0004: You Promised
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0004:
“You dropped this,” He-man yells over the hollow thudding of the music. Everly studies his face. He’s a perfect doll in this sea of pretenders.
Everly tentatively takes the tube of purple chapstick from his thick fingers. Is it hers? She can’t remember, but she places it into her purse and gives He-man a small smile before launching herself back into the fray.
“Hayley!” The thudding sound waves eat Everly’s words before they even reach her own ears, let alone Hayley’s.
Everly scans the swaying costumes. This chaotic mess of inhibition is not Everly’s idea of a good time.
Fun is being productive, making things happen. There isn’t anything productive about wandering around dressed as a sexy bottle of mustard.
Everly flips open her cell phone and dials her roommate.
Voice mail.
“Hayley. You promised -”
Everly stops. Her eyes widen…
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Written by Michelle Lang
Image by Mid Journey
Copyright 2024 Michelle Lang