Let's Do This

by Loren Leigh

He made me a fuckin’ sign. Any ability to play it cool goes right out the window. My chest crushes with this sweep of emotion that I’m not sure I can hold back. The sign’s written in black Sharpie. Block capital letters that crowd together at the end. BEST DAY EVER

Words that I will forever remember: 1. “I think you should trust yourself, Burkie.” 2. “I kinda don’t want it to stop.” 3. “I’m quiet, because I wanted to.” 4. “We would have been there for you in a heartbeat.” 5. “I don’t think it’s actually about the bed.” 6. “I’m with Burkie. All the way.” 7. “I’m happy.” 8. “I just want to be us.” 9. “I want people to know that I miss you. That you’re important to me.”