I say while placing thick lettuce leaf in my rabbit’s cage, “I’ll be back soon. Maybe even with some nice juicy Dandelions if I can find some for you.” He sniffs my fingers for a second in reply, but I’m sure I’ll be forgotten as soon as he attacks the lettuce. I check my laptop bag one last time to make sure I’ve got everything I need, before zipping it up and swinging the strap over my shoulder. Walking out of my front door, I lock it behind me and stuff the key in a side pocket of my bag. I walk down the open gallery to the staircase and let the warm breeze flow through my hair. Then take the two flights of stairs down and step out of the building. It hasn't been such a nice day in a very long time. I take a deep breath and close my eyes for a few seconds, letting the hot early afternoon sun warm up my skin. My mom must have known I would always relish in the summer sun, it’s probably why she named me after it.
