Author's Note: Good lord, Salem actually made something that wasn't Kingdom Hearts related. ALERT THE MEDIA! O:
Seriously though, I've been converted into a mild Little Shop fanatic (what can I say, my school did a good job xD) and I've been toying with this for a couple of weeks... just be warned, it's kind of... depressing. xD; Not to mention that I, myself, think it's bloody awful since it's one of my weak attempts at poetry, but I'll let you guys be the judge.
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By Degrees
"Fell down the stairs taking the trash out." "Stumbled on a rocky patch."
"These bandages? No, really, don't worry, I promise it's just a scratch."
I've got a million and one excuses, and every one's a lie.
If my eyes weren't quite so swollen, I'd feel guilty enough to cry.
I wanted to take the day off, but I knew Orin'd be mad;
I'd at least try to smile for Seymour, if it didn't hurt so bad.
He and Mushnik looked sick when they saw me- it kills them to see me this way...
I think they'd try to help me, if Orin's temper didn't keep them at bay.
See, no matter how many excuses I use, or how many smiles I fake,
I'm pretty sure they've got it all figured out, but I still lie, for their sake.
It'd pain me more if they got hurt on my behalf, you see,
'Cause in Skid Row it just don't pay to stick up for girls like me.
Besides, the more I think about it, I guess it ain't so bad, you know?
I mean, Orin's got a good side, it just... doesn't like to show.
And every time he treats me rough, I know he loves me more;
I guess that he just loves me best when I'm kinda beat-up and sore.
Anyway, I shouldn't complain so much; my life, it's really all right.
I've got a strong man, decent job and a home- oh, yeah, and a date tonight.
In fact, it's time for me to go, Orin just pulled up outside.
Funny how I'm happy but I look so scared; well, time to catch my ride...
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A/N: -slinks over- I intentionally made Audrey suddenly start thinking that her life is great since Orin smacks her around, if that's what you're wondering. I think I made the transition too sudden, though. Eh. Read and review, s'il vous plaît?