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Love’s POV – Seeing Milk’s Instagram Story
The café was warm, the scent of espresso and cinnamon weaving through the air, but Love barely noticed. She sat tucked in the corner, her phone resting on the small marble table, untouched beside her half-finished cappuccino. She was supposed to be reviewing notes for an upcoming performance—supposed to be doing anything other than what she was doing now.
Love wasn’t sure what she expected when she tapped on Milk’s Instagram story—probably something weirdly funny, like an out-of-focus picture of bread or a sarcastic caption. Milk had never been the social media type, and honestly, that had always been part of her charm.
And then the screen lit up, and Love felt the breath leave her lungs.
Milk.
Not a blurry food pic. Not a sarcastic jet-lag joke.
Milk, standing in Paris, wrapped in a sleek black coat, looking like something out of a dream Love hadn’t dared to have in years
Milk.
The years had sculpted her, refining her in a way that stole Love’s breath. The mischievous smile of the teenage skater girl she once knew had softened into something deeper—something confident, effortlessly alluring. The tomboyish teen who once lived in baggy hoodies and scraped knees was gone. In her place stood a woman wrapped in a sleek black coat, her posture elegant, her hand curled around a glass of wine.
The soft glow of Montmartre’s red lights bathed her face in warmth, accentuating the sharp lines of her jaw, the fullness of her lips. She looked stronger now—her shoulders squared, her presence commanding. The Milk in Love’s memory had been all energy and movement, always half-laughing, half-running somewhere. But this Milk… this Milk exuded a quiet strength, an undeniable presence.
And yet, some things hadn’t changed at all.
The little constellation of moles on her face, the one Love used to trace with her fingertips, was still there—above her mouth, on her cheek, like tiny landmarks leading her back home. She used to wonder if Milk had more—hidden beneath layers of sweaters and skate shirts. If one day, she could kiss each one, slowly, the way she had kissed the two on her face, memorizing her like a map.
And her eyes. Deep, dark, impossibly warm. The kind of eyes that made you feel like you could confess anything and be safe.
It was her greatest dream and her worst nightmare to have her so close again.
Milk was standing next to someone— Ricardo. Love had heard about him the last time she and Milk saw each other. She could almost hear Milk’s voice, laughing as she called him her favorite gay man in the world. And there they were, leaning into each other in effortless camaraderie, Milk’s lips curled into a smile that looked so genuine, so happy.
Love swallowed, her fingers tightening around her phone.
I once thought Milk was the most beautiful girl in the world, but now she has turned even more stunning.
Of course, Milk had to go and get even hotter. Great. Just my luck.
And now she was here. In Paris. In her city.
Love’s breath hitched. Her pulse thrummed in her ears. The ground beneath her felt unsteady, her thoughts scattered. What if —what if it was possible? What if Milk still wanted to be part of her life, like they used to?
Her best friend. Her person. The one she never truly let go of, despite everything.
They had fought for their friendship, had made it last against all odds. No matter how different their lives had become, they had always found their way back to each other—phone calls between rehearsals, blurry Facetimes at impossible hours, plane tickets booked last minute without hesitation. Love had been there when Milk lost her grandmother. Milk had been there for Love’s first show, sitting front row, just like she promised years ago.
"One day, I will be in the middle of the front row, seeing you take the world with your talent," Milk had told her, voice full of unwavering certainty while she took the tears that kept falling. Love remembered as if it were yesterday how Milk had comforted her when her auditions had failed, how she always knew what to say, or rather, how a hug from her seemed to give her the strength to try again.
Front row, center stage. A bouquet of gardenias in her arms. The flowers smelled like childhood, like summers spent tangled in each other, like a love she never dared to name.
Did Milk know? Had she picked them on purpose, or was it just another cruel trick of fate? Had she stood in the flower shop, fingers brushing over the petals, and thought of her, even for a second? Or had it meant nothing at all?
That same breathtaking smile. Love had sung for her. Performed for her. Milk, her muse, the one who never let her doubt her worth. Her angel of music.
For a moment, it was just the two of them, wrapped in their own world, untouched by time. Just like always. Just like before.Until it wasn’t. One week. That was all they had. Then Milk was back on a plane to Thailand, back to her patients, back to… her girlfriend.
That was years ago. And now?
Her fingers hovered over the screen. Just like the post.
That’s all she had to do. No risk, no expectations.
She started to scroll past—but she couldn’t.
Before she could stop herself, she typed: "Paris looks good on you. I can’t believe we’re in the same city! Let’s catch up asap!"
The second she hit send, her stomach flipped.
Would Milk even want to see her? Does she misses me, too?
Love swallowed hard, suddenly painfully aware of the ache she’d carried all these years—the one she’d learned to ignore, to bury beneath her career, the flashing lights, the roaring crowds. She had the dream life she once wanted. Fame, fortune, success. But what Milk never knew? Milk had always been part of the dream. And what Love had craved, all this time, wasn’t just the spotlight. It was her . It was Milk .
