The Human Mall

Cressida

I woke up at dawn, the faint glow of the early morning sun barely peeking through the heavy curtains. The memory of our time by the stream yesterday still warmed my chest, leaving a lingering flutter in my stomach. I slipped out of bed, the hardwood floor cool against my bare feet, and headed straight for the bathroom mirror. Today was going to be different. Today, we were leaving the te