born

A girl and a boy caught unawares, excitedly imagining what might happen — becoming adults—, waiting for him to unravel what was in the dark.

…

With a silent summoning to the depths of her soul and maturity, inadvertently, effortlessly, he slowly pulled out the woman and the man in her. Was it deliberate, though? It was painful, for sure. And, suddently, it was all her issue, a single parent of sorts.

…

Now both play hide-and-seek in her gaze, either of whom he’s willing to look at.