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Kaela Massey

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In my Head

Submitted to Contest #227

“Tiger spiced double dark brownie cocoa for Margaret!” Hearing it said out loud causes me to wince with embarrassment as the 20 something teenage barista slides the blue porcelain cup across the counter. He grins widely through his sheepish brown curls that are squished cutely under his yellow beanie. Why did I have to order such a stupid drink with such a long, stupid name? And why was it $7? And why on Earth did I give my real name? I could have at least shortened it to Meg, that’s way cooler than Margaret. I bet he has a cool one syllab...

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