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Also, here's the other thing I submitted to the magazine that they decided not to use. In hindsight it makes me seem a little bit creepy. sorry.

Toothbrush

She keeps telling me that it’s a basic need

But I don’t agree.

“There are other ways to keep warm”

I argue

and she looks bored.

I can’t help it if the things she does leave me terrified.

Sneezing politely

Crossing roads

Opening letters.

It’s enough to make me want to run away.

My friends tell me that I’m missing out

My sister tells me not to talk to her about it

My dad tells me to stop being so pathetic

and she just looks disappointed when I tell her that

I don’t feel well

I’m worried her housemates will hear and

Can I just have a glass of water please?