Sipping her cappuccino, Love’s mind drifted back, remembering how once upon a time, Milk had been her knight in shining armor. Her first crush. The first kiss she made sure to steal from those full lips. And all the other kisses that followed.
The second Love’s phone buzzed, she had no reason to expect it would change everything.
But then she saw the name.
Milk.
Her breath caught, fingers tightening around her phone as if it might slip right through them. For a split second, she thought she was imagining it. But no, there it was—Milk’s name, bold and real, lighting up her screen.
And underneath it, a message.
"Are you free tomorrow?"
Tomorrow. The word ricocheted through her mind like an echo. Her heart pounded.
She hadn’t even thought before replying.
"It’s a date."
It wasn’t until after she hit send that it truly sank in.
Milk was in Paris.
Milk wanted to see her.
Tomorrow.
Love’s fingers trembled. She set her phone down like it might catch fire, then shot up from her chair, sending her coffee sloshing dangerously close to the edge of the table.
Her heart was racing. Her vision tunneled.
'Oh my God,' she whispered.
This was happening.
Because the truth was, Milk had been more than just her best friend. More than just her first kiss. More than just a memory she revisited in quiet moments.
There had been a time—before the plane ticket, before the endless rehearsals, before she had to leave—when Love had dreamt of being hers.
Of building a life full of sheet forts, lazy Sunday mornings, and whispered "I love you’s" in the dark.
And maybe, just maybe, some small part of her still wondered… What if they had time?
THE DAY AFTER- THE DATE
Love had taken the liberty of using her understudy for the first time since she debuted as the star. She had never missed a performance before, never allowed herself to step away from the stage. But today—today, Milk was in Paris. And suddenly, showing her around seemed far more important than any standing ovation.
This wasn’t just a casual reunion. It was a question.
Could they still fit together like they once did? Or would this be the day Love finally closed the door on what could have been?
LUXEMBOURG GARDENS – A Soft Start, Old Feelings Stirring
The gray winter sky hung low over Paris, soft and heavy, casting a muted glow over the gardens. The scent of pastries and cigarettes lingered in the crisp air, mixing with the earthiness of damp leaves.
Milk inhaled deeply, her hands tucked into the pockets of her sleek black coat. Paris smells different than home, she thought. Romantic, nostalgic and full of stories.
But when she looked to her side, when her gaze landed on Love, she forgot about Paris entirely.
Love stood a few steps ahead, watching her with a small, unreadable smile. Her reddish-brown hair danced in the wind, the scent of jasmine weaving its way to Milk’s senses, delicate but impossible to ignore. She was stunning—always had been—but there was something new in the way she held herself now. A woman’s confidence, a slow-burning allure, the kind of presence that made people stop and stare.
Milk had seen beauty before. But no one had ever made her feel like this, enchanted.
“Hey, stranger.” Milk’s voice was softer than she intended, something warm and familiar curling in her chest.
Love exhaled, a slow smile spreading across her lips. “Took you long enough.”
They just stood there for a moment, looking. Taking each other in. The years, the distance, the missed moments—it all sat between them like something unspoken, something waiting.
Then Love stepped forward.
Milk wasn’t sure who moved first, but suddenly, Love was in her arms. And it was perfect—the way she fit against her, like something meant to be.
Milk let out a quiet exhale, pressing her cheek against Love’s hair, feeling the familiar warmth of her body. She was taller now, broader—but Love still tucked perfectly against her, like she belonged there.
Of course, she belongs here, Milk thought. She always has.
Then, because she never knew how to sit in a moment too long without ruining it, Milk pulled back slightly and grinned.
“Damn. You got shorter.”
Love snorted—a full, unfiltered, ridiculous laugh—and just like that, Milk felt something deep in her chest click into place.
They sat on a bench, side by side, shoulders brushing.
Milk leaned back, exhaling slowly. “You know, sometimes I’d go months without thinking about you. And then, out of nowhere, I’d see something—gardenias, or a bad ballet movie—and it would all come rushing back.”
Love swallowed hard. Gardenias. She had never told Milk what they meant.
“Milk—”
Milk shook her head, a small, soft smile on her lips. “It’s okay. I just… I just needed to say it.”
Love inhaled deeply, her fingers curling into her coat. And then—without thinking, without hesitation—she reached out and took Milk’s hand.
It was so natural, so effortless. Their fingers intertwined like it was second nature, like they had been waiting for this moment all along.
Milk could hardly believe she was here. That she was touching Love, holding her hand, breathing the same air.
Her gaze drifted over Love’s profile—the elegant slope of her nose, the sharpness of her jaw, the soft fullness of her lips. And yet, what undid Milk most wasn’t Love’s beauty.
