PROMPT: FIRST LOVE
Tonight was a perfect night for a swim in the waterfall basin. Even though the sun was gone, the air was warm. And there were thousands of dazzling stars in the sky, providing light and guidance to those who should look up.
To be honest, the stars didn't interest him much. Not tonight. Wyatt's gaze was locked on his friend, Morgan, who sat on the grass across the way. He looked so content over there, which was good to see, considering how much stress they'd been under these past several days. Then again, their whole lives were stressful. Being raised in a laboratory makes for a lot of tension. They were no longer in that hellhole, though. So, they could look forward to some good days and good nights, just like this one.
As Wyatt continued to gaze at Morgan, his heart raced rapidly in his chest. The thumping was so loud that he could hear it in his ears. His stomach felt slightly sick, too, and his hands were shaking above the water. These symptoms came up almost every time he looked at Morgan. They got worse if Morgan talked to him, and worse still if Morgan smiled. Nobody had ever made Wyatt feel this way before. He didn't know what to think of it or what it was supposed to mean. All he did know was that he was drawn to Morgan. The strange illness he experienced didn't make him want to get away from him. Quite the opposite.
Finally, he tore his eyes away so he could swim in a few different patterns. The whole time, he thought about Morgan. Morgan might be out of his sight but he wasn't out of his mind. He thought about his handsome face, his cool-looking hairstyle, his lovely voice, his attractive figure… Truly, it was like he'd been infected. In his head, it was nothing but Morgan, Morgan, Morgan. His brain felt unable to focus on anything but Morgan.
What did all of this mean, he once again wondered? The word 'love' came to mind, but he was hesitant to use that word due to never knowing real love before. The laboratory was a loveless place and the scientists were loveless people. Wyatt didn't want to completely rule out the possibility, though. Perhaps he did love Morgan. He certainly cared about him a great deal, and he could admit he was attracted to him. Did he love him too? Could that be what these feelings indicate?
Sighing tiredly, he hesitantly sent his eyes back over to Morgan. That did no favors for his racing heart, but damn, he just couldn't look away. Morgan was so… Beautiful. So wonderful. So loyal and true. All he wanted to do was gaze at him as if he were a painting meant to be admired.
Desiring to be near him, Wyatt got out of the water and walked over to Morgan. Taking a seat beside him, he decided he would star gazing with him. At last, the stars had his attention, but it wasn't undivided. Every so often, he stole glances at Morgan.
It just couldn't be helped, because…
He loved him.