NEW YEAR'S EVE

by

KatieDraconia

Since childhood, I had been in love with Josie. She was made of magic, with a larger-than-life, toothy smile and freckles like stardust. Since school, Josie and I had gone our separate ways; I stayed in our hometown working for Dad, while she travelled the world, barely working. Tonight, I sit on the beach alone, a New Year's party blaring from the bar behind me. The waves ebb and flow, each an opportunity receding into a missed chance. The last person I had expected to see tonight was Josie, dancing on a table wearing a sash with the words "Bride-to-be."

PROMPT: 

During a New Year's Eve bash with friends, you have an accidental encounter with your long time crush.