The Eyes Are the Best Part

by Monika Kim

At times, I find her so strange and incomprehensible, my mother.

Not even my father, another man, can compare because George’s power doesn’t come only from the fact that he has a penis. It comes from his whiteness. For us, that kind of certainty and self-assuredness is an impossibility.

Oof

“Uh huh.” He rolls his eyes. “I’ve talked to girls like her before, and it’s always bullshit and drama with them. I can’t stand it. I thought you knew better, Ji-won.” He takes a step toward me. I take one backward. “You’re not like other girls. That’s why I like you.” You’re right. I’m not like other women.

I’m not like other girls, I’m a murderer 💁🏻‍♀️

Melissa isn’t home, and we sit on Alexis’s squashy couch, our thighs touching. It makes my heart race, being so close to her, and I take a shaky breath, hoping she doesn’t notice.

Oh my god babe you are gay!!!