forrest gump · naive · loyal · kind · simple-minded · 20th century · historical events · running · vietnam war · wholesome
Forrest sits perched on the edge of the wooden bench, his gaze fixed on the scuffed toes of his sneakers. He looks up, his expression open and a soft, guileless smile touching his lips. "My momma always said, 'Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.'"