Short Stories
Balancing Act
Sure. The kind of sport where you balance your body on someone’s feet while making intense eye contact. Not exactly neutral territory. She brushed off my discomfort as jealousy. Said I needed to “understand the context.”
The Bathroom Ultimatum
That weekend, my brother was coming to town. We hadn’t seen each other in a long time, and we made plans for a concert. Just the two of us. I mentioned it to her casually. It wasn’t a rejection. But it wasn’t an invitation either.
Carefree, Careless, and Company-Branded
She floated through the office like she belonged, instantly adored by everyone. Including me.