City by the Sea [3]

Melissa

"It is going to be okay, Joe." I say.

Joseph

I nod, "I know. It's just a shock. I didn't think I was capable of that before."

Melissa

I nod and pull back to look at him. "I know. I went through the same thing."

Joseph

I nod and keep my arms around her.

Melissa

"We should get out of here. Being here is not going to help." I say. "Do you want do do anything?" I ask.

Joseph

I think before shaking my head, "No. I just want to sit somewhere and not think about what just happened."

Melissa

I nod. "Okay, come with me." I say. We stand and run down stairs. I do not get in my car, I just run, him following me. We run to my house and I sit in the swing facing the ocean. It is soft and comfortable. I smile as he arrives and I pat the seatt next to me.

Joseph

I follow her at the same speed, smiling lightly and sitting beside her when she motions me to.

Melissa

I twine our hands, leaning against him.

Joseph

I squeeze her hand before wrapping an arm around her.

Melissa

"I love you, never forget that." I whisper.

Joseph

I smile and kiss her temple, "I love you too."

Katie

I smile and lay my head on his lap, looking out at the ocean.

Joseph

I smile and keep a hand on the side of her face, looking down at her for a little before glancing up and out at the water.

Melissa

I sigh as we rock back and forth. I close my eyes and curl up a little, feeling at peace finally.