Contributor: Joshua L Hawkins - - “Come on, come on.” Eli said and twisted the key in the ignition again. The engine of the old car sputtered and died like a sneeze cut off in the throat. A soft cloud of steam rose from the hood of the car in the frigid night. “You have got to be kidding me.” Julia said from the passenger seat. She pulled her large coat tighter around herself to try to keep warm. “I swear, every single time I think I have this thing fixed it goes and screws up again.” Eli said and slammed the heel of his hand into the outer edge of the steering wheel. “So, what do we do now? Julia asked. She pulled a cigarette from her purse and lit it. Eli gave her a stare from across the car. “Smoking? Seriously Jules?” “Yes seriously you moron. It’s midnight, and I’m stuck in the freezing cold because my boyfriend’s piece of shit...

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Author: Joshua L Hawkins