parallel || attraction

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the alarm clock rings                   bacon strips for breakfast
i wake up                                   great, my diet is on a day off
i can't afford to be late                a final dash of makeup
not today                                   and a gracious blow of my fruity
                                                                    perfume
a quick bath                               what a beautiful day
a quick cup of coffee                   i grab my bag and pick my shoes
that should do it                         and i walk around the room
i slam my apartment door           like i was walking in the streets of paris
i hear my neighbor curse            okay, time to go
like he is not used to it                i head to the elevator and press the
                                                                    down button
i press the button                       ding
9...                                            9...
8...                                            8...
7...                                            oh, i forgot my bracelet
this is taking forever                   6...
5...                                            5...
ding                                          ding
the elevator doors open              great, i'll be late
i enter                                       hmmm... does he ever comb his hair
nice perfume                              nice smile
i have seen her yesterday           i wish he would look at me again
and the day before                     if i chance upon him tomorrow
and everyday she smells nicer    wearing that same carefree hairstyle
i wonder what her name is          he'll get a lecture on hygiene
maybe i should ask her               4...
i clear my throat                        okay, talk to me
3...                                           3...
2...                                           oh, well...
ding                                          ding
okay, perhaps tomorrow             i can't wait for tomorrow