Conversation?

courtney-pruitt Poems

She meets a man at In-N-Out. He sits down, and she quickly tunes out. Moves phone from the once vacant seat. Don't worry, he said I won't take your things. Oh — I was just moving it... from your seat. Averts eyes. Looks at feet It's my first time here — I drove from Ohio. Closes open apps. Wait — you drove to LA to try In-N-Out? Well, no, I'm headed to Vegas, but I was curious what all the fuss was about. It's 4 hours from here, and I have time to **** Opens Instagram. You mean to Las Vegas, not Ohio, right? Oh no — yea, Ohio is a 24-hour drive. Tapping feet. Two people in line. God, it's crazy here! (said w/incredulous chime) Busy? Hah — try dinnertime. Tags @innoutburger on marquee. They told me I'm number 26 in line. Misses his smile at the receipt. I'm number 18. Looks at feet. But I just heard them say 23. They'll call me. Checks the time. NUMBER 18! I gotta run — that's me. Well it was nice... Leaves meeting you.