They say that dreams reveal the utmost desires, or the deepest fears of the subconscious. Perhaps that is why Nadia had dreamt of the same thing in all of the days since her brother had gone. It was always the same. Always passionate. But most of all, always painful.
Still, that is why it was a shock when she had opened her eyes to peer back into the portals of a brother she hadn't seen in months. It took her a few seconds of waking up, and a few minutes of recognition before they were both able to speak.
"Gutpa..." She mumbled, still having a bit of smoke in her lungs.
The man smiled and pulled her into a tight hug. One so tight that her skin was actually bruising. Burying his face into her shoulder, he closed his eyes and just breathed in her scent. "Nadia." He said with a sigh of relief as they held each other close.
Nadia felt hot tears sting her cheeks as she held herself to her brother once more. It felt like it had been decades since he'd last pulled her close and hugged her. Since he'd last held her tight and promised that nothing could ever hurt them. Since he'd last kissed her. Since they'd last...
She pulled herself out of her thoughts to hear what he was saying.
"I'm so relieved you're alright." He kissed her forehead and wiped the tears from her cheeks. He then lovingly kissed her on the lips. He must have quickly thought about what consequences this action might bring, for he instantly recoiled. He opened his mouth to apologize, when Nadia pulled him close.
She kissed him passionately and let her tongue slip into his mouth. Closing her eyes, she gently tangled her fingers in his hair. She wanted him to hold her and kiss her and make love to her like they had before. Like they did in her dreams.
But Gupta quickly broke the kiss. Frowning slightly, he looked down on her. The look told her everything she needed to know, but she brushed it aside. She hugged him close and buried her face in his chest, wanting to feel his warmth to know it was not a dream. And there he was. Heart beating, blood pumping... Warm. Alive.
She sighed in relief and pulled away slightly so she could look at him as she spoke. "Where have you been?" She asked, fixing a piece of his hair from under his headdress.
Gupta sighed a bit and looked down. "They took me out into the middle of the desert and left me. They knew this wouldn't kill me of course, they were just hoping I wouldn't find my way back to you." He smiled at her and gently caressed her cheek with his thumb.
She smiled up at him and gently grabbed his hand, kissing his palm. Nadia sighed contently and intertwined her fingers with his as she took his hand. Their fingers fit together perfectly. She pulled him close again and kissed him a bit passionately.
Gupta tried to pull away again, knowing the consequences would be more than severe if they were caught. But Nadia only shook her head. Tears lurked just behind her eyes. "I just... I want you to love me one more time. It will likely be our last, brother."
Gupta looked into her eyes and nodded. He kissed her just as she kissed him. However, he took a slower route. For the moment, they were safe, and there was no need to rush.