Looking Up At The Stars Novels & Stories

"So you think I'm handsome, huh?" She shook her head. "And the self obsessed Chris returns." "More like self aware." She nodded. "Extremely so." My lips twitched as I made another s'more. "I believe you've missed something, though." She frowned a little as she turned her head to look at me. "What?" "Look up," I told her. She frowned some more but obliged all the same. And when her eyes fell on the numerous stars twinkling in the night sky, she gasped.

The smoke curled upwards, dissipating into the night as he took a long drag, the bitter taste mingling with the taste of uncertainty on his tongue. Leaning against the railing, Eros stared up at the vast expanse of the night sky, the stars twinkling like distant beacons in the darkness. For a moment, he allowed himself to lose himself in the beauty of the celestial tapestry above, finding solace in the timeless majesty of the universe.

We stood there for a while just hugging. ”Look at that,” a man said and pointed up at the sky. The stars were so visible even though the lights from carousels were shooting like crazy. ”Pretty!” The kids said and looked up at the sky. ”I want one,” one of the boys said and pouted. ”So grab it,” I said and smiled at him before looking back up at the star. He tried, he reached up his arm and tried to grab the star. ”I can't reach it,” he whined. I sat down on the ground next to him and the kids sat down with me.

Besides, I also promised Zoey to make her a professional singer. Still talking to Zoey on the phone, I walked out of the house and stood under the cherry tree where Julia and I used to meet. Then, the corner of my eye caught something sparkling in the sky. I looked up, and there seemed to be some twinkling stars. I looked at it with compassion. That's my habit. I like looking up at the clear sky at night. The stars were hanging clearly in the sky. "Beautiful, isn't it?" I said. "What's beautiful?" Zoey asked.

Not being able to see him like this, I quickly walked out. Looking up at the night sky, I’m welcomed by countless stars, constellations, and the moon. The night is deep, the silvery moon is splotch with the dark blue night sky, and the naughty stars are running around her, chasing and playing. The stars will hold the moon, and the moon will not be lonely tonight. 

Maybe I should leave, I made a mistake coming here. I was standing up about to leave when I heard his velvety voice speak. "You're leaving?" He eyes me suspiciously. "Um yeah," I say, not really sure what else to say. "You can stay if you want." He tells me looking off. I take back my seat. An awkward minute of silence. I look up into the night sky, admiring all the beautiful stars in the night sky. "What are you looking at?" His voice bellows softly. "The stars. That's Ursula major and Ursula minor." I pointed out to him, knowing that I knew shit about astronomy.

Haya's pov I hope I never get tired of staring at the sky, when I tilted my head upwards I could clearly see millions of bright stars dotted on the black canvas of night, the sky sprinkled with stars. I gazed up at the sky and studied the silver glow of moon but the look that the moon gave me didn't cause the storm to go inside of me. Instead all my memories started playing back in my head and that's when my tears made it's way down my cheeks. I closed my eyes and started recalling the past.

The night was a tapestry of stars, scattered across the velvety sky like shimmering pearls on black silk. The wind whispered through the palace courtyard, carrying with it the cool breath of the desert that melted against the warmth of the stone walls. Inayat sat beneath the open sky, her shawl wrapped snugly around her shoulders, her gaze fixed on the stars. She had become familiar with their constancy, their quiet brilliance in the vast, uncertain night. There was a peace in the heavens that escaped her own world, one filled with turmoil, choices, and a future uncertain. The stars, though, they always remained — timeless, patient, and steady.

The children have been put to bed, their dreams a world away, leaving Tom and me to revel in this quiet moment. Leaning into Tom's embrace, I feel the warmth of his presence enveloping me. The crackling of the fire and the soft strumming of the guitar create a soothing symphony. Above us, the stars twinkle like diamonds, casting their radiant light upon us. I tilt my head back, my gaze fixated on the vast expanse of the night sky. Each star holds a story, a testament to the wonders of the universe. In this moment, I am captivated by their beauty and the infinite possibilities they represent.

I distracted myself with tracing the constellations that I can remember so I wouldn’t get bored. I'll just wait a few minutes for me to get back there without Ella. I don’t want her to see Loren and me together. I looked up there for a few minutes and stared at the sky. The beauty of the stars.. even if it's too far away, is still bright. The sweetness in the eyes of each twinkle of each of them. I calm down just by staring at them. Why are they so far away? I can't reach them. "What are you doing here?"