~Alexi~ I’m not sure how long I’ve been outside, but I’ve gotten comfortable here. The grass is soft under my body, but some of the blades have begun to poke me. There’s a slight breeze in the air, bringing with it many different sounds. The solitude is exactly what I need, what I’ve been craving. There aren’t people in my face expecting or asking me questions. I don’t have the weight of the world on my shoulders while trying to navigate my jumbled thoughts. I can think of her freely and think of our life together once I get her back. I can make plans for us: where we will live and how we will survive. I don't have to worry about taking care of anybody but her right now. I can even imagine how our children will be. I should have known that my solitude wouldn't last for long. I didn’

