Time

All the characters and incidents mentioned are imaginary, resemblance to any person dead or alive is purely coincidental.

“There comes a point when you just love someone. Not because they're good, or bad, or anything really. You just love them. It doesn't mean you'll be together forever. It doesn't mean you won't hurt each other. It just means you love them. Sometimes in spite of who they are, and sometimes because of who they are. And you know that they love you, sometimes because of who you are, and sometimes in spite of it.”

She remembers the feel of the sand under her feet, burning hot while she tries to keep up with him. She runs along the beach, just where the waves crash on the shore. Shading her eyes, she quickly steals a glance at him. She looked at him as he walked along the shore, keeping a watch on her while she played around in the water. She noticed the smile, and said nothing. Living in the moment was something she had learnt the hard way. She had found her happy place.

A gentle breeze, a table for two at the beach, soft music- they sat talking, oblivious to the rest of the world. He told her she looked nice, she shied away slightly. They talked. They spoke about their families, their lives, of loves lost and memories made, of childhood dreams and secret ambitions, of past mistakes and future dreams. Conversations were logical, they didn't feel the need to explain how they felt. There was an unspoken bond that held them close, an unspoken understanding to stay in control.

The passion drove them mad. The intensity of it all was beyond something they could have imagined. The touch of his skin electrified her soul. She enjoyed the pain, it made her feel alive.It was intense, a process so pure and delicate she couldn't help it when tears rolled down her face as she smiled while he passionately made love to her.  She had never known of passion this strong. No one had made her feel so complete. If only she could him in this moment forever....

And then there came that point when she knew she loved him. Not because he was good or bad, or anything really. She just knew she loved him. Would they be in this moment forever? Only time can tell.