Broken Hope (boyxboy)

Chapter 21 - Delightful Darkness

Don't play the song/video until it says so in the story for the added affect. I really enjoyed rereading this chapter. I'm happy with the way it turned out. It was a bit challenging to write though. Hope you guys like it! ^-^

Keegan's POV

"Come on." Theo said looking back to me holding out his hand. I slowly grabbed onto it. I was happy to be hand in hand with him again. He seemed quite comfortable himself. Suddenly he had us running again.

"Where are we going?" I asked, a little worried.

"Somewhere I heard was nice." He answered with a smirk. What could he mean? I had no idea what was going on but I decided to trust him.

Somehow tonight was feeling a lot like a date, in my immature teenage mind anyway. I doubt it even crossed Theo's mind since he's straight and all.

The night breeze flushed my face as we ran. It felt really amazing. Theo's scent mixed with it making it  that much greater. I felt truly relaxed. That's something he does to me a lot. I'm either having a lot of fun or I'm completely relaxed around him. This is a huge difference from my life before the trip. Theo's becoming an irreplaceable part of my life. I really don't know what I would do without him. 

The passing street lights that lit the ground in a cozy warm orange color added to the mood. Our footsteps echoing through the empty night, the sound of the wind blowing against the leaves on the passing trees, it was all so blissful.

I noticed us approaching what looked to be a playground after being lost in thought for who knows how long. Theo guided us in, dodging the chained poles and the toys littered around the playground.

(Play the song)

"This is it." Theo announced looking around. The moon peeked out of the few clouds in the sky illuminating the playground in a dim blue light. Theo looked back to me with a smile, probably noticing my expression of shock. This place is so beautiful, I had my jaw ajar, gaping at the pretty scene. I felt my inner kid clawing at the surface. I was suddenly feeling happy and excited.

"Follow me." Theo commanded, nudging his head towards a large jungle gym dome with a resting area on top, to the right of the playground. I followed as he jogged over to the metal poles. He began climbing like a champ. I guess that comes with having muscles like his. I struggled climbing the first step. I'm a total joke compared to Theo. I regret to admit that I needed his help to get to the top. He stretched a hand to me and I gratefully accepted. 

We were draped across the wooden platform atop the jungle gym. We laid there, gazing upon the dark purple night sky, partially lit by the now fully present moon. We chatted about an assortment of things. We shared memories of our past without me going too deep. I told him how much I loved visiting the zoo with my parents, how I clung to my grandparents and how we'd all share stories by the fireplace. Theo smiled the whole time almost as if he was enjoying listening to me speak. He told me how him and his family would go out and see a movie together every so often. He shared a lot of funny moments from his past. I even found myself laughing. Today my inner "me" was finally able to express himself after being locked away for so long.