Chapter 5 | Inside Jokes

A compilation of stories, inspired by true events
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A young man walks in, his jacket soaked with July rain. He sits with his latte in front of him, twiddling his thumbs for a while before taking his first sip. He closes his eyes as if he's praying but his hands are on his head.

A girl runs across the road, her jacket folded over her head to keep her jet black hair dry. It doesn't work in this wind.

The guy stands to his feet as she walks in.
They make a single eye contact which brings back memories.

Over the next two hours, less words were spoken and more laughs were heard, reminding me of two best friends reuniting after a decade's absence.
She puts her hands on her nose and they both burst out laughing.
He pinches his ears, makes a face and they laugh harder.
Inside jokes.

I wait for the appropriate moment to clear their empty cups. "Are you done with these?"
"Yes, thank you," the girl says, her eyes wet with tears from laughing.
"We should go soon," the guy checks his watch.
They leave together, emptying the room with their laughter.


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