my name tag says Rob. imagine the would be thief staring at the young clerk with that word pinned to his chest. i won't tell you where or what gas station company, but i work at a convenience store. i serve the scum of the earth. sometimes.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Of Age

a young regular came in the day before yesterday and looked me dead in the face.

i don't even think he was there for anything other than to do so.

i suppose at one point i'd carded him for buying rillos. since he looks the 17 range.

"do i look 21?" he asked seriously.

i stared at him for a beat.

before i could answer he cut me off.

"no i don't. my birthday's tomorrow." there was a growing excitement in his voice.

"well happy birthday." i replied.

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