The Oneshot Collective

I see you

There are many ways to say I love you. Some say it with words: a card, a poem, an exchange of three simple words. Some show it: they express it emotionally, physically--some more than others. I personally like to show someone I care. I touch them, take their hand in mine, wrap them in my arms, kiss every part of them. I show affection as much as I can. Today was my turn to be surprised.

He woke me up, it was early morning--sky still painted blue black. He picked me up as if I were his bride, blanket and all, and carried me to his car. When he laid me in the back seat my eyes shut and I knew no more.

Sleep held me until I felt a cold chill on my toes. It took a while but I realized we were outside, laid on the hood of his car with the sun finally rising.

"Good morning," he smiled, not wearing his sunglasses for once. I couldn't help but return the smile.

"I see you."

He chuckled and pulled me closer, "so you do.