It couldn't be better for Hobie and Jasmin right now. They spend every free minute they have together. Nothing could tear them apart...or could they?
Only one night changed everything and turned Jasmin's life upside down. Her psyche and health suffe...
It was a late summer evening and the sun was low in the sky. The sun's rays gently touched the roofs of the houses, giving the city a beautiful golden-orange glow. Like a sea, the city was bathed in it and shone in all its splendour. From a distance you could see cars driving down the streets and people walking on the pavements. Very small dots that moved and brought the city to life.
They gave life to the city. The city is the body, the streets the veins and the people the blood. And together they were one.
Hobie and Jasmin walked hand in hand up the hill near Hobie's flat, the wind carrying them. She was wearing a long, beige dress with coral flowers that blew gently in the breeze. Objectively, it was a beautiful moment that should have been captured on camera. The bustling city in the background, Jasmin and Hobie in a meadow in the foreground, and the sun turning the evening sky orange. When they reached the top and had a good view of bustling London, they spread out their picnic rug and settled down. They lay down next to each other and gazed dreamily at the passing clouds. Neither said a word. They just enjoyed the sounds of distant cars and the rustling of the grass. They listened to Mother Nature giving life to the earth. And so, for a few moments, the two of them lost themselves in their own thoughts. Drifting far away from everyday life into their own fantasies.
Ukiyo*
"If only life could always be so peaceful and quiet. So relaxed and magical," Jasmin broke the silence. Her voice was sweet and gentle, adding a soothing tone to the enchanting evening. Hobie turned his head towards her and looked at her dreamily for a moment. The way she lay there, looking beautiful without any effort. Her red hair and dress matched the colour of the sky and it looked as if she was part of it. Shaped by nature and in harmony with the evening. She really was as delicate as a flower and yet as passionate as fire. "With ya by my side, life always feels magical." Hobie smiled at her. She was his everything. He saw his future and life in her. If someone asked him 'what makes you happy?' he would simply show him Jasmin. She's his happiness. "I could look at ya for hours and hours," he said suddenly, his voice deep with the love he felt for her. Jasmin tilted her head to the side, her lips forming a slight smile. "Just like that?" "Just like that. Just because ya are who ya are. Just because yer charisma is so magnetic and I've lost myself in it."
Jasmin could feel that it was not only her facial expressions that showed happiness, but also her heart. Hobie knew how to choose his words wisely, finding the right ones at the right time. She leaned forward and gave him a soft kiss on the lips. A smile spread across Hobie's face and he kept his eyes closed as she pulled away from the kiss.
"I have something for you," she said firmly, sitting up straight and rummaging through her bag. "Close your eyes." Hobie did as he was told and sat down with his arms outstretched. Then Jasmin put something in his hand and you could tell by the look on his face that he was surprised. He felt the surprise and tried to work out what it was. "Is that a canvas?" he asked. Jasmin just shrugged, even though she knew he couldn't see it. "Open your eyes." Slowly, Hobie opened his eyes and looked excitedly at the gift in his hand. It wasn't just a simple canvas that Jasmin had given him, but a picture of him that she had drawn herself:
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His eyes shone like stars in the night sky and his smile grew wider. He wanted to say something, but he couldn't make a sound because of his happiness. Only a few tears of joy could be seen in his eyes.
"T-That...", he paused. "This is the best present ya could have ever given me", he pressed out through his tight throat. Hobie held the canvas firmly in his hands and never once took his eyes off it. "Ya can draw so beautifully, my luv'", Jasmin grinned from ear to ear and felt her heart skip a beat. Seeing him so happy only made her even happier. If Hobie was happy, then she was happy.
"I'm glad you like it," she said. "I don't just like it, I luv' it", he replied, looking at Jasmin. "Yer the best girlfriend in the whole world, I don't know what I have done to deserve ya." He leaned forward, placed a hand on her cheek and kissed her. Jasmin felt his heart pound and her heart matched his. For a moment, their hearts melted together and they became one. "I'll hang it up in my room," he said proudly. "I should hope so," she joked, grinning at him. Hobie looked at the drawing again before putting it aside.
"That's quite a funny coincidence, but Imma have to admit that I have a surprise for ya, too," he chuckled slightly and Jasmin had to giggle too. "I've written a song for ya." He took out his mobile phone and searched for the song. After a few seconds, he opened it and let it play. "I hope ya like it, luv'." Jasmin looked at him excitedly. Written a song? For me?! She could feel the excitement building up inside her and could hardly wait to hear the song.
(Listen to the whole song „Easy to love" by Bryce Savage.)
When the song was over, her mouth fell open. She looked at him with her eyes wide open. "This song is amazing, Hobie! I love it!" A stone fell from his heart and he looked at her with relief. "Really?" he asked. "Absolutely, hon'." She wrapped her arms around his neck and hugged him tightly. A warm sensation ran through his entire body. Her skin against his felt like a warm blanket. "When did you write this song?" she asked him, hugging him tightly. "I started on our last picnic date and then whenever I felt like it and had time. Especially in the evenings after our dates. Ya were my inspiration for this song and will always be the inspiration for my songs. You're my muse."
Jasmin's stomach churned at these romantic words. Her mind tried to think clearly, but it was impossible. Not a word escaped her lips. She looked at him, surprised and happy at the same time. You could see in her face that she was touched, for her eyes now sparkled brighter than any star in the universe. They both looked at each other in love before she pressed her lips to his. This time the kiss was more intimate than the previous two. She held Hobie's face to hers with her hands, while his hands were around her waist. He pulled her closer to his torso and let her guide him. Their lips and tongues melted together, sparking an ever-increasing flame between them. Pressed against each other, they kissed while the wind was blowing. There was nothing to worry about at that moment. For now there was only them.
——————————— *Ukiyo (u-key-yo) - Japanese living in the moment, detached from the bothers of life, "The floating world"
