@kiyote. [ x ]
as mateo’s smile drops, his own grows. not that interesting. that’s perfect, and the absolute necessity for how he lives and what he is. not that interesting is what can creep up behind you in the dark alley. not that interesting is the what can talk you into an upcharge without even realizing it. not that interesting can point you in the wrong direction and let the wooded road swallow you whole. afterall, all stories have to have some terrible and not that interesting beginning, don’t they ? he’s fine with filling that void.
the smile stays loud ; it’s genuinely taken as a compliment.
❛ it’s a wonderful life to be not that interesting. maybe you should try it some time. ❜
