“Levi?”
“Hmm?”
“Why haven’t you called me?”
“…”
“…”
“Because I didn’t think you wanted to hear from me.”
“Why would you say that?”
“…”
“…”
“… I don’t know.”
“…”
“…”
“…”
“I… I just want you here, I guess.”
“But I am here, Levi.”
“No… not lately.”
“I’m really sorry Levi, but the newspaper has got me swamped and—”
“I know.”
“—I really want to see you but I cant right now. Christmas is coming up soon, and… I’m going back home.”
“…”
“I need to finish everything at work before I leave.”
“…”
“…”
“…”
“Levi—?”
“—Why are you leaving?”
“To see my family—”
“No. Why are you leaving?”
“…”
“…”
“Because maybe that’s what I need to do right now. What we need to do.”
“…”
“…”
“What are we, Mia?”
“I don’t know… That’s why I’m leaving.”
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Nicotine
Short StoryAbout a boy who smokes, And a girl who doesn't want him to, But mostly about how she seems to save him. © by Sydney Druckman 2022. Early matters subject to change.
