That Thing We Never Publish

"What is she doing?"

"Dude, did you see that girl?"

"Yeah, she's taking her coat and sweatshirt right off! In winter!"

I ignored the whispers and stuffed my coat into my backpack, barely managing to zip it up. Then I wrapped the sleeves of my sweatshirt around my midriff and pulled them tight. Finally, I unzipped two long zippers that start at my shoulders and go all the way down to the top of my butt.

Then I charged straight for the edge of the bluff, hoisting my backpack onto my shoulders as I ran.

"No way!"

"Dude, don't do it!"

"What? No! Is she gonna commit-"

I turned around mid-leap, gave my stunned audience a cheesy smile and two thumbs-up, and then plummeted off the bluff.