Undertow

Callam Wright, 18, Apollo member of poetry, the peer tutoring, language and art clubs

[odettearmstrong-blog]

"What do you think you’re doing? Out of my way.”

[callamwright-blog]

"Uh, sorry, I didn't see you there. I would have moved earlier if I'd known."

[wrenxcadwallader-blog]

Who would want to drink juice? Nay sir! This is 15 year old scotch. It’s so wonderful. Have some with me!

[callamwright-blog]

15 year old scotch? Seriously? That's almost as old as me... how much did it cost?

[neeno-deactivated20201018]

He’ll never find out that you know, it’s okay.

[callamwright-blog]

If you're sure. I really don't want to get you in trouble.

[neeno-deactivated20201018]

Yeah yeah, we’ll see.

My stepfather would probably kill me if people found out.

[callamwright-blog]

What the hell, Nara? Why did you tell me? Do you have a death wish?

[neeno-deactivated20201018]

Yes, that was probably it.

Thank you. I really appreciate it.

[callamwright-blog]

Just to clarify, I still think you're wrong about both.

Of course. I'm not sure how the subject of your... uh, occupation would ever come up. But even so, it's not my thing to tell.

[neeno-deactivated20201018]

I don’t really know.

[callamwright-blog]

We  were  talking about you thinking I was a Mormon and didn't live enough, so maybe that somehow sparked your confession?

...I won't tell anyone.

[neeno-deactivated20201018]

I don’t think so.

[callamwright-blog]

Why did you tell me, then?

[neeno-deactivated20201018]

School isn’t cheap here and… I don’t know. I guess I just never really saw much of an issue with it.

[callamwright-blog]

Right, I guess that makes sense. So... you're really a teenage prostitute? Does anyone else know?

[neeno-deactivated20201018]

I mean, it was my choice at the end of the day. She didn’t force me to do anything. I came looking for her.

[callamwright-blog]

Why? I'm not in a judgmental way,if you really are a... uh... I just... why did you decide to do that?

[neeno-deactivated20201018]

My mother is crazy.

[callamwright-blog]

I'm sorry to hear that. Would she really do that to you?

[neeno-deactivated20201018]

See? There you go. That’s how innocent you are, you don’t even believe that I’m a teenaged prostitute.

[callamwright-blog]

I don't think it's because I'm innocent, I think it's because I don't know why people would allow their daughter to become a teenage prostitute. It's kind of crazy.

[neeno-deactivated20201018]

No, seriously. I’m a prostitute. My mom was too, but now she just helps teach the girls how to protect themselves and stuff. There are eight of us, but I don’t live with them, since it’s just easier for me to be here. You still don’t believe me, do you?

[callamwright-blog]

No... I'm sorry, but not really.

[neeno-deactivated20201018]

Just thought I’d ask. I’m a prostitute.

[callamwright-blog]

...Right. Nice one.

[neeno-deactivated20201018]

Are you a mormon, Cal?

[callamwright-blog]

What? No! Why do you think that?

[neeno-deactivated20201018]

Prove it.

[callamwright-blog]

Well, I read, and I paint, and sometimes I spend time with my friends. I find all of these things to be fun.

[neeno-deactivated20201018]

Live a little!

[callamwright-blog]

First the penis thing, and now this? Nara, I do live and have fun sometimes, you know.

[neeno-deactivated20201018]

Break the rules, Cal.

[callamwright-blog]

I don't like breaking the rules, you know that.