I look over into the Rose garden. The park is free of many people, so when the bushes Russel, it doesn't go unnoticed.i take a few long strides over. "Excuse me? Anyone here?" there was a small yelp and a girl's head popped out from the foliage. She saw me and smiled widely. "Hello! I'm sorry, was I disturbing you?" I shook my head. She laughed and made her way out of the flowers, extending her hand. "I'm Laura. And you are?" I took her hand in mine. “Sebastian. So, is there a reason why you were swimming in the bushes?”

She looked at me with big blank eyes before she laughed. “Oh! No, not really. They’ve just come in bloom and I wanted to pick a few for my grandmother. Music box is her favorite kind of rose. Aren’t they lovely?” She gestured to the flowers and ran her fingers along the petals. "Yeah, I guess they are. So, you do this often?" the girl shrugged. “Not everyday.. my grandma just loves new centerpieces for dinner every week haha. She’s very… eccentric.”

I can’t help but crack a small smaller at her statement. “She sounds like quite the lady.” Laura nodded as I follow her to another plant. “Oh she is. But I love it. She is the best host and can’t stand to go three weeks without a dinner gathering at her estate. Do you have any family members like that?” I was unsure of why I was so willing to tell her about myself. I nodded nonetheless."oh definitely. My mom is totally like that.”

Laura smiled as she picked one more flower. She now had a small bouquet. Just then, we hear the sound of droplets on leaves all around us. Barely having time to react, I am beginning to get hit by the rain.

I groan and huff as I hurriedly make my way to one of the picnic shelters. Once safe, only then, do I notice that the female is no longer by me. I look out to see her twirling in the rain. She was laughing, despite being soaked by the unfortunate weather. I tilt my head as I observe her.

She turned and waved as if she didn’t even notice the rain. “I have to go!” She holds up the flowers, indicating her reason for leaving. I nod as her smile shines through the darkening atmosphere. “It was lovely meeting you! I hope we see each other again soon! Goodbye!” He tilted his head as he watched her retreating figure.

“I think I just met the happiest person in the world.”