Walking.

I thought of how fast Eve walked. How swiftly her legs traversed these streets. Over the gnarled tree roots pushing up the concrete. Over the potholes in the asphalt. Up stairs and down hills. Now I was the quick one. I was the one who moved swiftly. I could hear Mel breathing heavily beside me. … Continue reading Walking.

Circle.

Mel stood up. She took the plate with the half-eaten sandwich and pulled plastic wrap over it. "Let's go for a walk." "Right now? I've been walking around all day." I looked at the floor as she looked at me, her brows furrowed at me. "Alright." And so we put our coats on and walked … Continue reading Circle.