"you're welcome" he said, looking at her.
"thank you, she replied, tilting her head slightly. the boy was talking about helping her out at the party. she had been a mess, and he helped clean her up a bit. helped sort out her mind for a couple minutes.
they made their way to the counter of the coffee shop, and the lady asked them what they wanted to order.
'i'll have a black coffee please" the boy said.
"i don't want anything, thanks" the girl said.
"are you sure?" the boy inquired, as the girl handed the lady the amount of money due.
"yes i'm sure. i already ate." the girl explained.
of course she had not eaten.
that was just the best excuse.
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eating flowers
Cerita Pendekhe leaned closer to me in the back of that rusty pickup truck, and smiled. "i love you" he said, gazing into my eyes. "don't lie to me." i said, leaning away from him. "i've never lied to you." "yes, yes you have. you told me i was pretty and i...