It was her laughter.
Chaotic, unfiltered, the same ridiculous, messy, intoxicating sound that had once made Milk swear she’d never get tired of making her laugh.
Milk had spent years around surgeons, people who operated with precision, control, discipline. But Love was something else entirely—a force of nature, wild and free. And God, Milk had missed this.
Love, for her part, was just as captivated.
Milk had changed. The goofy, reckless skater girl she had fallen in love with had transformed into a woman with steady hands, quiet confidence, a commanding presence. There was something controlled about her now, something elegant and sharp.
And yet, the playfulness was still there. The teasing, the mischievous glint in her dark eyes, the way she still made Love laugh until her stomach hurt.
Love inhaled. Milk smelled different too—not the coconut sunscreen and ocean breeze from their childhood, but something deeper, richer. A scent that lingered, that pulled her in without trying.
If before, Love had melted watching Milk do skateboard tricks, this version of her—this confident, mysterious, effortlessly charming Milk—was dangerous.
And yet, she was still her Milk.
The same girl who shared her secrets under blanket forts.
The same girl who held her hand through every heartbreak.
The same girl who never felt like just a friend, not really.
They walked through the gardens, the crisp winter air nipping at their skin, their laughter curling between them like smoke, effortless and warm—as if no time had passed at all.
The city moved around them, alive with the hum of passing conversations, the distant melody of a street musician, the scent of pastries and damp earth in the air.
But none of it mattered.
Because this—being here, together—was the only thing that felt real.
They reminisced about skipping class, sneaking out, cheating on tests.
Somehow, despite all their recklessness, all the rules they had broken, they had still managed to chase their dreams—and catch them.
A surgeon. A star.
Milk let out a soft chuckle, shaking her head. “I still can’t believe we actually did it.”
Love smirked, bumping their shoulders together. “You mean how we somehow turned out functional despite our crimes?”
Milk grinned. “Exactly.”
It sounded ridiculous when said out loud, but here they were.
For some reason, neither of them brought up past relationships.
They didn’t need to.
Because right now, nothing about the past mattered.
Then, after a long pause, Love asked the one question that had been sitting on the edge of her tongue all day.
She tried to sound casual.
She failed.
“What brought you to Paris?”
Milk hesitated.
She could have answered immediately, given the practiced, professional response she had been using for weeks. But with Love, nothing was ever that simple.
She exhaled, finally speaking.
“I got funding from the university here—for my research.” She paused, glancing at Love. “I might have to teach a class or two. Do some surgeries.”
Love’s heart thumped painfully against her ribs.
She knew Milk, knew her too well. The words felt measured, like she was holding something back.
Still, Love smirked, trying to keep the mood light.
“Well… if I had a teacher like you, I certainly wouldn’t want to miss class.”
Milk shot her a look, half amused, half curious. “Yeah?”
Love’s lips curled into something dangerous, teasing, familiar.
“You do know you’re that hot, young professor that everyone is bound to have a crush on.” She shrugged. “Just saying the truth here.”
Milk shot her a look, half amused, half something else—like the teasing had touched a raw nerve. "I’m flattered you think of me this way, Ms. Superstar."
It was a joke, but there was more to it than that—a quiet acknowledgment of how far they’d come, how much had changed, but how the past still echoed between them.
She meant it as a joke, but there was something heavy underneath the teasing. A quiet, unspoken truth neither of them had dared say out loud.
Milk had always put Love on a pedestal—too famous, too untouchable, too much for her. It was like they were a sapphic version of Notting Hill.
Only they weren’t playing a rom-com.
And they weren’t pretending they had nothing going on. Because they really had nothing going on for Milk’s disappointment.
“Well, I am only saying the truth Professor Pansa is bound to broke a few hearts” Love says truthfully despite all the teasing.
Milk’s smile faded slightly as Love’s words landed, the teasing tone still in the air, but something deeper now. Milk’s chest tightened, like the weight of the past and all those years of unspoken words pressed down on her in that moment.
She met Love’s gaze, no longer with the playful deflection of a joke, but with something more vulnerable, more real. There was an edge to it—something that reminded her of all the times she’d told herself she didn’t belong in Love’s world, that she was never going to be enough.
"Maybe..." Milk started, her voice quieter now, "but maybe I’m not looking to break hearts this time."
Love's eyes softened, the weight of her words landing with an unexpected tenderness. She stepped closer, the teasing veneer slipping just for a moment, letting the silence between them stretch longer than either of them had anticipated. It felt like a delicate dance, one neither of them had figured out how to do, not yet.
The garden stretched out before them, the hum of the city in the distance, but all Milk could focus on was the quiet but steady rhythm of her heart. She had thought she was ready for this—whatever this was, whether it was a second chance, closure, or something new—but now that she was standing here, she realized she wasn’t entirely sure.
