I Don't Not Like You

[Tim Tawfeek]

To: Roxana Strix
From: Tim Tawfeek

Hey, so I might have heard through the grapevine that Jack's all pissy about the Lux thing or whatever. I know you were there and all, though I don't know what the deal with you and Lux is or anything. I'm also betting that you're half expecting me to be just as pissy since Lux is my girlfriend and whatever. So I figured I'd send you a message (don't ask how I got your phone #; it's best you don't know).

And I don't not like you.

Like, it was obviously Lux's call and all. I don't know what your deal is (besides pulling off the whole master race thing pretty well), but it's not your fault that someone gave Lux a dare she wasn't ready for, and it definitely wasn't your fault that she did it. So, yeah.

Not, like, hating. Or even not liking. Lots of neutrality here.

[Roxana Strix]

To: Tim Tawfeek
From: Roxana Strix

Luxanna and I are just friends is all. Nothing special, other then perhaps she she me maybe as a older sister but you would have to ask her for conformation on the matter. I will admit I expected you to behave in a unpleasant matter but it's good to see in this text that you are being mature about the matter. (I have an idea of how you obtained it, so I'm not worried.)

...

Well, I'm pleased that again you are being mature about the matter. I hope you can rub that off on Jack. I feel neutral to you, so I would say that we are on good terms then.

[Tim Tawfeek]

To: Roxana
From: Tim

Eh, I'm only a dick online, and they took away my computer, hence why I'm texting instead of sending an email.

But if you and Lux are, like, friends or something, we should at least hang out or something, so we, like, can get a feel for each other or something. I mean, we don't have to if you're gonna be all weird about it or anything. I just don't want Lux to feel like she's gonna be stuck in the middle or something.

Yeah, she's pretty much the number one concern, really. Like that for Jack too; he's just, uh, more vibrant about it.

[Roxana Strix]

To: Tim Tawfeek
From: Roxana Strix

I see.

We can hang out with one another if that is something that you desire, since it would be a matter of what you would feel comfortable with.

I understand. I'm not particularly bothered by it. In this situation you should be more concerned with what you are comfortable with since you should not force yourself to hang out with me if its not something that you desire to do just yet.

[Tim Tawfeek]

To: Roxana
From: Tim

Well, I figure that since we're both important in Lux's life, we should at least know each other. not like I've got anything better to do right now anyway.

And do you seriously need to sound like I'm texting some kinda robot or something? It's just asking to hang out: not like I'm gonna be romancing you or blackmailing you or anything. That's at least third meeting stuff, right there.

[Roxana Strix]

To: Tim Tawfeek
From: Roxana Strix

I disagree with your statement of us both being important in her life, but I understand what you mean.

As for how I'm texting, if it's an issue I can change my style of texting but currently how I am texting is also how I speak. But we can like hang & get a drink w/ 1 another if u like.

[Tim Tawfeek]

To: Roxana
From: Tim

See, that's the thing. I don't know what you are to her, and I kinda want to. You know how it is.

Oh dear lord, don't try that. It's actually getting worse. It's like when your mom is trying to be cool and just... don't do it.

I don't do alcohol, but I got no problem getting a soda or maybe something at the coffee shop? Not sure how handicap accessible the place is but hey, I'm nothing if not game for trying.

And seriously, just stick with the whole, creepy bodyguard who can kill a man with any finger thing. it works for you.

[Roxana Strix]

To: Tim Tawfeek
From: Roxana Strix

If that is what you desire then, alright.

Apologies, I'll refrain from texting that way then.

Coffee shop works, Cool Beans should be a nice place and you should be fine getting in with your wheelchair.

[Tim Tawfeek]

To: Roxana
From: Tim

That is what I desire there, Hilda.

Right, I'll see you in Good Beans then. Tomorrow afternoon should work fineish for me, say 'round threeish or something like that? I'll be wearing a red carnation and sitting with a flower tilted toward the setting sun.

I'll also be the only black guy there.

And in a wheelchair.

[Roxana Strix]

To: Tim Tawfeek
From: Roxana Strix

I'm not following all of your jokes. Apologies.

I'll be that tall European blonde girl apart of the master race, sitting by myself at a table while I wait for you.

[Tim Tawfeek]

To: Roxana
From: Tim

Even I don't follow all my jokes: don't worry.

Though you seem to be getting it. I'll see you there.