we will run through the hallways;

we will run through the hallways

and zigzag through rooms

pursued by our enemies

until we reach the end of the maze.

we will catch our breaths

and laugh precariously

at how narrowly we escaped

our unprecedented fate.

it is then when we will pause

to stare at each other

as our laughs become giggles

and fluttering breaths.

and we will smile at one another

suddenly painfully shy

full of wonder and awkward silences

as if we have not been friends for years.

we will realize our hands are still entwined

from the spontaneous rabbit on the run chase.

and as we draw closer together

falling sideways onto the bed in a hidden room

we will continue to stare, and smile, and breathe in silence

because even in the darkest days

when hope is all but seemingly stolen and gone forever

we understand that we will always have each other.

[scene inspiration: ProfEugenius]