Class of Never
Sleepover
Verse 1
We lay out our sleeping bags in the den Her mom says lights out at eleven Her mom says the house is old, it makes sounds Her mom says don’t mind the sounds
Verse 2
Jenny breathes slow and funny on purpose She has decided to be asleep I close my eyes the way she does We are very good at it
Verse 3
The hallway light comes on under the door It clicks the same way every time The third board creaks, the weight of it She saved me the spot nearest the hall
Verse 4
The door opens the width of a hand He sits down on the edge of my bag He says shh, he says I’m only checking He says I’m his favorite I look at the water stain on the ceiling It looks like a rabbit if you let it Jenny’s back is to me Her breathing hasn’t changed
Bridge
In the morning there are pancakes Her dad makes mine with a face on it He says did you girls sleep okay Jenny says great And I say great
Verse 5
After, I run the water hot in the bathroom Until it’s loud enough to be the only sound I keep saying yes to Saturday I keep bringing my sleeping bag Her mom says the house is old, it makes sounds Her mom says don’t mind the sounds