1\\HAZEL EYES
- She had promised herself she wouldn't cry. And she didn't, keeping it locked up inside until she made the mistake of looking into his eyes and she was locked into a lingering stare as she realized that his smile was soft as the gaze he fixed onto her and the voice he used to tell her that he was so proud. Then a sob tore from her throat and she couldn't bear him seeing her tears so she pulled him in, wanting to hide the weakness she swore she had conquered.
- He held her and stayed that way for a long, long time and she was quite sure she would never let go. In his arms, there was a warmth she hadn't felt before. It was different from the time he took her hand as they walked down a snowy path at midnight and it was different from the time she convinced herself to move forward and kiss him on the cheek. What was it radiating off him and moving into her like a lullaby of peace and love?
- He sighed as he took a step back and looked at her, his beautiful eyes watery like her own. It was relief, she realized and her hands tightened on his sleeves, wanting to cling to him for a little longer. She could stand on her own and she had no reason to cry anymore but she was weak right now, merciless against his gentleness. Without his warmth, the lonely cold rushed around her.
- He grinned when she didn't let go but he understood and he wrapped his arms around her again, a richer warmth soothing her sobs. This was peace, peace with the world, she smiled, eyes closed, the last of the tears falling. All is well.
AUTHOR'S NOTE
I hope you enjoy these drabbles inspired by the 30_hugs LiveJournal fic challenge; please review!