Love broke the silence, her voice low but steady. “You never did like to make things easy, did you?”
Milk chuckled, the sound soft, bittersweet. “Neither did you.”
For a brief moment, neither of them spoke. They didn’t need to. Because for once, the unsaid things, the weight of the past, all seemed to hang between them, not as something to be feared, but as something that had brought them back here.
Back to each other.
Milk’s breath caught as she realized how true that was. She wasn’t just looking to break hearts—she was looking to find hers again. And maybe, just maybe, Love was still a part of that.
Milk turned to her then, a small, slow smile tugging at her lips.
“I’ll stay as long as they fund my research.”
Milk’s voice dropped, and she almost wished she hadn’t said it. "It’s a new beginning.” The words lingered in the air, heavier than she expected, as if she'd revealed something she hadn't even intended to admit.
But before she could take it back, Love’s gaze softened, and for a moment, the world outside them disappeared completely.
Love felt her breath catch as the words sank in. Milk wasn’t just talking about work. She was talking about them—about the chance that life, in its unpredictable way, had finally brought them back together. The feeling was both terrifying and exhilarating.
And suddenly, Paris felt even more magical than ever before.
Les Deux Moulins Café – The Past Meets the Present
The cobblestone streets of Montmartre felt like they belonged in a dream, their shoes tapping softly against the damp pavement. The city was still buzzing with life, even in the late afternoon—the scent of coffee and fresh pastries curling through the air, mixing with the distant smoke of cigarettes.
Milk walked beside Love, their hands brushing occasionally, close but not quite touching.
“I still can’t believe we’re here together,” Milk murmured, glancing up at the sky, which was fading into soft hues of lavender and gold.
Love smiled, her gaze tracing the familiar sights around them. “Took us long enough.”
Milk huffed out a small laugh, shaking her head. “We really manifested this, huh?”
“Well, one of us did.” Love smirked. “I always knew we’d end up here.”
Milk nudged her playfully. “Oh? So, this is fate now?”
“Absolutely.” Love turned to her, brown eyes gleaming. “If Paris is the city of lovers, then obviously, we had to come here together.”
Milk’s stomach fluttered, but she rolled her eyes, covering the warmth spreading across her chest with a teasing grin. “You’re insufferable.”
“You love it.”
Milk didn’t answer.
She didn’t have to.
Because Love was right.They reached Les Deux Moulins, and Milk slowed to a stop, her breath catching as she took it all in.
The warm glow from the windows spilled onto the cobblestone street, flickering against the soft mist curling in the evening air. Inside, the hum of conversation blended with the quiet clinking of porcelain cups, the scrape of spoons against crème brûlée. The familiar red neon sign glowed softly above them, its letters burned into her memory from all the times they had watched Amélie together.
She stared up at it, her chest tightening.
The café they had obsessed over as kids.
The café they had promised, once upon a time, to visit together.
Milk felt Love watching her, waiting, but she couldn’t move just yet.
She had lost count of how many times they watched the movie, curled up under blankets, whispering about running away to the City of Lovers one day.
They had been too young to understand love,
but old enough to know they never wanted to be apart.
And now, here they were.
Milk exhaled slowly, a small, disbelieving smile tugging at her lips.
This was their place.
A place that had once been just a dream.
And now—they were stepping inside together.
Love nudged her, her voice laced with something too soft to name.
“Are we just going to stand here, or are you coming inside with me?”
Milk let out a small laugh, shaking her head before finally pushing open the door.
And just like that, they stepped into their past—into something that had always been waiting for them.
The soft chime of the café doorbell rang as they stepped inside, greeted by the warmth of dim lighting and the rich scent of coffee.
Everything felt exactly like the movie.
Milk exhaled slowly, soaking it in. “Okay, I’ll admit it. This is surreal.”
Love hummed, looking around. “See? Sometimes, it’s good to be a romantic.”
Milk shook her head, smiling despite herself.
They found a small corner table, the kind that felt tucked away from the rest of the world.
The moment they sat down, the air shifted.
It wasn’t just two old friends getting coffee.
It was two people sitting in the middle of a memory they had waited their whole lives to live.
Milk let out a slow breath, her gaze softening as she looked at Love. “Can you believe it?”
Love rested her elbow on the table, tracing the rim of her coffee cup absentmindedly.
Then, she smiled.
“Yeah,” she murmured. “Kind of feels like a happy ending to be here with you.”
Milk’s chest tightened.
Because they both knew—this wasn’t the ending.
This was something else entirely.
Love’s fingers idly stirred her coffee, lost in thought.
Milk tilted her head, watching her. “Penny for your thoughts?”
Love let out a small hum. “I was just thinking…”
Her voice trailed off, something far away in her expression.
Thinking about the nights she used to sneak out.
