and walk-ups in decidedly bad neighborhoods
(omitting the part about my own little nighttime foray).
With some prodding, I talked about Dad,
his job, and (lack of) girlfriends;
I talked about his philosophy, somehow sadly yet
to ripen into something resembling maturity.
With a lot more prodding,
I talked about Adam aka Buddy
(omitting everything of use to anyone
interested in blackmail).
Considering his recent treachery,
it was easy enough not to gush
about his hot bod, wildcat eyes,
incredibly perfect lips, and intuitive hands.
And, mostly because everyone knew
it anyway, I talked about how, despite
his undying love, he had given us both
permission to date other people.
Leigh Knew
there was a
whole lot
more
to the story,
of course.
But I’d never
told her
secrets,
and trusted
completely
she would