In The Moment

I sit silently on the hill as I look up to see specks of glitter littering the dark sky. I sigh in content as I have finally found some peace and quiet to ease my mind of the pressure it has been put on for the past few weeks. Something that's always been consistent in my life is my interest towards stars. I've always liked stars. I've been stargazing for a while now. Things have been more intense than usual and I can't help but long for some stillness in my mind. Something feels different though. As if something's missing.

My thoughts are interrupted by the sound of someone clearing their throat. I turn around quickly to identify the stranger. He looks at me for a couple seconds and none of us say anything. I'm trying to find something in my mind that would help me recognize him. Nothing comes up other than a feeling of warmth and security engulfing me. I recognize his eyes somehow. I know him, something tells me, but my mind fails to show me any proof that I know him.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you, Rhe." He apologizes softly and takes a step towards me but I hold up my palm to stop him from getting closer.

"I'm sorry, do I know you?" I ask him with hesitance.

"Never thought I'd be doing this again." He replies with a laugh to disguise his pained tone. I stay silent and watch him inhale sharply as he plops down to sit with me. I look at him and admire his features. I see him smirk slightly but I'm not embarrassed, somehow his presence makes me feel comfortable enough. So, I take my time looking at his eyes, how they curve downwards slightly, how even in the dark, there's a gleam to them.

"You done staring?" He asks me lightly.

"I'm just trying to figure out why you're here. I don't know if I know you." I state simply. He nods and we just sit in silence for a few seconds.

"Just enjoy the moment sunshine, I'll look at the stars with you, you've always liked them."