The Cuckoo's Call

by Lily Morton

“Oh, wow,” I say, resting my head on my hand and staring at him. “I’ve always wanted to go there. It’s on my bucket lust.” “Isn’t it a bucket list?” “No. I don’t have much cash, so a place has definitely got to be something I lust after before it makes my list.

“Remind me to take you everywhere with me, Mateo,” I say. “Why?” “I wouldn’t want to cross you. You're the Terminator of politeness. That was annihilation by good manners.”