Scary in Love

by Holly June Smith

I’m far more terrified of things in the real world, like the persistent dismantling of basic human rights by those in power, urinary tract infections, and falling in love.

“I like the fear, the panic, the jump scares. That moment when you think you’re about to die, but you’re actually fine. All that adrenaline is such a rush, don’t you think?”

I’m offended by the sentiment. People use ‘pussy’ like it’s a weak thing. Everyone knows balls are way more sensitive, and pussies can take a good pounding any day of the week. And in this case, my date was one hundred percent testicle.”

I catch myself just before I trip off the edge of the pavement, but I know I’d willingly throw myself into traffic to hear her laugh like that again.