As I looked over at her, it struck me how beautiful she was. Her hair was blowing carelessly in the wind, a halo on her head. I had the oddest impulse to reach out and touch. See if it was as soft as it looked. Her lips were curled into a soft smile that radiated warmth. I wondered who or what she was thinking of and my heart skipped a beat imagining her smiling for me. 

It's crazy how i never noticed how blue her eyes are. Or how her laughter sounds like summertime. It's strange how I never really looked at her. And suddenly i couldn't stop staring.

Chasing Sunshine

When the last picture was taken, and our parents finally let us off, Viv and I took a walk. Spencer was talking to my Mom, no one noticed when we disappeared. Or I hope they didn't. 


We found ourselves in the auditorium. This was our place. This was where it all began. 


I looked over at her. She wasn't looking at me, she ran her fingers lightly over the grand piano and it reminded me of the day we met. 


Fuck. Where the hell is Nadia? I shove my russet hair out of the way, scanning the place for my best friend. She always meets me here so we can have lunch together. I'm too socially awkward to make friends and she's late today which puts my anxiety on a whole new level. 


I pick at my nails, deciding to leave. I feel like I'm being stared at, I can't stand it. I pick my bag up, slinging it over my shoulder and head inside the school building. 


I find myself in an unfamiliar hallway and I'm about to head back the way I came when I hear music. 


26 • Maybe Someday