Anon: Well yeah you got me there :)
Anon: What was the point of this account before that stuff though?
Their words make me think for a bit... Even I don't really remember. My old friend convinced me that this was a surefire way to talk to people at my school, but I couldn't bring myself to shamelessly advertise it. It's entirely through a stroke of good luck that I managed to meet Lucy through it, and then Leo. And maybe this person too.
Anon: Heyy you still there?
I transferred in the middle of the year, so I wanted to talk to more people at our school. To answer your question.
Anon: Well I'm a person at our school so it worked out ;) Oh yeah I think I know who you are now. We've got the same history
How are you so sure so suddenly??
Anon: You just sound familiar after that story. This is Kieran btw
Kieran? Of course I recognize him. I'm pretty sure everyone in our grade, maybe even our school, knows him because he's our school council's vice president. I never would've thought that kids like that have time to message random accounts...When I'm thinking of what to reply, I suddenly get another message. Unexpectedly, it's from Leo. I feel a bit anxious as I tap on the notification to read it.
Leo: You were worrying about me, huh? Sorry about that
Don't apologize. Lucy talked with you, right?
Leo: Yeah I'm glad she did. I didn't really realize how bad my eating habits have gotten since I started wrestling. The fact that you guys have noticed made me start to think about it more
Leo: If I'm being honest I don't really know if it's at the level of being an eating disorder but I think I'll ask my parents if I can talk with a specialist soon
I'm glad. Hope you can get the help you deserve.
Also, are you still going to do wrestling?
Leo: The season's almost over so I'll probably just finish it out. And thanks for the concern. You're a good friend dude
I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders for the first time today. More than anything, I'm glad that Leo is willing to talk with us and reach out for support.
I realize that I missed some messages from Kieran, so I decide to check those before logging off for the day.
Kieran: I remember we had a group project together right when you first transferred haha. Your drawings totally saved our group
Kieran: I wanted to get to know you but never had the right opportunity. So don't be surprised if I talk to you tomorrow in class. Let's be friends :)
Extroverted people really are a mystery to me sometimes. Although, in truth, I'm glad somebody is willing to include me.
I'll see you in class then, Kieran.