L-O-V-E

A woman walked into a book store. Her nose running, hair dripping wet from the rain. Eager to find a good book to distract her from the nervous pit that was now growing in her stomach. Her face flushed she walked past the man behind the counter too focused to notice the smile on his face and the sound of him clearing his throat. He played with his hands as he watched her wander from book shelf to book shelf. Tears fell as she ran her hand across an unpleasantly familiar book. She held it close to her and wiped her cheeks. Finally looking at him she walked closer to the counter. His heart thumped with each step she took. Gently setting the book down she smiled and asked how much it was. He had to put his hand over his mouth before he blurted something stupid. All that he wanted to say he had to push farther and farther down into him as he said
" twelve dollars"
She started to get the money out of her purse but he put his hand on her arm. For a moment they stood staring at each other. He wanted the moment to last forever but sensing her discomfort he handed her the book.
" i't's on me"
She raised an eye brow as if he was joking. But gratefully took the book and stuck it under her arm.
"Thank you"
she whispered.
Another moment looking into her eyes. Then she turned and headed for the door. He watched as her hair swayed back and forth. She darted out into the rain...and was gone. The wind slammed the door and all that he was left with was silence.
"thats my favorite book too."
he said to no one in particular.


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