Tropical Storm Watch

I thrived on this once. Maybe I will again.

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The only thing stopping me from buying a pumpkin spice latte is that it's 95 degrees outside. And I only pause because I tend to overheat.

Soon! Soon!

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I've been here all day. Through tears and kicked heads and threats. The lights shut, the phone quiet, all but one door locked.

I toss the water bottle that isn't mine. Move a book, a clipboard, a pencil that I didn't leave out. My shoes sponge into carpet and there is no echo. I move like this place is mine.