Love lost in the city

A picture fades to black.

Outside, the neon lights are a welcome break to the fading day.

A car sputters as it takes its last breath.

Another flash, as my neon friends come out in the gathering darkness.

Slowly, the sweet smell of a new batch of pastries rises from the bakery below.

My friends blink slower than usual as if to say, "I understand."

I yearn for the feeling of palm against palm, with interlocked digits.

Senses, tingling in the excitement of that contact.

A soft footstep outside my door.

A slow knock.

Could it be...

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Aww yay thats a awesome one too Dave! Bahahaha:)