Searching For Euphoria

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"Why are we out here in the middle of the day?" Brei asked.

They are hiking and she doesn't even know why he'd like to go up a mountain at exactly noon.

"Because I said so, and don't worry google map said we're almost at the top," Lorn told Brei as he lended a hand so he could hoist her up.

"My gosh! Is this your insight on the word ecstasy?" Brei asked as she breaths out. She heard he chuckled.

"You'll see it for yourself when we get to the top. So, come on and hurry up," he said and took her hand so they'd run the few more steps left.

It seemed natural for them to hold hands and none of them thinks it's something else yet.

Reaching the flat top Brei was wowed with the view and the fresh air. It even seemed quiet up there with just the two of them.

"Told ya this was cool. Also, you can shout your feelings, nobody will hear them. I can, but we're just strangers," Lorn said, hammering metals at each corner of their mat so it stays in place.

Brei smiled at him and took out her phone. She never really liked taking pictures, in fact there's no pictures saved in her phone. So, she took a picture of the place and then on the busy Mikael.

Brei spread her arms wide open, just feeling the wind on her entire body. This feels just so relaxing, never felt better than this. Going to a spa doesn't compare to this, this was natural.

Forlorn looked at Brei then smiled. He's happy that atleast she's relaxing and somewhat the truer version of herself is showing.

He kept staring at her and when she looked at him, he doesn't know why but it was in slow motion. Her wide grin seemed mesmerizing and when the wind blew her hair and she tucked it against her ear his heart skipped a beat. He doesn't even what he looks like at the moment and he can't stop staring at her.

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"Do you think I look good?" Euphoria asked him, when they finally got to see each other in the middle of semestral break.

They were invited at a classmate's debut and she was part of the candles as he was part of the roses. They had to dance together and mind me, they only practiced once before the break.

Forlorn's jaw dropped at that moment. She looked so beautiful and that sky blue tulle dress is gorgeous on her. She looks like an angel.

"Ah... I know, it doesn't fit me well but... it's the only hint of blue that I have," she said and hold up air looking all shy as she twirl her hair.

Forlorn looked to the side and smiled at how this lady really thinks she's not beautiful. He looked straight at her, then he pulled her close to him.

Euphoria was surprised and a little bit unsettled as Lorn put his arm around her waist. And when he moved his head closer, she thought he was gonna kiss her but instead he whispered, "baby, you look perfect tonight".

After doing that he moved a few inches away and kissed her forehead, which she was flattered to. He left her cheeks burning and her eyes twinkling with a hint of unhid-able smile.

"Shall we?" Forlorn asked her.

Euphoria couldn't even speak a single word so she nodded. If she tries to, she'd probably just giggled at her suppressed emotions.

The dance was slow and romantic for both of them. Forlorn was happy and he felt like he's floating in cloud nine whenever they touch and smiled at each other. He never wanted that night to end... he wish they could dance till their hearts' content but sadly, everything ends.

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