A light breeze was blowing through the forest, quietly making the tree’s leaves dancing. Far away, the typical sound of a cascade and animals waking up after a long night of sleep could be heard. Normally, Bang Mir would be warmly staying in his hut, his mind still occupied by dreams. But not this morning...

That morning, the young Indian woke up to the sound of the birds singing, leaning against the chest of the man he had fallen in love with. A smile brightened the younger’s face while he contemplated the peaceful traits of the other. Slowly allowing his fingers to slide on the perfect body of the older, Mir couldn’t hold in a sigh at the thought that their love was simply impossible.

It wasn’t that he didn’t wanted to stay by the handsome man’s side, but he knew that an Indian and a white man couldn’t be together. That was without mentioning the fact that they were both men. His family could never accept to let him marry one of the invaders. Yet, Mir couldn’t help but hope that they would be accepted as they were.

‘’M-Mir?’’

Slightly raising his head, the latter eye contacted the one who was holding him in his arms.

‘’ChangSun... I’m sorry, I didn’t meant to wake you up.’’ Mir whispered, trying to take his hand off the muscular chest.

‘’Oh no, don’t apologize my love, I like it that way. The more I’ll be able to contemplate your beauty, the more I’ll be happy!’’

Hearing such a compliment, the young Indian’s cheeks turned red in less than a couple of seconds. He attempted to divert his gaze, but ChangSun stopped him by delicately, yet firmly taking the younger’s chin. Both men upheld each other’s gaze for a little while, before the white man kissed tenderly the other. When their lips parted, both males smiled, as if they were alone in the whole world.

‘’Bang Mir, my love, I wish I could marry you!’’

After such a sudden declaration from ChangSun, Mir’s heart started to pound faster. He too wanted to be the elder’s husband and stay with him for the rest of their lives. For a second, he allowed his thoughts to wander and to imagine what life would be like by the man he loved’s side. For the first time, Mir dreamt of running away with ChangSun leaving his family and all the prejudices behind him.

‘’I would love to be truly yours ChangSun...’’

Even though they both knew it was impossible, they kissed again, with more passion and lust this time. Their tongues fought for dominance while exploring the other’s mouth. They were absorbed into each other, not at all preoccupied with the cruel world that was theirs.