They are holding hands and swinging their arms back and forth.

She stops, lets go of his hand, and looks at him.

STOP LIGHT BY RUTH KNIPE 34THPARALLEL MAGAZINE ISSUE 02

They are waiting for the light to turn; it seems to take a long time. They are holding hands and swinging their arms back and forth, giggling like small children. Then, driven by some impulse, she stops, lets go of his hand, and looks at him; intent o…