Falls

It was purely instinctual to be weary of something I’d never seen before in my life. A rock formation with water cascading over it, that was something I had no idea what on earth it was even called, to be honest, and yes, I didn’t want to get too close, but the light spray of water that was projected from it, was so soothing in this heat, that I couldn’t help but enjoy it, letting my eyes slip closed for a few moments, basking in the cooling nature.

I heard the distant steps, approaching, but I did not feel fear, I had never been taught to fear others, be hesitant, but graceful. Never one to run at the slightest sight of someone, I let my muscles relax, as they slowly bunched up. The sound of a voice that came towards me, I opened my eyes, turning around slowly, tilting my head to the side and looking at the inky figure that stood there, speaking.

“What is it? I’ve never seen something like this before in my life…” the words slipped free, a soft caress, southern twang like purr settling on the words gently. My eyes narrowed as I looked back at the water…thing. Hopefully he’d know what it was, and be able to enlighten me as to just what this thing we were standing in front of was.

I looked back to him, softly realizing he had introduced himself, and feeling foolish for not doing so as well. “I’m Charlotte.” I spoke softly, the twang apparent in my words, even if it was a simple phrase spoken.