A Million Kisses in Your Lifetime

by Monica Murphy

He was christmas morning, crimson fireworks and birthday wishes.

We are opposites in every single way you can think of, yet we’re also unspoken equals.

“It’s originally untitled, but it’s known in the art world as ‘A Million Kisses in Your Lifetime.’

“What’s your favorite color?” “Green.” He leans in, his mouth so close to my ear, just like I imagined last night. “Like your eyes.”

“I remember everything about you, Wren.” His gaze turns serious. “Every single little thing.”

“When we’re lucky enough to find someone that makes our world brighter, shouldn’t we grab hold of that person and never let them go?”