Passing Thoughts

Her: Why is he looking at me like that? Him: Smile, bitch. Would it really kill you to admit I exist? Her: If I smile, he’ll think it’s an invitation. Him: If you smile, I won’t do it. They’ll all be allowed to live. Her: Maybe he’s just…lonely? Him: I can pull the trigger or not. Your call. As they passed by each other, she offered a hesitant smile. A moment later, she’d forgotten all about him.