Coffee Bean

Pretty Asian girl asks if she can sit across from me. Yes. Her bangs almost cover her eyes. She steals glances. I’ve never stolen anything. Not even a candy bar. Condoms from the health center don’t count. I steal glances back. I lower my laptop screen. It’s been almost a year since I’ve gotten lai — Not important. Can I buy you a coffee? That’ll work. Here we go. Moment of tru— moment of boyfriend entrance. He bends down like a sauropod eating a plant. He kisses her sloppily right there across from me. I lied. It’s been almost two years.

Photo credit: Pen Waggener

4 Responses to “Coffee Bean”

1. Bamba says:

   June 17, 2015 at 10:33 am

   This made me smile <3 Thanks! 🙂

   Reply
2. Nancy says:

   June 16, 2015 at 2:21 pm

   Loved this! So much said, and so complete, for 100 words!

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3. Tiffany says:

   June 7, 2015 at 2:01 am

   Oh my gosh, I really got the giggles from reading this. Good story!

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4. Heidi Awesomesauce-a-liscious!!! says:

   May 30, 2015 at 10:49 pm

   LOVED IT! Poignant and touching and understood! Funny how powerful 100 words can be, huh!!!

   ZAPPP-ohhhhh!!!

   Congrats!!
   Heidi

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