09-20-2018, 12:38 AM
A gentle slope down to the water’s edge. River rocks lined the path. Would make a great bank to fish from, if Jay ever found a pole in his hands ever again. The gravel crunched under swiftly moving feet, though. Otherwise, the park was quiet. He could almost hear birds chirping. Frogs and cicadas made for symphonies of their croaks and squeals. If fireflies lit the air, he’d know he’d lost his mind at last. Nothing could be that beautiful.
He stopped in his tracks. Wrong. So completely wrong.
Orange flared the sky hot, dazzling the water’s surface like glass. But it was the mop of golden strands that made him want to turn around and run the other way. She’d obviously wanted to leave. He didn’t blame her. In fact, might have questioned her sanity if she’d stayed despite everything. He definitely questioned his own.
Her back was turned. Oblivious. Jay could have been one of Amengual’s hitmen or just a run of the mill serial killer. Natalie out here all alone. She’d been taken once.
He considered flicking her with a swap of the power. Or maybe rustling her with a breeze of unnatural wind. The ornery streak stirred, but he opted for something entirely different instead. She'd appreciate the humor. Hopefully.
”You stole my car!”
When she turned, she’d find a wry grin plucking at his smile.
He stopped in his tracks. Wrong. So completely wrong.
Orange flared the sky hot, dazzling the water’s surface like glass. But it was the mop of golden strands that made him want to turn around and run the other way. She’d obviously wanted to leave. He didn’t blame her. In fact, might have questioned her sanity if she’d stayed despite everything. He definitely questioned his own.
Her back was turned. Oblivious. Jay could have been one of Amengual’s hitmen or just a run of the mill serial killer. Natalie out here all alone. She’d been taken once.
He considered flicking her with a swap of the power. Or maybe rustling her with a breeze of unnatural wind. The ornery streak stirred, but he opted for something entirely different instead. She'd appreciate the humor. Hopefully.
”You stole my car!”
When she turned, she’d find a wry grin plucking at his smile.
Only darkness shows you the light.