บท 24: Luminous

Every part of our body radiates light constantly. A dazzling brightness overwhelmed the eyes. He gasped for air repeatedly. His chest was so close to my face that I could feel it rise and fall. When he held me, he squeezed me hard.

I could feel his body heat and his sweat on my flesh.

His snarl was deep and menacing. Because of the agony and rage that had built up in his chest, I thought. Even though he was in constant anguish, his grip on me never loosened.

He said, "Go hide somewhere safe." He puffed up his chest, which was perfectly sculpted.

It took a moment, but I finally managed to swallow. I just took a fleeting peek at his countenance. His face stared back at me, all glowing and handsome. I saw the terror in his eyes, despite his best efforts to disguise it behind fluttering lids. What was behind him seemed scary, but I couldn't guess his specific worry.

Asked, "Are you going to be secure?" To answer, I inhaled deeply of the hazy air and inquired.