Who Says We Can't Be Eight Again?

[mimi]

Mimi danced slightly to an untitled tune in her head as she reached the park, assuming Benny wasn't far behind. She'd let herself get ahead of him in her excitement and had forgotten to look back and be sure he was following. Glancing over her shoulder, she saw him a few feet behind her and smiled, continuing on her way. She set her bags by a park bench, covering them with her jacket to hopefully dissuade any potential thiefs. Setting her hat atop the pile, she quickly untid her hair, letting it fall down her back in a cascade of black curls.

She made her way over to the monkey bars and climbed atop them, perching herself smack in the middle of the row. Crossing her ankles, she swung her legs back and forth gently, waiting for Benny to come join her. She smiled softly to herself, now humming the unnamed tune. This was an excellent idea. The park was all but empty at this time of day, which made it nice. Their sitting on the monkey bars wouldn't upset any little kids, because there weren't any around to upset. Leaning back on her hands, she gazed up at the sky, still humming to herself.

[tmac]

Benny walked a few paces behind Mimi, just watching her as she moved to her own music. He was distracted as she shook out her hair - God how he loved that - but then quickly followed her up onto the monkey bars. Once he was seated beside her, he took her hand in his, smiling. "Have I ever told you how beautiful you are?" he asked, kissing her cheek quickly. He wasn't yet ready to take in his surroundings, for he was still to busy looking at her.

[mimi]

Mimi smiled as Benny sat beside her and took her hand, scooting a bit closer so she could rest her head on his shoulder. She laughed a bit at his comment, pretending to think on it. "Mmm, once or twice, yeah," she replied. Lifting her head, she pecked his cheek in return before settling her head back down on his shoulder. "Have I ever told you how much you spoil me?" she asked, gazing out over the park for a moment before looking up at him.

[tmac]

Mmm, good," Benny said with a smile, "Cause you are." He chuckled at Mimi's question. "I don't think so," he replied, "But I'm pretty sure I already knew!" I was surely no secret: Benny was willing to spoil her in any way she wanted - with affection, compliments, money; anything. "Is that why you stick with me?"