I Like Us (906 hits)
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Submitted by Lojope <lojope.at.juno.com> (View user info) at 2005-08-21 18:29:00 EDT
I'm sulking. You keep looking at me. You hate it when I sulk. I know this, and that's why I stare out the window and sulk some more. You know I'm doing it on purpose, and that's why you keep pushing my buttons.
I wish you'd let me smoke in your car.
You pull over at the Food Co-Op.
"They have coffee. Go get some."
"You get it for me." I cross my arms.
"What are you, ten?"
"Yes."
You get out and slam the door. I watch you storm down the sidewalk into the store. After a minute, I sigh and follow you. You turn and look when I walk in the door and without a word point me toward the coffee. I obediently skulk over to the counter and fill a recycled-paper cup. You quietly come up behind me and put in two drops of the all-natural, vegan-friendly, wierd, hippy, herbal flavoring.
Peace offering.
I pay for my own coffee and get back in the car.
Offering denied.
You get in and we head to the woods. I want to go home. YOU are the one who told this stupid bitch we'd go see her dumbass dried up waterfalls. YOU are the one who planned this thing. You hate her as much as I do, but because YOU are spineless and can't say no, I have to go too.
It's really not fair for you to use the fact that I love you like this. I felt bad when I thought of you having to go listen to her pretentious babbling alone.
So here we are. Driving. Sulking. Instigating. Silent seething until the caffiene kicks in.
When you live so dependant on chemicals, it's hard not to react positively to them. The caffiene makes me suddenly happier. I pick out a cassette I hate but you love. I push it into the player and turn it up.
Peace offering.
You turn it down and open your window.
Offering denied.
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Madame Pretention is in high form today. As she uses words too long for her needs and lists her accomplishments over her ridiculous blueberry wine, you make eye contact with me over her head, pleading.
I make friendly small talk, because I know you need me to. Soon enough, we head to the woods, where conversation is irrelevant, and therefore halts altogether. The silence and beauty all around makes us both a little happier.
You touch my hand to show me a bed of purple thistles that you know I'll love. I pick one and tuck it through the buttonhole of your shirt.
Offerings accepted.
We stop by a pond to rest where I catch little frogs while you talk to the rich bitch about her woods and how she's trying to save them from developers. Wet and muddy, I plop down next to you and set a frog on your forearm. You look at him, then at me, and then you pat his head with a tiny smile. You make sure to splash me when you put him down. I laugh.
Offerings accepted.
As I climb the dry cliffs that used to be waterfalls, you stand below me, just in case. I cover your mouth when I hear baby birds chirping so you can hear them too. I light a cigarette and you don't comment. I glance at my watch and you make our excuses so we can leave.
Peace offerings accepted all around.
We ride home in silence, though it's a comfortable one this time. The kind we always have when we're both tired and happy.
You pull into my driveway, instead of just pulling over on the side of the road. I start to say goodbye, but you cut me off, speaking fast.
"Thank you for coming. I know you didn't want to, and I know I was a pain in the ass, but I really appreciate it and--"
"I know. It's ok. I didn't want you to have to go alone."
"I know. Thank you."
"It's fine. Sorry I was cranky."
"Ok. I'll see you later for a beer?"
"Um, ok, I guess so."
"Dori--"
"I know. See you later."
I smile. You smile.
I get into the house and take a shower.
I really like us.
User Reviews
Submitted by Insanethemind (user info) at 2005-09-11 13:40:27 EDT (#)
Ranking: -1
ewww, you are an irksome individual
Submitted by JonnyX (user info) at 2005-08-22 14:14:33 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
So, Urbane's out, and Lojo's back in....interesting.
Submitted by Berty (user info) at 2005-08-22 12:27:40 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I liked this, it was well written and had a heartwarming sentiment.
BUT
If you care about this guy, for Christ's sake stop playing these silly games. What if he takes it the wrong way one day? What possible good will come from it?
You don't have to keep testing his feelings for you. That goes for all of you reading this as well.
Submitted by WhatTheHell (user info) at 2005-08-22 09:33:00 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
total fucking class act... and a killer story.
