Literature
Her Birthday
Sunlight streamed through the large windows of the library, leaving a sheen on the dark wooden tables and illuminating the small clouds of dust in the still air. The library had a pleasant atmosphere, made by the lighting, the smell, and the low sound of quiet conversations. Large book-filled shelves stood tall, overlooking the large section of the library. Not many people were walking around, most were sat at the large table, reading or talking quietly.
At one of the numerous tables a young man was sitting hunched over a book. He looked about college age, and seemed quite absorbed in what he was reading, his hazel eyes scanning the