Nighttime - Jonathan
(Knowledge series)

I pass him by on his way to the bridge.

"I love you, Malcolm!"

His eyes widen, the expression in them changes from utter surprise to understanding to joy. He stops in front of me, cocks his head to one side and smiles. He takes a cautious step towards me while his hand reaches out and gently caresses my cheek, running his thumb over my lower lip. I can feel his breath on my face, I can smell him, I can look into his soul.

I wake up and know that I will not say what I want to say.

... to be continued here