Too Late for Us
Never again could he run with her through a sunset-lit street.
Behind him, the young man's confused voice floated over. "Hey, who was that guy? The way he was looking at you... I'm getting jealous."
She replied, "No idea. He was just asking for directions."
No idea.
Good. That was good. At least this way, no one would laugh at her because of his disability.
The wind blew, carrying a hint of moisture. And in Grayson's ear, a voice from a distant memory played out, 'Grayson? He's my boyfriend. And someday, he's going to be my husband. We're going to be together forever. Always.'
The wind died down. And just like that, the voice faded away.
The End.