Everybody Gets Hurt

David came into the store a few days after I threw his stupid girlfriend and her friends out for shoplifting and being irritating. That poor guy looked like he was a mess. I knew he wanted a therapy session so I took a smoke break with him outside. We stood under the awning because it was drizzling.

“Sooner or later, David, you will not want to deal with it anymore.” I said.

“There’s a sweet part of her that’s missing right now.” David said.

“David, people change. Maybe a year ago she was the greatest thing. Can't you see that those two bitches she hangs with feed her all this bullshit and she buys it?”

“She wanted to become a vet. Now she’s all about her modeling and her looks.” David said.

"Modeling." I said with half a laugh.

“I still love her.” David said looking down.

“Well then, you’ll know when it’s time.” I said as I finished my cigarette.

“I’m preparing for the worst so I won’t get hurt.” David said.

“You’re gonna get hurt. Everybody gets hurt. Everybody regrets things.” I said.

“But you’re fearless.” He said.

“Fearless…right. Look, I’ve seen a lot of shit. I like you David, just go with your gut. I wish I did that when I was your age.” I said.

“You’ve been hurt a lot?” He asked.

“More than you could imagine. My first true love who wanted to spend the rest of their life with me dumped me one day like I was yesterday's trash.  I'm...was devastated. You just get stronger every time. That’s why I don’t want to get serious with anyone.” I said.

“Maybe one day you’ll change your mind.” He said.

“Doubt it. It’s better when you get off and get out of the way. There’s less collateral damage.”

I had to get back so I moved away from the wall and patted David on the head. He had morphed so much in a month and a half’s time. He was practically the perfect little new waver. I felt l had to look out for him much the way I did with Max, only I didn’t need to be so bitchy. I treated Max like family. David was like that kid you babysat that you bonded with as he grew up.

“You’ll be all right New Wave Dave. See ya later.” I said.

“Later.” He said as he stood in the rain.

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