Rescue My Drowning Heart | COMPLETED

Part II| You're My Purpose

"Just close your eyes, you and I, will go out of space and time." —Natalia Lesz.

Chapter Theme Song: 'Fire In The Sky' by Natalia Lesz.

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Harmony

I have no idea when we arrived at the school's back section, away from the concert. I can hear the faint sound of the loud music as we sit on a seat situated under a massive tree.

The chirping birds are melodies to my ears, and the wind feels cool and refreshing as it dances through the leaves. As the sun slowly sets, it releases slim rays of yellow lights on the bench we're sitting on.

This is more like it. Being alone, away from everyone, with the person I love is the most priceless feeling.

"The school feels a lot better when no one is around." I smile.

Blaze nods. "It does. Imagine if it were just us two in the world...it'd be great. At least then, I'd feel like I am 'living' and not just 'existing.'"

I look at him. "You feel like you're just existing?"

He shrugs lightly. "Yeah. A few weeks ago, I couldn't find the purpose of life. I mean, what's all this for? It's like we're in this game, against our will, fighting to survive in a world that makes us feel pain. It just sucks."

I gaze at the ground. Blaze has a point, but it's so sad for him to view life that way. I want to be the one to change his outlook.

"Well...have you found something now? Like a purpose for life?"

He looks at me and smiles a little. "Yeah. I have."

"Well, what's that?"

His eyes soften, and an intense emotion washes over his face. He hesitates for a second, and I tilt my head to the side.

"What is it, Blaze?"

He pushes his hair back, and his eyes search mine.

"It's you, Harmony."

My heart melts at his response, and I stare at him.

I am his purpose? I have never seen myself being of such importance to anyone. I mean, I know my family loves me, but I never thought I could be someone's purpose. It gives me overwhelming joy to know that I can do that for him.

"I am happy, Blaze."

He gives me a lopsided smile, then looks away as he leans back against the seat with a tired sigh. That's his hint that he wants to finish the conversation. I think he feels himself getting a little too vulnerable, so he figures it's best to break eye-contact, and that's okay with me. There is a small silence for a while, but I speak first.

"You want some?" I stretch the bottle of lemonade to him, but he shakes his head with a smile. "No thanks, I'd have bought one if I was thirsty."

"Okay." I raise it to my mouth again, totally oblivious to his eyes, watching my lips as they enclose on the rim of the bottle.

"On second thought...a taste doesn't sound so bad." He comments, and I bring my eyes to him, removing the bottle from my mouth. "Huh?"

He reaches over in no time and plants his lips on mine for a brief second.

My eyes tear open, but I am not given enough time to close them since he moves away so quickly.

He sweeps his tongue across his lower lip and smirk. "Tasty but kind of sour."

I glance around the area to see if anyone saw that, and Blaze laughs. "Why do you need to survey the area whenever I kiss you?"

"Because..." I lower my eyes. "I don't want to ruin your reputation."