Photograph

~One~

I snap my book shut, and quickly place it into the little plastic gray box along with my phone and  my camera bag. I watch as it slides away, and I proceed to slip off my silver Birkenstocks, putting those in a separate box which include my granola bars. "Next," I hear from the man sitting near me, half asleep. I enter the cubicle and hold my arms out in a "T" position for a few seconds and then step out and collect my belongings as they exit the scanning process. "Thank you and have a nice trip," the man mutters behind me. I nod to him and put on my shoes again. Grabbing my luggage, I find my way to the food stalls with the help of the map in my hand. When I get over there, I spot a Stardollars and a Ston's Donuts. I walk towards the empty Stardollars and approach the man at the counter. "Early morning huh?" I say in my attempt to make conversation. "I guess," he responds. I finish the awkward confrontation with my order of a venti mango dragonfruit refrasher. I swipe my e-card on my phone and go to pick up my drink, then proceeding to stroll over to the Ston's Donuts.

     "Group 24B will now board onto the airplane for the nonstop flight to Honolulu, Hawaii!" I stand up and gather my things hastily. I walk towards the desk holding my boarding pass and smile briefly. "Enjoy your flight!" the woman says. Before I can think I respond with, "You too!" As soon as I say it I go bright red and find my seat.