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Falling Into You
Trang Nguyen
~ Dedicated to my love
{This is a girl that falls in love with herself and others around here. The one who watches her friends talk and laugh, and is just grateful to be in their presence and see them be who they are. And one day, he noticed her and couldn't look back. Their lives became intertwined and interdependent.}
The summer heat continues into fall, making the notice of autumn a slow realization. The vibrant greens, yellows, and reds are replaced by their washed out, deep versions. A figure is in the center.
She's dancing in the leaves where the light catches her, being her spotlight. She's the only act. Her skin was burnt champagne. You'll notice her beautiful features - the way her eyes crinkled when she smiles, and her wide smile. You can feel the crisp, the satisfaction, of each leaf that she steps on.
Music in his ears, he looks up to see her. Leaves fluttering as she embraces her movements. Her hair follows her steps like a free sprit. She was in another realm and so was he. The moment became still for both of them. Caught in the presence of another, she shied away. He laughed at her actions, giving away a smile that made others smile too.
He walked to her, asking her for a dance, amused by her expressions. She slowly nodded and he reached for her hand. And they danced away as the leaves fell. A dance that stirred their souls.
She was like summer: warm and light. The way she caught the light was her golden hour. He was like winter: earthy and delightful in the warmth, specifically in hers.
"I don't want to leave," he said as he leaned towards her.
Their bodies were close. Arms holding onto each other. She looked into his eyes and saw her reflection. He only saw her in his eyes. Their breathes slowed and synchronized.
"Give me your hand," she cutely demanded.
Confused as he was, he gave her his. She grabbed his hand and held it to her lips, kissing them.
"I'll see you again, princess," she promised as she looked back into his eyes.
He didn't expect that name, leaving a dumbfounded look. This made her laugh wholeheartedly as he couldn't refute.
And the time did come.
Fall brought them together. Spring showed them love. They stayed together as those leaves changed with every season.
Fall brought them together. Spring showed them love. They stayed together as those leaves changed with every season.
This work was an entry to the San Jose Public Library's Fall into Fiction 2022 short story contest.
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