Aurora Magazine 2018

dreamed of going there ever since I saw pictures of it in histo- ry class. I look at the clock and see it has now hit midnight. I look at Colten to see if he is asleep or just lying there. “Colten? Are you awake?” “Why?” “Just checking.” He sits up and pats the seat next to him. I crawl out of bed and take the seat. He shares the blan- ket with me and turns the lamp on. “I couldn’t sleep.” “I could tell. What were you thinking about now?” “Greece. I am so excited to finally go. I have dreamed “Going there since you were young. I know. You have only said it about a million times.” I softly smack him and lay my head on his shoulder. He wraps me in a strong, warm hug and kisses my head. “You know, if you want to really enjoy your day you got to get some sleep.” “I know. Can’t I just sit here for a little while?” “Hmm, lay down on a lumpy couch or sit here holding you in my arms? That is a tough choice. I think I will go with laying down.” He smiles down at me and laughs. “You ask some of the craziest questions. But I love you no less.” “So, are you going to tell me what you have planned for tomorrow?” “Did you not just listen to me? I just said something sweet and you are still thinking about Greece?” “You say sweet stuff all the time. That’s one of the many reasons I love you. Now, tomorrow?” “A complete surprise that will start late if you and I do not get some sort of sleep.” I roll my eyes and kiss him good- night. of,”

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