against mineher laughter easy and full
as we all chat and try to guess
what messiness will unfold tonight
among our peers.
By the time we pay the bill
we are already forty-five minutes late
to the dance.
Good, Lyric says brightly.We can make
a fashionably late entrance!
Then she surprises me
by tucking her arm
under mineas we walk to the car.
Even more surprising
is when she lets me
open the door for her.
Thank you, my good lady!
she teases, curtsying as she climbs in.
You’re most welcome, Your Highness,
I say with a wink and a low bow
before climbing into the back seat
after her.
Are y’all going to do this all night?
Kiana grimaces from the driver’s seat.
Because if so
you can find a new ride home.
Come on Ki!Lyric laughs.
You’re the one who told me to loosen up
have some funchill out.
So just drive, woman!
The ball awaits!
