20 Questions

an 11 year old girl asked me,

"Do you have a boyfriend?"

"No," I said.

"Have you ever liked anyone?"

"Yes," I said.

"So have you ever liked anyone that liked you back at the same time?" she said.

"No, not really. Maybe kinda once I guess you could say," is the only thing I can think to say because it's the only truth I know.

"Has anyone ever liked you?"

"Ya know, not really," I reply.

I turn away from her and struggle back tears.

Even an 11 year old can throw salt in my wounds with surprisingly good aim.

Author's Notes/Comments: 

I never realized that even young kids can hit me right where it hurts.

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Josh Glasgow's picture

I wish I wasn't about to say "incredible", but I am. Incredible. I don't know how to sound more sincere. Just know that I am.

Marianne Chrisos's picture

Even an 11 year old can throw salt in my wounds with surprisingly good aim.

ah yes, great words.

Erin McCarthy's picture

Wow....I work at a summer camp and I get the same thing from the 11 year olds from my group and unfortunatly, i give them the same answer...Life is good! :)