what is that thing?” Celeste cackles. “Oh my god, it’s a bird.” “Sorry about that.” I jump up and lock the cage door once Candy is back inside. “She’s just saying hello.” “She tried to take my eye out.” He peeks over the back of the couch. “You let her fly around your apartment?” I hike a shoulder and drop back down on the couch beside Celeste. “Why not?” “Uh, because it could peck you to death? Or shit on the floor. Birds are dirty creatures.” I glance over my shoulder. “Don’t listen to him, Candy. You’re perfect just the way you are.” “That’s her name?” Celeste asks. “Candy?” I offer her a
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