the sun was rising behind us, but we were certain that we could outrun it. hand in hand, we dodged tree branches and rocks, trying to stay in the cover of darkness for just a moment longer. Enough time for one last kiss before the day began without us. This was our last night, the last time we would be able to search for each others gaze under the starless suburban sky. You squeezed my hand, and i turned to face you, but the sun was creeping in, painting your silhouette in an unearthly gold. I pulled you under the tallest tree and kissed you. After what seemed like only seconds, i felt your lips disappear from mine, and when i opened my eyes, you were gone. I sank down into the soil, wet with morning dew, and watched the sun sculpt the skyline out of clouds and darkness. one by one, the buildings disappeared. and when every trace of you was gone, the sun crawled into the center of the sky, illuminating everything but memories.
