From Olympia Heights: The Pantheon, Episode I- “Quick decisions are unsafe decisions.” -Sophocles
| The full moon illuminated the Olympia Heights football field, revealing Zach standing on the forty-yard line. The glow from his cell phone outlined his face in neon green. It was six in the morning. Zach hadn’t been to sleep yet.
“Hey there, this is June. I can’t come to the phone right now, but if you leave your name, number, and a reason for your call, I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks!” Zach waited for the automated voicemail lady to finish talking. He rubbed his jaw with his palm. His facial hair grew unnaturally fast and, since shaving yesterday morning, it was already starting to get soft and curl just a little. Zach’s eyes were cast down at the field. The electric blue moon doused the world in its light. While everything seemed coated in blue, the field still seemed bright green. The beep, finally. “Hey Junebug, it’s me. I’m out here looking for the spot. I’ve been watching lightning strikes on Youtube since you went home and they all leave this ugly black burn mark.” He hesitated and switched the phone to his other ear. “There’s no burn mark here and I don’t think they’ve changed the turf in ten hours. I don’t think I was struck by lightning.” Zach knew that the thoughts running through his mind now made no sense. He was certifiable for even thinking it. It sounded crazy, but he had to say it. “I think I was the lightning.” |