The way her parents’ fights would echo through the cold, empty house, shaking the glass walls of their perfect world.
And then she would climb out of her bedroom window and into Milk’s world.
A world that was warm, messy, loud.
A home filled with mismatched mugs, laughter, and unconditional belonging.
Milk’s mother would always make her hot chocolate and tell her to make herself comfortable, even though she never needed permission.
And Milk?
Milk would drag her into her room, throw an arm around her, and act like it was the most natural thing in the world.
“You know you don’t have to ask, right?” Milk had told her once, voice quiet in the dark. “Just come.”
And she had.
Again and again.
Because Milk had always been home.
Love blinked, coming back to the present.
She met Milk’s gaze, her heart pounding a little too hard.
“You still drink your coffee with way too much sugar?” she asked, steering the conversation away from the ache in her chest.
Milk huffed. “You still act like you’re better than me because you take yours black?”
Love smirked. “I am better than you.”
Milk scoffed. “Unbelievable.”
And just like that, the tension broke, laughter spilling between them like it always had.
For a few seconds, they just looked at each other.
Everything unsaid hummed between them—the years, the distance, the missed moments.
Then, because Milk had never been good at sitting in silence without ruining it, she grinned.
“So.” She leaned forward, resting her chin on her hand. “Are you still obsessed with gnomes and cracking crème brûlée with a spoon, or have you actually matured?”
Love snorted.
That laugh.
The one Milk used to live for.
Love narrowed her eyes playfully. “You’re one to talk. Do you still get into fights with vending machines, or have you finally learned they always win?”
Milk gasped, dramatically placing a hand over her heart. “That vending machine was rigged, and you know it.”
Love smirked, shaking her head. “You still suck at admitting defeat.”
Milk shrugged, picking up her coffee. “You still like winning too much.”
Love hummed, stirring her drink slowly.
“Maybe.”
Then, softly—“Maybe that’s why I’m still here.”
Milk froze, her cup halfway to her lips.
For a second, neither of them said anything.
Then, Love smiled again, like she hadn’t just said something dangerous.
And just like that, they slipped back into place.
Wandering Montmartre – Falling Back into Old Rhythms
They strolled through the winding streets of Montmartre, hands brushing occasionally, bodies drawn together like magnets. The cobblestones beneath them were slick from the rain earlier in the afternoon, glistening under the glow of antique street lamps.
Milk, ever the skeptic, smirked. “So, Miss Love, do all Parisians take their dates on dramatic twilight walks?”
Love raised an eyebrow, playful. “Only the charming ones. So, you better step up your game.”
Milk scoffed. “Unbelievable.”
Love, laughing, reached over and tugged Milk’s scarf loose, stealing it effortlessly and looping it around her own neck.
Milk blinked. “Excuse you?”
“Mine now,” Love declared.
Milk narrowed her eyes. “Oh, it’s war, sweetheart.”
She made a half-hearted attempt to grab it back, but Love only laughed, that ridiculous snort-laugh that made Milk’s chest tighten, clench, ache.
They stopped near a small bridge covered in padlocks, lovers’ names scrawled onto the metal, a hundred promises hanging in the air.
Love let out a small breath. “We used to talk about this, remember?”
Milk did. She remembered everything.
She remembered Love sneaking into her bedroom after her parents fought, curling up next to her, whispering dreams about running away someday.
She remembered Love crying the night she found out they were moving away, holding onto her like she never wanted to let go.
Milk remembers how she had to swallow her own tears and held her while she cracked with sobs of how unfair it all was.
And now here they were. Hand in hand.
A street vendor approached, smiling knowingly.
“For the lovers,” he said in accented English, offering them a small padlock.
Milk smirked. “You hear that? We’re just another cliché.”
Love tilted her head, studying her, something unreadable in her eyes.
Then, slowly, she took the lock and small-talked the vendor with her flawless French.
Milk raised an eyebrow. “Really?”
Love shrugged, lips twitching. “You got a pen?”
Milk hesitated, then dug one out of her bag. Love scrawled something on the lock quickly, then snapped it onto the railing.
Milk stepped closer, peering at it.
L & M, always.
Her stomach flipped.
Milk swallowed hard, her fingers clenching into fists at her sides. Guess I’m still not immune to the damn butterflies Love stirs in me.
Her hands felt too warm, her heartbeat too loud in her ears.
They got their lock in a safe place and stepped back, admiring the view.
At the top of the Montmartre steps, the city sprawled out below them, lights flickering like fallen stars. The twilight sky was painted in soft hues of orange, lavender, and gold, casting a warm glow over the rooftops.
Around them, couples stood close together, lost in their own little worlds. A street artist sang a soft, aching love song, his voice carrying through the cool evening air, the melody settling over them like a spell.
