All in a golden afternoon, under the skies of cloudless blue, a scent drifted through the breeze. It was distinct unless you looked for it, but it was there. A scent so faint you would miss it if you did not care. I cared. It was not the best smell in the world. There was a hint of sweetness but the smell of nature overpowered it. The subtle sweetness is what I loved. This scent was the smell of t...

For as long as I could remember, everything was black and white. Surrounded by people who could see color, I always felt out of place. With the way I saw the world, it felt as though people viewed me the same way—black and white. No part of me stood out and nothing in the world caught my eye. I used to be obsessed with wanting to see color, but eventually I gave up. Now, I no longer cared.

Why ca...