Neon Nights

“That’s true,” she replied slowly. “Do you actually like it?”

 

“Yeah," she said quickly, her fingers running through his hair gently as she considered him. "I think it’s beautiful."

 

She hesitated, resting her head on his.

“I think you’re beautiful.”

 

“Oh, and you’re smart too,” she teased. “I’m in love with a beautiful genius.”

 

She laughed a little, leaning against his chest before looking up at him.

“Want to go get lunch?”

 

She took it, standing up and leaning against him tiredly.

“Let me put up the tarp first,” she said quickly.

 

She took one corner, climbing up the wall to pull it over the top, her free hand naturally finding holds in the brick wall.

 

They managed to pull the tarp over and she frowned, her hands on her hips.

“We gotta secure it...”

 

“That’s a good idea,” she mused, biting her bottom lip thoughtfully. “Let’s try that.”

 

She caught up to him, taking his hand.