A Love That Never Leaves

I rushed into the temple. There he was sitting on the floor in his usually position. Catching my breath I stared at him as if for the first time. He noticed me, but said nothing. I walked in front of him, then lowered myself down until we became face to face. I took his hand into mine. He didn't reject my touch. Our breaths mingled. I gazed deeply into his greenish blue eyes. I grasped his hand. "U-r-o-k-o"I said his name cheerfully without breaking eye contact. His response was closing the distance.