manic pixie daydream (I started writing a story to match these photos. Let me know if I should finish it!) \/ \/ ..The ice in my drink had completely melted. Warm heat from holding the glass in my hand had made the once thoroughly mixed scotch and soda a tepid, watery soup. I watch as the condensation rolls off the tumbler and over my fingers, now stiff from stagnancy. My legs are also stiff. I can’t remember how long I’d been standing here pretending to be a part of this conversation. Corporate parties, you know? Organized fun with all the people you only get to see six days a week, eight hours a day. I’d almost forgot people were speaking. The buzz of all the conversations over quick beating house music had become a soft murmur. Ambience to my idle thoughts. I shift weight from one leg ,to the other and nod agreeingly to whatever is being said. I steal my eyes away from the direction of my coworkers, and stare longingly at the door. Planning my exit. Thinking on my excuse. I’ve got to run.. early meeting tomorrow? Family thing in the A.M.? I mull over the lies in my head, like I’m searching for new shoes. feeling them out for whichever is the most comfortable. The one that fits best. Then she walked in. The blue lights illuminated her pale blonde hair creating a soft halo. I had time to notice as she paused in the doorway. I suddenly become aware of how rigid I am. I watched as she adjusted the thin white strap on her shoulder. She seemed to scan the room. Observing. I turn my gaze away nervous to be caught. Slowly, I guide my attention back to her. She stepped carefully through the crowd, her eyes fixed on her feet. who is this? I’d never seen her before. She didn’t seem to have come in with anyone. No one turned from their respective conversations with inviting tones, and open arms ready to catch her up on whatever story she had missed. Her small frame disappeared in and out of the crowd for a short while until she stopped in the far back of the room. maybe it was the dragging lull of the party, or something else, but I found myself invested.