Whatever

Lucy pays me for more homework,

two essays and a science experiment.

I hold the money in my hand and say,

I lost my phone.

I don’t suppose you know anyone

selling theirs?

She looks at me with a bored expression.

Oh, I thought you didn’t have one

cos your parents are hippies or whatever.

Yeah, I’ve an old iPhone you can have.

I’d pay, I say.

Whatever. She waves me away.

I’ll have a look later.