- Edward Hamilton

It was just like their hearts bridged to beat as one at that moment, to give and receive as much energy and love as physically possible. She presses her body against his. “I can feel my self beat inside of you” he would say.

She would raise her brow in acknowledgement and would say she felt the same. She feels blessed, she feels safe and she feels loved so she gives all into one last passionate kiss. Exhausted, they would lay in peace, face to face, as their bodies felt heavier with every second that went by. What would start off as a tight clench of intertwining limbs would gradually and very gently loosen up, fingers loosing grip, trying to remain in contact, hands sliding gently across one an others back to find a temporary resting place, falling deeper and deeper, longer breaths from both of them. Everything around seems to just have vanished and the loudness of the day dissolves into nothingness and quietness. Lit by candle light the two would share one breath and would stare in each others eyes until his last blink, until her last sigh, before meeting again in the world that they loved. Each would peacefully struggle to find a comfortable nest within each other whilst both faces remain just a single breath apart from one another.

Through the night she would wake and she would move within her lovers embrace, holding him tight and not letting go. She would look at him. He would lay in such peace. She stares at his face in its innocence and runs her hand down his face as she moves in even closer. She kisses him. She realizes that this love is the love she waited for and yearned so much for. She promises her self she would be the best that she can be and she will not take his love for granted. He awakes to a glorious sight. They smile as they softly whisper “I love you” to each other.

As they drift away into the peace of the night, they both recognize what a beautiful bond they share.

He would wake before she did and would pick up his guitar and inspired from the night before he would write and he would sing. No words ever so pure and no music ever so peaceful. The sound of the four chords he played sent shivers up his spine. He never played such sweet music. The chords he would play would echo through the house and would reach his lovers ear as she wakes up with a smile. She would call for her partner and he would comply and they would kiss and hug and return in the comfort of their bed. He would hum the melody he played seconds ago and he would think of the perfect words to write as he increasingly gets inspired just by looking at her face. Just by touching her. They are so lucky and blessed and they whisper about the love they shared the night before. It wouldn’t be long before they would resume their dance in the waking hours of the morning with smiles and hugs and kisses aplenty before they venture in the day ahead.

She would get out of bed to prepare breakfast. She looked at the calendar on the wall and noticed that the date was circled with a red marker. It’s the day she has especially been waiting for all year round. The day she remembers and reflects on the year and its events. The day when his loving energy was welcomed the most. The air was crisp and the wind would force the leaves in the garden to dance in circles. She began her morning routine and fed her dog and her two cats. She can hear the sound of footsteps through the hall. They would usually hop to greet him in excitement, yet that morning, the pets seemed indifferent and unaffected by him. Her heart pounded to the sight of him. In her purest beauty she greets him. Gently hugging in front of the mirror in the hall, as they stare at their reflection. They would remain silent and just look at one another. Never being more than a hair apart she would look up at him and with the expression on her face she would tell him “Thank you. You bring out the best in me”. He would smile and in turn would thank her for making him feel like he could face any challenge that life threw at him. She would press her cheek on his chest and stare a little bit more. She would notice the ever increasing aura around them as it becomes stronger and explodes with color. She loved being in the safety of the arms of her tall and slim lover and she would stare at herself in the mirror thinking how can someone be loved so much by one man. She looks at were her hands met behind his back when she hugged. She would smile at the sight of him as he kissed her on the top of her head. She would once again feel the warmth from his hands which rested on her lower back. She could never explain how he made her feel that way. His eyes, so deep and his arms, so strong. They realize that they are two people that want the same thing out of each other. Alike in their differences yet so compatible and in tune.

As they spend the rest of the afternoon breathing in the same air he encourages her to head out of the house and visit a particular place they both were familiar with, a couple of hours drive up north. It was a place where he would visit in the times he felt lost. He would go there to praise and sometimes question what life has given him. He, more than she, was nervous at the thought of revisiting the location yet they both knew that it was time to go. She would look into her lovers’ eyes and would take a deep breath in as she rubbed her body against his. She would feel as she is floating on air. She would feel free and full of love. They both become anxious and their love could be felt in the empty house. Nothing could go wrong. They packed their gear and headed off towards their destination. She insisted on him driving, yet he persuaded her otherwise as he wanted to take the opportunity to ride beside her as he admired the view out the window. Every song on the radio would somehow talk about their life and love. They would remain silent and just listen to the words and feel the music deep within. He would place his hand on her knee as she shifted gear and indicated to go right. They look at each other and fall in love a bit more. Waiting to arrive to their haven they talk about how lucky they are and how much they appreciate their relationship.

They drove a bit more and traffic had disappeared as he would sing along with the song being played. The words they hear are the words he wants to say to her. He acts out the song whilst performing to his entertained lover beside him. She laughs and grins and overcomes her shyness and ventures into a verse of the song. He would laugh and he would smile. He would enjoy and encourage her performance as they waited for the red light to change to green. They would in turn sing a part of the song whilst playing with each others hands and thighs. She would have one hand on the wheel and one in her lovers hand whilst his other would be running through her hair. She loves the way he touches her. He couldn’t have asked for a better soul to share his life with.