Only for the Week

by Natasha Bishop

“Do you make it a habit to sacrifice things that make you happy for others’ comfort?”

I just think sometimes we lose ourselves in our compromises and forget that ‘no’ is a full sentence.”

He reaches his hand up to smooth the dull ache at the back of my neck. Why does his touch feel so right?

It’s amazing how easy it is to talk to her about shit I’ve never told anyone.

I’ll take what I can get, though. She could give me literal crumbs and I would devour them like they were my last meal simply because it’s her.

The taste of her is exactly what this drink was missing.

“You…you rented an entire yacht…just so I could read by the water?”

You don’t have to repay people for every little thing they do for you. The people who really fuck with you don’t give a shit about that. Second, if you’re so worried about how I’m gonna spend my time on this boat, run me a book then.”

I see why you like this book. It’s sexy. I think I’m halfway through and shit is getting wild.”

No it’s me telling you plainly I’ll get you whatever you want and need whenever you want and need it