Things That Make You Happy

They sat in a booth next to a window that over looked a river
Trees stood all around the small diner and they were almost alone in their quiet corner of the bustling place.
The remnants of breakfast were all around them and they sat comfortably sipping coffee.
Their conversations were always something to be heard.
Jumping from one topic to another without pause. Lots of laughter and serious frowns as one concentrated on the topic at hand.

Her green eyes sparkled and she leaned forward.
"Tell me somethings that make you happy," she said smiling at him.

"Like what?" he asked.

"Anything - just whatever comes to your head. Close your eyes and just say things."

"OK. A coast highway. Coffee in paper cups. Autumn sunlight. Old people who know things. Handwritten letters. A string of lights between the trees. And...." he said, opening his eyes to look at her.

"And what?"

"And you."

Her cheeks reddened and she ducked her eyes away from his.

"Really?" her gaze peeked up at him through lowered lashes.

"Yeah, I really like that string of lights out there on the patio. Wish they were on though. That would be even better than how they look now." he said, trying not to grin at her with teasing in his blue eyes.

She swatted his arm and laughed.

"You are so bad. You know what I meant!" she laughed.

He caught her hand in his, brought it to his lips, pressing a kiss gently to the palm while his eyes never left hers.

"You are my smile, my happiness. All of those other things make me happy when I am experiencing them with you." he said still holding her hand.

"You are so amazing." she breathed and then leaned across the table.

He met her halfway and soon their lips pressed to one another in a gentle, loving kiss.