The wind picked up, whipping through Love’s hair, sending a shiver down her spine.
Milk noticed. Without thinking, she reached for her, looping her arms around Love’s waist, pulling her into her chest. She was warm, solid, steady—like she had been waiting for this moment just as much as Love had.
Then, as if it were the most natural thing in the world, Milk wrapped her coat around them both, shielding Love from the cold.
Love stiffened for a fraction of a second—then melted into her, exhaling.
Her body relaxed, fitting against Milk’s like it belonged there.
Milk leaned in, her breath tickling the shell of Love’s ear.
“Don’t get used to it,” she murmured, her lips ghosting over her skin. “I still think romance is overrated.”
Love hummed—a sound low and knowing, her lips twitching. “Liar.”
Milk grinned, her chin brushing against Love’s temple.
It was the perfect end to the afternoon, and Love allowed herself to snuggle deeper into Milk’s embrace " God, she smells so good” , her fingers brushing against the lapels of Milk’s coat. Milk smelled different now—richer, more refined—but beneath it, she still smelled like home.
And then their eyes met.
The playful teasing, the laughter, the flirting—all of it melted into something heavier.
Something real.
Love’s lips parted slightly, her chest rising and falling in uneven breaths.
Milk’s stomach tightened, heat curling low in her spine.
Her fingers flexed against Love’s waist, unsure whether to pull her closer or hold back.
She wasn’t sure who leaned in first.
All she knew was that she had waited years for this.
“Remember, after our first kiss, there wasn’t a day we could go without touching?”
Milk’s voice was barely above a whisper, her lips hovering so close to Love’s that she could feel the warmth of her breath.
Love’s pupils dilated, her gaze darkening, locking onto Milk’s lips.
“Like we were addicted to each other.”
Her heated gaze traced Milk’s mouth, lingering, waiting, daring.
Milk’s pulse pounded, roaring in her ears.
She could feel Love’s fingers trembling slightly where they rested against her chest.
“I could never get enough,” Milk admitted, voice almost shaky, wrecked. “Every make-out session always left me wanting more.”
Milk’s hand tilted Love’s chin up, slow, deliberate, her thumb brushing against her jawline.
Her other hand tightened around Love’s waist, anchoring her, giving her space to flee if she wanted to.
But Love didn’t move.
If anything, she tilted her head up further, inviting.
And then, Milk kissed her.
Softly at first—a whisper of lips, a lingering question.
Love let out a small, ragged inhale, her hands gripping Milk’s coat like it was the only thing keeping her standing.
Then she sighed into the kiss—and that was it.
She tilted her head, deepening it, pressing closer, like she had been waiting for this moment for years.
And just like that, the world fell away.
The wind howled around them, the city below blurred into nothing, and all Milk could feel was Love.
Her warmth.
The way her fingers curled into the back of Milk’s hair, pulling, desperate.
The way her body molded into hers, fitting perfectly, just like always.
Milk groaned softly against her lips, her grip tightening, pulling Love impossibly closer.
Love kissed her like she wanted to taste every second they had lost.
Like she wanted to make up for every stolen glance, every missed moment, every almost.
It was perfect.
Familiar—yet somehow better than any memory could have painted it.
Like their bodies knew exactly how to move together, like they had kissed a thousand times before in another life.
Milk felt Love’s hands slide up, fingertips tracing the sharp line of her jaw, nails lightly scratching against the nape of her neck, making her shudder.
The feeling of Love pressed against her, warm and wanting, was intoxicating.
Milk tilted her head, deepening the kiss, tasting her, drinking her in like she was something forbidden and holy all at once.
They kissed until their lungs burned, until the cold air felt warm against their skin, until there was nothing left to do but hold onto each other and let it all sink in.
Milk broke away first, but barely.
Her lips hovered over Love’s, her forehead pressing against hers, their breaths tangled, warm and uneven.
She felt Love’s hands still gripping her coat tightly, like she wasn’t ready to let go.
Milk’s thumb brushed over Love’s cheek, slow, reverent.
Her voice was hoarse, raw. “It’s still there,” Milk whispered.
Love exhaled shakily, her fingers tracing absent patterns over the fabric of Milk’s coat. Her eyes fluttered shut for a brief moment before she opened them again, soft, sure, shining.
“Yeah,” Love murmured.
Milk’s lips curled into the biggest, most devastating smile.
“It never left.” Milk said, capturing her lips in another earth shattering kiss.
As their lips parted, a breathless silence hung between them, the kind that only the spaces between kisses could hold. Milk’s heart hammered in her chest, and she could feel the pulse of her own breath mingling with Love’s. The city around them seemed to fade—its noise, its rush, its electric life all dimmed in comparison to the rawness of this moment. It was as if Paris itself had paused to watch them, holding its breath.
