"Everyone always says love is blind, but when I'm with you El, it's you who removes the blindfold I never knew I had. You're my light in the dark, so how can I ever walk away from this? From you?"
Jasper Whitlock Fanfic
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The half moon hangs high in the sky, its light painting the tall trees in their light, making them to be pale giants that surround the small creek. The reflection of its light on the small creak running gently along a carved-out path creates a symphony in the quiet with its gentle flow. The moonlight makes the water sparkle as I stare down at it. The cool water against my skin slowly passes by as I hum a light tune. Lifting the hem of my dress, I dance lightly in the water. My body moves to the sounds around me, moving and floating to the beat of life within the forest. The small pebbles beneath my feet gently put pressure where they lie in the creekbed, sending tingles from the soles of my feet to the top of my head. I feel the energy of nature as it surrounds me, which makes my spirit have the feeling of soaring through the night clouds. Lifting my face, I breathe in the cool and fresh air of night. Finally, I feel free, being within my element. Nighttime has always been my favorite time of the day, but especially, nights as summer nears its end and just on the cusp of autumn--these nights are nights full of energy and magic for me.
But tonight, it didn't bring as much joy as it normally should. That's because it's the end of the summer before my 18th birthday. The time, the moments of freedom, the last taste of what I know, this space before everything I know will change. I knew by the raised hair on my neck that this birthday will not be like the others, and I dreaded the unknown.
I could feel it in the air and the glances my family keeps giving me. Especially, my grandmother who has been watching my every move this summer. As if she's been anticipating something that is coming, but won't say a word of what it is to me. Just her vibrant eyes full of knowledge would stare silently back at me whenever I demand to know what it is that she is keeping from me. The frustration I feel of not knowing what it is that's coming for me is exhausting, which is why, at this moment--I found myself here in order to escape. This place that no one knows about except myself, my little slice of heaven on earth.
Humming a soft tune, I turn my face into a soft breeze that blows my long curly brown hair behind my shoulders. The breeze is refreshing against my skin as my mind clears from all the thoughts and worries that I've been carrying with me fly away with the gentle caress of the wind against my skin. The sense of being free fills my spirit as I take in the view in front of me.
Using the knowledge that my grandmother taught me, I reach out to the energy surrounding me. Stretching out my fingers, I close my eyes as I take in the emotions of the small birds resting in their homes, the hum of plants as they grow and expand, feeling power pool in my stomach. I breathe through it and let it swirl inside of me as I open my eyes and look up at the moon. The power tickles my skin and plays in the strands of my hair. My fingers swirl as I am about to release the energy gathered within me when a sudden emotion slams into me.
Gasping, the energy that I gathered leaves me too quickly and I almost lose my balance. Tears swim in my eyes as I feel shame and self-loathing fill me, followed by disgust so strong that it chokes me.
