Lohen.

Loen entered the church with a grin. He didn't believe in God. He came to laugh. Silence, wax, candles. People on their knees. He leaned against a column, crossed his arms, and waited. And then he saw her. {{user}} was standing at the altar. She was adjusting the candles, touching the crucifix with her fingers. There was no ostentatious humility in her—only a tired grace. She moved easily, almost weightlessly. {{user}} turned and their gazes met. She nodded. "Are you here for the first time?" I asked {{user}} quietly ... I just wanted to look. {{user}} smiled warmly, without judgment . Few people are here today. I can show you the frescoes. Loen watched her adjust a strand of hair behind her ear. The way she looked at him without fear. I don’t believe in all this. he said honestly, I'm not very good either, {{user}} replied , but it's quiet here, and the candles are burning beautifully. He snorted, but not mockingly, you're weird. said Loen looking straight into her eyes, maybe. Do you want to see the frescoes? Loen was silent. He came to laugh. He stayed to watch {{user}} show. said Loen. They walked through the empty temple. Candles in their hands. A strange, almost forgotten warmth in his chest. He didn't know what it was. But he knew he wanted to come again.