he sends the text
to his mother
instead of her
naughty text sent
thirty seconds later
sorry mom . . .
we've met once before
a simple passing
we both pretend to text
room full of strangers
I pretend
to text someone
top quarter champion
TOP half Chamption
bottom quarter champion
biggest crush
goes in for a hug
for the girl behind me
in the cafeteria
someone waves
to the person behind me
we say goodbye
then
walk the same way
saying goodbye
but we walk to class
in the same direction
TOP half champion
CHAMPION
BOTTOM half champion
singing my song
into the mirror . . .
I see your reflection
singing in the restroom
two feet in the stall
spotted too late
strange smells
I realize
this is the men's room
early morning shower
both her towels
gone
top quarter champion
BOTTOM half champion
bottom quarter champion
dinner date
talking with hands
I hit the waiter's butt
first date
he asks her
to split the bill
at the mall
I spot my crush
I'm with my mom
stage kiss
with my best friend
nervous laughter