Chain-Gang All-Stars

by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

“You ready?” Thurwar said. “Swing through,” Staxxx said. “What?” Thurwar said. “I love you.” “Wait,” Thurwar said. But Staxxx had already pulled away. “You and me,” Thurwar said. “Us,” Staxxx said. And they turned away from each other.