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ALLISON ARGENT (18) From Beacon Hills, CA. I've tried a lot of things and lived in a lot of places. Archery, history and gymnastics are some of my hobbies, but I'm always ready to try something new.

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i know you just did mine but shhh i want to be first

[unharnessed]

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oh no it's cute

[driven]

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did we do this at the same time?

[unharnessed]

Great minds think alike?

[driven]

apparently.
I'm glad we got the same answer both times though
that might have been awkward ;)

[unharnessed]

Yes, but you're allowed to change your mind. I won't yell no take backs.

[driven]

I'm not going to take it back, Ben.
I meant what I sent

[unharnessed]

So did I.

But I'm enjoying the other stuff. Sparring, shooting, the occasional jog.

[driven]

good
then I guess we don't have anything to worry about

you're saying but like you can only have one or the other.

[unharnessed]

Doesn't wanting more from someone complicate the other stuff?

[ in his experience, there is no having both. ]

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hey.
long time no see

[driven]

only if you let it
what if I want both?

[ are you going to tell her no? ]

[unharnessed]

Do you want both?

[ because what if and i do have different meanings. ]

[driven]

yes

[ because she had a good feeling that ben needs it spelled out for him. ]

[unharnessed]

Then I'd be hard pressed to deny you anything.

[ this is an unfortunate conversation to have via text. Ben feels the disattached state of it all — how easily the words flow when there isn't eye contact to maintain. it's also liberating. still, it doesn't satisfy his yearning to see her. ]

I can't say I haven't thought about it.

[driven]

[ she can't deny how much he may or may not like how that sounds. not necessary that he can't deny her anything, but how roundabout he's trying to do this. it's kind of cute. ]

I'm hoping in a good way

[unharnessed]

Considering the agreement that brought us all here together, yes, in a good way.

Arguably, too good.

[driven]

considering how we all agreed to come here, I doubt it could be too good.

[unharnessed]

[ it's probably just as well that she can't see him because when he says too good, he means his thoughts about her and where they've strayed. it's a risky line he's crossing here. ]

I have a vivid imagination. You can thank years of hiding behind books for that.

What makes you doubt it?

[ that anything can be too good, his words, whatever. ]

[driven]

my parents traveled for most of my life
don't underestimate my imagination either

[ she doesn't exactly know how she wants to answer his question, though. so instead she gives a question of her own. ]

what are you doing right now?

[unharnessed]

Wouldn't dream of it.

[ dream of underestimating her, that is. he's totally going to dream about Allison thinking about him, whether or not it has grounds in reality. ]

Watching the history channel, finishing some touches on a project, and wondering how people sit in their apartments this long. Why?

[driven]

[ then his dreams might just become a reality. ]

because I don't want to be in my house anymore
what special are you watching?

[unharnessed]

You're always welcome in mine.

Jurassic Fight Club. I wish I could make this stuff up. It's background noise until something better comes on.

[driven]

you sure?
I don't want to interfere with your tv watching

[ it's a joke. she's already getting ready. ]

[unharnessed]

I did just put down $80.00 on the Stegosaurus.

[ clearly, the most serious history channel viewer right here. ]

If we're still speaking honestly, I'd rather watch you.