light hearted

     I walk into the kitchen to get a candle. I light it and carefully and place it in the middle of the kitchen table. I sat staring at the flame for an hour, two hours? I wasn't exactly sure. Someone was at my door. They kept knocking. I got up cautiously and peered through the window. I couldn't believe what I saw.
     Carl was standing outside in the pouring rain with a dozen red roses in his hand. I looked closely and noticed that he was completely dry. I opened the door and he took my hand. The ground was cold under my feet and I shivered slightly. Carl hugged me close to him. I cold smell his cologne. It was very distinct, it had a strong undertone of spices. I pulled out of the hug just enough to look up into his eyes. Carl gave me the roses and whispered in my ear.
     "I would stop time so I could be with you for all eternity."
He kissed me cheek and lead me to the street.
"Hold my hand." He said. I wrapped my arms around him and let my mind go blank. Slowly my eyes shut for only an instant. But when i opened them again, we were no longer touching the ground.