reversals

benny is so wasted that he can't say anything but 'drugs'.

we're laughing but then he turns to me and manages:

"do you think she loves me?"

the laughing still goes on, but he's got this ashen look and i realize that the only way to save him is to tell him the truth.

"no."

when i get up off the sticky floor, benny is gone and everyone is looking at me like it's my fault.