Every Universe
reach out your hands i will be there for you, Wen “Jace” Hui Ning
Starry eyes and rosy cheeks and hair softer than the finest strands of silk, a young man stood in his little space, even as the rain poured from the dark sky above. Sable colored hair stuck matted to his temple, and his clothes clung to his frame; but nothing seemed to matter when the soft hands of another brushed against Harlow’s cheekbones and tilted his chin oh so gently.
It didn’t seem to matter that it was storming, that the rain was pouring and that both men would eventually be so cold, they’d end up shivering in the rain– or have to huddle inside to avoid sickness. It didn’t seem to matter that thunder rolled in the distance, or that there might be impending lightning too.
It didn’t seem to matter when Harlow looked up at the man that was not much taller than he and all he could see was the kind of adoration he’d been yearning for. Doting, but not too soft- but soft enough for Harlow’s knees to buckle under his own weight, if not for the strong arms wrapped around his waist, holding him up from absolutely crumbling.
Unspoken words hang on both men’s tongues, but neither of them were particularly one for mushy sentiment. No one hesitated, yet no one wanted to speak the words that hung in their thoughts when in the presence of another.
I love you in every universe. Perhaps, someone wanted to proclaim.
If there was a parallel world, there would be another me for another you. Maybe the other would have reflected.
But no one said anything; the pair only stood together in silence, under the pouring rain.
While love watched them with his own set of adoring eyes.
Happy to speculate on the fruits of his labor.
Although Jace hadn’t been entirely sure of himself of the two- a rare flash of insecurity, really, amid his usually confident self, he could see it now.
Like a movie with their lives unfolding in front of the lovebirds– oh it could be so sweet.
A romance that bloomed like the prettiest flowers, they could live their lives together in each other’s company, reminded that despite the hardships and the unfairness of the world, they would have one another to rely on; another shoulder to cry on, another heart to carry.
Hidden from the mortal view, but with his chin resting in his palm, propped by an elbow, love loved it all.
But realizing all too soon that these ‘kids’ would eventually catch something from being out in the cold for far too long- as romantic or enticing as kissing in the rain could be, Jace almost mentally wills them inside.
And thankfully- it kinda works. When he sees one of the two- Torrence, point for the house, before the two begin to move.
Again, Jace watches the two young men.
But as soon as they were out of sight, love stepped out into the open too, allowing the still pouring rain to soak him to also soak him to the bone.
I know, I’m never letting you go.