I put on my little lacy dress with purple flowers on it. put on my high heels, get on my bike and ride a few blocks down to my favorite watering hole. my boyfriend in tow. my skirt if too short, I think he’s staring at my ass while trying to convince me I am not flashing anyone. I don’t quite believe him, but I don’t care either.

later when the sun heads over the hills, we make our way to the top of peets hill. lay in the grass, amongst the wildflowers, let the sun go down and talk about a life together. talk about buying a project car. he says he’ll help. the sun rays in his red hair, blue eyes clear as water. I am in love with life, this place, this moment, this sunny afternoon, this cloudless sunset.

that night I try to fight off sleep, trying to hold onto him. again, in the morning he will be gone, but we’ll be together again soon and I am happy.