The Long Run

by James Acker

Sandro had some dirt on his cheek and I thought it would be pretty harmless to flick it off. I ran through my list to see what number “Touching Sandro’s Cheek” would be. times i touched dro: 1. When he drew the MEXICO on my shirt. (Hand on Back) 2. Feeling his beer-soaked tank at the Olympics. (Hand on Chest) 3. Holding him up running through the Sticks. (Arm over Shoulder) 4. When he thought I was making fun of Bumpin’ Grinders. (Pat on Shoulder) 5. The Kiss. (Lips on Lips, Lips on Neck, Hands on Hips) 6. The Kiss: Part 2. (Lips on Lips, Teeth on Teeth, Hands pushing Chest) 7. Slap-fight over radio outside B-Town. (Hands on Various) 8. Living room couch during The Ring Two. (Knee on Knee) 9. Carrying my high ass up the stairs. (Chest on Back) 10. High-five after he fixed Birdie’s coolant tank. (Palm on Palm) 11. Hitting him when he picked up Matty. (Palm on Back) 12. When he calmed me down. (Hand on Wrist)