{The 100 text messages}

#5

Private chat between Raven and Murphy

Cockroach: open your door
Ray: that's you ringing like a maniac?! i thought it was Finn for a hot second
Cockroach: i thought you said he wouldn't come by your house
Ray: he won't!
Cockroach: really...
Ray: yes, murphy! i just got scared over nothing
Cockroach: right...come open the door!!!
Ray: coming, jeez have you ever heard of the word patience?
Cockroach: you know im no patient man
Ray: alright, coming

Raven opens the front door and lets Murphy step inside. Before she can even shut the door behind them, Murphy takes her in his arms, so she returns the hug.
"What is that for?" she asks him, confused as to why he's even here.
"I missed you" Murphy replies to her, and she frowns "We saw eachother yesterday" she states, stepping out of his arms.
"I know, but i miss hanging with you, just you" he tells her, and that makes Raven squint her eyes. She has a feeling Murphy's presence has an ulterior motive, but she won't push it. She's grateful he's there with her, she really is. She won't ever admit this to him, but she also missed hanging out with him, just the two of them.

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The Delinquents

Jasper: i think im in love
Octavia: no shit Sherlock
Monty: i wonder who the owner of your heart could be
Jasper: she is so amazing
Jasper: she's the most amazing
Harper: you're being so cute rn Jasper
Murphy: yeah it's disgusting go awayyy
Emori: oh come on John, let the guy display his love
Murphy: now why would i do that?
Emori: i could punch you right now
Murphy: OUCH
Clarke: what the hell?
Emori: how are you hurt im not even beside you?!
Murphy: i know, but Raven is and she punched me
Emori: what?!
Murphy: she punched me in the stomach and she said « that's for Emori »
Emori: huh...
Raven: sorry not sorry
Octavia: what are you guys even doing?
Murphy: playing Mario Kart and Raven is losing because she's such a loser
Raven: im gonna destroy you you're not even ready for it
Harper: welpp
Jasper: sure change subjects it's not like im gonna burst out of love if i don't speak my emotions nooo
Raven: sorry Jaspy, go on
Jasper: thank you
Jasper: HELP WHY DO I FEEL LIKE THIS I FEEL SO MUCH IT'S TOO MUCH IM GONNA BURST SOMEONE TELL ME HOW TO MAKE IT STOP
Octavia: okay...Jasper honey, relax
Jasper: HOW
Octavia: there's nothing wrong with feeling so much, you just gotta accept the feelings
Octavia: embrace them, don't reject them, don't be scared of them, just embrace
Jasper: easier said than done
Octavia: i know, just try alright?

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Private chat between Raven and Emori

Em: Raven?
Raven: yeah?
Em: can i talk to you?
Raven: sure, whats up?
Em: is something going on between you and John?
Raven: what?
Em: be honest
Raven: Emori, no
Raven: Murphy and i are best friends, you know this
Em: i thought i did, but then he went out of hanging out with me tonight and lied about it
Em: he told me he had things to do and then i found out he's at your place hanging out with you
Raven: Em...im sorry
Raven: i don't know why he lied to you, i'll talk to him about it
Em: no it's okay
Em: just tell me something
Em: has anything ever happened between the two of you?
Raven: no, nothing
Em: are you sure?
Raven: yes, Emori, Murphy and i have always been friends, and that is it
Em: so you could assure me that it never crossed your minds, both his and yours, that maybe you guys might be something more?
Raven: Em...
Em: alright, got it
Raven: Emori, please. Believe me when i say nothing romantic could ever happen between us
Raven: i don't think im the person you should be having this conversation with
Raven: but i can assure you that nothing is ambiguous between Murphy and i
Raven: i love you both, you guys are my friends and i don't want to come between you nor do i want to jeopardise our friendship
Em: alright, im sorry i asked
Raven: don't be sorry, im sorry
Raven: im gonna send Murphy home rn so you guys can talk
Em: no don't! really, im sorry i ruined your night
Em: it's just- sometimes i get the feeling that maybe you guys are soulmates and it makes me feel like im not the right fit for John
Em: but that's not your fault, that's on me
Raven: you ever heard of platonic soulmates?
Em: right, i know...im sorry
Raven: it's okay Em...im sorry that i can't give you the answer you're looking for
Em: no i understand, thank you Raven! have a good night
Raven: you too!