She ducks into your car, followed by a cloud of perfume and a burst of autumn air. “Hi!” she chirps, reaching across the center console to wrap her arms around your neck. Her blonde curls tickle at your face and you smile into her neck. In reality, you saw her two weeks ago, but it feels longer. You needed this- orange leaves and winding roads, the sound of her voice and the radio humming softly in the back of the car. You both take deep breaths, and you are off; scenery rolls by as the two of you chat endlessly. She laughs at your drunken tales and you roll your eyes at the boys who do not realize they are lucky to have her around. “One day, I’ll find someone,” she sighs. If only she realized that she does not have to look very far….