The quiet was nice. After everyone turned off the lights and closed their eyes; before anyone could wake up. You could feel the peace in the air. I refused to close my eyes and let this feeling go. So, I stared at the stars.
Bzz. I looked down at my watch. 4:00. A smile found its way across my face as I looked back up at the sky. It felt as if I was the only person in the world looking. And I loved it.
A streak of light passed down. The thought of a comet crossed my mind but something didn't feel right. It continued speeding to the ground and then, all I could see was white.
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The New Beginning
Science FictionI used to love to feel alone. Now that's all I feel.