The Town Plaza

Ella

I smile and kiss his cheek before hesitating to walk away. Once I do, I slide my hands in my pockets.

Ian

I flash a smile and see her away safely before turning to head back home.

Ella

I get home and sigh, plopping in bed.

Ian

Upon reaching my apartment, I set Kyle in his bed and lie down on the couch. I lace my fingers behind my head and sigh, my eyes closing.

Ella

I fall asleep, dreaming of things.

Ian

I slowly fall asleep and slip into the past through dreams, causing me to stir.

Ella

I wake the next morning and head downstairs to grab a coke before putting my headphones in.

Ian

I wake the next morning, my head throbbing, and stand. I get ready for classes and make sure Kyle appears presentable, taking him down to the daycare.

Ella

I sit on a bench and eat my donut it got from Starbucks, humming to a song stuck in my head.

Ian

I pass Ella along the way and Kyle breaks from my grip to run to her, throwing himself on the bench beside her.

"Ewa!" he squeals with a smile.

Ella

I take a headphone out and smile, finishing my donut before bringing him on my lap, "Hey, buddy."

Ian

I walk over and shift my bag over my shoulder, sighing.

"I'm going to school!" he exclaims, smiling from ear to ear, "I get to play with blocks all day! I like blocks! Oh! And dinosaurs! I like dinosaurs..."

Ella

I chuckle and look at Ian before looking back at Kyle, "You are, huh?"

Ian

Kyle nods, "Yeah. Apa's going to school too. He's gonna come get me afterwards. Then he say we're going to meet you again."

Ella

I nod, "Yep. Have fun, buddy," I let go of him.