Chapter 26 “Three Month With You”
Kaien pulled Allen into a hug. In Kaien’s embrace the world stopped still on its axis. There was no time, no wind, no rain. Allen's mind was at peace. How could it be that he had not seen Kaien's love for what it was before? Pure. Unselfish. Undemanding. Free. Allen felt his body press in, soft and warm. This was the love he had waited for, prayed for. He inwardly thanked God and hugged all the tighter. A love like this was to be cherished for life. 
His hug was stronger than anything Allen had ever known, as if holding Allen was not quite enough. As if Kaien was telling Allen to feel every ounce that he was pressed into every ounce that was him. In that moment of feeling Allen so close while Kaiew was still awake somehow, he felt more alive than he had been in so very long. 
For there were times when Allen was like a butterfly who yearns for the cocoon, to be safe within walls, protected. That was what Allen felt. It helped. Kaien’s hug really helped. So if it would be okay, if it was what Kaien wanted too, wrap those arms around Allen every chance the universe was kind enough to bring. For in this world, this was their gold, their food and pure rain... it is the love that makes everything else possible.
“Kaien…” Allen blushed. Allen snuggled in, “You're the only person I know that gives indefinite hugs.”
Kaien snickered, “Well, love, where else would I rather be?” In that moment the arms squeezed a fraction tighter and Allen breathed more slowly. His body melted into Kaien’s as every muscle lost its tension to the spring air. This was life, real life.
“Allen…” Kaien whispered. “Listen to me…” Kaien said as he pulled away and looked Allen in the eyes. “The last three months have been the greatest, happiest time in my life…I thank God so much to meet with you…”
“I know so many things have happened between us, but it won’t make my love for you fade, otherwise, it makes my love for you stronger…”
“Your super delicious cooking…”
Allen chuckled a little.
“Your fragrance…it’s my oxygen…”
“The way you mumble in your sleep and when you call my name…You sweet voice…Nothing can’t substitute that…”
“Your smile and presence… It's just irreplaceable…”
“Kai…” Allen called.
“Shh…I’m not finished yet…” Kaien said as he put his finger tenderly on Allen’s lips.
“I know I’ve hurt you, and I will change it if I can manipulate the time…”
Allen looks into Kaien's eyes; they understand each other's feelings.
“Let me be the light that protects you from the darkness…”
“Let me be there for you, making sure you won’t be alone ever again…”
“I might not be perfect, but my love for you is true, my heart belongs to you, now and forever…”
“I want to make you happy, smile, and laugh…”
Allen smiled in agreement; showing that he completely feels the same toward Kaien.
“That’s why… I need more time with you, not just three months; it might take our entire life…”
Kaien pulled Allen’s up, then he kneeled down, took a small box from his pocket. Allen immediately recognized the box. He had seen the box before. Then, Kaien opened the box slowly.
“Will you marry me?” Kaien proposed for the second time.
Allen smiled happily. Then he pulled Kaien closer and hugged him. He kissed Kaien right on the lips. It was not a passionate one, but a long gentle kiss that made sure they were in the same feeling, at the same moment.
“So, this means a ‘yes’?” Kaien asked as he smiled back.
“Yes, silly. My heart will always belong to you...” Allen mumbled as they were still hugging each other.
“Let me put the ring for you…” Kaien put the ring on Allen’s finger and admired it. The ring fits perfectly.
“Do you like it, Allen?” Kaien asked. “Here’s mine…” Kaien showed his ring, the same as Allen’s, on his ring finger.
“I love it!” Allen kissed Kaien’s lips again, but then the kiss turned into a long one. 
In their kiss was the promise of years and the sweetness of waiting for real love.