white noise

Watching them walk in together you’d assume it’s a simple father-daughter outing. You wouldn’t dare guess that she’s his girlfriend. She’s uncomfortably younger than him, I’m talking 20 years minimum. This dude is probably older than her father. He seems normal - and that’s the worst part. Most likely has a well-paying 9-5 that he’s soon to get promoted in and a simple but durable car he’s had forever. He seems normal until you add the high school girlfriend. She’s average; decent looks, consistent grades, friendly with all. Never first place or last. She’s living a simple life and he manages to make it more fun. The world is in grayscale to her and he’s a rainbow. But she’s not the first, she won’t even be the last. Girls stay with him the way seasons stay with New York. By the time the trees have gained all their leaves back the girls have aged enough to know what’s really happening.