From Across The Hall – 23

“I study at the university.”

Ruben looks up and startles at Sam appearing out of nowhere on the other side of the cash register, surprised he’s managed to creep up on him when he is always looking for Sam. “Oh.”

“I mean. I wondered if, since you seemed to be interested—and you can tell me if you’re not—but I’m preparing a couple of pieces and keep a lot of my art in a studio there. At the university. It’s not that far from here. I thought maybe, if you want, you could come look? At my art?...