She sat on warm round rocks looking out over the river. Construction cranes on the opposite bank swung about their business paying her absolutely no mind. Warm wind tossed her hair around as if it wasn't already messed up. She closed her eyes and tried to control her breathing. A faint smell of wet lichen played with her nose. She could sit here forever, just her and cool water rippling under the sun.
She felt him approach before she heard the crunch of gravel. She hugged her knees and did not turn around. Her former partner halted his progress and stood there, completely at a loss. What could he possibly tell her? What reason was possibly good enough for leaving her back then?
He stood there waiting. She didn't turn around and he left, leaving his disappointment behind.
Harlee thought, "This isn't really happening, right? Another one? First, Stahl-well, he is always there. Then James with his stupid confession. He doesn't even know me!" His words skirted around commitment and she was so not ready right now. Why couldn't he make it easy and just come and go? No family dinners, no burgers, and most of all, no "Love". Brrr...
And now this blast from the past ...She rolled her eyes and smirked.