I watched as she hailed, and climbed into a cab. I retreated to the parking garage, my chest tight from my heart slamming against it. I couldn’t resist running my finger up the back of her neck as I tucked her tag in. Seeing goose bumps form on her neck about did me in. Was she feeling this same intensity between us I was? Or where the goosebumps an involuntary reaction? I started the car and shook my head, turning up the music full blast. As if it would drown out the thoughts racing through my head. I leaned back against the head rest, closing my eyes and focusing on the music. Feelings were surfacing I had pushed deep down, hid in the depths that no one could reach. I put the car in reverse, making my way out of the parking garage. The streets were full of people. I watched as I sat

