Precious Virtue ✓

Chapter 7: The Beauty Of Autumn

Precious Virtue

Chapter VII: The Beauty Of Autumn

[Adrien's POV]

"The leaves are beautiful, don't you think?" Luka asked, hands shoved into his jacket pockets as we walked out of the art building, our painting class finished for the day.

"Yeah, they really are," I nodded with a smile. The trees all over campus were painted in red, orange, and yellow, and it was just so pretty. Watching the leaves fall off the trees and dance gracefully onto the ground was one of my favourite parts about autumn, besides all the pretty colours.

The first day of autumn was only a few days ago, and so the weather had gotten a bit colder, but not too cold just yet. But I always enjoyed the cold weather during autumn, because it was fun to wear knitted sweaters and cozy up inside with your favourite hot drink. Also, the pumpkin spice latte was finally back in season, and it was my favourite drink ever.

"I always love the fall. It's my favourite season, and it's not just because of Halloween," Luka chuckled, the strands of his dirty blonde hair dancing with the gentle breeze, "I just always love the colours, and it always gives me inspiration to paint something."

"Yeah, I agree with you there," I hummed, "Fall and spring are my two favourite seasons. They're just so colourful, and I love painting with colour. But I also love winter...because the snow is pretty and it's very festive."

Luka laughed, a charming smile on his face, "yeah, that's true, I just wish it wasn't so damn cold in the winter."

I smiled crookedly. The two of us fell into a brief, but comfortable silence. We walked side by side, my arm occasionally brushing up against his by our close proximity. I couldn't help but look around, admiring the autumn scenery and the livelihood of campus grounds. It was all too wonderful.

"Did you maybe want to head back to my dorm with me?" I broke the silence and glanced up at Luka, "we can have lunch at my dorm."

"I'd love to," Luka glanced down at me and smiled, his eyes meeting mine. I smiled back at him softly, gazing at his vibrant hazel eyes for a moment, before I looked away, a light blush to my cheeks.

When we reached the residential building, we walked inside and headed up the elevators to my floor. I unlocked the door once we reached my apartment dorm and walked inside, Luka following me in.

"Wow, it's pretty nice in here," Luka commented. He kicked off his shoes and hung his jacket up on the hook.

"Thanks. My roommates and I found the space to be a bit bare and empty, so we jazzed it up a bit," I replied as I hung up my jacket. I placed my bag on the floor by the door and headed into the kitchen. Luka followed suit, "Karsten and I hung up some of our art, Luella brought in some pillows and blankets for the couches, and Faryn hung up the fairy lights."

"Well, you guys did a good job," Luka laughed, leaning against the kitchen counter. I smiled and wandered to the fridge.

"What did you want for lunch?" I asked, opening the fridge as I looked inside.

Luka shrugged, "I'll have anything you have, really."

"Hmm...what about, grilled cheese? And fries?" I laughed, looking up from the fridge and glanced over at Luka sheepishly. He smirked.

"Grilled cheese and fries it is."

I grabbed the cheese, butter, and the loaf of bread, setting the items onto the counter. Luka grabbed the skillet, cheese grater, and a knife for me, all the while I preheated the oven and then proceeded to start making the grilled cheese.