Milk pulled back slightly, still caught in the depths of Love’s kiss, eyes searching her face for something—anything—just to ground herself in the reality of what was happening. “You sure about this?” Her voice was hoarse, the words barely leaving her lips before she could catch them.
Love’s eyes glinted in the moonlight, her smile soft yet loaded with unspoken intent. “I’ve never been more sure of anything in my life.”
Milk’s chest tightened, not from fear, but from the weight of the decision they were both making in that moment. There was no going back from this—not from the kiss, not from the connection they were forging now, and certainly not from what lay ahead. She opened her mouth to respond, but the words seemed to slip away, replaced by something more pressing, something that felt too big to say right now.
Love stepped back, her gaze never leaving Milk’s, as she reached for her hand. “Come with me,” she whispered. The words weren’t an invitation—they were a command, a promise. “There’s more.”
Milk raised an eyebrow, a pulse of curiosity sparking in her veins, mingling with the lingering heat of their kiss. “More?”
Love didn’t answer directly, but her lips curved into a smile that was part mischief, part knowing. She turned, tugging Milk along with her, leading her down the cobbled streets of Paris. They passed by streetlights casting pools of gold onto the pavement, the distant hum of music from cafés and the chatter of a city that never slept. Milk followed without question, her hand slipping into Love’s, her heart still racing from the kiss, now mingling with the thrill of the unknown.
They stopped in front of a lavish building, the red lights of the Moulin Rouge glowing invitingly in the distance. Milk’s breath caught as she took in the sight—the place she’d only ever seen in dreams, in stories, in the whispered legends of Paris.
Love’s smirk deepened. “Welcome to my last surprise.”
Milk turned to her, eyes wide in disbelief. “The Moulin Rouge? Are you serious?”
“Absolutely,” Love replied, her voice laced with excitement. “We’re not just here to watch. We’re here to experience it—together.”
Milk squeezed her hand, suddenly aware of the intensity of what Love was offering. Not just a night at a legendary club, but something deeper, something rooted in a choice that neither of them could deny anymore. Something that felt just as infinite as the city around them, and just as real.
Without another word, Love led them inside.
🎭 The Moulin Rouge – Red Lights & Dizzy Excitement
The Moulin Rouge was even more breathtaking than Milk imagined.
The moment they stepped inside, the world shifted into something dreamlike.
The velvet-red glow of chandeliers flickered above them, their golden light casting a soft radiance over the room. The air hummed with music and laughter, the scent of champagne and expensive perfume curling through the air.
Milk let out a low whistle.
“Okay, I take it back. This is kinda romantic.”
Love shot her a look, half amused, half victorious. “Told you.”
They were escorted to their private table, nestled close to the stage. The moment Milk sank into the plush seat, a waiter arrived, pouring them both a glass of sparkling champagne.
Milk lifted her flute, watching the golden liquid bubble up. “So, Miss Superstar, do you take all your dates to places this fancy?”
Love hummed, leaning back in her seat. “No. Just the ones who deserve it.”
Milk arched a brow but said nothing, instead taking a slow sip of her drink.
Then, the show began.
Milk watched, wide-eyed, captivated.
The music, the dazzling costumes, the energy of the dancers— it was hypnotic, like stepping into a different era.
Love, of course, had seen it all before. But tonight, she wasn’t watching the show.
She was watching Milk.
Milk, leaning forward slightly, eyes gleaming with fascination.
Milk, lips parted, breath caught in her throat as the performances grew more daring.
Milk, looking at Paris—at this moment—as if she had never felt something this magical before.
Love smiled to herself.
Milk never let herself get swept up in anything—not in romance, not in the idea of fate.
But here? Here, she looked enchanted.
Love had been waiting for this—waiting to watch her fall.
Then, the famous act began.
A dancer, stunning and barely dressed, stepped onto the stage, carrying a massive python.
Milk blinked. Then stared.
Her gaze followed as the dancer gracefully stepped into a large, clear water tank, the snake wrapping around her body as she moved.
Milk’s head tilted slightly.
She didn’t even blink.
Love’s smile faltered.
She leaned back in her chair, arms crossing over her chest. “Enjoying the view?”
Milk turned to her, grinning, utterly unashamed.
“Are you jealous?”
Love leaned in, lips brushing against Milk’s ear, voice low and warm.
“I don’t share.”
Milk shivered. The heat of Love’s breath against her skin, the way her voice dipped into something dangerous and claiming—it sent a jolt of electricity down her spine.
Her fingers tightened around the stem of her glass.
“Noted.”
Love smirked, lifting her own drink. “Good girl.”
Milk nearly choked on her champagne.
The air outside was crisp, cool, electric.
Paris was still alive around them—laughter spilling from cafés, the distant hum of street musicians, the glow of the Eiffel Tower shimmering in the distance.
Milk exhaled, her breath curling in the night air.
