To Aspen

by N.J. Gray

I think most guys just assume I’m taken or they don’t want to date someone who is only friends with guys.

“You look fucking gorgeous. Now, for the love of God, go upstairs and change,”

“I’m asking you one more time to please change.” He’s not demanding me anymore; he’s begging.

“Speak to her like that again, and I’ll rip your fucking tongue out,”

“Good girl.”

“Aspen, he missed out on front row seats the night the Rangers almost won the Stanley Cup, so he could help you with homework.”

“What is it with girls overlooking their guy friends? Most of them, if not all of them, want to sleep with you.”