Your Presence

Prologue

Theo's Perspective:

I was walking home through the park. I saw an unknown boy lying on the ground. His face showed pain.

- Everything's all right? I'll help you up, I said.

We sat down on the bench.

- I was running when my leg suddenly started to hurt. I tried to get up but I couldn't, he explained.

"Let me see," I said.

The ankle was swollen.

- I think it's a twist. Wait, I'll order a taxi and we'll go to the hospital .- I announced.

In the hospital:

The teenager filled out the paperwork. After 20 min. the doctor came and took him to the ward.

After the test:

He left the room.

"It's actually just a twist," replied the boy.

"Good, I was worried about you," I stated.

"Thank you for helping me," he said.

-You're welcome.

I'm Theo, and you?

"Zack," he replied.

We called the uber and drove off.

1

Zack's perspective:

Next day:

At school:

I saw my friends. I slowly walked over to them and said hello.

“What happened to you?” Annabeth asked.

"I sprained my ankle," I replied.

“You have to be more careful,” said Jonathan.

"I know, luckily Theo helped me," I replied.

- Theo? Tell us about him, my friend asked.

"So he is handsome and slim, about 170 cm tall, with mahogany hair and brown eyes," I added after a moment.

“What school does she go to?” She asked.

- To ours. He's in hotel class, I said.

Long break:

We were waiting for financial accounting. Suddenly I saw him. He looked even better than yesterday.

When he saw me he said:

- Hey Zack.

"Hey Theo," I replied.

“Are you feeling better?” He asked.

"Yes," I replied.

He looked at the people next to me.

“These are my friends: Jonathan, Jacob and Annabeth.” I introduced them.

They greeted each other. We talked for another ten minutes. Then we went to lessons.

2

Five months later:

Theo's Perspective:

Zack and I became friends. We talk a lot on the phone and write text messages.

He is fun, caring and confident. We have been to the cinema and bowling several times. I like him, but I'm afraid he will reject me.

3

Zack's perspective:

With him, I feel like myself. The boy is outgoing and intelligent. I have been at his house a few times.

We watched TV series and hugged.

Once he even fell asleep against me.

He looked like an angel then.

I took a picture of him. It will only be for me.

At school:

Z: Hey, where are you?

T: In the smoking room.

Z: Ok, I'm on my way.

Smoking room:

We greeted each other.

"Can I?" I asked.

"Sure," he said and handed me the e-cigarette.

I've been vaping since junior high. It doesn't bother my parents. They also vape.

I took a drag and released an aromatic cloud. It was strawberry flavor.

“Will you go out with me?” I asked.

"Yes, I'd love to," said the 18-year-old.

After lessons:

We went to Empik for a few manga and art. stationery. Then we went to KFC.

Three hours later:

We left the building and got into the car.

- I had a lot of fun today. Anyway, it's always fun with you, Theo said and blushed.

I grabbed his hand. He shuddered.

- I have to confess something. However, I am afraid of your reaction, I admitted.

- Just say it. I will listen to you to the end .- he calmed me.

I plucked up the courage:

- I've been thinking about you for some time. You dream every night. You are important to me. Will you be my boyfriend?

"Yes," he replied.

He kissed me. I kissed him back. After a long while we had to rest.

- Can I make you a hickey? I want people to know who you are with. - I added after a few minutes.

“Sure, can I do the same?” He asked.

"Of course," I announced.

It was a wonderful feeling.

"You're only mine now," said my cutie.

"It's true," I agreed.

I have to tell him about the photography. You can't lie in a relationship.

"When I was at your place and you fell asleep, I took a picture of you," I said, and then showed him the photo.

- Let's put it on Facebook and announce that we are in a relationship - suggested my boyfriend.

After ten minutes supportive comments appeared. I drove him home.

Four months later:

Zack's perspective:

Our sex is amazing. We moved in together. I love waking up with him.

I met his dad. He is kind and tolerant.

My parents love Theo.

They treat him like a second son.

Eight years later:

Theo: 26 years

Zack: 26 years

Theo's Perspective:

We got married on June 22nd. Zack proposed to me on my 24th birthday. I was so happy.

We live in Connecticut. We have a db paid job and a beautiful villa. We need a child to be fully happy.

One year later:

Theo: 27 years

Zack: 27 years

Zack's perspective:

We have a baby girl. We called her Paula Cassie Moore-King. She is lovely and tiny.

It's only a week old. She got ten / ten points. on the Abgard scale. Paula fell asleep.

We are currently lying down and watching Tokyo Ghoul.

"I love you Theo," I announced.

"I love you too, Zack," replied my husband.

The End