Not your ex
Get a surprising message on Friday from someone I was dating. We opted to be friends and she calls to tell me something I really don’t wanna know. So, I’m disappointed in her. Then again, she called cause she needed a friend and I wasn’t the friend I should have been.
So, I’m disappointed in me.
Go out for the usual fun and games for Friday. Some girl keeps grabbing my butt so I bounce early. Saturday, wrestled. That’s a whole entry on it’s own. Then I go to my cousin’s wedding. Could do without everyone asking me when I’m getting married.
Orbit around Heartgirl all weekend; more misunderstandings between us. We’re supposed to meet up but something comes up so she bails. Thing is, I’m slightly glad we didn’t meet up cause who she is in my head might not be who she is at all.
Then again, I’m not the man they think I am at home.
Her: Hey…what are you doing up?
Me: I’m always up. I’m at 6th & A, heading home. Look…I’m calling to say that I’m sorry.
Her: Thanks. (pause) I’m really glad you called. I’m really glad.
That’s WM the night before. Heartgirl wanted to watch the Eurocup so I arranged it for a friend of mine to show it at her bar. Since Heartgirl didn’t come, WM came and we caught the game. And talked about our many regrets.
Paul, WM and I’re great at parties. Cause the people that’re really great at parties are the ones that just wanna forget the awful things.
Location: my bed
Mood: tired
Music: I think it’s gonna be a long, long time
7 replies on “Awful Things”
From the way I see it, you wouldn't have been disappointed in her if you didn't care. Or if you weren't a friend. Or something like that.Anyways, sorry being such a prude, but ewww…
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