My hammock and I.

I connected my playlist to the TV and turned the volume up.

Knowing I’d be gone for the weekend, I wanted to tidy up the house for Zak so he wouldn’t have a ton to worry about while I am away.

The sound of classic rock kept me moving; dirty clothes, dog toys, tiny messes. I tucked each and everything away where they belonged and by the time “bad company” came on, I was working my way around the bed, adjusting the sheets and blankets just so.

My hips moved every so slughtly to the beat while I hummed along.

As I adjusted the pillows his arms slid gently around my waist from behind. We swayed together as he sang the lyrics in my ear, sneaking kisses in the breaks.

” Baby if I think about you, I think about love ”

He carressed my cheek.

“Darlin if I live without you, I live without love.”

As the song ended he dipped me with biggest grin on his handsome face.

I began to pack for my camping trip, realizing this would be our first weekend apart since we began dating.

I think it will be good for me.

It’ll allow the time for personal growth.

Of course I’ll miss him and he will miss me but it’ll be fun and empowering. I need more of those moments in my life.

No phones, internet, boys or drama. Just me and my best friend in the woods, swinging in our hammocks.