Together in the darkness

They lie together in the darkness. Night is their protector, it keeps them hidden from everything and everyone else. They're safe, together, under the warm cocoon of their blanket. The futon under them is soft and familiar.

They've been here before.

She listens to his steady breathing as she runs her fringers through his silver mane. He concentrates on her heartbeat as he gently rubs her back. They enjoy being so close. It feels good and it feels right. They don't care if no one but them understands.

They whisper soft words of love to one another, even though it's unnecessary; they already know everything just by being with each other, just by seeing and feeling.

He whispers her name and she whispers his. This is where they belong, this is where they feel alive and complete.

Unfortunately nothing lasts forever. They both know that in the morning they are forced to be apart once again. But they don't mourn over it right now. They are going to enjoy their time together now that they still can. They can cry later.