I should be studying but instead I'm writing about gay boys!!
PLEASE think of Brokeback Mountain while reading 😓🙏
.
.
.
----Reflections----
The sun hung low in the sky, casting a golden hue across the forest as autumn leaves crunched beneath footsteps. The crisp air carried the faint scent of pine and damp earth. Amidst the trees, a secluded lake shimmered.
Two boys, Kyler and Quinn had come here to escape the weight of their daily lives. The pressure of school, family, and dumb expectations had been building up, and today was their chance to forget about it all. They had been friends for years, and their bond had always been tangled with both affection and frustration.
Quinn was the quieter of the two, his dark hair slightly tousled by the wind. Kyler, with his easy grin and adventurous spirit, was more outspoken. They both needed a break from the complications of daily life and a chance to reconnect in a place that they could just be themselves in.
"Race you to the water!" Kyler shouted out to Quinn, already sprinting towards the lake. Quinn chuckled and ran after him, their competitive spirits coming alive as they dashed through the forest.
The lake was cool and inviting, its clear water contrasting beautifully with the fiery reds and oranges of the autumn leaves. They soon stepped in, the chill of the water making them gasp with exhilaration as they splashed around.
"This is exactly what we needed.." Quinn said, with a contented smile. "Just us and this lake."
Kyler grinned, diving under the water and coming up with a playful splash. "Yeah, just us. And you know what? I think we really needed this time away from home."
Their playful banter continued as they swam and joked, their earlier tensions dissolving in the warmth of their shared enjoyment. Every so often, their eyes met with a look that spoke of unspoken feelings-moments of vulnerability hidden beneath their laughter and banter.
Eventually, they swam to a small, rocky ledge that jutted out into the lake. Sitting side by side, the water reached up to their waists as they looked out over the lake, the sun now casting a warm, amber glow.
"You know," Kyler said, his voice softer now, "sometimes I think we make things harder than they need to be. I mean, look at us now. We're just...happy?"
Quinn nodded, his gaze fixed on the sunset. "Yeah, we do complicate things sometimes ." He glanced over at Kyler, before chuckling softly.
Soon, a comfortable silence settled between them, the kind of quiet that felt peaceful. The autumn leaves continued to fall around them, drifting gently onto the water's surface.
As the sun dipped lower, painting the sky in shades of pink and orange, Kyler found himself reflecting on their past and contemplating whether they might also share a future together.
Kyler looked at him, his eyes reflecting the fading light. "We've been through a lot together. It's not always easy being away from you, Quinn..."
His voice softened as he reached out, gently cupping Quinn's face in his hand. Quinn's gaze met his, a mix of understanding and longing evident in his eyes.
Slowly, Kyler leaned in, his breath mingling with Quinn's as their lips brushed. The kiss started as a tender exploration, it became more passionate as they got lost in the momment.
The world around them seemed to fade away. Their doubts about whether it was right or wrong had vanished leaving just the two of them lost in the moment.
When they finally pulled apart, both were breathless and slightly shocked. They were left frozen for a few moments before Quinn finally broke the silence.
"Kyler." Quinn said, his voice trembling slightly. He felt uncertain, caught between his feelings and the silence that had always surrounded them. Though they both understood their mutual attraction, they had never really discussed it or taken any steps forward.
"I like you, Quinn." Kyler said, biting his lip as he hesitated. He wasn't sure if he should say more, fearing that he might ruin their friendship, as if I wasn't doomed from the start.
"I like you too." Quinn murmured softly, barely above a whisper. In that moment, their friendship transformed into something deeper. It was as if a door had been opened, and all the barriers that had once stood between them simply vanished.
They continued chatting, feeling as if a weight was finally taken off their shoulders. Although the shame of their feelings for each other didn't fade, they both felt a sense of relief that they've finally addressed their feelings.
As twilight settled over the lake, the two boys stayed close, their shoulders brushing against each other as they watched the stars begin to emerge. The forest around them seemed to sigh in contentment, embracing the quiet and the stillness of the evening.
They knew that the complexities of their relationship would continue to challenge them, but in this moment, away from their worries and responsibilities, they found solace in each other's presence. They were two hearts, navigating the tangled path of life, but for now, they had found a simple, beautiful refuge.
As they stood to leave, the lake's surface rippled gently in the fading light, and Kyler and Quinn walked back through the forest with a renewed sense of connection and hope.
.
.
.
Okay so like I'm just gonna cut this short because it's literally 10pm and I have a major important test tomorrow!!! I'll probably edit it AGAIN tommorow afternoon so Goodnight xoxo
(I spent hours on this what the fuck ughh)
