Cloud of smoke
by M. F. Luder
He's used to this.
Anna enters the house, waving and smiling. Ryan nods at her. Minutes later, he's outside, leaning against the wall, cigarette in his lips.
On Saturday night, Seth arrives from Anna's house and tells Ryan how he lost his virginity to her. Ryan goes through five ciggies in no time.
During dinner, Anna chuckles at Seth's words and Ryan's lips purse together, fingers itching for a puff.
He stands outside the pool house, eyes frozen on the light coming from Seth's window. It's late, and Anna's still there.
Ryan frowns as a could of smoke envelops him.
Finished: March 19th, 2004