Noticing a gentle caress on her collarbone, Eden began to wake up from her deep sleep, opening her eyes and looking at Alek's face. She wanted to kiss him so badly, but she knew it had all been a dream, she didn't know if he was happy or not, but now they would have to prepare for their trip to the border.
- A penny for your thoughts- His deep voice gave her chills and warmed her at the same time
- I wish I could kiss you- she played with the collar of her shirt
- And what's stopping you? - His laughter echoed throughout the room
- Alek! You know we can't- she hit him gently- don't tempt me
- Ed? - His smile got froze giving way to a grimace which alerted the young woman- What is the last thing you remember?
Scared by her partner's question, she jumped out of bed and ran to the bathroom, facing the mirror, her reflection only made her stick to the wall covering her mouth with her hand, that couldn't be her. Her eyes were like glass with that soft pale veil covering them; She had always been a pale girl, but now her skin could not be distinguished from a pile of snow except for her lips and fingers, which had a worrying grayish hue. Swallowing with difficulty, she lifted her pajama top, seeing the blackened hole the bullet had left in her body. Now she felt it, or rather did not feel it, her heart, her now non-existent breathing. Clutching at the sink, she peered even closer through her slightly matted red hair.
- I am...
- Beautiful- Alek hugged her from behind- perfect
Eden looked at them both in the mirror, seeing how now they were both equal, she knew that from then on there would be very hard times, but she was clear that now she would never be alone again. Two weeks ago she had started an adventure in search of her partner, she would never have imagined that this love was a matter of life or death but despite everything, she did not regret anything
Sometimes our decisions lead us to unexpected ends, but they don't have to be bad for that
Right?