The Pure and the Forgotten

Chapter 6

Around midday, Castor woke up to the sunlight shining through the thin curtains. He turns around and watches Dylan's chest slowly rise and fall, hearing the steady breaths come out as little snores. After some time, Castor slowly sits up and gets off the bed, trying his best to not wake the angel. He walks on the cold, wooden flooring over to the dresser, where his spare clothing is. He grabs his boxers, jeans, and simple t-shirt and folds them atop the dresser before going into the bathroom to take a shower.
Minutes pass and Dylan wakes to the sound of water splashes against the marble tub. He looks over to the nightstand, where a digital clock is stood. After reading the time, he sits up and rubs his face, shortly yawning after. He stands up and walks over to the rather large window, observing the mortals below.
Just then, Castor walks out of the bathroom, towel tightly wrapped around his waist.
Thinking he was naked, Dylan gasps and turn around quickly.
Castor laughs, shaking his head and walking over to the dresser and gets dressed. Shortly after, Dylan feels two arms wrap around him.

"Don't worry, I'm dressed." Castor smiles into Dylan's neck
"You scared me!" Dylan laughs
"Oh hush now" Castor chuckles

Dylan brings his hands up and holds onto Castors strong arms, leaning into him. Dylan remembers his sister's words from the previous day, realizing he needs to tell Castor the truth.

"Cassie.....I need to tell you something..." he says closing his eyes
"Yeah? You ok?" Castor asks resting his chin on Dylan's shoulder
Dylan takes a deep breath,"Do you know what soulmates are?"
"Of course, it's where two angels are destined for love." Castor replies, pure curiosity in his voice.
"I have one....and I'm pretty sure you're my soulmate." Dylan breathes out
"I'm fine with that." Castor says effortlessly
"How can you say that? Doesn't that put pressure on you? Like, soulmates define our relationship or whatever this is!" Dylan exclaims turning around to face his lover.
"No, I still see you the same as I did before. I still love you weather we were soulmates or not." Castor says caressing Dylan's cheek
"I love you too.." Dylan admits above a whisper, tears falling down his cheeks
"Shhh, it's ok.. calm down.." Castor coos, calming down Dylan and wiping his tears.
"Thanks....but what about Heavenly Father? For I have deceived him...he won't like this." Dylan worries walking over to the bed and sitting down.

Castor follows him and gets on one knee, holding both of Dylan's hands.

"Then we can talk to him about it. There has to be some exception in the accords. But whatever we do, we'll do it  together." Castor says before they both lean in to share a quick kiss.

They soon let go and Dylan jumps up. Still holding onto one of Castors hands.

"Let's go then! Come on!" He giggles dragging Castor towards the door
"Ok, ok let me get the keys to the room." Castor says grabbing the keys as he walks past the night stand.

The two leave the room and walk down the stairs into the lobby, where Castor hands the old lady the room keys before the two exit the apartment complex. The two turn invisible as they fly into the sky and past the cloud line until they reach the land of clouds where the gates of heaven are. The two walk past Matthew, Dylan avoiding eye contact. Hand in hand they walk into the great hall, where they see the familiar expressionless guard.

"We must speak with Heavenly Father." Dylan informs the guard

The guard then opens the doors to Heavenly Father's office, where he is sat, as if he'd known they would be arriving. The two walk in, both extremely quiet. Castor squeezes Dylan's hand in reassurance. Dylan squeezes back.

"You two, sit down." Heavenly Father speaks, silver wings at large.

The two sit down quickly, anticipating the worst.

"Heavenly Father, please help us....Is this sinful? Is this wrong? If it is, what will you do to us?" Dylan asks quickly
"Hush child, for your anxiety gets the better of you." He speaks with great power
"Love is Love, as the mortals say now a-days. I can't change who you love and who am I to tell you that loving who you want is wrong? The mortals and angels, they are wrong. I don't find it bad at all, and I wish they knew" Heavenly Father admits walking over to the couple
"For real? This is ok?" Dylan asks, large smile present
"Of course young one." He smiles back

Castor and Dylan share a big hug, both sighing in content.

"Although, there is a slight issue. Seeing as Castor is now a demon, he isn't allowed on this land." He says in a raspy voice

"Wait, what?" Dylan asks angrily
"Demons aren't allowed here....This is considered holy land." Castor explains, pulling Dylan back down in his seat
"All I can say is this. Of course, this doesn't stop you two from being together. It just means you can be together here." Heavenly Father proclaims
"Oh, ok" Dylan says, his happy demeanor coming back
"Thank you, sir." Castor smiles
"Of course Castor. We miss you up here." Heavenly Father admits.

Walking over to the office doors and opening them for the couple to leave, Heavenly Father hums a lighthearted tune.
The two stand up, prepared for the rest of their lives. They quickly run out of the office, shouting 'thank you', excited to tell everyone the news.