ORANGE
I walked through the snow.
It was cold and deep.
As the harsh wind blew I grew cold.
I placed a snow hat on my head for warmth.
I continued to walk through the snow which grew deeper with each step.
I occasionally tripped and fell to the cold, white floor below.
Sadly, not all my falls were broken by my gloved hands.
My body was sore but I didn't mind. I was more focused on where I needed to be.
She waited for me in front of her drive way.
She wore her white jacket, white sweat pants, white boots, a white scarf, and white yarn hat over her snow white hair.
She blended so well into the snow.
I would not have seen her at all if not for the royal blue ribbons in her hair.
I loved those ribbons.
They tied up her pigtails nicely.
I walked faster towards her.
She noticed me and ran in to direction.
We came face to face and our eyes met.
She unraveled the scarf that covered her face to reveal a smile…
Just for me.
I smiled back.
She noticed my hat and tried to remove it.
I dodged her hand and shook my head "No".
She gave me a look.
I studied it for a moment.
She understood and nodded.
We began to walk to our destination.
We passed by the school.
We passed by my house.
We passed by the mini mart and saw our close friend.
She had eyes of blue, hair of brown, and a neck of pink.
Her pink scarf blowing in the wind as she ran passed us, waving hello.
We smiled and waved back.
We then continued our walk
We got there finally.
We had reached the park.
A snow covered field and frozen pond.
We stopped at our tree.
An old, dark oak.
It was cold and bare.
I didn't let it bother me.
The leaves would grow back next year.
And we could continue our fun once again.
Under this tree we've played, laughed, cried, joked, hurt, fallen, gotten up, lost, found, and loved…
All of our friends and the wonderful moments we've shared.
The games, the parties, the clubhouse…
It had all been here.
She smiled at the tree…
And then at me.
I smiled back.
A harsh wind blew and her hat flew away.
She stared out into the field.
It was nowhere to be found.
She fell to her knees and her face grew pink.
A blush from the blood underneath the skin.
Warm tears ran down her face as she began to weep.
I grabbed her and held her for comfort.
She only continued to cry.
I removed my hat and placed it on her head.
Her crying stopped and she looked up at me.
She could smile once more.
I smiled as well.
She stared at my long, bright orange hair.
She hugged me and ran her finger through it.
My smile grew wider.
This moment seemed to last forever.
In my mind… it just didn't end.
And from a distance.
I could have sworn.
My hair looked like a bright orange flame in the white winter snow.