It was late; stars shimmered as brightly as Javier believed your eyes did. His focus shifted more to you than the stars as you both lay on the grass.

“Beautiful, isn’t it?” he asked quietly, subtly moving closer, his gaze fixed on you while yours were on the stars.

Javier's hand slid under yours, fingers intertwining as he gently grazed his fingers over the back of your hand. A smile tugged at his lips as you glanced at him.