know how to make it happen.”
You can sneak out, right? His voice
trembles. I have to see you, Summer.
I’ll come early. Tomorrow. Give me
the address there. I’ll MapQuest it.
I hear a door close, bear-heavy
footsteps. “I’ve got to go! Call me
when you’re getting close.” I hang
up, just as Walter clunks down
the hall. His face pokes through
the doorway, all feral eyes and licking
lips. I pretend I’m waking up from
a flu-induced nap. “Ugh. Gotta puke.”
THE REST OF THE DAY
Is filled with
excited squeals
peals of laughter
sisterly whispers
Bear growls and
Tanya squeaks.
I lie in bed
trying not to listen
trying not to get up
trying not to obsess
about seeing Kyle
in just a few hours.
My head spins
dizzy with love
dizzy with hope
dizzy with strategy