Under the Stars
A breeze rippled through the air. She snuggled in closer to him under the blanket. The gentle sound of waves lapping against the shore was the only sound in the still night. He put his arms tight around her.
“Look up,” she said, directing his attention to the skies.
“What am I looking at?” He asked, puzzled.
“The stars, I can never see them in the city……they’re just so beautiful.”
“Oh yeah, giant balls of gas, so romantic.” She slapped him lightly on the shoulder.
“They are romantic, the beach at night is a very romantic place.”
“Duh, why do you think we’re here?”
“Oh, shut up. It was a good moment until you ruined it with sarcasm.” He laughed and pulled her back in close. They sat in silence under the blanket staring at the stars. He put his mouth next to her ear.
“I love you.”
“I love you too.”
And there they sat content and in love, the glow of a budding relationship lighting their faces in the nights darkness.
