An old beat up yellow chevy pulled up to the corner store. Getting out a woman with long blonde hair walked into the building. Walking up and down the isles she grabbed a few items from each. Turning to the isle holding a few christmas decorations she saw her. Standing looking at the garland was her Ex.
Walking up to her she gently tapped her shoulder. Looking over the raven haired woman quickly put down whatever she was holding."Im sorry I am in your way excuse me."
Smiling the blonde chuckled."Always the same huh Blake?" Blake's eyes widened as she realized who was standing in front of her. Fumbling to gather herself she dropped her purse causing both to burst out in laughter. "Yup you have not changed at all."
"How have you been Yang?" She asked chuckling as she hugged her long time friend. "It has been way to long." Grabbing her basket she motioned for Yang to follow her. "Come on lets check out and we can catch up over a drink."
Following Blake outside after checking out they looked to the sky and the falling snow. "I walked here, but I am guessing you drove your old pickup am I right?" Smiling Yang just nodded. "I've had it since High School so I am too attached to sell it."
Hoping into the truck Blake was reminded of all the fun times she had with Yang. For one she still had the dent in the roof from when she hit a speed bump to fast. Blake rubbed her head from the memory. As Yang climbed in and fired up the engine she moved a little closer to her until the heat turned on.
Driving around most of the bars had closed for Christmas. Seeing the neon glow of a local liquor store Yang pulled over. Hopping out she ran inside and bought a six pack of beer. Running back to the truck she fired it up once more. Yang continued down the road until she reached the park.
Grabbing the beers Blake tore one off and handed it to Yang before getting hers. "Heres to innocence." She said tapping Yangs bottle with hers. "Heres to now." Around half way through their first drink Yang looked over to Blake.
"How have you been? I have not seen you in years." Blake taking another sip acknowledged her with a nod before speaking. "I have been doing pretty well. I married an architect about a year ago." For a moment Yang saw a moment of sadness within her eyes. "I want to say I love him. He keeps me warm, safe and dry." Yang placed her hand on Blake's shoulder.
"Even so the years have been kinder to you. You still hold the radiance you did in High School." Yang gave her a cheeky grin as she went to down the rest of her beer. Blake slapped her shoulder playfully. Yang was not sure if her face showed doubt or gratitude.
"I've seen a few of your record in stores. You must be doing well." Yang cracked open another drink and took a swig. "Yeah the audiences are awesome, but the traveling that is where the hell is at." Blake started on her second drink as well as they sat in silence for a moment.
Looking out at the park Blake saw her past. There she was running around the tree with her childhood best friend. They would always get into some sort of trouble together. Moving her eyes across she spotted the swing set.
"Yang remember when we had the jumping contest off the swings?" Yang thought for a moment before exclaiming. "Yeah I do! Your mom was so mad cause you failed your landing and we thought your arm was broken." Yang laughed.
Yang followed Blake's gaze as she looked upon the gazebo in the middle of the park. That is where the best night of her life happened. She had just asked out her childhood friend. That is where Blake and her shared their first kiss.
Soon the pack of beers were gone and Blake grew tired. "Yang I think it is time to call it a night." Nodding in agreement she started the truck and headed back to the corner store. Once at the store Blake leaned over and gave Yang a kiss on the cheek. "It was great seeing you again. Please take care."
As Yang watched Blake walk away through the snow she felt a familiar pain in her chest. In one instance she was back in school and looked as she remembered their break up. Putting the truck in drive she turned around to head home. Looking to the night sky one last time she noticed it had stopped snowing. Now as she made her way through the dark rain was the only thing she could hear.