Thursday, 25 April 2013

Day 8


He was peeling some carrots when the blade accidentally slipped through the skin of his forefinger. Blood seeped out patiently until a blob of red liquid rested on the tip of the digit. He was still bleeding when the phone rang:

“You okay there, man?” It was his best friend.

“Yes. Or not really. I just sliced my finger off.”

“Well, it’s—“

“I know. I’m fine. She left a year ago.” He thought, then, “Do you know why I can write?”

He answered himself, “Because I get hurt.”

“Okay, man. I’ll see you.”

The dial tone sounded very reassured.

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