SadieSavage

April 14th  I'm awake right now The covers feel hot and heavy, like a dog's breath. I have no idea what time it is, but it feels like it may be a little after noon. As customary, I make my way to the bathroom. I've never found a habit in washing my hands afterwards-only in public to save face. I hear my mom in the laundry room. This is her house. Well, hers and my step-dad, Bruce's. He's an over the road truck driver and she's a stay at home housewife-this has been the case for about 7 years now. "The TV's off," she says, coldly, folding a pair of pants. "That sucks," I say. "Yeah, I thought I'd have at least until at least Frida