Love Prevails
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In the middle of the night, Orion found himself wide awake. His usual deep, dreamless slumber was replaced with restless tossing and turning. His mind was a whirlwind of thoughts, an unending cacophony that made sleep a distant possibility. Sighing, he slipped out from under the covers, quietly making his way out of his room to the backyard.
The full moon was pinned in the sky, casting an ethereal glow over the landscape. He found himself drawn to the solitary swing cushion, the familiar object providing a small semblance of comfort in his current state of turmoil. Settling down, he started to swing lightly, his gaze fixated on the sky, the twinkling stars reflecting in his eyes.
Orion exhaled, trying to clear his mind, attempting to untangle the convoluted web of thoughts that had taken root. Yet, every time he thought of Luna and Aurora's words, a heavy knot formed in his stomach.
"Lovers..." he murmured to himself, the word a ghostly echo in the quiet night. Could he really take that step with his sisters? Despite his best efforts, Orion couldn't silence the questions swirling around his mind, his heart aching at the uncertainty.
Suddenly, the cushion beneath him shifted slightly, the unexpected movement pulling him out of his reverie. Turning, he found his mother, Selene, seated beside him, their shoulders lightly brushing against each other. Her eyes were a comforting mirror of the moonlit sky, the calm presence providing him with an anchor amidst the storm raging within him.
Selene didn't ask anything, her silence a soothing balm against the chaos that Orion was feeling. Gratitude welled up within him, his gaze softening as he looked at her. Without a word, he leaned his head against her lap, closing his eyes, the simple act of touch grounding him.
As Selene gently stroked his hair, the familiar gesture brought back a rush of memories. His mother had always been there for him, her presence a constant source of comfort and support. But now, he was faced with a decision that he had to make on his own, a crossroad that could potentially change his relationship with his sisters.
Orion allowed himself a moment of vulnerability, his heart heavy with the gravity of the situation. The prospect of becoming lovers with his sisters was a daunting one, a taboo in their society that could lead to scorn and isolation. Yet, the raw desperation in Luna and Aurora's voices resonated with him. They feared losing him, their beloved brother, to the world outside their familial bond.
"I don't want to lose them either," Orion whispered to the night sky, his words hanging heavily in the cool air. His heart clenched at the thought of his sisters feeling left behind. The realization that they were willing to go to such lengths to preserve their relationship with him brought a strange mix of pride and fear.
He took a deep breath, trying to reign in his spiralling thoughts. "But is becoming lovers really the answer?" He muttered, a hint of frustration creeping into his voice. It felt like an extreme step, one that was fueled by fear rather than mutual consent.
Orion sighed, the weight of his decision pressing heavily on his shoulders. He knew he needed to think things through, to understand the implications of his sisters' proposal. Yet, the more he thought about it, the more complicated it seemed.
Orion's mind was a battlefield, thoughts colliding and splintering into a myriad of questions. He was still reeling from the conversation with Luna and Aurora, their proposal like a stone thrown into the calm waters of his life, creating ripples that threatened to engulf him. As the hushed whisper of 'lovers' echoed in his mind, a mixture of confusion, apprehension, and an emotion he couldn't quite name gnawed at him.
"Mom..." His voice was barely more than a whisper, a quiet plea seeking guidance in the tangled mess of his emotions. His gaze flicked to Selene's green eyes, finding an anchor amidst the storm raging within him. "Girls asked me to become their boyfriend," he admitted, his voice faltering as he confessed the proposition.
Selene merely nodded, her gaze remaining steady and comforting. "I know." Her voice was soft yet firm, the simplicity of her answer making Orion blink in surprise.
"You do?" His voice hitched as he registered her words, his mind struggling to wrap around the fact that his mother knew.
"Of course, I know. I am your mother." Her smile was tender, a gentle reassurance that quelled the rising panic in his heart.
"But, Mom..." Orion's words trailed off, his sentence unfinished, his thoughts jumbled. The prospect of becoming lovers with his sisters, the societal taboo and the fear of isolation, loomed large in his mind.
Selene's touch never wavered, her hand still soothingly stroking his head. "They love you, son. That is the most natural thing in the world." Her words hung heavily in the air, a profound truth wrapped in simplicity.
"But Mom, being loverss..." he attempted to argue, but his words withered under Selene's piercing gaze.
"What about you, son?" Selene's voice was gentle but insistent, her question piercing the veil of confusion that clouded Orion's mind. "Do you love them?"
"More than anything in the world," he replied without hesitation, the depth of his feelings for Luna and Aurora evident in his words. Yet, when she followed up with, "Sibling love or couple love?" Orion found himself at a loss for words.
His mind buzzed with questions. His love for Luna and Aurora was undeniable. But was it just sibling love or something more profound, akin to what lovers share? Was he merely too terrified to admit his feelings due to societal constraints?
"But?" Orion tried to voice his concerns, but Selene silenced him with a gentle kiss on his cheek. "I know you'll do the right thing, son. Both Elera and I give you our full support. Just be careful, okay?"
Orion was momentarily struck by the unyielding trust his mother had in him. Her faith was a salve on his anxieties, a beacon of light guiding him through his turmoil. He knew he had their support, but he also recognized the weight of the decision he was about to make.
He contemplated his sisters' fears, their jealousy towards the girls showing interest in him, their desire to keep him close. He could understand their sentiments; the world outside their familial bond was vast and unpredictable. It was a place where they couldn't protect him, couldn't ensure he was loved and cherished as he deserved.
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