A Change of Plans

by uselessness

“Real smooth in there, Jordan,” she asserted.

That’s it, it was over. I was done. I’d had enough, and I was going home now. And then moving to North Dakota. I turned to walk away.

Jodi’s hand was still on my shoulder, holding me in place. It was a gentle grip.

“I got your message,” she said.

“Look, I’m having a bad day,” I mumbled. “I’m sorry for everything, please, just forget about all this.” My head was swimming toward the exit, and my body was desperate to follow.

Jodi grabbed my arm. “I tried to call you back, but the number was disconnected.”

“Huh?” This was news. “What number did you dial?”

“I don’t remember. But maybe my brother wrote it wrong on the message or something.”

“Yeah, maybe.”

“Did you know you’re not in the student directory?”

She looked me up? “I had no idea. Sorry about that.”

“Stop apologizing. I’ve been trying to get ahold of you for three days.”

“I thought you were with Mendez?”

“Mendez is a tool. I hate movies like this. So… you want to go get some sushi?”

Did I ever.

Comments

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  1. A Change of Plans

    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted 6 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I’m glad that worthless Mendez is realized for the tool that he is. Ok, so what next? Will it be a happy ending for Jodi and Jordan? Somehow, I don’t think they’ll be riding off into the sunset just yet.
    LoA

  2. A Change of Plans

    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted 6 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Very nice. The weirdest thing is I was planning to sequel and “Mendez is a tool” was going to be a part of it. I love this collaberation. So enjoyable!
    LoA

  3. A Change of Plans

    emma jo_234's Buddy Icon emma jo_234

    Posted 5 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    YAY ! Mendez is a tool! Jordan’s with Jodi! Woo hoo!
    LoA

  4. A Change of Plans

    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted 5 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    The introduction of ‘tool’ into the series, also priceless. (To explain that comment to late arrivers: although ‘tool’ appears in the first story of the series, it was added after I read this segment and loved it, by the way).

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