I just stood there for a few minutes letting the memories of this place sink in. The scenery hadn't changed except for a few drops of water from the melting ice but, everything looked like time just stopped once we left. The trees still had the differetn shades of green coming in, the water was almost crystal clear, the air still smelled of late winter. I let it all sink in and then he hugged me from behind. I was used to surprises like this by now but, the last time we were here was a year ago when we decided it'd be an idea to jump in an alomst thawed out lake. Not one of our brighter ideas but worth it.
I was tempted to ask why we were here but I knew I'd throw myself into a panic attack if I did. I smiled and leaned into him. I'm not the most graceful person so naturally when I leaned into him he braced us both if I fell. I shook my head slightly and he relax again. It was like our little sanctuary from everyone we knew. We came here generally only when one of us needed to get away and jugding by the way the last couple months had been around my mom, I guess he thought I needed a break.
I never really thought I was stressed until now anyways. I didn't even realize that I had tears coming from my eyes. Naturally, he paniced and let me go so he would be in front of me asking me what was wrong and if I was okay. I was. I just didn't realize that I'd mentally shut down in order to avoid all the stress of balancing school and a wedding. I was just letting it all out finally so I just stared at him for a second, let out a breath and hugged him.
I knew he wouldn't get it til later but that was with everybody. he pushed me back a little and smiled. It was a vague but sincre smile. He just had something to him today that seemed different.
We wandered around for a couple hours and for the first time in weeks, my phone didn't make a noise. I looked at my surrounding and it hit me...he planned it. Every little detail. Oh well, he'd gotten more creful with his planning. I still didn't get why of all the places, he brough me here. That and I had gotten lost. So while I was trying to find my way back, the scenery changed from the sunset darkness, to the night's merciful veil. The air became cooler, the moon was full tonight, it seemed brighter than it did during the day. I made it back but not before he found me in my tree. I'd passed out from the long day and all the stress.
When I woke up again I wasn't back home. I was still on the road heading home...I think. It wasn't dawn yet so I still had a chance at explaining. I thought too soon as my phone went off and what a surprise, my sister. I tried to talk while she went into a hysteria and unable to understand what she said. After she needed a breath, I explained the best I could what happened and then the words were said.
"She left and all she said was 'I'll call you two when we land'" Then she went back in to hysteria. I told I'd be home before I was gone for more than two days. After I hung I asked him if he would mind stealing me for a day. He smiled, and made the left instead of right.
For the first time in a long while, I thank God and said a silent prayer.
 Island Tomboy · Tue Dec 16, 2008 @ 05:22am · 1 Comments |
