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↳ ❝I MISS MY GIRLFRIEND.❞

AUGUST 3, 2023

YOUR CALL HAS BEEN FORWARDED TO AN AUTOMATED VOICE MESSAGE SYSTEM. AT THE TONE, PLEASE RECORD YOUR MESSAGE.

BEEP.

"Hi! It's pretty late and you haven't called yet, so I thought I would. I hope you got to L.A safely. I know you're probably busy with moving. Um, call or text me when you get this. I love you."

NEW MESSAGE FROM CHRIS <333!

Fri, Aug 4 at 12:07 pm

chris <333:
I just listened to your message sorry I didn't pick up

I feel right asleep when we got to the place

How's my favourite girl

lovie ♥️:
no worries

i found this cute coffee shop!

wish you were here to try it with me

chris <333:
Better than brew & bloom??

No way

lovie ♥️:

way better than brew & bloom

their oatmeal cookies are really good

chris <333:
No cookies are better than urs lovie

I miss you

I love you

lovie ♥️:
i love and miss you too

how's your day going?

Sat, Aug 5 at 11:33 am

chris <333:
Sorry I've just been super busy

But are you up for a virtual date night tonight?

lovie ♥️:
virtual date night sounds perfect

what time?

Sat, Aug 5 at 5:33 pm

chris <333:
Sorry we might have to reschedule the date night

We got invited to an event last minute

I'm really really sorry

lovie ♥️:
omg i'm gonna cry

[MESSAGE ERASED]

its ok dw!

i understand

have fun :)

Tue, Aug 8 at 8:01 am

lovie ♥️:
thinking about you a lot

when can we have a proper chat?

Tue, Aug 8 at 10:45 am

chris <333:
Things have been really hectic

But let's catch up today I promise

Are you free around 12 pm?

lovie ♥️:
my time or your time?

chris <333:
Mine

Does that work?

lovie ♥️:
I have therapy then

what about 4:30 pm my time?

chris <333:
Can't I have a shoot then and then we're filming something after

We can catch up tomorrow right?

lovie ♥️:
yeah that's ok with me

i mean i literally haven't spoken to you properly in days but that's whatever!

[MESSAGE ERASED]

AUGUST 9, 2023

The unexpected ring of the phone sent a jolt through Lovette, her head snapping in its direction. In that split second, anticipation fluttered—could it be Imani or Mateo? But deep down, her heart wanted it to be Chris. As her hand reached for the phone, thoughts of him raced through her mind like a relentless current.

With a hopeful yet anxious twist, Lovette turned the phone over, her pulse quickening. The glow of the screen unveiled a message, but disappointment washed over her as it wasn't from Chris. It's only been days since he left for California, and their conversations had dwindled to sporadic texts.

AUGUST 10, 2023

It had taken an eternity, or at least that's what it felt like to Lovette, but finally, the stars had aligned, and Chris's schedule synced with hers. Anticipation hummed through her veins as she sat in one of his sweaters. Lovette's gaze flickered to her phone, and a grin involuntarily danced on her lips as Chris's name illuminated the screen.

When Chris's face appeared, a virtual glow on her phone, a surge of warmth filled her. "Hi Lovie, how are you?"

"Good! Just missing you a lot. How's LA treating you?" Lovette's voice, a blend of longing and excitement, conveyed the emotions she had bottled up.

She caught a subtle hesitation in Chris's expression, his eyes darting across the screen as if navigating a tricky terrain. "Oh, you know, the usual. Events and collaborations. It's really busy over here."

Lovette sensed the evasion of anything personal, but she decided against probing deeper. "That sounds exciting! I saw your latest vlog; it looks like you're having fun."

A chuckle escaped Chris's lips, but Lovette couldn't help but notice it lacked the usual resonance. "Yeah, trying to keep it interesting for the viewers, you know?"

Despite the subtle disconnect, Lovette pressed on, determined to bridge the gap. "That's great, Chris. Any plans for the weekend?" She hoped for a glimpse into his life beyond the camera, a connection that went beyond the curated content he shared with the world.

"Oh, you know," Chris replied, his tone casual, "probably more shoots and maybe catching up with some friends."

Lovette nodded, trying to mirror his nonchalance, but a twinge of disappointment gnawed at her. It seemed as if their worlds were moving in different orbits, and she was struggling to find a gravitational pull that could bring them back together.

"Yeah, sounds busy," she said, attempting to keep the conversation light.

Her stomach sinks as the silence envelops them once again.

Chris's eyes lit up momentarily, "Our one year is coming up."

Lovette felt a wave of nostalgia wash over her, the awkwardness dissipating like morning mist under the sun. "I guess it is, isn't it?"

"Four more months, Lovie! And it's been a year since we first met too," Chris exclaimed, a bright smile spreading across his face. Lovette couldn't help but smile in return, momentarily swept up in the shared memories that bound them together. "I've been thinking, I want to fly you out to L.A for our anniversary."

"Really?" Lovette's heart skipped a beat, delight bubbling within her.

Chris nodded eagerly, his enthusiasm contagious. "Been thinking about it for a while. I really do miss you, Lovie."

Then why haven't you been acting like it?

The virtual glow of Chris's face on her phone screen seemed both comforting and distant, much like the constellations scattered across a night sky. As the conversation drew to a close, Lovette couldn't shake the feeling of being adrift in the vastness of uncertainty. The screen dimmed, and the virtual connection waned, leaving her alone in the quiet glow of her room.

In the aftermath of the call, Lovette sat in stillness, wrapped in Chris's sweater, the scent of his cologne a faint echo of the warmth she craved.

@CHRIZZ JUST POSTED!

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@chrizz: I miss my girlfriend

AUTHOR'S NOTE:
relatively short chapter sorry about that! but the next chapter is longer so dw

ignore how there are no comments on chris' post i was too lazy to make some lmao

anyways any predictions?

until next time <3!