll have to be very close.” • “You keep brushing hair from my face. Do you know what that does to me?” • “My lips are numb… here—feel. Or is that too forward?” • “If I close my eyes, promise you won’t move away.”

THE EDGE OF CONTROL - TENSION TOO THICK TO HIDE

• “Don’t tempt me. I’m barely holding myself together as it is.” • “Say my name again. Just like that.” • “If you pull me any closer, I’m not stopping.” • “I can’t tell if this is a terrible idea or the best mistake I’ll ever make.” • “Tell me what you want. I won’t judge.” • “Your breath on my neck—do you know what that does to me?” • “You’re shaking… or is that me?” • “If you keep touching my waist like that, I’m going to lose my mind.”

THE MOMENT BEFORE - ONE BREATH AWAY FROM TOO MUCH

• “If I kiss you, will you push me away or pull me closer?” • “Tell me not to. Please. Because I really, really want to.” • “You’re looking at my lips again.” • “I can’t tell if this is a bad decision or the one we’ve been waiting on.” • “Come here… slowly.” • “The room’s too quiet. I can hear every inhale you take.” • “My self-control is hanging by a thread. One more touch and it snaps.” • “You’re trembling… is it because of me?”

MORNING RECKONINGS - THE HINT OF AFTERMATH

• “If we remember this tomorrow… please don’t pretend it didn’t happen.” • “If I fall asleep like this, don’t move. I like you too much.” • “Stay tonight. Even if we do nothing. Please.” • “If we cross this line… I’m not going back.” • “Should we talk about what almost happened?” • “I’m not drunk anymore, but I still want you.” • “If you regret this in the morning… just tell me now.” • “Don’t leave. Not when we’re this close.”