9 Minutes

8 Minutes

Ellis' POV

It's been a month since Zach became my boyfriend. He courted me by giving red roses; we ate ice cream together and walked down the streets. He said he could wait for me every day until I gave him the sweetest yes!

On February 19, I did just that. He always made me feel safe with him amid the chaos of the world. We decided to reside together so we wouldn't be far from each other.

"Love, you should watch this funny video!" he eagerly said.

I just laughed with him.

We always watched movies related to romantic relationships and ended up kissing each other. I admired not just his looks but also the way he made me feel that I'm not alone.

His morning smile kept me wanting to live with him for the rest of my life. He always took care of me, especially when I got sick three days ago. He checked my temperature, prepared me some breakfast. Even if he didn't always say, "I love you," I knew it from the way he acted. That's my man, he's my home, he's Zach.

On Maryland Academy

We always ate together in the cafeteria, laughing at our never-ending jokes. Suddenly, someone approached us.

"Hey, Zach. You're a likable guy here in our school and you just ended up with that gay blonde mess," a girl said, laughing with her friends.

I felt hurt by what the girl said and it's uncomfortable, but he defended me.

"Shut your mouth! Zach is irritated. I don't want to talk to stupid girls. Leave us alone, or something bad will happen." Zach was protecting me.

"Fine. We're leaving, but isn't it disgusting when you're kissing him? It's like you're kissing shit." The girl laughed with her friends.

Zach suddenly punched her in the face, and she ended up unconscious.

At Home

I'm staring at the sky, and Zach approaches me. He hugs me from the back and holds my hand.

He softly whispered, "I love you." I also uttered that I love him.

A moment later, he cooks dinner. Actually, he's good at it, and I'm helping him cut veggies.

"It's done. The aroma of it... Aww, our recipe is made of love."

"It's delicate! Right?" he asked me.

"Yeah, you're like a professional chef! Kidding aside."

We both chuckle, and suddenly, I stare into his eyes, brilliant like the stars in the sky.

Afterwards

I'm sleeping beside him. He's asleep. I look into his face and softly say, "I love you, Zach. You're an incomparable person that I've ever met. I hope you have sweet dreams."

Another Day on Maryland Academy

Zach decided to join the singing contest in our school. He will sing the song titled "Lover" by Taylor Swift.

The contest will start later. Zach is rehearsing.

"Can I go where you go? Can we always be this close forever and ever? And ah, take me out and take me home. You're my, my, my, my Lover."

He's staring at me while singing, and his voice is lovely. He's my lover.

The Singing Competition Begins

Someone sings a song by Ed Sheeran, Billie Eilish, Drake, The Weeknd, Conan Gray, and "Lover" by Taylor Swift.

When Zach sings the song, he's just staring at me, really expressing the love in the song "Lover."