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Almost two years ago,
December 20th 2005, I was wrapping Christmas presents, alone in my living room.
Almost two years ago, out of cur..
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I got my tragus pierced.
You know that thick piece of cartilage, near the hole in your ear?
It hurts.
A lot.
I got it four days a..
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My boyfriend's name is Jamie.
We argue.
A lot.
Let’s sneak peak our current conversation:
Jamie: Why then would you pick me..
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15 minutes late.
Even though I’m pissed, the bus in the morning is warm.
I forgive its lateness.
I can’t feel my toes.
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I give it to her anyway.
I smile.
I say “Happy Birthday!”
She says “Oh. It’s cute...”
I hand it to her ..
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Dentist.
I open wider and wider.
My muscles are already aching.
I have a could-become cavity.
They’re going to fill it anyway..
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(8)
Deep, crimson, relief...
Breathe.
Oh, addiction, I’m so sorry.
Sorry I tried to be rid of you.
Sorry I tried to hide you.
Br..
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Sweet voice in my ear...
Jack’s voice was calming me.
I was shaking in anger.
I get home and I empty the dishwasher.
I clean ..
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(10)
20 more minutes.
I change my alarm then roll over.
I don’t care that I’ll have no time.
I need more sleep.
There&rsquo..
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School.
The day has officially started.
I slip through slush over to Kristen at the end of the parking lot.
She doesn’t say any..
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