In The Dark

by Chelsea Curto

“I’m not hiding in the shadows. I’m using my resources. Taking her on a long, romantic walk, except she doesn’t know I’m there.”

No one likes you, dude. Move the fuck on.”

“Maybe,” I say innocently, and Leo groans. “What? You gave me her address! I simply drove by, accidentally picked the lock and…” I trail off with a grin. “Stumbled inside. I have no clue how it happened.”

“Hey. Could you do me a favor? I need help looking someone else up.” “Is it the number for a psych ward? Because I have a feeling the jury is going to find you guilty of stalking, my friend. I promise to visit you in jail.” “It’s not stalking if she doesn’t realize I’m doing it.” “Oh, boy. Your comprehension skills are nonexistent.”