ashleyanyday
The warmth I was feeling inside at the current moment felt like I was standing on the equator, basking in the sun. The feeling of her arms around my neck, her lips pressed to my skin. The smell of her perfume and the sensation of her body pressed against mine. I could have stood there for days, holding her close.
I stepped into the spray of the shower water and closed my eyes as the warmth enveloped me. The water cascaded down my skin and washed away the stress of the day, spiraling down the drain and disappearing. I hummed softly and a smile came to my face. I finally felt at peace.
"Alright, take a seat." The teacher said from the front of the room. I sat at my desk and shook, staring down at the paper on the table. It was finals week. This one essay could determine passing or failing. And I only had an hour to complete it. My hands shook as I picked up the pen and started to write.