05

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Warnings: none.

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Caleb Chartier

As soon as I got home, a note was on my bed.

Your phone died didn't it?

It's an iPhone 11 and it's getting pretty old.

I want you to have the best,

so here's the best.

Make sure to download my contact on this phone.

Take care of yourself.

To: Caleb Chartier.

Love: Glint.

I stared at the note in disbelief. Right next to it was an iPhone box in my favorite color— Sage green. They even know my favorite color?

What? Why— who would even go far enough to buy me the newest iPhone! My family hardly even cared what I used or when I used it. Was Glint trying to bribe me to love them? There had to be something behind this.

P.S. it's a gift. It's safe.

Okay well they got me there.

I took the box and opened it, revealing a new phone, a Sage green phone case, and a charger.

I wished I could have told someone about this.. but it's not like I would get a good reaction about having a stalker. The only person who wouldn't judge me, is me. And I'm not even an option!

I stared at my old phone and compared it to my new one, searching for any hidden cameras. It was all good and really was just a new phone.

I tapped the screen to turn it on and was immediately asked for my information. Classic Apple. I mused, writing it all in. Almost as soon as I got it, my phone was completed with all my contacts transferred. I'd have to work on my wallpaper and make it more.. aesthetically pleasing.

Finally, 100% charged phone and I could finally read Glints message.

I tapped on their contact and opened it up. The phone had better graphics and loading speed than my previous one. After all, I had the same iPhone since middle school.

Glint | Newly Saved Contact!

Saved on 3/26/2024

Glint

hi caleb.

you're finally curious to learn more abt me, hm?

Read

I gulped. I shouldn't be nervous.. but I was. I've only ever known Glint through the notes and the presents. I've never had a real conversation with them (if you could even count this as real).

You

How did you get my number??

Delivered

A response came almost immediately which caught me off guard. I thought it would atleast take him a minute to respond.

Glint

is that rlly the first thing you ask?

i should've expected it. i know u better than anyone else.

Read

I felt my stomach tighten at that. But their words were true, they knew a lot. Too much. It let this queasy feeling in my stomach and made me even more nervous to continue texting them.

You

You got my note, right? Are you gonna answer my questions?

Delivered

Glint

of course I got it. i have it stashed away in an special pile all abt u

i'll answer them if u answer mine.

Read

I ignored their message about their "special pile all about me" and immediately agreed.

You

Ok deal. Go ahead.

Delivered

Glint

do u have any idea who I am?

Read

You

no?

Delivered

Glint

srsly? not even a single idea?

Read

You

no why?

Delivered

Glint

recently I've been so much closer to you than before.

ur so oblivious to ur surroundings.. it's not safe if ur like that.

Read

You

What does it matter to you?

Just answer my questions already.

Delivered

Glint

so needy :(

do u know how nervous I am?

i finally get to talk with u after all these years

Read

You

You've only known me for 2 years

Delivered

Glint

lol I've known u much more longer than that.

it's been 5 years, cal.

Read

I shivered. Not only have they known me since middle school, but they also knew my nickname. Only my friends and family members know that. It's not even common so for them to type it.. they really do know me.

But then again, how could they have known me? I was in a private academy with my siblings back in middle school. If they were to know me, they would've been there too.

Glint

i've been with you for so long yet u don't have a clue who I am?

it breaks my heart to hear.

Read

You

I don't even know if ur gender or how u look like.

How can you blame me for not being a freaky stalker like you?

Delivered

Glint

:( that's rlly mean

and isn't it obvious, I'm a man. a male. a him.

Read

I was kind of relieved to hear that. If it was a woman.. well their feelings would definitely be one-sided. But Glint was someone I had a chance with. I was interested in him. I decided to brush it off and not make a big deal about it. I couldn't scare away Glint now. If he would even get scared.

I rolled my eyes. This guy probably wasn't the type

You

Whatever! Just answer my questions!

Delivered

Glint

rightt

u wanted to know who I am but I think it would be too boring to tell u

i'll give you some hints.

Read

You

OMFG WHAT ARE THE HINTS?!

Delivered

Glint

my friends r what u see before u see me.

Read

You

Is that it?

Delivered

Glint

yup now I'll respond to ur other question abt "what my motive is"

Read

You

What no! Give me more hints!

Delivered

Glint shamelessly ignored me.

Glint

my motive is js to get to u.

i js want to see u smile

and to enjoy what I give u.

i want to show u what it rlly means to love someone.

Read

I paused.

You

You love me?

Delivered

Glint

i say that after every message..

have u been ignoring my notes?

i rlly love u cal

Read

I knew he said that after every message. But him texting it.. was just different. It felt strange and foreign. I was never taught nor told "I love you." Those words held no value.

But from him.. it was different.

Glint

I have one more question.

Read

I rolled my eyes and groaned. Why did this guy want to know so much although he probably knew more about me than I knew myself.

You

What?

Delivered.

This time, Glint took a little to respond and worry pooled at the end of my stomach. Did he have enough of me? Would he leave me after finding out what I was really like?

Glint

Do you want to take down your family?

Do you want to make them regret shunning you?

Read

I would've said something about how he didn't use any abbreviations.

But I was too shocked to even breathe.

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Hey guys! It's Luye— the creator of 'Glint.' I'll try to post more this week but im pretty busy. I want to get this whole story completed by the end of this or next month. Let's hope for the best!

Also I may have accidentally revealed Glints gender in previous chapters.. please don't spoil it for anyone or point it out! I will constantly be looking back to edit my other chapters.

QUESTION: Who do you think Glint is?

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