ANTI / HERO *

     `    jesus christ  ,  what are you wearing  ? / / * ! 

silver streams of vodka and designer     .     you wear recognition like a second skin      .     it comes natural     -  all these gifts     ,      you’ve poured  back into yourself     .     after all         BOYS CAN BE       WITCHES     TOO . 

“Hey, you remember that thing you liked at the store the other day? I happened to grab it while I was there this time.”

“Are you okay? Talk to me, please. Tell me you’re okay.”

“You look…wow. Umm, yeah, it works for the (insert event).”

“Hey, one of my friends is getting married, and I have a plus-one. You wanna go?”

“Oh? This is your favorite food? I had no idea. Haha. What a coincidence.”

“Of course I’d die for you. Why wouldn’t I?”

“Don’t be sad. Please. What can I do to help?”

“Yeah, I’m happy. You’re happy. That’s good enough for me.”

“You look tense. You want me to rub your shoulders?”

“You’re cold. You want my jacket? I’m fine. I promise.”

“I can braid your hair, if you want me to.”

“Can we please pretend I didn’t just say that?”

“Here, you can share my blanket.”

“Tired? Come on, I’ll carry you to bed.”

“Bad dream? You can sleep next to me. Get in.”

“No, no, it’s okay. I couldn’t sleep either. Want me to make you some tea?”

“You’re bed-head is ridiculous. Come here, let me brush your hair.”

“It’s gonna be okay. We’re gonna get through this. I’ve got you.”

“You be careful, alright? It’s not safe, and I worry.”

“You know I could never say ‘no’ to you.”

“Give me a kiss and all will be forgiven.”

“You know I’m not going anywhere, right? I’m with you until the end.”

“I am NOT blushing. It’s just warm in here.”

“He didn’t deserve you, anyway. Come on, let me take you out for dinner and show you a real date.”