Falling in love with my neighbour

Olivia stood on her porch, a gentle wind tous

th of their relationship. Almost as if she were conjuring his appearance, Lucas strode into view, dra

the porch, h

iled back at him, a river of warmth surging through

her on the porch, her heart racing. Just his being here arous

feel Lucas’s attention on her, a silent invitation to delve into the profound complica

something I hav

to continue. She knew that whatever he was about to say would change everything. Yet, s

s eyes meeting hers in a steady gaze. His look was so heated it

hange their relationship entirely and irreversibly. All Olivia could think about, at that mom

words would set their hearts on fire with hurt and wanting, only in the midst of their most profound souls would Olivia and Luc

ck run through her veins. The intensity in his gaze sent

, “the moment I laid eyes on you I knew there was

of great trepidation and great excitement in her pounding heart. Oli

words within herself. His hazel gaze didn’t leave her face for a moment . “But I

pt through her body. For the first time in her life, Olivia experienced the feeling that all the pieces of

e of love “I love you too, Lucas. Ev

they surrendered completely to the passion that

nd want that obliterated them both entirely. In this instant, there was no

nd intense as they were consumed in each other’s arm – a love th

sible. And as they had embraced the depths of their desires, they had known that their love burned brighter than the brightest star in

her go; they felt their bodies entangled as if it were their destiny to be together from the very beginning. Time s

s, hearts pulsing as one as they began to give themselves to the magnificent pull of their p

eyes and suddenly understood. This love, their love, was meaningful, a smudge of light glinting and

issing, “I did not know what life was until I met yo

The lightness of his touch sent shivers spiraling down her spine, but she didn’t mind. “Olivia- you’ve cha

heir life – was the light in the darkness, the hope where there was none. They’d braved the absol

t the journey wasn’t over. Every day from here on would be spent delving into the depths of their desires, in the arms of

he stars and whispered in the wind. While eagerly gazes through their nine months of dating and the work waiting f

hey knew that their love was a grander caliber – a connection that existed beyond the realms of re

nd lust. They confided their fears and hopes, their secrets and vulnerabilities, kn

only their world existed for them. There was not yet any place for anything in their lives, in addit

via and Lucas knew they were walking the same path. In their united embrace, they were not just lovers – they found

on the soothing sunrise of a new day, ready to discover what challenges awaited them, aware that no mat

And so, as the sun rising reflected the birth of the new day, they also recognized

e of their love. Loving one another every second more and more, they went on numerous adventures – wi

d love. The belief in one another allowed the woman and the man to follow provision

eing reminded of the past circumstances and trials that brought them together – they always remain

year passing. Olivia and Lucas found much more than just a partner in each other – they found in

ning comfortably over Lucas’s shoulder and a perfect smile hanging elegantly on her lips, Olivia

not over, Olivia and Lucas realized, and it would never be wholly finished. Their abiding story was not going

st seemed to strengthen with every activity they indulged in. They enjoyed every aspect

owing they had each other, and that was more than enough to sustain th

ween them on the night they met. They spent every night together, exhausted by the sensation of throwing themselves

that they had found something extraordinary, somethi

the world. The two lovers had found sanctuary in each other’s arms, a haven free of judgement, where t

ould continue to tread the path made lit by their love, leading them ever onwar

a promise to be there one for the other no matter what. As Olivia and Lucas promised each

in love with each other more than ever. Their bond was stronger than eve

ust and understanding in one another. With every word spoken and every touch shared, they would delve deeper

ded them, it seemed to Lucas and Olivia that there

autiful summer evening on Olivia’s back

king lately,” Lucas tucked as his hear

d to face hi

l as though we’re to do something more with our future we’re ca

,” she replied. A heavy pause, and the two friends shared

ensure that they were more than just names and faces lost to the sands of time; more than a

n unspoken promise to each herself to begin their adventure towards d

that would captivate them to their rightful place . Hope bloomed as they anticipated t

hey understood their journey was yet to take