The Hi-Desert: A Short Story

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The hi-desert has known vortices, physical locations with intense energy. These vortices are not far from where I live. The hi-desert cast a spell all its own; a simple evening outdoors, watching the bats come out to catch insects and grace the already spectacular sky has magical mystical powers. A local concert inspires and instantaneously love fest of old friends, folks from out-of-town, and new residents.
Mr. Wonderful cast a spell while being spell-bound. The thoughtful, logical, and reasonable speech I carefully sketched out in my head disintegrated in the desert’s night air, overpowering my iron will. His words washed over me like the many starry nights I surrendered my will to and so was my surrender to his hopeful question.
“Can I kiss you?"

I was supposed to have an answer, but I was speechless. His tone had that same kid-on christmas-morning
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The wonder of this moment was too precious to squander, while at the same time my mind had much to process. I am not sure if we said goodnight or if it was implied, but as he selected the right key to unlock the car with both hands, he revealed the tremor his entire body was experiencing. In my moment of flattery, I said, “Please let me know you made it home safe” A subtle wave of confusion washed over me, as I wondered in my mind what was next. My impulse to analyse and discuss what had just happened made a momentary trip through my mind, but my heart was savoring the precious moments we had just shared quieting all impulses to over-think. This was a feeling my heart did not want to sacrafice for

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