Perfect Blemish

He looked up to me slowly, and asked “So, tell me, what can a man do to get a girl like you?”

I almost laughed, save the seriousness on his face. I wasn’t shocked or anything of the sort. I get shit like that all the time. I just…he was exactly who I wanted atm.

“Mmmmm…where do I even begin…” I said with a smirk. I’m gonna enjoy this way too much, I thought to myself.

“Come on with it” he said. “I’m curious”. he continued

I was gonna indulge, have my little fun like I always did. But I didn’t. He seemed too nice. Too good, even. I saw what he saw in me and I ran out like a fucking retard.

Don’t get me wrong. I always fantasized about meeting someone and having someone by my side. All. The. Damn. Time. But…what I didn’t factor in my fantasies was how burdensome it is to have someone on your side. I’m sure you’ve given it some thought, or will after reading this piece. Having someone by your side is amazing, I suppose it is. You’ve got your soulmate, maybe. But it comes with a tray of responsibilities, compromises and sacrifices, all of which, I hadn’t considered.

So, I ran. Fast.