Now That You Mention It

by Kristan Higgins

“Text me when you get back to the island, so I know you made it safe and sound.” Bobby stood up and hugged me again, kissed me on the cheek. Then kissed me on the mouth. A quick kiss, but warm and firm. A reminder of life before the Big Bad Event. “Take care,” I said and walked away as fast as I could manage. For the first time, it occurred to me that maybe taking a break was exactly what Bobby and I had needed.

Congested𝑯𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒂