Latibule

"Forget what we're told
Before we get too old"

Many times they were told to be "wrong", many times that this "wasn't supposed to happen".
Many times they doubted and hid their feelings.
No one ever understood what it really was, no one was there to see teardrops running down their faces.
Sleepless nights filled with sadness and the feeling of being lost.

"Show me a garden
That's bursting into life."

Until the day Tim had enough. He ran to Zach's house, the wind dried his tears and left stains. But he didn't care. In that moment he felt his life ignite inside him.
In that moment he knew that his life was about to blossom and show its bright colors.

"All that I am
All that I ever was
Is here in your perfect eyes
They're all I can see"

Zach opened the door, surprised to find Tim right in front of him but embarrassed by the way he looked.
He didn't sleep or get fresh air for days. All he could do was think about his Timmy but every time his heart broke a little more.
But now here he was.
No words were needed, looking into his eyes was enough.
Zach felt his head spinning. Their love was engulfing them into its nest and Zach swore he could live like that forever, just by looking into his eyes.

"I don't know where
Confused about how as well
Just know that these things
Will never change for us at all"

Their lips met and it felt like fireworks, like the most beautiful sunrise captured by human eyes, like a light in the dark.
They felt alive and unstoppable.
They knew nothing would change, they knew they would grow old together and no one could break them as long as the flame of their love would burn inside their hearts.

"If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lay with me
And just forget the world?"

Here they were, laying in bed at Zach's house.
Zach's head placed on Tim's chest, his ear could feel his calming heartbeat.
But Zach wasn't calm. Tim told him the three magic and sweetest words but he didn't say it back.
He knew Tim wasn't expecting him to do so, Zach was a shy person, but he felt ready right now.
"Latibule" whispered Zach.
"What?" Asked Tim confused.
"Latibule indicates a hiding place, a place of safety and comfort...
...You are my Latibule."