The Town Plaza

Ian

I nod and squeeze her hand, glancing at Kyle quick before turning back to her, "How many times have you gone before?"

Ella

I think, "Twice. When I was thirteen...and when I was sixteen."

Ian

That young? My eyes set on Kyle again and try to imagine what that's like. If that were me... he wouldn't have had anyone...

Ella

I study him, "But...my sister just finished war...so I have no one to be with in it. This is my first year alone. People say it's the hardest. But...I'll...I'll do fine."

Ian

I look at her, "I... Kyle and I will be here when you get back. If I could help, I would.. but I don't know how much good I'd do."

Ella


I shake my head, "I'll be fine."

Ian

I study her before nodding and looking back at Kyle, not sure what to say in response to that.

Ella

I lean against him and look up at the sky, sighing.

Ian

I wrap an arm around her when she leans against me and wonder what this is. Kyle yawns and crawls over to me, curling up on my lap.

Ella
I look at Kyle and smile, watching him cuddle up to his father.

Ian

I smile at Kyle and wrap an arm around him to make him feel secure. He yawns again before closing his eyes.

Ella

I smile and watch Kyle fall asleep, running a hand through my hair before looking at the sky again.

Ian

I sigh and glance at Ella before following her gaze to the sky, contemplating life.

Ella

I look at Ian before looking down, playing with the grass.

Ian

I bite my lip before looking at her again, "I have classes tomorrow... but do you want to hang out afterwards? I don't have work until later in the evening."