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That’s pretty late.
Very late. But I’d definitely be
awake. I coughed up the fact
I was sneaking out.
Okay by me. Just don’t get caught.
No duh. I didn’t plan on
getting caught. Still, what could
they do if I did? Ground me forever?
What sort of party would you like?
Damn, direct. Not even sure
if he indulged, I said I’d bring
the toot if he’d bring the beer.
Sounds like a deal I can live with.
Mom’s SUV turned up
the driveway. Deal sealed,
I said good-bye.
See you tonight, luscious.
Luscious? Plain old white
bread me? I liked it. At least
I thought I did then.
I Hid Out in My Room Until Dinner
made sure to gag down every scrap of spinach,
so both my mom and my mouth
would keep quiet.
I still had a valid cramp excuse so I packed it
in early. Uh-huh. Sat in the dark, lit
as the starry sky.
Listened to the sounds of my normality: familiar
footsteps in the hall; whispers; laughter; baying
at the moonlight.
