Unlit Star
“It was his idea to travel this way, and I wonder if he is trying to prove to himself that he can. I realize that sometimes we are our biggest critic, and that the person we have the hardest time gaining approval from is usually ourselves. I can see the strain on Rivers' face as we get closer to our destination, but he remains close-lipped about it. If it was anyone else with him, they might not even notice the tightness around his eyes or the way he faintly winces as he moves.
But I do.
... I imagine he'll always have some form of soreness or discomfort in his legs. When muscle is damaged as badly as his was, it never fully recovers. But at least he's walking. That's what it's all about—continuing on even when it is hard. I glance at his sharp profile, all straight lines and geometrical angles constructed to form beauty.
He notices me watching him. "What?" "I really hope you do everything in your life that you've ever wanted to do." A frown line forms between his eyebrows.MoreLess
But I do.
... I imagine he'll always have some form of soreness or discomfort in his legs. When muscle is damaged as badly as his was, it never fully recovers. But at least he's walking. That's what it's all about—continuing on even when it is hard. I glance at his sharp profile, all straight lines and geometrical angles constructed to form beauty.
He notices me watching him. "What?" "I really hope you do everything in your life that you've ever wanted to do." A frown line forms between his eyebrows.MoreLess
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