For whom the bell tolls


Justin took one final look at the Cathedral Of San Juan Capistrano, before continuing his trek up the hill to the famed bell tower.

It was here that the famed migratory path of the Swallows ended each year. Fitting really, as this was the final stop of his journey as well.

He reached his destination, only slightly winded, and gazed up into the sky, seeing the tower standing as tall and stoic as it had for generations.

Using a loose stone, Justin busted the lock off the tower door, and entered the dark and dank staircase. Feeling purpose now, he quickly climbed the aging stairs, taking two at a time.

At the top, he stood in the bellfry, looking down at the vastness before him. Hearing the joyous sounds rising from the Cathedral below, reminded him of what brought him here today.

Chris and Jc. Joined together in Matrimony. Before God and all their friends. Married. One lone tear rolled down his angelic face. He had lost him forever.

He had always thought there would be time for them later. After the fame. After the notoriety. After the 'famous' girlfriends. Little did he know how wrong he was.

While he was waiting for later, the other one needed now. He didn't wait for some unspecified day, he went for what he wanted. And he got it. As shown by the celebration below. He knew the value of the prize and he won it. Leaving Justin regreting his foolish concept of later.

But he learned his lesson. Time waits for no man. And today Justin was A man no longer awaiting time. He knew what he needed to do.

He pulled the coil of rope he had carried with him up the winding stair well, and attached it to the top of the bell with a sturdy knot. Using the other end of the short length, he tightened it around his neck.

Though tears obscured his vision, his heart felt light at his actions. He would able to give this final gift to the one he loved for so long but had carelessly lost.

Hearing shouts of felicitations fill the air as the happy couple emerged from the Cathedral, Justin took a breath, gave a quick voice asking for forgiveness from those he loved, and jumped.

And as one life faded away, two men smilingly joined hands and entered a new one as the peal of melodic ringing rose to the heavens.

The End



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