UNDER THE SHOWER

We rack in the shower facing each other, our bare skins against each other, the warm water running through us as it soothes our skins. I said this one day is heaven for me, and it really is. Even just having this water caress my skin this way is enough, and him being this close to me is more than bliss. It makes me feel like I am at the tip of the world, looking down on everything.

I know. This is just for a short while before I go back to that evil den again. But you know, I don't feel scared at all. As early as now, I can confidently say that I am ready to face that monster. Because these beautiful memories of this day will be my drive-wheel, because I am taking them with me, and I will do everything within and beyond my power to come back to this.

This indeed is life. Full of so much tranquillity. So serene. So beautiful. Full of love and care.

I snuggle to him more, burying my head on his chest and elongating my grip on him while his hands caress the upper part of my back in a so