"I sat calmly
on the edge of the cliff
gazing at the desolate sea."
LAYLA
"I know it's only been
two days, but friends
always miss each other!"
Claudia said
letting go of me.
I smiled
unsure of what
to say.
So we strolled
down the hallways
in comfortable silence
watching as
the crowd parted
for us.
A single
perfect
moment.
We walked
into the classroom
right as
the bell rang.
Our Social Studies
teacher loomed over us
tall and intimidating
as his stomach rolled
over his belt.
"You both are
late!" He announced
and I felt Claudia
trembling next to me.
I felt a small
infinitely large
incredibly small
spark
of
anger.
How dare he
a man of seventy years
attempt to terrify
my Claudia!?
I opened my mouth
about to spew profanities
but instead Mr. Duke
let out
a hearty laugh.
"Haha!" Mr. Duke
gave us an eerie grin.
"Next time, both of you
will be sent to the
principal's office!"
This odd routine
was beginning to wear
at the class's patience
and was almost more than
I could bear.
I gave Claudia
a gentle nudge
guiding her to her seat.
All the while
Mr. Duke wouldn't budge.
I say down at my seat
watching Claudia intently
as she yawned once
twice
three times.
I hid my own yawns
doodling cats
in my notebook.
Claudia and I
were both cat people.
She wanted
an oriental longhair
and I wanted
a Scottish fold.
Happy times
with our
imaginary cats.
- - - Bonus - - -
I pet my soft dog
Relishing the joy of life
On a sky-blue day.
YOU ARE READING
How Could This Be Love?
RomanceLayla is best friends with Claudia, the school genius. But when the relationship begins to become romantic Layla begins to wonder if this is genuine love. Because how could a friendship like theirs be love?
