When Jaime kissed Albert, the latter experienced a metanoia. It was different from a woman's kiss.
He felt comfortable with the other man's lips. For the first time someone fitted with his puzzle piece. Albert smiled as their foreheads and noses touched, breathing nervously as the scent of their perfumes harmonized with one another.
His sternum felt the fast rhythm of the heart it protects. Jaime was his Savior and Protector and Albert would do just the same for the man he loves.
"I love you Albert," Jaime said as they paused to breathe.
A contented sigh came out of Albert's lungs. Finally he can say "I love you" without any hint of insincerity brought by his closeted identity.
"I love you too Jaime."
Their breath smelled of cigarette smoke mingling with mint candy but it was pleasurable nonetheless. The imperfection of their kiss made their gesture more sensual.
"Song?" Albert asked.
"Redbone. 'Come and Get Your Love'."
Albert smiled as he attached his phone to the speaker and opened his Spotify app.
They danced while facing the sunset hand in hand, kissing softly.
