Mateo
Champagne, cocaine, gasoline
and most things in between
and most things in between
It's the mention of work that does it. "Oh shit I could get her carnations!" Mateo grins across at his friend. "Thanks, Ever. I'll make sure there are some good blooms ready to make a bouquet ready for Saturday." Almost dancing in the line, Mateo promptly orders Ever's usual and his own mango smoothie once they reach the front, sliding a few dollars across and stepping aside to wait for their drinks.
"Okay, deal. I'll get her flowers and supplemental bathroom sex, you can get her an apology--" and for what he still doesn't remember, and he doesn't ask, "--and a good time will be had by all. It's settled." Offering a chipper thank you in Italian to the server, he grabs his smoothie when it's ready and tries to avoid slush and puddles since he's only wearing sneakers.
"Do you know, the flower shop has been nominated for an award?"
"Okay, deal. I'll get her flowers and supplemental bathroom sex, you can get her an apology--" and for what he still doesn't remember, and he doesn't ask, "--and a good time will be had by all. It's settled." Offering a chipper thank you in Italian to the server, he grabs his smoothie when it's ready and tries to avoid slush and puddles since he's only wearing sneakers.
"Do you know, the flower shop has been nominated for an award?"
I roam the city in a shopping cart
a pack of Camels and a smoke alarm
a pack of Camels and a smoke alarm
