Alby Mangroves Week 78: Friday Morning Fix

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Friday Morning Fix

I love Fridays, ever since his family moved next door.

I dawdle until it’s eight on the dot, then shuffle out, pretending I’m half asleep.

I’m not.

I’ve been awake since five, thinking about him.

I’m surprised he doesn’t avoid me.

He knows I’ll be here, same time, putting out the trash onto the curb next to his.

Each time, I feel the same butterflies, only it’s getting worse.

I float away from the curb with stupid hearts in my eyes, then spend the day writing haiku about his ... everything.

I wish we could be together, like our trash cans.