He was walking home from the coffee shop when he saw her. He didn’t know precisely why she drew his attention, but he found himself tumbling into speculation.
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Artistic Flair
The invitation to the opening of the new show at the art museum had been on the refrigerator door for two weeks. They had agreed they should go. It was an artist they both loved and free food was never a bad thing.
Continue reading Artistic FlairSunset
They were standing on the deck of the ship and watching the sunset over the ocean. It was crystal clear except for the slight waves caused by the ship itself.
Continue reading Sunset10s Rule (Part II)
We’re less than a few minutes into this and I can feel that it’s this accumulation thing that is going on. I can tell it’s going to get harder and harder to keep my head straight, especially with the 10s break rule. It’s not a very long time, and I can already tell you that the internal… squeeze is going to get to the point where it’s not enough time to reset.
In fact, now only about 4 minutes in, we’re at that point.
Every edge we hit, I’m struggling to get back under control before things start up again, either by your hand (which, of course, is never late) or mine. Mine requires my head and body to get their respective shit together and recover… in 10s.
Continue reading 10s Rule (Part II)W is for Wreath
“That’s the one!” she gasped as she pointed at a large wreath. They were shopping for their first holiday together in their new place and basically had nothing.
Continue reading W is for WreathO is for Ornament
He came out to her taking a photograph of the tree. It wouldn’t have been that unusual except she still hadn’t put clothes on yet. As he walked behind her, he noticed that he could see their reflection in one of the tree ornaments.
Continue reading O is for OrnamentAfter the Movie
The movie was great, a real popcorn-worthy movie with all the action, comedy, and raucous fun that good movies have. We’d had dinner, the movie, the drinks, it was a great night.
Continue reading After the MovieT is for Tomorrow
She sat back and patted her stomach. “That was amazing, honey. I love when you cook for me.” Finishing the last sip of wine in her glass, she stood up.
Continue reading T is for TomorrowP is for Poison
“Why are you dressed in leaves?” he asked as she came out to pose. He had been completely engrossed in the game and looked confused.
Continue reading P is for PoisonS is for Snow
As they checked into the hotel for their weekend getaway, the snow started falling. It was light and fluffy and stuck to her hair for a second before melting away.
Continue reading S is for SnowC is for Chocolate
“What are you doing?” He had walked into the kitchen to find her grating dark chocolate.
Continue reading C is for ChocolateA is for Anniversary Toast
She looked at the two drinks on the table while the jazz music was playing softly in the background. She knew the waiter thought she was being stood up and she smiled a knowing smile.
Continue reading A is for Anniversary ToastL is for Late
The view out the window was gorgeous. Kitty had really found a perfect place for her destination wedding. As she looked out the window, Matt came up behind her and kissed her neck.
Continue reading L is for LateL is for Laughter
He squirmed. That laughter. It frustrated him how much it turned him on when she laughed at his predicament.
Continue reading L is for LaughterB is for Bridge
As I thumb lazily through a magazine, a photo catches my attention. Folding the page back, I show it to you. “Remember that weekend?”
Continue reading B is for BridgeF is for Falling Leaves
She had all the leaves, acorns, and pumpkins on the table. They were having a party and she wanted to add accents to the buffet tables to make them more festive.
Continue reading F is for Falling LeavesA is for Apple Picking
She was excited for the weekend. Every year they planned a day to go to a local orchard and pick their own apples. Sure, the apples weren’t quite as perfect as the ones in the grocery store, but the experience was one of their traditions.
Continue reading A is for Apple PickingR is for Red Chair
She was walking by the cafe as she did every other work day. Today, though, she looked in the window and saw the red chairs.
Continue reading R is for Red ChairR is for Retro
“Let’s stop by that open house on the way home. I’ve always wanted to see inside that house,” she said as they stopped at a light.
Continue reading R is for RetroH is for Holding Hands
As we walk through the park, he points to an elderly couple sitting on a bench holding hands. “That will be us one day.”
Continue reading H is for Holding HandsC is for Charcuterie
The weather was starting to change just a little and fall could be felt in the air. Football season had started and she was bored watching him get excited over the games.
Continue reading C is for CharcuterieW is for Watching
He’d been focused on his work with his headphones on for a couple of hours. Stretching, he heard his back pop all the way up. It was time for a break.
Continue reading W is for WatchingI is for Italy
As the credits started to roll for Eat Pray Love, I say, “I want to go to Italy.” You laugh.
Continue reading I is for ItalyH is for Hazy Hide-and-Seek
There is fog covering the pond where we had planned to hike. It isn’t cold, but it is hard to see more than a few feet in front of yourself.
Continue reading H is for Hazy Hide-and-SeekF is for Flexible
“We should have kept the hotel for another night,” she said, looking around the empty house. “We don’t even have our bed to sleep on.”
Continue reading F is for Flexible