' There was so much that I learned from Carter over time. He was my best friend and I knew that I could talk with him about anything. I liked to think that he felt the same way. That day I found out.'
We were out working in the little garden behind the church. By now, I think it has fallen into ruin, but then it was so beautiful. I could spend hours there with only Carter for company. That's beside the point, let me continue.
So he was out in the garden with me. If I remember right, I was planting some carrots. I was hoping to get a bit better at cooking and knew that Carter loved them.'
"Naomi, you really should come in. It looks like it's going to rain. You don't want to get all wet."
I hadn't noticed, but he was right. The sky was getting darker, but something just told me that I had to get these carrots planted or I wouldn't have the chance for a long time. It just seemed so important at the time.
"I'll come in in a little bit. You have to let me have this little bit of peace," I smiled. Every since he had become my friend, I smiled so much more.
He looked at me with a worried face.
"Will you let me help you then? I wouldn't want you get sick over a little thing like a garden."
I motioned to him to sit beside me. I must have looked like a grandmother would, out in the garden with her grandson. I had huge gloves on and my hair was blowing around my face, covered in dirt and grim. I didn't even notice the blush that was coming across Carter's face as I took the seeds in my hands.
Then it just happened. He kissed me. I know that I'm not a beautiful girl, so I didn't know why he would be doing that. I didn't mind it either though. It was sweet and so was he.
I was such a young girl then. Who would have seen the future that was in store when Carter kissed me in the garden?'