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Riding In Cars With Exes

I’m outside the car. Okay, physically I’m inside the car, but really I’m outside the car.

Oh, sure I could use a ride. Why not? We’re all friends here. Sheesh, I am such an idiot. Why do I do these things? Why can’t I think it through?

I can’t stand socially uncomfortable situations; that’s why! But really, how awkward would it be to tell my exgirlfriend I can find another ride home from the pep rally bonfire. Why did I go? I don’t have school spirit and never have!

I just had to say yes, curse me for a fool! Now I’m in the back seat of her Honda Civic enjoying an awkward silence. Oh, she about to say something? Please, just let the silence stay. Oh, gods of karma, I’m sorry I said the silence was awkward! I’m fine with silence. Talking would be worse.

Whew, she just putting in a tape, probably Morisette. Yep, there’s Alanis. Should I take that as a message? I don’t care. I’m not here.

I’m outside the car. Okay, physically I’m inside the car, but really I’m outside the car.

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Riding In Cars With Exes
THX 0477
Posted 10 months ago

True story. Yep, I was that dumb.
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White Hat
Posted 10 months ago

Oh, true world, how I hate thee.
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Batak Beatrix
Posted 10 months ago

Haha…you…you…you….oughta know!

I definitely felt the awkwardness and desperation. Nice work as always.
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Mistress Elsha Hawk
Posted 10 months ago

Why DID you go??? Anyway, I like the part about the silence being better than talking. I also like that the beginning line was the same as the ending. It works here, like a short essay.
And sympathetically, poor you!
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Saint Chuck
Posted 10 months ago

I hate those awkward silences…
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someday_93
Posted 10 months ago

Yeah, the beginning and ending being the same was really awesome!
LoA
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THX 0477
Posted 10 months ago

To answer Mistress, um, I have no idea. To be honest I’ve blocked a lot out over the years, and I can’t remember what led to being in the car with my ex. And just to be fair to her, she was a very sweet girl, and I have nothing against her. Chrissy, if you’re out there, hello and stuff.
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SKermitgorf
Posted 10 months ago

Another brillant entry. the whole inside the car, wanting someone to shut up, been there.
gods of karma line was great, cursing the silence, I usually do that, but most people want me to shut up.. so silence and are aren’t acquainted.
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Tad Winslow
Posted 10 months ago

Yeah—uuup, this was sweet, because I’ve been there both giving silence, recieving silence and overall enabling it in every possible way. That’s why I write darn it. Anyway, this is now one of my favorite stories that I’ve ever read, yes that means beyond ficlets.