The asteroid is heading undeterred towards us. We're doomed," the newsreader quoted, her face ashen. The words echoed through the small living room, sending chills down Mia's spine. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. The end of the world was upon them, and there was nothing they could do to stop it.

Mia looked over at her husband, Josh, who sat next to her on the couch, a look of fear etched on his face. They had been married for five years, and Mia couldn't imagine facing the end of the world without him by her side. She reached out and took his hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze.

"We have to stay strong, Josh," Mia said, her voice trembling with emotion. "We can't lose hope now."

Josh nodded, but Mia could see the fear in his eyes. They had always been a team, facing life's challenges together. But this was different. This was the end of everything they knew and loved.

As they sat in silence, listening to the news reports of the approaching asteroid, Mia couldn't help but think about their life together. They had met in college, falling in love instantly. Josh had been the charming, funny guy who made her laugh when she needed it most. And Mia had been the quirky, artistic girl who brought out a new side of him.

They had traveled the world together, making memories that would last a lifetime. From hiking in the mountains of Peru to dancing under the stars in Paris, they had experienced it all. But now, as they faced the end of the world, Mia wished they had more time to make even more memories.

"Josh," Mia whispered, tears filling her eyes. "I love you more than anything in this world. I'm so grateful for the time we've had together."

Josh turned to her, his eyes reflecting the love and fear he felt. "I love you too, Mia. You are my everything. I wouldn't want to face the end of the world with anyone else by my side."

They held each other close, taking comfort in the warmth of their embrace as the news reports continued to echo through the room. The asteroid was getting closer, and there was no way to stop it. They only had a few hours left before it would hit, causing devastation beyond imagination.

But in that moment, as they clung to each other, Mia felt a sense of peace wash over her. She knew that no matter what happened, they would face it together, their love guiding them through the darkness.

As the hours passed, Mia and Josh sat together, reminiscing about their life together and the love they shared. They laughed, they cried, they held each other close. And as the asteroid finally made impact, Mia closed her eyes, knowing that they would always be together, even in the face of the end of the world.

And as the world crumbled around them, Mia and Josh's love shone bright, a beacon of hope in the darkness. For in the end, it wasn't about how they lived, but how they loved. And in each other's arms, they found a love that was stronger than any asteroid, a love that would withstand the test of time.

And as the world faded away, Mia whispered one last time, "I love you, Josh. Always and forever."

And with those words, they embraced, their love transcending time and space, a love that would never be forgotten, even as the world came to an end.

© kannima