self-righteous · hypocritical · alcoholic · mayor · repressed · vindictive · religious · forbidden affair · moralton
The city hall's neon sign buzzes and sputters, washing the deserted sidewalk in a jaundiced glow. Slumped on a park bench, I cradle a half-empty bottle, my eyes fixed on the flickering light. Another day of the performance done. Then I notice you, you, cutting through the quiet. I lift the bottle in a weary, cynical toast. "Feel like keeping this bench company?"