I *heart* Lojope!
Submitted by JohnGalt (user info) at 2005-08-22 09:30:39 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
No Comment
Submitted by Teephphah (user info) at 2005-08-22 09:10:22 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Submitted by c1ndy (user info) at 2005-08-22 04:17:56 (#)
Ranking: 2
it's pretty and has frogs and thistles.
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Submitted by fried-green-potatoes (user info) at 2005-08-21 22:09:08 (#)
Ranking: 2
Nice little story that feels like Sunday.
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Glad to see you back. And happy.
Submitted by Barnymeinhoff (user info) at 2005-08-22 08:38:54 EDT (#)
Ranking: 1
No Comment
Submitted by c1ndy (user info) at 2005-08-22 04:17:56 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
it's pretty and has frogs and thistles.
Submitted by apollo88 (user info) at 2005-08-22 03:53:22 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I could never be in a relationship like that.
Nice piece.
Submitted by firefly (user info) at 2005-08-22 01:35:08 EDT (#)
Ranking: 1
No Comment
Submitted by Quint (user info) at 2005-08-21 23:48:48 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
T is for talent.
Submitted by manectric (user info) at 2005-08-21 22:42:33 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
wtf?
Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2005-08-21 22:30:53 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Submitted by Travisty (user info) at 2005-08-21 18:34:24 (#)
Ranking: 2
I see this is your "Ernest Hemmingway" phase.
Hint: that means I'm talking about your short sentences.
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One could do MUCH worse than emulate Hemingway. Good writing.
Submitted by fried-green-potatoes (user info) at 2005-08-21 22:09:08 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Works for me: Spare style, story told through actions
and a nice glimpse into a couple's "house of mirrors"
phase. Nice little story that feels like Sunday.
Submitted by maiorano84 (user info) at 2005-08-21 21:06:24 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Lo-jo-JOJO
Submitted by Fungah (user info) at 2005-08-21 20:43:54 EDT (#)
Ranking: 1
As strange as is is, I think I finally understand why I've never had a long, meaningful relationship.
I'd sooner be raped in the ass by a fucking horse and have my colon and stomach ruptured than to have to go through shit as petty as this with someone.
Why? I couldn't do it. To me this is the beginning of a failed relationship.
Decent post though.
Submitted by rad1101 (user info) at 2005-08-21 19:58:01 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
nope
Submitted by Soley_Trinity (user info) at 2005-08-21 19:45:17 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
<sigh>
Submitted by Xcuses (user info) at 2005-08-21 19:32:08 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
nice
Submitted by LadyPlural (user info) at 2005-08-21 19:20:36 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Long time no see!
Submitted by Id (user info) at 2005-08-21 19:03:07 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Sounds festive.
Anybody I know?
Submitted by PokeyPecker (user info) at 2005-08-21 19:02:07 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
awwwwww.
this was da cuteness.
But fucking hell people are childish.
Submitted by Method (user info) at 2005-08-21 18:53:12 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
hiiiiiiiiyaaaaaaaa jojo
Submitted by QueenAshlee (user info) at 2005-08-21 18:44:56 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
This is sweet. Past disagreements aside, I'm really happy that things are going well for you.
Submitted by lojope (user info) at 2005-08-21 18:35:06 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
I don't have internet at my new place, I'm only on now cause I'm at my parent's, for the afternoon. I miss you guys though. Hugs all around.
Submitted by Travisty (user info) at 2005-08-21 18:34:24 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I see this is your "Ernest Hemmingway" phase.
Hint: that means I'm talking about your short sentences.
Submitted by spedmonkey (user info) at 2005-08-21 18:34:04 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Goddamn, now there's a name I haven't seen in a while.
Submitted by GodChicken (user info) at 2005-08-21 18:32:49 EDT (#)
Ranking: 1
Well, there's a lost username.
What the fuck, lady?
Submitted by Stin (user info) at 2005-08-21 18:32:06 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Yay! Real writing on the front page!
I liked it, Lojo. Long time, no see.