1999 July 7th to July 10th - Boat to USA β 15
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On the boat, Shaan is scared, though he trusted Zahur. Zahur was the only person in his life that made him happy, considering the fact his uncle is dead, he never knew his birth parents, and he had no siblings or cousins. He was alone. There was a special place Zahur was at in Shaan's heart. Plus, Zahur promised. Shaan asked, "What if we are caught on this boat?" with a worried tone. Zahur looked over at him and patted his head, "Has anyone ever made a promise to you before, because you sure act like they haven't?" he said. Shaan looked at him then back over at his bare feet, and said, "No. I have never been promised anything." in a saddened voice. "Well, I made a promise to you just 3 hours ago so, you now have your first promise.", said Zahur in a cheerful voice. "ALL ABOARD THE INSIGHT SHIP!!", Shouted a guy with bright blond hair and diamond blue eyes. Shaan looked over, and he thought. "I have never seen someone like that" and Zahur thought the same thing.
Zahur and Shaan were given a room aboard the ship from one of the sailor men, it had 2 twin beds and a television. This was the first time Shaan had watched television and he was fascinated. Zahur said, "Have you NEVER seen a TV?? Were you poor in India?" Shaan looked over at Zahur and said, "I don't know. I was 5, I wasn't thinking about this type of stuff." Shaan looked around the room and saw many unfamiliar objects. Like a digital clock, telephone, cable remote, and table lamp. He touched and observed them. As he was turning on and off the table lamp Zahur looked out the window and said, "Wow. What a view, I never knew Pakistan was beautiful like this." Shaan walked over with his mouth and eyes wide open. "Hah, that looks amazing..." He said in awe. "Hey, I have something to tell you.", said Zahur. "What?", Shaan replied. "I'm gay." Said Zahur. Shaan looked at him with beady, watery eyes. Shaan said, "I think. I think" with stutter, "I think I am gay too." Zahur looked at him and hugged him tightly. He asked, "Do you want to date me?" Shaan gasped and said yes immediately. They both then kissed passionately and laid on one of the twin beds, making love for the rest of the night. This is a new era, of Shaan's first love.