i don’t mind , really . i’m glad you’re okay , but still — i’m here .

catching a breath between practice , resting on bench with a towel over head——soon , the sun will be unforgiving .

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you took too long .

painted with——what ?

that’s too long for me .

to neglect ?

lily likes apples & oranges . visits the store regularly for the fruit , & while in a daze , fails to notice the other’s presence . brows raise , forms a smile to greet the young man with usual gusto . “ nice to see you——how are you doing ? ”

that’s because they have someone who does the groceries for them . but art’s not useless , & is capable of grabbing his own apples , oranges . “ uh——yeah , i’m good . ” the basket’s contents are minimal , & he’s not sure what else to say .

hm .

/ art donaldson day

/ wanna change the pinned but i forgor which fuck ass psd i used

that was a good question . ⠀ “ what makes you think that ? ” tone is challenging , a playful spark settling over the baby blue of his eyes . “ i know how to pick apples . ” holding up the fruit , shrugging .

it’s strange to hear the words coming out of the other’s mouth . he’d never given much thought to the years between them , & now they hang heavy over their heads . “ … you could say that . ” it’s better than the unforgiving summer sun above the court , or the flash of cameras .

waving of digits , shy in nature .