I make it to my room and dart to my bed. Resting on it, I dig my face into the covers. I didn't realise that the normality of this was rare. I never got to rub my face into anything before.
The next place to go was to my closet. I didn't have many options when it came to clothes, but I decided to try something new.
Hmm, it was too hard to choose. My options were a cornflower blue dress that reaches, my ankles, or a floor-length mint gown. Either way, I would look undeniably pretty. It's not everyday you can dress fancy and get away with looking and feeling beautiful.
I decided to go with the blue dress. Simple, but intimidating. The dress doesn't show too much, yet it's eye catching. It matches my eyes and that's the whole point of today. I can finally show off the deep rivers in my eyes. The only problem is that the dress is long. Unlatching the cabinet of my mirror, I smile. Gazing straight into my eyes, I think of all the growth from last year. Mirrors are always available, but I rather not look at myself often. Today when those eyes stared back at me in the mirror, I felt stunning. Noticing that I craved the urge to look absolutely breathtaking, felt good. Because, today wasn't just the day I could take off my glasses and see without hesitation. It wasn't just that. Today everyone in Grealyn would gather in the square to celebrate the New Sun, and I had a plan. This plan took place today during the Solem Festum. I wasn't just celebrating like everyone else, I would be looking for a partner.
Closing the mirror brought a sweep of courage I didn't know I had. The matching cornflower ribbon would go perfectly with my theme. I intended to seem innocent, but confident. Today was the one day I could have every boy in Grealyn lined up for choosing. I could perfectly see it. A boy and I are dancing in the moonlight, while he tells stories of his family and I look deeply into his eyes. As I thought this, I began to hum. It was a melody that I learned as a kid. My dad taught me it, before he left us, and the melody stuck to my brain easily.
Fields of flowers
Oh, so lovely
Deep in the daylight
Showers of petal
Oh, so lovely
Deep in the daylight
The chorus repeated into my head until mom's voice shook me out of my thoughts.
"Remi! Are you ready to go?"
I took a deep breath and replied eagerly, "Yes, coming!"
