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Don’t bring tomorrow…
These were the words trapped in Florence’s head, trying to claw their way out. Over and over, she pondered them. Like a drum they beat behind her skull, but her distressed whispers were barely audible as she rested her head against Isa’s chest, their legs and hands entwined. The only sounds were two hearts beating through the darkness.
“Don’t bring tomorrow.” Florence mumbled, leaning closer into Isa. Isa slowly opened her eyes and searched for Florence’s face in the darkness.
“Shhh baby, I’m here. Close your eyes, I’m here.” Isa let go of Florence’s hand and stroked her cheek gently, before letting their fingers find each other again. Florence clutched Isa tighter and for a while everything was still. Isa laid there for what seemed like hours but she could feel her friend's warm breath on her neck, and it was obvious Florence wasn’t asleep either.
Neither spoke. All their unspoken thoughts were spilling over and flooding the room. But still, they let the night wash over them. An eternity passed in silence.
“Don’t bring tomorrow,” Florence uttered, “because… because I already know I’ll lose you.” She gulped and held her breath. She knew that when the light crept through the curtains, everything would change. But she didn’t want the daylight. She wanted the night, with Isa lying beside her. The small blonde winced at the pain in Florence’s voice.
“Oh Flo, you’ll never lose me, not now, not tomorrow, not ever.” Isa leant down and pressed her lips to her forehead.
Florence breathed, “Can we just stay like this forever… please?” This was all she longed for. Being here with Isa, in the dark, where nothing could harm them. A smile spread across Isa’s features, “Forever and always, my love.”
Florence squeezed her eyes shut, praying this moment would never end.
Still with feet touching
Still with eyes meeting
Still our hands match
Still with hearts beating