Part the threeth.
January 2nd, 2008 | by TJ |So, the roommate and I get in the car with these two strangers. It was late by this time, the metros had stopped running, and we needed to get back to our dorm somehow. I had to work 3am to 6am and she had to work 6am to 9am at another desk, so our plan was to go back to our room, grab our homework and some movies, and camp out at my desk during my shift, to keep the both of us awake. I had class at 10, so after my shift ended at 6, I had to hustle back to the room to grab a precious few hours of sleep while she worked her shift til 9am and came back to crash out for the rest of the day.
So we’re in the car – Tall Guy’s friend driving, him in the front passenger seat, roommate and I in the back, with me behind TG. TG spent the entire ride turned around in his seat, talking to me. Well, talking to us, as I was largely unresponsive, feeling a bit crappy after my time on the floor and kick to the head. He’s continuing along the same lines that he was going along at the 9:30 Club – basically macho crap, interspersed with how lucky I was that he was there to save me. He’s going on and on about himself, and let me be clear – at this point, he’s not a bad guy or anything. I mean, trying too hard, sure, and he did kick me in the head, but it was an accident, and they did give us a ride home. So I’ve got no real hard feelings towards this guy, he’s actually nice. Just, you know, a silly boy.
Anyway, he’s turned back talking to us and we’re getting closer and closer to campus. Then he starts talking about me. “I had so much fun tonight,” “I’ve never met anyone like you before,” “You’re so funny and fun…” Ok, thing was, flattering and all, right? But we were in a loud club, I hardly spoke a word all night, and it was the first time we met. Interesting. So we pull up in front of the dorm and he says, in front of my roommate and his friend, after they had just driven well out of their way to bring us home, “So, can I get your number?”
What can I say! I felt obligated, and figured it was harmless – it was nearly Thanksgiving, I was going to be busy with school work right up til the break, then I’d be home for the holiday, and by then, he’d have forgotten all about me.
So I gave it to him.
Roommate and I said our goodbyes and thanks, went inside and started to get our shit together, when my phone rings a double ring, signifying a call from off campus.
TJ: HALLO?
TG: Hey! This is TG!
TJ: Oh…. hi…
TG: We’re just driving off campus now, wanted to tell you again what a great time I had! Want to get together tomorrow?
TJ: Oh… thanks. Well, I’ve got a lot of work to do this week and–
TG: Yeah yeah, Thanksgiving, I know, it’s cool! So, what’re you up to?
TJ: Well, I’ve got to go to–
TG: Right! You’re going to work. What’s your number over there?
TJ: I can’t really–
TG: Ok, I’ll give you a call tomorrow! Bye!
TJ: *looks at phone* Huh.
Roommate and I headed over to do my shift, watched some movies and tried to keep our eyes open from 3am to 6am, and then I sent her off to her shift while I walked back to our room to get some sleep. I had had a lot of work coming up to the holiday break, midterms and such, combined with the concert, and I was in major sleep debt. I crashed out immediately.
Around 8am or so, having been asleep for about an hour and a half, my phone rang, that off campus ring. I slept on the top bunk at the time, but thankfully, for some reason, had my cordless phone in my bed with me at the time, so I picked it right up.
TJ: merrgh?
TG: Hey! It’s TG!
TJ: What?
TG: So, what’re you up to!
TJ: SLEEPING.
TG: Haha, sleeping. You know, in the Army, you can’t be in bed that late, you should be up and ready to get going by now! So, what’re your plans for the day!
TJ: Want to sleep.
TG: Well, you’re up now! So, do you wanna get some breakfast? I’m only about 45 minutes away!
TJ: No, I have class at– look, please don’t call here this early.
TG: What? Oh, yeah, you worked late! I’m sorry! I’ll call you back later on and see what you wanna do tonight! Ok, have a great day!
TJ: No, I– hello? Hello? Sonofabitch.
To be continued… Soon, Sonvar, I promise!
By kakalaki on Jan 2, 2008
/play dramatic music
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TG the stalker! I hope the end is something like “I kick him in the junk. And everyone lived happily ever after… except for TG and his case of indented” well you know. :)
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That’s how all stalker stories should end.
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By malficent on Jan 2, 2008
talk about chaotic ramblings….one minute you are on chistmas talking about the time you had and then next…TG again. I LOVE IT. Keep it up.
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By Lynda on Jan 2, 2008
Sounds kind of like a boyfriend I had in junior high school.
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By Sonvar on Jan 2, 2008
Wow I’d about given up on hearing this story ever getting finished it only took over a month for another part LOL. As long as I know you hadn’t completely forgotten I can wait. Though as soon as TG called immediately afterwards and then a few hours later I’m surprised you weren’t immediately alarmed then.
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By The Soldier on Jan 3, 2008
TJ muh dear, we love ya, or we wouldn’t be here. But as one of your longest regular readers, I must say you bring this upon yourself. If you are in any way ambiguous about whether or not you want to see a guy again, he’s going to push that as far as it can possibly go.
You gave him your number, assuming he’d call whenever, if at all, and you’d say “no, not right now” once or twice and he’d take a hint. Guys as annoying as he is don’t get anywhere without being persistant, so that’s exactly what you can expect if you give him the slightest nod of interest.
I’m sorry it worked out the way it did for you, but I must say that I’m looking forward to this story’s conclusion. :)
Totally respectfully in every possible way!
-J
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By Scott on Jan 3, 2008
you mean there is something creepy about this sort of behavior? Sure explains a lot about my college years in retrospect… ;-)
waiting to hear how it ends
SB
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By Yaja on Jan 3, 2008
Betcha this guy turns out to be Bob the goat! ;-)
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By Wildhermit on Jan 3, 2008
Hey TJ I am back from my travels. I utterly failed the nablamoblahblah thing. Not my fault… I blame my job :)
You know I started reading this and thought to myself.. “Self… did TJ go out and find another creepy guy and get a ride home with him too?” Then it occured to me that you never finished this story from oh so long ago :P
So will we get to hear the end of this one before Lich King? lol
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By platehealer on Jan 3, 2008
did you ever read “Atlas Shrugged”?
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By Euripedes on Jan 5, 2008
Waaghoohabooblah!!!
I knew guys like this. I laughed at them openly.
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