Flame

Isac and I commenced a clandestine relationship, stealing kisses and treasuring stolen moments alone whenever circumstances allowed. It was as though we inhabited a realm of our own, where only our connection mattered.

The depth of my affection for him astounded me. He made me feel like the singular focal point of his universe, imbuing me with a sense of uniqueness that had eluded me until now.

Nevertheless, a persistent unease lingered at the fringes of my consciousness. What if our secret was exposed? What repercussions would befall me? And what of Isac himself?

I endeavored to push these disquieting thoughts aside, prioritizing the moments I shared with him. Like the occasion we surreptitiously ventured out to observe the stars, reclining side by side in the grass, our hands entwined in a delicate embrace.

"Do you ever sense that life encompasses more than this?" I inquired, my gaze fixated upon the vast expanse of the sky above.

Isac turned his head, contemplating my query with a