Clearly I watch way too much tv. A drabble for
open_on_sundayfor the prompt "late."
He’s Late
Pack of cigarettes, the better to pace and think with: $4.35.
Cologne, to cover up the smell of the cigarettes: $12.95.
Bandages, when she beats you to a bloody pulp, again: $15.00.
A night hanging out at the Bronze, just so you can keep an eye on her: $26.00.
Fancy box of chocolates you hope you’ll work up the nerve to give to her: $32.00.
Economy size bottle of whiskey to drown your sorrow when she spits in your face, again: $36.99.
Finding out her boyfriend’s running late to get his rocks off with a skanky ho vampire chick: Priceless.