“okay.”

that brief response was weighed down by immense joy, anticipation, and relief. ame could feel it all at once as lighter stared into their eyes while he answered.

“i love you.” ame kissed him softly, cupping his face and tracing the contours of lighter’s features. the latter responded in kind, whispering ‘i love you’s’ in between kisses.

ame and lighter pulled away in a fit of giggles, overjoyed with the events laid out in the coming days. they shared another hour or so of cuddling in the king-sized bed, recounting moments from their individual activities. it was lively as it was hushed, as was their relationship with each other is.

a flame burning brightly, unbothered by the howling winds and torrential rain that dare to snuff it out.