The neighborhood was mostly quiet at this time of evening. No children were playing in yards, no parties, no neighbors chatting on the porch. But the sound of silence was broken by vigorous rapping on wood.
Knock knock.
KNOCK KNOCK.
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK-
Reese stood outside the door with a cheery grin and a large pizza box in her hands. The fresh-faced pizza delivery girl was confident that this was the right house. Someone needed pizza in their hearts.
As the door opened, she smiled and pushed the box into the recipient's hands. "Pizza delivery," she announced, lifting her chin to scan the person's face as they accepted the cheesiest and tastiest pizza they've ever had.
"For you," she added, in case the customer was unsure. The world seemed to still as she held the pizza there, demanding their acceptance. Whether ordered or not, who wouldn't accept free pizza?