That One Summer | Jason Waud & Joe Waud

Part 7: Stars and Sunsets

"My grandmas not doing too good", you told Jason. "I'm sorry to hear that", he replied. "Yea, it sucks cause my parents booked an emergency flight and left earlier today". Trying to make it sound worse than it really was, you told Jason that you didn't feel comfortable or safe at home by yourself. Without sounding eager, Jason immediately suggested staying at his place. "Are you sure thats okay?", you asked. "Yea I'm sure. My familys coming back from a trip later today. Im sure theyre gonna be fine with it". "You should go grab your things and come back", Jason suggested. You agreed and went back home to pack your stuff into a weekender bag. After about an hour or two, you went back to Jasons house. "Hey, you wanna go take Apollo for a walk along the river?", Jason asked. "Sure, haha", you responded. You dropped your things down in the living room and followed him out the back door. You both walked along the river, Apollo leading the way. You both talked for hours about anything and everything that came to mind. When you both reached the end of the river where the water cascaded into the lake at the bottom, forming a small but beautiful waterfall and the sun started to set, you both just stood there watching Apollo chase a butterfly with the most scenic and beautiful sunset backdrop you have every seen. "Wow", you said. "This is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen", you continued. "I know, isn't it?, Jason said. "You know you're the first person I have ever brought here?", Jason added. "I come here all the time to watch the sun set and wait for the stars to come out at night. I have waited for someone special to share this with-", he continued. Before you could say anything, Jason grabbed your hand, and slowly leaned in.