“there you are.”

your husband’s voice cuts through the silence of the summer evening. though his voice is ever gentle to match the smile he stares at you with.

you nod and pat the cushion beside you, ushering percy to sit on the porch swing with you.

absentmindedly, his hand goes to your thigh, rubbing it soothingly as your feet rest on the coffee table. the sunset before you is serene, dipping beneath the ocean as the waves crash gently against the shore.

the hues of orange and pink decorate percy’s face in an oh-so lovely way. you savor how he looks.

“sunset’s later tonight,” he speaks.

you nod, agreeing. “well summer is approaching quickly.”

“finally.”

you elicit a small laugh before the silence takes over once again