One-Shot: Simplicity

I turned towards the lighthouse smiling at the sight, knowing that a simple building on the beach was enough to send my heart soaring at the contrast. It was a normal lighthouse; cylindrical in shape made out of sand colored rocks layered together making it look as though someone made it as a sand castle many years ago. I watched as the palm trees seemed to mold right into the building as the wind blew them lightly away from the water. I could see the side of the window frames knowing they were just wood placed between the bricks adding to the simplicity of the landmark. I could see the door about three feet from the ground on a slight ledge that wrapped around the building gaining the extra height to reach the door. The only part that stood out amongst the sand colored building was the crown and light area. The glass windows concealing the bright light were covered in a light mist from the ocean breeze while the crown and ledge surrounding it were still simply made of wood but were painted a dusty red color making it stand out yet continue to blend in.

I couldn't help but think that if the world was as simple as that building so many people would be living better. The structure staying stable while standing out against a canvas of the same color. People would be able to act how they want without having to worry about what the world would do to them. They would be able to love whoever they wanted and not have society on their backs telling them they shouldn't be together and ruining a great relationship. They would be able to stay together during hardships without worrying what the other would think of their problems.

I let out a soft sigh as I watched a butterfly float by just minding its business, not noticing anything going on around it, simply just adding to the beauty of nature. I don't know how long I have been sitting here watching as the sun goes down slowly just now becoming sunset, before I heard him coming up behind me, I knew he was coming to find me since I left in a hurry hours ago. I knew when I left that he would eventually find me and try to convince me to come back. I turned my attention away from the lighthouse and out to the waves as he sat down beside me. I could tell he was trying to break the silence but words never escaped his lips. I kept my eyes focused on the crashing waves knowing that this quiet wouldn't last much longer, that my simple break from the world would be ending soon. I knew that as soon as we started talking the world would come crashing back on me. I tried to keep the carefree moment alive by continuing to watch the waves, not looking over at him, knowing that he would be watching me waiting for some sign that I didn't hate him. I sighed slightly knowing that I couldn't postpone the moment any longer, I knew that if I waited till it got dark I wouldn't be able to face him and know for sure if his reactions were real.

I turned towards him and looked into his eyes seeing the fear hidden behind them. I knew he was afraid I would do something to break him, after the conversation we had earlier I know he has a reason to fear this conversation as much as I did. I was afraid he wouldn't forgive me for what I said while he feared that what I had said was true. I knew looking into his eyes would only add to the fear I felt knowing that I was about to apologize and how he would react to it. I took a deep breath breaking the eye contact and looking down at my hands before opening my mouth to apologize and hopefully be forgiven.

"I'm really sorry Kevin. I didn't mean anything I said back at the house. I am really just afraid, I know it's your career to go off and tour the world and I'm happy that you get too but I'm just so afraid that when you go you'll forget about me and meet some nice, amazing girl someplace else and not want to be with me anymore. So I figured if I fought with you and made you leave me now it wouldn't be as hard when you leave for months soon." I said while letting the tears fall down my cheeks slowly at the thought of him leaving me and possibly finding someone better for him.

"Oh Kendra, I would never leave you or forget about you just because I'm going on tour. I know that I get busy and it could be a while between times we talk but I could never forget about you. I love you and there is no one else in this world that could possibly take that place in my heart." He said before wrapping his arms around me and pulling me to his chest. I wrapped my arms around his back and clutched his shirt in my hands while burying my face into his shoulder knowing that this may be one of the last moments we got alone and together for a long time. We could have sat there forever and I wouldn't care, just being in his arms was enough for me to know he was telling the truth about his feelings and that no one would be able to take the place in his heart except for me. It made my heart soar knowing that he could have this affect on me and that he could make even a moment like this feel safe and relaxing after the amount of tension between us disappeared.

After who knows how long I pulled away and looked up into his eyes while smiling at him and leaning into kiss him with my arms placed on his shoulders. It was a simple kiss that showed just how much we cared about each other. It was quick and just meant to prove that we would always care about each other and nothing would be able to tear us apart.

As soon as it was broken he smiled at me and slowly stood up extending his hand down to me. I grabbed onto his hand with my own as he hoisted me up to stand next to him before intertwining our fingers and guiding us to the stairs that led up to the parking lot where his car was park for us to drive back to his house. When we made it to the top of the stairs I stopped and turned around to get one last glance at the sanctuary that reminded me the simple things in life are free but hard to find. I took in the scene of the sunset before feeling his arms wrap around my waist from behind and his head placed on my shoulder watching the view as well.

"It sure is beautiful out here." He whispered into my ear and I could tell he was smiling.

"Yeah it is. So peaceful, its own private getaway from the crazy world." I said while turning my head towards his and smiling at him before turning around and removing his arms from my waist. "Come on we have to get back since you're leaving tomorrow." I said while grabbing his hand and heading towards his car while he walked behind me.

"Kendra, I love you, you know that right?" He asked. I nodded in response not sure if I would be able to find my voice. "Good then you know that the entire time I'm gone I will never forget about you and I will call you every chance I get. Don't think for one second I will find anyone better for me because you are the only person in the world for me." He finished hugging me and kissing me once again before pulling away and opening the door to the passenger side for me. I got in and couldn't stop smiling at the information he had just given me. I watched as he ran around the front of the car and got into the driver's seat starting the car before turning towards me.

"Kevin I love you too and even though I am going to miss you, I'm happy that you came after me and that you promise that you won't forget me. You're the only one for me as well and it means a lot to me that you feel the same way." I said smiling at him as he put the car into drive before looking at me once again smiling.

"Yeah, well it's those simple promises that keep our relationship alive and us in love." He says smiling as he backed out of the parking lot and drove us away from the peaceful beach and towards the hectic life we could only get away from when we found the simple things in life.

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