No Going Back


The nighttime stars glittered above the fog as Lincoln and Ronnie Anne walked a quiet beach.

"I'll never understand women."

"Do you really want to?" Ronnie Anne questioned with a grin.

"Yes, yes I do. I certainly do."

"Oh, alright then."

The tomboy whispered into Lincoln's ear; when she was done talking, in his widened eyes, the realization shined brighter than crystals.

He ran screaming into the night.