An afternoon

From Jenne and C.E. is The Unicorn Challenge for December 8, 2023.

The challenge: one picture and a story up to 250 words.

This snapshot is 109 words.

An afternoon

“Look,” she said.

“I am,” I said.

She faced me and tossed a handful of warm sand on my legs. “Not at me, out there.”

“We live in the city, I see geese all the time.”

“Those are swans. And you live with me, you see me all the time.”

“I can never see you enough.”

She looked back toward the swans as did I. She put her hand down on top of mine and we sat. Silent. Facing the sweet smell of the ocean.

Together.