“Today’s the day, I swear. I’m going to do more than just smile at at her.”
Every day it’s the same thing, she gets on at Elm street, we smile at each other, and that’s it.
I’m such a chicken shit. What could possibly happen if I were to open my mouth and say “Hi”?
“Really, I’m going to do it.”
“No, your not. Today will be exactly like yesterday. Your lips will not part.”
“Crap, her stops coming up. Come on, you’ve practiced this, time and time again.”
“Oh my God, She’s wearing a dress!”
“I knew you wouldn’t.”
About the Creator
Katie
Really just an amateur trying my hand at this.
A Journey of Pickles
Stuart looked at his hamburger. “Perfect, except for one detail.” He walked to the pantry, looked at the shelves for a few long moments. He sighed. “We’re out of pickles.” He sighed again. Deeper. “I hate the basement.” He looked at the door leading down to the deep, dark basement. “Fine.”
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