my feet are dangling off the edge

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i'm sitting on the ledge of the fire escape, staring at the empty walkway below me.

my boyfriend is in our room sleeping peacefully, oblivious to what's happening outside.

i take a swig of the drink in my hand, finding it empty.

i drop the bottle and let it create a satisfying crash against the pavement.

i sighed to myself, tracing up and down my arm, feeling the slight imprint of hundreds of scars.

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