Delusion [p.wj] #Wattys2017

"Have you ever heard of the story of the moon and the sun?" His voice suddenly breaks the silence, but it wasn't loud, rather a whisper than a normal tone, "It's a story that I feel can help you understand what's happening right now. I meant with me, so you can understand what's happening with me right now."

I nod once, pulling my knees to my chest to listen to the story more comfortably, watching his breathing as he thinks for a moment. He seems hesitant, fearful even. It's concerning to see him like this as he's always so calm and collected around me.

"The moon came first, living by his lonesome for thousands of years in the sky," He starts, picking at his fingernails as he tries to speak with his shaky voice, "He was lonely and terrified of never having someone to keep him company as he stays in his kingdom."

I open my mouth to speak, all that comes out is a small hum of agreement as it shuts itself. My mind wanting me to ask questions as my body just wants to let him keep going without interruptions.

"The sun came along one day and he fell in love immediately with her, wanting to become close to her as soon as possible," His brows furrow slightly as he focuses on his words, "But every time he would gain the confidence to approach her, she would disappear and he would be alone again. He would wait for hours for her return, only seeing her comeback when he left, so it hurt him."

"Those are the days and the nights?" I ask, his head nodding lightly as he collects himself to continue on with the story. I become deeply threaded in the saddened love story of the two inanimate objects as if it were playing on the cinema screen.

"He never gave up, constantly chasing after her in hopes of one day being able to love her in front of her eyes. The few times he caught up to her, he told her told her these words," He looks up at me, his gaze soft and his voice stable once more, "Until the darkness stops chasing the light, I will keep loving you."