Willow Tree

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The beautiful, fluorescent glow of moonlight reflected off her eyes. His own blond hair danced in the wind, and he shivered. Then, he noticed her again. Her beautiful brown hair was wrapped in a braid, and her brown eyes... they seemed to sparkle ever the more. His hands rested on the silvery stitching of his jacket, and he suddenly felt incredibly warm. Reaching over, he slipped it off himself, and placed over her shivering shoulders.

"Austin, where are you taking me?" they had left the car along the west coast of a riverbank, a mile or so ago. He scanned the area. "You'll see; don't be scared, Alls. I've got ya." he kissed her temple, and took her small hand in his own. She leaned her further into him, as if he could make her frail body warm with a single breath. He smiled. There it was.

He heard her gasp beside him. "Austin...it's beautiful!" The stars beamed down as he laid on the grass, and he patted for her to lay beside him. A willow tree now loomed a bit over them. The stars were aligned, and the world was quiet and beautiful; all for them.

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