ZGHO: Text Messages

Karyn’s phone buzzed in her hand. Zoe Gibson: “Yes, you two can go in my room and play dress-up <3<3<3” Then it buzzed again. Sarah McMillan: “And you can use her makeup, too.” A third buzz. Zoe Gibson: “No you can’t! Don’t listen to Sarah!” A fourth buzz. Sarah McMillan: “It’s all just drugstore stuff right now. I’m taking Zoe to Sephora to replace it all tomorrow. Use whatever you want.” There was a pause. Karyn showed Dawn the texts, and the two exchanged confused looks. A moment passed. And then another. And finally, Karyn’s phone buzzed once more. Zoe Gibson: “Ugh, fine. You can use my makeup, just don’t make a mess.”