today...
today... was very interesting...
it was the day i did a lot of things for the first time...
the day i opened my mouth...
the day i learned to show my feelings...
the day i made a friend.
...
i like to take photos when no one is looking.
whether that be when i'm alone...
or when i can blend in with everyone else...
...
all those people...
i've walked past them many times...
seen their faces. learned some of their names.
but i've always been too scared to speak.
until today...
it's a nice day today. the breeze is gentle, and so is the sun.
i decided to go for a walk today, to take pictures in a spot i haven't been to in a while.
a spot where i don't usually see other people...
as i arrive, i look around, and sure enough, i don't see anyone.
so, i stand alone under the arch, and start taking pictures of the scenery.
the clouds are blocking the sun in just the right way today.
acting as a natural diffuser, they scatter the light, making it softer across the entire landscape, in a way no man-made one could...
good weather, good lighting, and no pedestrians. perfect for photography.
and yet, that means no one is around to enjoy it but me...
they must all be too busy... with their jobs and their responsibilities...
but, at least one day they'll get to see these photos, and see what they were missing...
lost in my thoughts, and the view through my camera, i fail to notice someone come up behind me...
"hey..."
i turn around to look, camera still in my hands, and see someone standing behind me... staring at me...
"what are you doing here?"
i freeze up. all the thoughts i was lost in are suddenly gone, replaced with only anxieties...
why are they talking to me? am i not supposed to be here?? what do i say???
the look on my face doesn't change, though. i'm used to not showing emotion.
usually that prevents people from talking to me in the first place... but not now...
i stand there awkwardly, holding my camera. praying i can get away from this situation without having to talk...
they look down at my camera for a moment, then back up at me.
at least i think so, since i can only see their face out of the corner of my eye, too afraid to make eye contact...
"taking pictures, huh?"
i nod my head, hoping it will be enough to get me through this conversation...
"interesting, i've been wondering if anyone else even knew about this place, it's a really nice spot."
there's another awkward pause. before it goes on for too long, i force myself to speak.
"y-yea... it is nice" i say quietly...