Through his eyes, you could get lost within the eternal darkness of the universe. Through mine, you could find yourself begging for air as you drown beneath the deep waves. Our eyes belonged to two different worlds and yet, we belonged to each other.

You know it won't last...

His deep voice rang inside my head, as his claws entangled through my sensors. Time wasn't ours to keep tonight. It slipped through our hands like sand and we held on to each other, hoping somehow we won't split. But fate has a plan, and our forever doesn't make it to the list.

Depth of the night surrounded us like a blanket and tiny luminescent creatures flew around us, as they scattered blue radiance, beneath which his face shone like fire.

Dreams have powers. Every night a dream is bestowed on you, it takes you to a planet far from you, in a world that you could've never imagined to be existing. This way the Universe makes you wonder, letting you know that there exist various multiverses that can be better than yours. Every morning, the last dream fills you with gratitude, but deep in my heart I know tomorrow my heart will be scattered. Between being grateful for meeting the love of my life, and being ungrateful for not being able to meet him again, I will find myself being torn apart, of that I am sure. For like everything has two sides, dreams have too. They take you to magnificent worlds, but make sure you never visit them again, turning your most treasured moments, to your most beloved memories.

The words struggle to escape out of my mouth, as I ask.

Will you remember me tomorrow ?

His claws are tough, yet they turn perfectly gentle when he caresses my face, a feeling I would love for my future to hold.

Miracles like you cannot be forgotten. You came in like a blessing, when I was on the verge of quitting it all. You do realize your love has given me a new life, don't you?

Looking at him I felt all my questions burn away. Returning home was now like banishment. He was all I ever wanted, and now that I have him, I cannot keep him forever.

Taking small steps, we quietly walked around, the tiny creatures following our trail. In this moment, everything felt like magic. The giant glowing flowers grew on every turn, million stars adorned the endless sky, as their silver light reflected everything upon this land. Where this planet is, I might never know. Few minutes more, and my only love would disappear forever, only found to be treasured in my heart.

As the faint existence of golden light erupted from the corner, I found myself tightening my grip over him.

I can't let you go!

Blood tears filled my eyes as he engulfed my vulnerable mess into his arms, radiating warmth and filling my crackling soul with his love.

Neither can I...but it's inevitable, we know that.

My tears kept falling, and for the first time, I didn't stop them. It felt as if I was too weak to stop anything. Neither the separation, nor my own tears. I belonged here, in his arms, where it felt like the nomad in me had finally found a home. It felt like a different multiverse - his celestial scent, his warm smile, his mystical laughter, his void eyes, his red sparkling skin, his fear of letting me go- I wanted to keep all of it. Forever.

There has to be a way. For I could see...I could see us being together, as I roll over and my sensors don't hug my pillow anymore, instead they feel him, as I roll over and find his sweet face close to mine - drooling, yet charming. His sweet voice singing silly songs as we cook together. My laughter whenever he tickles me, and his protectiveness whenever I act reckless.

But as the warmth of the golden light touches me, all my futures are crashed upon solid rock.

There is no way. Tomorrow when I roll over, I won't find my tips making their way to him. His face won't look at me, it will only exist in a memory. I won't hear his voice anymore. I won't have him anymore.

As I pulled back, my blood tears diffused into his golden ones and suddenly time froze when our lips met. Feelings of love, separation and longing fueled the dance of our energies as we tried living a whole lifetime into a single moment.

It felt exhausting as we tried to hold unto each other, while the Universe used its power to tear us apart at the dream's near end. Tough it was - feeble us against the mighty Universe, and yet, we tried our best, as we held each other while the force pushed us against each other.

Lightning blinded me, and in the faint glimpses of the world I just left behind, I could see him falling on his knees. I knew he wouldn't hear me, and still I spoke.

I love you, and when tomorrow's dawn strikes, I won't regret my choices and I hope you don't regret yours.

Somewhere between those moments of time, I knew we were light years away.

But there is no space between our hearts...they beat the same rhythm everyday.

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Author's note:
This is a short story written as an entry to a contest, so I didn't really publicize it but if you came across it somehow, and liked it, please drop in your comments! ❤