standing by the fridge with the door open
the cold air is hitting my knees and I don't even want anything to eat
I just opened it because I didn't know what room to walk into next
now the compressor is humming louder and I should shut it
but if I shut it I have to turn around
my phone vibrates in my pocket and I ignore it because answering requires a decision
I shift my weight to my right foot and realize my arms are hanging weirdly by my sides
I cross them
that feels defensive
I put my hands in my pockets
my keys scratch my knuckles
I finally push the fridge door closed and the magnetic seal clicks
I look at the hallway
I look at the living room
I guess I will just go sit on the edge of the bed until I have to be somewhere
Apr 30
Apr 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM UTC
standing by the fridge with the door open
the cold air is hitting my knees and I don't even want anything to eat
I just opened it because I didn't know what room to walk into next
now the compressor is humming louder and I should shut it
but if I shut it I have to turn around
my phone vibrates in my pocket and I ignore it because answering requires a decision
I shift my weight to my right foot and realize my arms are hanging weirdly by my sides
I cross them
that feels defensive
I put my hands in my pockets
my keys scratch my knuckles
I finally push the fridge door closed and the magnetic seal clicks
I look at the hallway
I look at the living room
I guess I will just go sit on the edge of the bed until I have to be somewhere
