I pull onto the gravel road and park the car. I step out and take in the sweet air. I look out into the yellow field. I see someone lying out near the tall grass. I sigh and start walking.

Now, I stand above John. He opens his eyes a little, then sits up. I lie down on the grass. John lies down again. We just stay still and we stay quiet.

"So, what if it's us?" I ask. I can feel John's eyes on me, but I don't look at him.

"I-I never thought someone like you would want me," John says. "If you like me for me, that is what I have wanted for longer than you could possibly know."

I look at John now.

"So, we can try that?"

"It's not impossible."

"Do you want to-ugh."

"Just say what's on your mind, Alex."

"Lunch? Just the two of us?"

"I think that I want to go out with you."

We both start laughing.

"It's agreed," I say. "When are you free?"

"Whenever you want," John says. He lies on his back again. I do too. "Can we say that our first date was out trip here?"

"Whatever you want." Then, our hands find each other. I lace my fingers with his and smile to myself.

All we see is sky for forever.

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