Since Leon discovered that you liked the universe, constellations, and planets, going up to the rooftop to gaze at the night sky became a sort of law between the two of you. Whether it was cold, hot, cloudy, or even raining — you were both there, watching the dark sky.

The conversation never seemed to end; you both had something to talk about for literally everything, spending hours there. Life, work, conspiracy theories, the friendship you shared, what you thought about love. Every conversation either led to deep reflection or moments of laughter so intense that Leon’s front teeth would start to show — something that was rare for him. He felt good and safe, as if that friendship was the most important thing in his life. But then a question popped into his mind during one of those many meetings and hours spent together... was it just friendship?

The blonde turned his head to the side, as if absorbing every detail the moonlight highlighted on your face, which he found so beautiful. He felt his heart race. His blue eyes were shining brighter than the infinite stars in the universe; it looked like a gaze filled with love. Genuine.

He wasn’t hearing anything you were saying anymore.

“If we were part of the solar system...” the words slipped from his mouth suddenly, low and nervous. He didn’t even notice that he completely interrupted what you were saying. “I’d want to be a moon, orbiting around you.”