#in my defense i loved this song when it came out and eagerly gobbled up every new version that was released

[w1ld-wr1t3r]

#70 and norrix pleasee

I swear I listen to more than just the same few songs and their variations on repeat. that's a slight lie I kind of do

70. Who I Am - Instrumental by Alan Walker, Peder Elias, and Putri Ariani

Martijn strummed softly on his guitar, humming a melody to himself. The rest of the flat was quiet, save for the faint sound of Lando moving around the kitchen. They were safe in their own little bubble here.

Here, they were safe to be themselves.

Some day soon, they could show the world who they were. They weren't ashamed, but they were realistic. There was an inherent risk to coming out, after all. Neither of them wanted to announce their relationship before they were ready and it was as safe as possible to do so. Secretly, though, Martijn worried about the fallout for Lando more than himself. The media already ripped him apart at the drop of a hat. There would be no question that hate would come their way once they finally announced the news.

But at the same time, they were both getting tired of hiding. And he was pretty sure Lando was actually more tired of it than him. He was in front of cameras all the time, he said, and they always wanted some sort of story, whether it was true or not. Why couldn't he control the narrative himself for once? Tell the story he wanted to tell?

However they chose to come out, it was going to be their decision and no one else's.

As Martijn continued to play, Lando returned to the room with two warm mugs. He set one on the bedside table before joining Martijn on the bed, holding his mug in one hand while hugging Martijn with the other. He smiled when he felt Lando kiss his cheek and press closer.

The world could think whatever it wanted about them. They still had each other, and loved each other for who they were.