You don't know why she's so enchanting...though you're impressed at the fact you used such a word correctly. She'd be impressed too, wouldn't she? After all, she constantly jokes of how "dense" you are.
What does dense even mean in terms of intelligence? She obviously says it as an insult, but isn't density just some scientific term? Nothing to do with how smart or dumb a person is.
Nevertheless, she calls you it on a regular basis, and you let her. Why?
Enchanting...oh yeah, almost forgot about that.
But why is she? Her sisters are pretty hot, but you never seem captivated by them. True, Misty's blossomed into a true beauty over the years...so much so that it stunned you momentarily speechless when she answered the door. But, honestly, her sisters have the ditzy, trampy appeal going for them. What man in his right mind wouldn't prefer that to a smart, quick-witted, easily-angered redhead?
You, apparently.
The picnic is nice. Summer, you note, is a perfect time for picnics.
Unsurprisingly, she shakes her head in disagreement. She says spring is a better time.
You know by the small twinkle in her eye this has nothing to do about whether or not she agrees with what you just said. In fact, you wouldn't be shocked to find out she wasn't even listening when you said it.
No, this has nothing to do with the words, and everything to do with your past. This is how you two have always gotten along. Fighting, bickering, shouting, etc. Over the years it's grown less and less malicious - and in fact is now playful more than anything else - but that doesn't stop you from getting into it with her.
You've been dating a year now. This was supposed to be a romantic getaway for the day. Away from the hustle and bustle of training and working. But of course it's not truly a date with Misty until your life is threatened by a shaking balled fist.
You laugh, and after a moment she breaks down too. Fighting makes you feel...young again. Well, younger, anyway.
Daylight is long during the summer, and you appreciate it. Some of your best memories are from summer, and the longer days give you time to create even more of them.
Memories like today.