UNFORGETTABLE WHISPER

You are sleeping right now. I know you're diving deep through your dreams. Your snoring betrays you. You're unaware that I'm looking. Admiring the perfection of your profile. Thinking of how handsome you are. Many wouldn't agree, but you're just that... handsome and perfect to me.

I lay my head on your chest and you surround me with your arms. This is the moment I enjoy most. Bared Eve held by Adam in paradise. Wiping away all fears, all thoughts, just being you and me. Man and woman. Together. Sheltering each other. Feeling how your warmth touches my soul, and your heart beats peacefully, at my breathing compass.

I could be like this every day, every night. I could see your hair turning gray, your body aging and your snoring increasing. It wouldn't matter. This feeling goes beyond the skin. I could take care of you and I would be happy. I know I am happy now, and that I would be happy then. I know it wouldn't change. I just know.

The day I met you pops in my mind. I recognized you immediately, from the very first moment I saw you walking towards me. Protocol didn't let me kiss you right away. Our initial hug only confirmed what I had already felt. Not my soul mate, not the "one", you were "that man" who I loved back in time. Yes, you might be right. It sounds crazy but quite fine.

I'm afraid my loud thoughts are waking up your restlessness.

You are moving now, and you've just whispered something unexpected. It's not the first time you say it. I wonder if you're sleeping. I wonder if you've heard it yourself. I don't know if you will recall saying it. All I know is that, this has been the sweetest "I love you" I've ever heard from you.

As my once-dormant heart releases a tear, I look up to see your lips.

"Ditto" I whisper back, and kiss your chest.

You smile.

And silently but happily, I cry.