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Texts

Holland and Mallory

Mallory

Thank you for those roses. That was sweet of you.

Holland

What can I say? I’m a sweet guy…some may say I’m sweet enough to take a bite out of…

Holland

pie emoji winking face emoji

Mallory

eye roll emoji

Mallory

My mom says she’s actually the one who deserves them, since she’s the one in the hospital bed.

Holland

Shoot. Should I send your mom flowers?

Holland

I’m sending your mom flowers. Tell her not to hate me.

Mallory

Too late. You’ve ruined your chances. She’s wholly offended.

Holland

I’ll make it up to her.

Mallory

Heading home here shortly. Can you talk?

Holland

Yeah…twenty minutes? It’s getting late there…everything okay?

Mallory

All good. I’ve been waiting for my dad to close the shop so he can swap spots with me. He’s taking the night shift at the hospital so I can sleep in my own bed.

Mallory

I feel stupid asking, but will you read to me?

Holland

Of course.

Mallory

Thanks.

Holland

Also, you’re not stupid. Far from it.

Mallory

I’m still getting used to this.

Holland

To what?

Mallory

You, being here for me.

Holland

I’m not going anywhere.

Mallory

Me either.

Mallory

Okay. It’s been a week, Holland. Quit sending two bouquets of flowers to the hospital! We don’t have any more windowsill room.

Holland

Can’t stop, won’t stop. I’m extra. You know me.

Mallory:

I used to think I didn’t know you, actually…

Holland

But now?

Mallory

Now I know you’re trying to create an indoor rainforest at the hospital. Seriously, it’s too much!

Mallory

…

Mallory

But actually, don’t stop. Because you’re making my mom’s day every morning when a new bouquet shows up.

Holland

smiling face emoji That was the goal.

Holland

What about you? Am I wooing you properly?

Mallory

That depends…

Holland

On?

Mallory

Whether or not you’re intentionally sending all the flowers from the Anne books.

Holland

If I say it was planned?

Mallory

I might melt.

Holland

Good.

Holland

I miss your face.

Holland

And your voice.

Holland

I’m at the café, and the cinnamon rolls don’t taste as good without you scowling at me while eating one.

Holland

Poppy and Rose are here, and they told me to tell you to call them, but I don’t want to tell you that because I’d rather you call me.

Holland

Sorry for texting you obsessively. I’m going to leave you alone now.

Holland

But seriously, please call me. Because I am obsessed with you. The end. Bye.

Mallory

You’re cute when you act all desperate.

Holland

Is that your indirect way of saying you’re obsessed with me too?

Mallory

Mayyyyybe.

Mallory

I emailed you the practices plans for the rest of the week. Let me know if you have any questions about anything. Take some pictures/videos and send them to me.

Holland

Wow, Mal. Racy!

Mallory

face palm emoji

Mallory

You know what kind of pictures I mean!!

Holland

Do I? I think I’d like you to tell me exactly what you want…in specific detail.

Mallory

Golf pictures, Holland. Of your form. Focus!

Holland

Now we’re talking about form? I’ve got *great* form.

Mallory

Stop it!

Holland

No way.

Mallory

Think we could take them? video of national pie-eating contest finalists

Holland

100 %

Mallory

I don’t know.

Mallory

You’re easily distracted.

Holland

It’s not my fault you’re delectable.

Holland

Also, when can we eat pie off each other again?

Mallory

Don’t threaten me with a good time, Bradley.

Holland

video of bird attacking walkers in central park

Holland

Mack sent this to me as a joke. This is what I get for bonding with my brother. Look at those beady-eyed creatures. My fears are totally valid.

Mallory

I never said otherwise.

Mallory

I can’t believe you willingly watched that.

Holland

I know. I’m going to have nightmares tonight.

Mallory

Wish I was there. I’d tuck you in and keep you safe.

Holland

Promise?

Mallory

Pinky promise winking face emoji