Diary Drabble: Confidence

When Theo walks into the pharmacy, all the confidence his rehearsed words had given him disappears.

Its frustrating; there is only one other member of staff in besides Fletcher. He cant make up many more ailments for fear of Fletcher thinking him actually sick.

Hed come here for an infected splinter three weeks ago, falling in love with the pharmacist for his gentle care of his thumb. Since then, Theos had a sore throat and patchy skin, all to get Fletchers attention.

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