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maya's dictionary
as-symp-tote (n. pl. )
a wish that continues but never achieves

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i pull back the curtains and my eyes squint, the sunlight hitting my face. back in my room, i sit on the bay window and glance around. there stands farkle at his window, his hand in a fist and pressed against the window. it takes a second for him to realize that i'm there. i think it takes a second for loved ones to see.

not that he loves me.

farkle starts making hand gestures like he's typing but i shake my head. he frowns in reply and gives me a hand signal to wait. the brunette comes back with a paper and thick sharpie marker.

R U OK?

i nod. are you? i mouth back.

I'M FINE.

R U GROUNDED?

i nod again.

FOR HOW LONG?

i shrug and sigh. i want so badly to be able to talk to him and let him know that i'm actually scared about new nurses coming in. and that i'm worried about shawn.

R U SURE UR OKAY?

i'm able to convey anger, tiredness, excellent health and sadness all with one nod.

I'M SORRY

i shake my head in a gesture that says don't be, it's not your fault, it's simply just life.

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maya's schedule

monday
~ nurse interviews

tuesday
~ nurse interviews

wednesday
~ nurse interviews

thursday
~ nurse interviews

friday
~ nurse interviews

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