The Palmetto Bugs

Hattie pushed me hard and made a terrible gagging sound, rushed out the back. Our friends were livid, scorning me all the way through the door. Hattie spit some more, straightened and asked for gum. Darron gave her a stick. Then everyone else, we stood on the salted parking lot chewing. This is what i learned while i walked hadty home. Palmetto bugs are colossal roaches that thrive in hot climates and smell like amoretto. They prefer the outdoors, but sometimes get lost. And turn up in your house. Before the end of the week, id forfeited my whole security deposit, two months rent, an eighth