Her…..

I remember seeing her, it was after the football game. I have been sitting on the sidelines, back up receiver for the team behind the star, Malcolm. He was pretty much the king of our high school. You know, loved by all and has all the talent and is going places. Girls love, and guys want to be part of the party while it lasts. And here I am sitting on the bench, the coach usually puts me in for fakes or to give Malcolm a break. This game, he was on fire so I was riding the pine.

I was drinking some water and just felt a wind hit be from behind, just urging me to look behind. So I turned around, and there she was. A tall, long red haired, dark eyes goddess of a woman. She looked like she was in college, which made me wonder why she was even there. She stared at me, just stared as I looked at her. She was wearing a long skirt, sweater, and had her hair flowing in the wind. Her eyes just never left mine, and for some reason I never left her’s. I just stared and stared.

Mike, a fellow back up hits on my side. “Hey, coach is calling for you. Jesus wake up Dylan.” I shook my head, looked over and saw coach yelling for me. I grab my helmet, get the play, and run in. After making my block for the running back, and getting pulled off the field, I put the helmet down at my spot on the bench, and look up. She is gone, and after looking around wonder if I was just dreaming. Her eyes were so dark around her pale skin, slight freckles, and long red hair. I was wishing the weather was warmer, her outfit didn’t really show her but I could tell she had a figure just from her face.

Malcolm was the man again, and I am leaving the shower with only my few plays. Senior year, and just hoping to find a college interested in me but no luck yet. Season is almost over, temps dropping, and I am heading back to my car with another game on the bench. Told the folks I was going to head out for the annual win party. But really I am heading to a nice spot. Living in the mountains, I found myself a nice little hill where I can sit in the back of pick up truck, see the stars, and enjoy the flask I bought a while back and sip on my dad’s jack. Just a moment to take a breath, enjoy no stress, and no worries. Just me, the stars, and jack.

Tonight was a beautiful night, laying in the back of my truck and watching the stars, and just keeping warm on a brisk night. I feel myself just drifting away from the world, and hiding in my own little hideaway. “Dylan….” I hear softly as if the wind was talking to me. I sit up and look around, not seeing anyone.