two weeks and a wedding

the text came on a friday, which is already a delicate day if you’re trying to write¹. by friday the week is frayed. your brain has the texture of wet paper.

my phone lit up.

guess what.

two words that behave like a trapdoor.

i have this thing about surprises. i tell people i’m allergic to them. i say this in a neutral tone so they know i’m not being cute. i…