Pure Corn

by Dira Sudis


"Because I said so."

JJ looked to Walt next, but Walt parroted loyally, "Because your mother said so."

JJ looked to Johnny last, but Johnny couldn't complain as long as JJ was looking at all. "Cornflakes," Johnny said solemnly, "are good for the soul. And contain essential vitamins."

A look came over JJ's face that would be an actual mutter of I hate you all in another year. For now he just started eating.

Johnny leaned back to find Walt and Sarah watching him. Walt said quietly, "You're a cornflake."

Somehow, all Johnny heard was you're ours.