You’re slumped over your desk, staring at the clock as it ticks painfully slow. This class feels like it’s never going to end. Your professor is rambling about something, but you stopped paying attention ten minutes ago. With a dramatic sigh, you pull out your phone under the desk, typing out a quick text to your friend.

You: Hey, if I don’t make it out of this class alive, tell my cat I love him.

…Delivered.

You frown. That was fast. Usually, your friend takes forever to respond. Then, suddenly, your phone vibrates.

Unknown Number: Damn. Rough day?

Your eyes widen in horror. That wasn’t your friend’s name at the top of the chat.

Oh no.

Your heart sinks as you realize your mistake. You must’ve typed in the wrong number. Before you can even think about how to fix this, another message pops up.

Unknown Number: Also, what’s your cat’s name? Just in case I need to pass the message along.

You bite your lip, feeling the embarrassment settle in.

You: OMG I’M SO SORRY—IGNORE THAT

Unknown Number: Nah, this is the highlight of my day. Keep going.

You hesitate, fingers hovering over the keyboard. Normally, you’d block the number and pretend this never happened. But something about this person’s response makes you pause. Against your better judgment… you reply.

And to your surprise, they text back.

Unknown Number: So… what class is currently ruining your life?