Thin Air

His cold hands went towards the music player and played a collection of old songs. His face enlightened, I smiled.  I looked towards his eyes while he was focusing, I tried to remember how we met. 

I was 9 yrs old, we studied together. Our houses were also at just a few apartments distance. I used to be a stubborn child, usually, I hated boys. They just do nothing except show off. I used to fight a lot, and Darsh always tried to calm me down. He was one of my best friends until we were 15 when I felt awkward about his behavior. Always stared at me, trying to keep every single information about me. I tried so hard to avoid which ultimately made me fall in love with him. Today, I could tell proudly that he is the best guy. He always took care of me, protected me. Sometimes came out of thin air like he was stalking me which he described as coincident. 

Something like a flash whispered in front of our car. His hand took my hand so tightly that I wasn't able to move, he pushed me behind which led me to get unconscious. I wanted to know what happened and wanted to tell him to take care of himself first. But I wasn't able to see or speak. I tried a lot harder, I wanted to know where he was. It wasn't an accident that's for sure, I could tell. But then what was that flash, and why did he push me, why can't I speak or see. I was so afraid. Darsh should be safe. Would he be OK or I should stand and look for him? I can't lose him. I'm nothing without him. I badly wanted to see him. I heard a door lock which means he went outside. He should be OK. I prayed continuously for him to be safe. He should never leave me. But why he went and what would be happening there. Again door opened, I felt a little relaxed that he was here and he would be OK. I tried to stand up a little while he pushed me again and told me to relax. His cold hands, sweet sandalwood smell from his body, and velvety voice made me relaxed. I still didn't know what happened, I wanted to ask but he ordered:

"Please Jaan, go to sleep."

I managed to ask:

"Tell me first, what happened??? Are you OK??? Was it an accident?? Please tell me."

"Afterwards Jaan, right now you need to relax, I'm fine don't worry about me. Please no questions now and go to sleep. "

"Do u promise me to tell everything afterward?"

"We will see later. Now please sleep for me, no question. "

"I love you, never leave me."

"Never. I promise, Jaan. "

As soon as I heard the last words I took his hands and went to sleep, which wasn't hard in the presence of his sweet smell.