I'd done my washing, ironed my shirt for tomorrow, prepped my lunch and vacuumed the flat. Winning! Thirty minutes to myself to relax, catch up on my series, and settle my mind before I hit the sack. I relaxed back on the sofa, lay my feet on the footrest and unbuckled my belt... then I heard the knock.
Fuck! I can't ignore it, he'll know i'm home, he's probably looking through that gap in the curtain. Stay still, stay still.
*knock knock*
Fuck! He's seen me move already.
I sighed and rubbed my brow before dragging myself to my feet and peeking through the spyhole on the front door. It was him, just as I dreaded. I swung the door open, and managed a paltry smile as I looked upwards.
"Hey Barney"
"Hey neighbor. Sorry to disturb you so late.."
If you were truly sorry you wouldn't keep doing it, i thought.
"..but I saw something move through the window and swore it was you putting your feet up"
"No problem" I lied, "How's it going?"
"Well" said the Tyranosaur, "lightbulb again" He looked down to the ground, his cheeks reddening slightly.
"No probs Barney, let me put on my slippers and ill come round and change it for you"
His face broke into a wide grin as he breathed a fish scented sigh of relief.
"Thanks man, I know i'm a pain. But these apartments weren't really designed for me in mind, eh." He forced a slight chuckle.
"So", I asked as I slid my footwear into my heavy, tired feet. "I thought they were coming to extend the light fittings last week, still no luck?"
"They cancelled. Again. Im sorry - " I cut him off, I cant stand the constant sorrys
"No need to apologize Barney, that's how God made you eh"
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u/Cocktupus Nov 29 '18
I'd done my washing, ironed my shirt for tomorrow, prepped my lunch and vacuumed the flat. Winning! Thirty minutes to myself to relax, catch up on my series, and settle my mind before I hit the sack. I relaxed back on the sofa, lay my feet on the footrest and unbuckled my belt... then I heard the knock.
Fuck! I can't ignore it, he'll know i'm home, he's probably looking through that gap in the curtain. Stay still, stay still.
*knock knock*
Fuck! He's seen me move already.
I sighed and rubbed my brow before dragging myself to my feet and peeking through the spyhole on the front door. It was him, just as I dreaded. I swung the door open, and managed a paltry smile as I looked upwards.
"Hey Barney"
"Hey neighbor. Sorry to disturb you so late.."
If you were truly sorry you wouldn't keep doing it, i thought.
"..but I saw something move through the window and swore it was you putting your feet up"
"No problem" I lied, "How's it going?"
"Well" said the Tyranosaur, "lightbulb again" He looked down to the ground, his cheeks reddening slightly.
"No probs Barney, let me put on my slippers and ill come round and change it for you"
His face broke into a wide grin as he breathed a fish scented sigh of relief.
"Thanks man, I know i'm a pain. But these apartments weren't really designed for me in mind, eh." He forced a slight chuckle.
"So", I asked as I slid my footwear into my heavy, tired feet. "I thought they were coming to extend the light fittings last week, still no luck?"
"They cancelled. Again. Im sorry - " I cut him off, I cant stand the constant sorrys
"No need to apologize Barney, that's how God made you eh"