she smothers the cigarette stub, with the colour palette acting as an ashtray. narrowed eyebrows, tightened lips and squinting eyes, i recognize the signs of anger from my chaotic psychology notes. i stand firmly on my feet and brace myself for her reply.
before i can know, her palm connects with my cheek, leaving behind a sharp s t i n g .
vaguely, i remember being thrown against the desks.
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unbridled [completed]
Short Storyu n b r i d l e d : ʌnˈbrʌɪd(ə)ld/ adjective uncontrolled ; unrestrained [ lowercase intended I completed I short story I thriller ] ©smokestung