Archive for the ‘Hearts and Bones’ Category

Once more, a train pulled into the station; once more, she looked at the clock, grinned, and didn't let go of my hands.

In one smooth motion, she swiveled her hips and checked if the tomatoes were done, never missing a beat.

Her eyes darted over my right shoulder. I reached behind me and turned on the light. Her face lit up.

She kneaded, she scratched, she tickled; I sighed.

Apple picking, October 2008

“Don’t eat that!”, she stopped me, before bringing a chocolate-covered strawberry to my lips.

You’re being all flirty. — I've been all flirty for the last several hours! — Yes, but now it's working.

Erin in San Jose, summer 2006

“Initiative is hot”, I said, smiling. She leaned in and kissed me again.

I paused, then decided. Reaching out, I plucked the gray fuzz out of her white knitted hat. She smiled.