The vast emptiness of space is no match for the rising tension between Paul and Jared, isolated astronauts who find solace in the warm familiarity of their friendship. As the months stretch on, touch-starved and fuelled by longing, they cross the final frontier, turning to each other for a release that is as bareback as it is breathtaking -- a melding of bodies and trust in zero gravity, affirming that even amongst the stars, human connection finds its way.

Warning: This 3,600-word erotica story is intended for mature audiences only.