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by River
Rated: 13+ · Short Story · Contest Entry · #2049938
A conversation with the mirror gives River a reality check
Why Don’t You Look At Me?
Word count 322


Why don’t you look at me anymore?

I can’t stand the sight of you.

You used to look at me every day. I’m lonely in here.

You used to be young and sexy. Now you’re old, wrinkled and deformed, and you look like a skeleton.

Hey, it’s not my fault I look this way. Anyway, you’re no spring chicken yourself.

Are you saying it’s my fault? I didn’t ask to have rheumatoid arthritis or get stuck in the hospital with a massive infection or pick up C. difficille while I was there.

No, but you could improve the way we look now.

How do you figure that?

If you’d look at me once in a while instead of feeling sorry for yourself maybe you’d get it.

Get it? Get what?

Look at me! Now, do you see? Start by getting dressed, I’m sick of this pyjama thing you’ve got going. Do something with your hair or at least comb it. Try to take some pride in your appearance.

What is there left to be proud of?

There you go again. We’ve been through a lot together, and I’ve always been here for you. Stop ignoring me, I can’t bear it any longer. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and let’s get on with life.

Maybe you have a point, but I’m so tired, and I don’t even know where to start.

Maybe? Maybe I have a point? Start by getting dressed, have some breakfast, then go to your computer and start writing. How much energy does that take?

Fine, if it will shut you up, I’ll go write something.

It’s about time! Don’t forget to come visit me, I want to see what progress you make. I’ll be keeping an eye on you.

You made your point; I’ll come visit you every day.

That’s a much better attitude. We’re a team, we can get through anything together!


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