[INT. JULIEN'S ROOM – EARLY MORNING]
The first ray of sunlight gently enters the room, caressing the sleeping faces of the two men. Thomas, still asleep, has one arm wrapped around Julien, who is still awake. He stares at the ceiling, his mind swirling between the echo of yesterday's conversation and unspoken promises.
Julien takes a deep breath, savoring the calm of the moment. He slowly turns his head towards Thomas, admiring the serenity on his face. The small wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, marks of shared smiles and laughter, make his image even more reassuring.
Suddenly, Thomas stirs slightly, slowly emerging from sleep. He opens his eyes, first blurry, then focuses on Julien. A faint smile appears on his lips.
THOMAS (hoarse, sleepy voice)
Are you awake?
JULIEN (with a faint smile)
I can't sleep… Too many thoughts.
Thomas slowly sits up, propping himself up on his elbows. He looks at Julien with a calm intensity.
THOMAS
Do you want to talk about it? Or would you rather just… be here with me?
Julien closes his eyes for a moment, then opens them again, meeting Thomas's gaze.
JULIEN
I'm scared, Thomas. Scared of what this could become… of losing everything.
Thomas gently strokes his arm, a soothing gesture, and slowly moves closer.
THOMAS
You have nothing to lose, Julien. And I won't let you go, no matter what. We're not going to let fear dictate who we are.
Julien sits up then, facing Thomas, their legs brushing once more. Their breaths mingle, creating a silent connection full of meaning.
JULIEN
You know, sometimes I wonder how you manage to see things so simply, how you're not swallowed by doubts.
THOMAS
Because I believe in you. And in us. That's what allows me to move forward, even in uncertain times.
Julien looks at him, a mix of gratitude and vulnerability in his eyes. Then, slowly, he places his hands on Thomas's shoulders, gently pulling him closer. Their foreheads touch, a silent caress, an exchange of emotions.
JULIEN (softly)
Then, let's stay here, together, and not let fear take over.
Their lips brush again, this time in a more intimate, more committed kiss. The outside world seems to disappear, existing only in this shared embrace.
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[EXT. APARTMENT BALCONY – LATER]
Now they are outside, on the small balcony, with a breathtaking view of the city beginning to wake up. Julien has his back against the railing, arms crossed, while Thomas stands beside him, close to each other.
The cool morning breeze blows a few strands of Julien's hair. He closes his eyes, breathing deeply the morning air. Thomas, watching Julien, takes a deep breath.
THOMAS
You know… life is uncertain. But I want to live it with you. No matter where it takes us.
Julien turns his head towards him, a spark of understanding in his eyes.
JULIEN
And do you think we can handle all this, together?
THOMAS (smiling)
With you, I'm ready to face anything.
They look at each other for a moment, the comforting silence, before their lips meet again, this time in a silent promise to be there for each other, come what may.