"if I fell in love with the wrong person? What happens then?"

Nuea's eyes were a dead weight against the brevity of the sky. They were filled with as many stars as there were black holes,countless vacuums that tone couldn't help but fall into, drowning in.

"What do you want to happen?" He answered, brown eyes fazing at him intently, an endless ocean of affection that the other failed to register, even as their gazes locked, making both their hearts skip a beat.

"I want to...be happy, I guess. I'd rather find my number one, than spend the time flitting through people..but if I can't find him..." he smiled sadly, gazing back up at the stars in the sky. Whispering harshly, he continued, "I don't want to spend the rest of my life alone."

"I can't figure if it'd be better to live with someone I love, even if they're not my soulmate, or wait a lifetime for someone that I don't even know exists."

Khleun gazed at him, an ocean of unreadable emotion in his eyes. His heart burned, so close to him. But it aches, knowing how far he was. Can't you see me? He wanted to ask. Can't you see my feelings for you? I love you. Yes, I love you. I can't help but feel inexplicably drawn to you, something that thrums in my veins like waves that will not rest, will not quaver. To me, you're the moon that attracts the ocean, pulling me to you in waves. Shining as bright as the star you're named for. I love you.

But the words died in his throat, leaving nothing but a whispery trail on his lips. Instead, he tore his gaze from the boy, from the star who held his heart so closely, guarding it even from afar. The urge to pull him close set a fire within him, and he wanted more than to drag him close and kiss him. But he couldn't do that, could he?
Not to him. Not now.

I don't even know if he likes me back.

"You'll find him, I'm sure of it."

I wish it was me.

"Mm, thank you, Khleun. I really needed it." Nuea continued staring up at the sky, his feet lapping idly at the waves that swept past their feet. Smiling, he leaned back onto the other's chest. Their hearts brushed against each other for a moment, light pink sprinkled over their cheeks, though it was too dim for either of them to make out in the dark.

I hope it's you.

I love you.