The sun had just begun to set on the horizon, casting a beautiful orange hue across the sky. The air was still and the birds had stopped singing, as if they knew something was about to happen.
John and Sarah had been walking for hours, but neither of them had said a word. They had been walking in silence, but their hearts were full of emotion. They were both in love, but they knew that their love was forbidden.
John finally broke the silence. "Sarah, I know that what we feel for each other is wrong, but I can't help it. I love you and I want to be with you."
Sarah looked up at him, her eyes full of tears. "I love you too, John, but we can't be together. Our families would never accept it."
John nodded sadly. He knew she was right, but it didn't make it any easier. He reached out and took her hand in his. "We can't be together, but I want you to know that I will always love you."
Sarah smiled through her tears and squeezed his hand. "I will always love you too, John."
They stood there for a moment, their hands intertwined, and then Sarah pulled away. "We have to go," she said. "We can't stay here any longer."
John nodded and they began to walk away, their hands still clasped together. They knew that their love was forbidden, but they also knew that it was real. They would never be able to be together, but they would always have each other in their hearts.