Wait for It

by Mariana Zapata

if being nice doesn’t work, que todos se vayan a la fregada.

Even as a little kid, I either got mad or I cried if I was embarrassed before I got angry.

“You’re the one looking at me more than anyone, do what you want.”

“I’m good at waiting,” he replied.

I see what u did there

Dallas was holding my hand. He was holding my hand as he said, “You told me you were a little in love with me, do you remember?” How could I forget? “But I wouldn’t use ‘little’ to describe what I feel for you, Diana. I think you know that already.”