Sparks

A weekend spent in paradise, half a world away from where we first met (a few summers past, under the sparkle of showgirls; edibles kicking in as soon as the dim sum platter arrives, love-making in a fabulous hotel, and giggling at Pheobe Bridgers being in both of our most recent Spotify playlists), we rekindle the flame.

We realise quickly that the villa he splurged on is most certainly family-sized and resolve to make use of every available surface. We take a specific liking to the fashionable leather chair and stately desk in the office-slash-media-room. It offers a splendid, sprawling view over the (once) quiet resort that I take in, side-ways; head pressed to glass.

Later, on our way to the best couple's massage I have ever experienced to date, I see a neighbour receive a golf-cart delivery of floaties. Naturally, I give my date the look. That evening a donut and a pegasus find their way into our private pool.

I will always be ready to see the world with you, you donut.

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