What's a soulmate?

Well, it's like a best friend, but more. It's the one person in the world that knows you better than anyone else. It's someone who makes you a better person, well, actually they don't make you a better person - you do that yourself because they inspire you. A soulmate is someone who you carry with you forever. It's the one person who knew you, and accepted you, and believed in you before anyone else did or when no one else would. And no matter what happens... you will always love them.

I met you in the dark

You lit me up

You made me feel as though

I was enough

We danced the night away

We drank too much

I held your hair back when

You were throwing up

The bodies around him made Will sweat even more. The flashing lights were giving him a headache and the pounding music was only adding to that. He looked over the crowd, thanking his the height he normally cursed because he stood out. He let his friends drag him here because 'it's our last night before we become students'. Will wasn't the party person, or a crowd person. He liked to sit in the back, and stay in the shadows.

In a dark corner of the room there was a little bit of free space where the blonde could breathe. It was only when he arrived there that Will noticed that the corner was not empty. A small, dark haired guy around his age stood slumped against the wall, almost blending in with the shadows. Dark twinkling eyes were eyeing Will up and down.

"Hey blue eyes. What's a pretty boy like you doing in a corner like this? Aren't you supposed to be in the middle of the dance floor grinding up against some girl?" his tone was hostile and sarcastic.

"Why...why are you talking me?" Will mentally slapped himself for his stutter. The gut was really cute, and he was already messing everything up before anything could even start.

"Why wouldn't I talk to a cute guy like you?" "You think I'm cute. That's a first."

"Who wouldn't think you're cute. Here take a drink. Let's talk about why nobody would think you're cute."

They talked for the rest of the night, and got stupidly drunk. Eventually, at 3AM they parted ways after Nico, as turned out was his name, slipped Will his number and made him promise to text. For the first time Will had enjoyed himself at a party.

Then you smiled over your shoulder

For a minute I was stone cold sober

I pulled you closer to my chest

And you asked me to stay over

I said, I already told you

I think that you should get some rest

The next morning Nico walked into his new dorm room. Most people had arrived earlier in the week, but he'd only returned from Italy yesterday. He had yet to meet his roommate, but that wasn't his highest priority. The only thing he could remember from the night before were blue eyes and a dazzling smile. The guy he'd talked to for the larger part of the evening. He had yet to receive a text from Will, but wasn't really expecting one. He was almost certain Will was straight, and he most likely had a girlfriend. But he could have hope.

Nico was pulled from his thoughts when someone behind him cleared his throat. Unintentionally he'd been staring at the wall for a few moments. Wow great way to impress your roommate Nico.

"H...Hey I'm Will Solace, your roommate." Nico turned at the sound of the familiar voice. In the door opening stood Will. The moment their eyes met, recognition flashed across Will's face. Then he smiled.

For a second Nico was back at the party, totally wasted, and Will was smiling at him. The toxins seemed to leave his body and all he wanted to do was give this boy a hug.

"Hey, again, I guess. Well we'll at least have a less hard time getting to know each other since we got drunk together. Talk about an ice breaker." Nico didn't know where the words were coming from, he just felt the need to talk to Will.

Will suddenly stepped forward and hugged Nico. "Sorry I'm a hugger."

I knew I loved you then

But you'd never know

'Cause I played it cool when I was scared of letting go

I know I needed you

But I never showed

But I wanna stay with you

Until we're grey and old

Just say you won't let go

Just say you won't let go

It took them less than a week to become best friends, and within days, Nico had developed a crush on his roommate. He played it cool. He didn't want to lose another friend because of some crush. Will knew when Nico felt bad, and vice versa. They would go to any lengths to make the other happy. They depended on each other.

I wake you up with some breakfast in bed

I'll bring you coffee

with a kiss on your head

and I'll take the kids to school

Wave them goodbye

and I'll thank my lucky stars for that night

It was normal for them to wake the other with breakfast, or bring coffee when the other was studying. It got so normal, that after years of university they moved into a flat together. Will would silently thank everything he could think of for that one night. What he and Nico had, was special. Nico was special. But maybe Will was biased. He was in love with his best friend. It wasn't the crush he had had in university, it was straight up feeling empty when Nico was there.

When you looked over your shoulder

For a minute, I forget that I'm older

I wanna dance with you right now, oh

And you look as beautiful as ever

And I swear that every day you'll get better

You make me feel this way somehow

Maybe that's what eventually got them together. Will was trying to get over Nico. He was trying so hard, but he couldn't. He had faith in this date. He'd met Paolo on a dating app. After chatting for a while, they arranged to meet up at a coffee shop near Will and Nico's apartment.

Will had been early, but now, after waiting over an hour, he started to lose hope.

To Paolo: Are you almost there?

From Paolo: I'm sorry I can't do this. It was nice talking to you.

Will broke. He clicked away the text conversation and went to contacts. There at the top, in favourites, stood Nico's name. He clicked the call button.

"Nico, he stood me up."

There was no response, just the click of the call being ended. Within minutes Nico came bursting through the door of the coffee shop, panting, still wearing his pyjama pants. He rushed over to will's table and wordlessly pulled him into a hug. 'He's an ass. You deserve so much more Will."

"What DO I deserve? I don't know any more Nico."

"You deserve someone who's funny, caring, and can return your love. You deserve someone who would literally die for you, because you would do the same."

"I think I've already found this person." Will leaned forward and softly kissed Nico.

I'm so in love with you

And I hope you know

Darling, your love is more than worth its weight in gold

We've come so far my dear

Look how we've grown

And I wanna stay with you

Until we're grey and old

Just say you won't let go

Just say you won't let go

I wanna live with you

Even when we're ghosts

'Cause you were always there for me

When I needed you most

I'm gonna love you 'til

My lungs give out

I promise till death we part

Like in our vows

So I wrote this song for you

Now everybody knows

That it's just you and me

Until we're grey and old

Just say you won't let go

Just say you won't let go

"I know we're not supposed to be the ones standing up here today, but I can't pass up this opportunity. I've know my husband since university, and ever since I became his roommate I wanted to tell him just how much he meant to me. I could never put it into words before, but I wrote this song. I hope that the message will be clear."

Just say you won't let go

Oh, just say you won't let go

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