Romance in an Ending World

Chapter 12: Dreams

ASHLEY

I was on the snow again.

My skin warm against my baggy cloths, that feels like pjs to me. My hair, pulled in to lose and low pig tails. My helmet is snug tight around my head. My googles fit perfectly around the perimeter of my eyes. My boots strapped in tight to my best friend... My Board.

Up in Keystone, Colorado.

It was night time, and I was at the highest peak of the mountain.

The cold wind that presses against my skin, made me feel alive. I looked out to see, a dark blue sky, with shining stars, and a glimmering moon shining over the town. The mountains were blanketed with white fluff. And the town lights shine brightly.

I close my eyes, and breathe in the air. It smells like nothing to others, but to me, it's the best scent alive. I take a deep breath in, open my eyes, and I jump on to the powder, making my way down the mountain.

Sliding down the fresh snow, it brushes against my face.

I feel alive... Like nothing else can stop me. This is what I am born to do.

I glide into the trees, not knowing what comes next.

I toe turn to my right, making a clean cut against the snow. Ducking a branch, I bend my knees lower getting ready to jump out.

The jump is coming up, its a steep one to. I lift up, and do a 180 into the air. I do it like, other people fall a sleep.

Comfortably. Easily... Relaxed.

I jump back on to the white snow, making my way down the mountain faster.

A pipe comes up, and I jump on. Gliding me and my board across smoothly.

I jump down and face a slight hill. I tuck and roll above the hill, making a side ways summer salt.

I land on the ground, and make the final quarter mile down the mountain. Slowly sliding into a stop.

I penguin walk over to the side and unstrap by board.

I wish it could never end. I wish there was an endless mountain I could ride and never stop.

I pick up my board, and take one final look back up the mountain, taking in the fresh air.

That was the last time I went snowboarding, before all the world got in this mess...