His to Hold by Jessie Pinkham

Author:Jessie Pinkham [Pinkham, Jessie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Aiden’s region was set to experience a total lunar eclipse. These events were rare treats on Tusnua and he wanted to see it, so he’d scoped out possible locations to view it where they could avoid large crowds, and finally settled on a small park. When they got off the shuttle, Cole was pleased to note that there were only a two dozen or so people gathered. Popular viewing spots attracted hundreds or even thousands, which wouldn’t be much fun for Aiden, but then they didn’t want someplace lonely and remote that would make Aiden appealing to kidnappers, either.

Cole checked his watch. “Ten minutes until the eclipse starts.”

“Good,” said Aiden. “There shouldn’t be too many more people coming, or at least I hope not.”

“Are you okay?”

“Yes. Besides, most emotions should be positive here. There’s one man over there who I’d guess is only here to make his kids happy, because he’s already bored out of his mind, but most people are excited.”

“I’d hope so. This only happens once a decade.”

Astronomers attributed the rarity of total lunar eclipses to the plane of the moon’s orbit. Cole was simply happy to enjoy the show with Aiden and leave the science to others.

“I wanted to see it last time, but it rained that night.” Aiden spread out the blanket he’d brought and stretched out on it, hands behind his head. “This is a good spot.”

They had a nice view of the moon, which currently hung just above the tree line in its fully illuminated glory. Cole reached into his backpack and took out the essentials so they’d be in easy reach: water bottles, pretzels, and binoculars. Binoculars weren’t required for eclipse viewing, but he figured it couldn’t hurt either. That done, he made himself comfortable on the blanket.

“I’m glad the weather is cooperating this time,” said Aiden.

“Couldn’t ask for better.” For late spring it was a warm evening, and Cole could see only a single wispy cloud in the sky. At the moment he was content to ignore the moon and enjoy the sight of Aiden next to him, excited and happy.

The breeze ruffled Aiden’s hair, and not for the first time in his life Cole wondered what that felt like. He wouldn’t call Aiden’s hair long, but anything more than bald beat his own for length, and Aiden’s was long enough to wave in the strong breeze.

“You’re curious and looking at my hair,” said Aiden. “What’s on your mind?”

“What does it feel like when the wind blows through your hair?”

“You’ve never felt it?”

“I’m the youngest, and both my brother and sister gave my parents trouble with hair. Knots, gum, all kinds of issues. When I was born my mom decided she’d keep my hair short to avoid problems, and I’ve always kept it short.” It was the only way Cole knew how to deal with his hair, and he liked the simplicity of his style.

“I’m not sure how to describe it,” said Aiden. “You could grow your hair out a little bit and feel the wind for yourself.

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