Open Secrets

The music rings in my ears

The room is hot and humid

From all the smoke

And dancing

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This couch is uncomfortable and itchy

The drink in my hand is now warm

And way too sweet

Time hasn’t crossed my mind

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1:30a.m.

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A girl next to me hands over the pipe

“Take a hit”

It fills my lungs

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I cough and walk outside

To get SOME air

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2:45a.m.

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Take my place back on the couch

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She makes her way across the room

To where I sit

She whispers in my ear

“Can I tell you a secret?”

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“I love you.”