Hehe I had to channel some strong feelings elsewhere...so it turned into a story? XD

Heartbeat of an Angel

The day is quickly turning dark as I walk slowly down the narrow path. Birds return to their nests and everyone is going home for the day. The wind blows gently and the rustle of leaves could be heard. I sigh and continue home. On the way, I walk past a train station. People crowd out of the station. Some walk past me without a glance. Some push past me with annoying glances.

As I try to get out of the way of the people, I think about him. Why, I think. I saw him on the same path that I used to walk home on ever since I met him. He just stood there…with a baffled look on his face. He looked so handsome…and helpless in a way. A few strands of his snow-colored hair slightly covering his eyes. He stood watching the sunset.

The color of the sunset was reflected off his white robes. The wind blew and I held my breath. His skin was ghostly white and his eyes were dark emerald. Serious and confused, his nearly transparent wings hung closed behind him. At that moment, I felt like I could cry. I wanted to wipe that sad look off his face. I wanted to hold him in my hands. But…he's not human, is he?

Then he turned and looked into my eyes. A strong feeling rippled through my body…I couldn't describe it. His deep, serious eyes triggered something…

He smiled, but I couldn't return that mysterious smile. I returned a slight smile and started to back away even though I tried to make myself to stop. He looked at me confused again. I ran and never saw him ever again.

Days go by in a blur as I wonder if I did the right thing. Always wondering, I used the same path every day hoping that maybe I'd see him again. But I never did. But one day…as I was walking home one late night. I caught sight of some fireflies and I walked towards them. They led me to the spot where he had stood…

I smiled a sad smile remembering. I looked into the now dark sky. Some snow colored feathers floated down to the ground where I stood. I bent down and picked one up. Faster and faster my heartbeat beat. Is he…here? I thought to myself.

A soft breeze blew and suddenly I felt warm. I turned around and found myself staring into his heavenly face. His eyes were filled with sadness. He wouldn't even have been able to hide it if he wanted to. I opened my mouth to say something…but nothing came out. He lifted his hand and gently silenced me. He slowly leaned closer and embraced me.

At first I thought I was going to fall right through him, but what I felt was…comfort. I felt like I was born to just stand there being held…by him. His strong arms wrapped around me and his warmth made me feel like all my troubles could just fade away. I slowly closed my eyes and let this person embrace me.

Then he whispered, "I have to go."

A sharp pain shot through my chest. I didn't want to let go of him. I opened my eyes and then saw that it was only air I felt. He was gone.

I closed my eyes and tried to fight off the tears that were welling up inside of me. As I walked home that night…I tried to keep what I was afraid might be the truth off my mind. Am I in love with an angel?