“Tonight was perfect.”
Her fingers brushed against Love’s cheek—soft, unthinking.
Love leaned into the touch, her gaze deep, unreadable.
“So perfect that I kinda never wanted it to end.”
Love studied her, the city lights reflecting in her eyes.
Then, softly, she said:
“It doesn’t have to.”
Milk stilled.
Before she could process what that meant, Love took a step forward, closing the space between them.
She lifted her hands, tracing Milk’s jaw, her touch feather-light but grounding.
Then, she pulled her into a kiss.
Soft. Lingering. Something deeper than longing.
More than just lust.
More than just the heat simmering between them.
Against her lips, Love whispered, her voice silk and certainty.
“Come home with me.”
Milk’s breath hitched.
For a second—just a second—she hesitated.
Not because she didn’t want to.
But because she already knew there was no coming back from this.
This wasn’t just a night.
This was the choice.
The one they never got to make all those years ago.
Then Love’s hands slid into her hair, pulling her in, kissing her again—deeper, fuller, like she was staking her claim, like she was saying all the things neither of them had ever said.
And Milk?
Milk kissed her back.
This time without hesitation.
This time with everything.
Everything she never said.
Everything that had been choked up in her chest for years.
Everything that had been waiting for this moment, for this night, for her.
Because Love was always impossible to resist.
Because Love was always meant to be hers.
Say It with My Hands - Love’s Penthouse in Paris
They stumble through the door, still kissing, still breathless, still laughing.
Love’s back hits the wall, and Milk presses against her, hands framing her face, searching her eyes like she needs to memorize everything.
There’s something in the air between them.
Not just desire. Not just nostalgia.
Something deeper.
Something infinite.
Milk exhales shakily, her forehead resting against Love’s.
“This—” she starts, but Love shakes her head.
Her fingers curl into the lapels of Milk’s coat, grounding her.
“Don’t ruin it,” Love whispers, voice soft but firm.
Her breath is warm against Milk’s lips.
“Just—be here. With me.”
Milk swallows hard, nodding.
Because of course she will.
She was always waiting.
Always hers.
They kiss again, slower this time, softer—like a confession, like a promise.
Milk’s hands slide down Love’s arms, tracing the curve of her waist.
Love’s fingers thread through Milk’s hair, tugging, pulling, knowing exactly how to unravel her.
Their bodies press together, warmth melting into warmth, a perfect fit.
This is not just passion.
This is rediscovery.
This is home.
Love’s hands work at the buttons of Milk’s shirt, slow, deliberate—like she’s unwrapping something rare, something precious.
Milk watches her, dark eyes burning, half-lidded with devotion.
She lets Love take her time, lets her fingers glide over her skin like she’s memorizing a map she once knew by heart.
Milk’s fingers trail down Love’s spine, pressing a lingering kiss to her collarbone, then the soft, delicate spot just below her ear.
Love shivers, her lips parting on a quiet gasp.
Their gazes lock, lit with fire.
Neither of them speak.
They don’t have to.
Because every kiss, every trembled breath, every moan that escapes, every shiver down their spines—
It’s all a conversation.
A poetry coming alive.
A love that has always been there, buried deep, waiting to be set free.
They move together, bodies molding, knowing, needing.
Not rushed.
Not frantic.
Just them, existing in each other’s arms, giving more than just their bodies.
They trade pieces of themselves, leaving marks that go beyond scratches and hickeys.
Milk gasps as Love's nails rake lightly down her back, her own hands gripping Love’s hips, steadying, grounding.
Love tilts her head back, exposing the elegant line of her throat—offering, surrendering.
Milk takes her time, kissing, tasting, tracing the curve of her jaw.
Love’s breaths stagger, her hands fisting in the sheets as Milk worships her, slow, reverent.
They fall apart and come back together, again and again, beneath a moonless sky.
There is no past.
No missed chances.
No worries of the future.
There is only this.
Now.
Them.
Moving as one.
Finally.
Being one.
Milk trails her fingers down Love’s spine, pressing a kiss to the dip of her shoulder.
Love’s skin is warm beneath her lips, her pulse still racing.
They lay tangled together, limbs intertwined, bodies still pressed impossibly close.
Love smiles against Milk’s lips, her fingertips tracing lazy circles on her bare shoulder.
Her voice is a whisper, soft, almost hesitant.
“You’ll remember this, won’t you?”
Milk’s hands tighten on her waist, pulling her closer, as if anchoring her.
Her dark eyes are liquid, endless, a galaxy pulling Love into her orbit.
She exhales, her lips ghosting over Love’s temple.
“I’ll always remember us this way.”
And Love believes her. Because how could she not?
This moment, them together, is the picture Milk is taking with her.
A love that exists beyond time.
A love that was always meant to find its way back.
A love that needs no words, because it was always written within their souls.