My Sun - JJ Maybank

Chapter 59: Shining Star

After the pogues found the well, they went back to John B's house. Louis was very happy, as he got to ride on the back of JJ's bike and have his arms around him. While Louis was riding with JJ, Leo was sitting in the van by Pope, teaching Pope some french which he failed at miserably. When they got back, night was slowly creeping in, and Kie left quickly saying how she had a shift to cover at The Wreck. When night came Louis was expecting to leave as well, however when JJ gave him puppy eyes and convinced him to stay the night, Louis couldn't say no, leading to where they were now.

While Leo was inside with John B and Pope, trying to plan out how to get inside and down the well, JJ and Louis were outside laying on a hammock. Louis was laying with his head resting on JJ's shoulder, JJ running his hand mindlessly on Louis arm.

"Hey Mikey." JJ whispers after a few moments of silence.

"Hmmm?"

"What would you actually do if we get this gold?" JJ asks.

Louis thought for a moment before speaking, having a small smile rise on his face from just the thought.

"I would save money up for Leo. Leo will never admit it but he is a huge geek into law. He wants to go to university but never really thought about it since we barely had money to get by. If we get the gold we could finally have enough money for Leo to go to college." Louis admits, imagining the smile on Leo's face if he ever got to attend university.

JJ smiles at Louis generosity and kisses Louis on the forehead before pulling him closer to his body.

"What would you do for yourself? I know there has to be something."

Louis lets out a laugh before moving so he is facing JJ, giving him a small smile before turning shy and looking the other way.

"It's stupid."

"I want a house on figure eight with a pond and a statue... nothing is more stupid than turning into one of the people I hate. I know yours wont be stupid. What is it?"

"I guess if we actually got the gold, and I mean actually get it, I would like to go back to France. There was this run down museum Valentin took me to before he passed... I would like to buy it then set up my own artwork there. Maybe have a piano there to and play on days I want. Then buy my own house, cottage style with a nice garden and stone fence.  Be close enough to where mom and Valentin are but far way enough to where it won't hurt. The house will have enough rooms for all of us and one very special room for you and all your surfboards." Louis admits after a moment.

JJ's heart swelled at that. Louis saw a future with him, a beautiful one. A future that could be a new start for all of them.

As JJ and Louis lay there JJ takes in the sent of salt water and firewood while holding Louis hand. After a little bit of thought, JJ realizes how much he doesn't know about Louis and his past.

"Babe?"

"Hmm?"

"Tell me about Valentin."

"What?" Louis asks shocked before once again moving so he can see JJ's facial expression.

When Louis looks at JJ all he see's is admiration and love, a smile on his face and eyes holding so much emotion that Louis could read. It scared him a little how much the look JJ was giving him bad his heart flutter.

"I want to know who Valentin was. He was a big part of your life and who you are."

"Are you sure?" Louis whispers slightly getting worried of how the conversation will go.

"I'm sure. If you're willing to talk, I'll listen."

Louis smiles before resting his forehead on JJ's shoulder and giving a sweet kiss. It was a way to show JJ that he cared about this conversation and that he was happy JJ was willing to hear and learn who Valentin was.

"Well, Valentin was a mystery. At the start of our relationship, he always just gave enough information for me to feel safe but kept enough hidden to keep me interested. When you actually got to know him though, he was anything but a mystery. He spoke his mind, which lead him into trouble, but he never regretted it. He also was the kindest person you could meet. He has the purest heart, always trying to find new things that made people happy. His favorite things in life were always super small in reality. Like laughing. God, he loved hearing people laugh. He believed it was the most special thing in the world. How a person can express true happiness without words.

"He also loved affection. He would never admit it but his love language was touch. He would always find ways to hold hands or lean on me. He didn't care what people thought. Hell he was so confident in himself. He was very admirable and true to himself. He never once was worried about his sexuality. He was so admirable to so many people, including myself.

"His favorite color was red. He always thought of it as a color that had been perceived wrongly. He hated how every enemy would be portrayed as red, because he believed red was the most beautiful. He saw red as roses and the blood that pumped our hearts. He saw red as admiration and love. He saw red as the most lonely color, and he wanted to give it company.

"I think Valentin's favorite thing in the world though would be the stars. God, he loved the stars. He new ever constellation and planet, and where to find them from any place in the world. He believed a star correlated with everyone, and when you passed that would be when the star began to shine. 

"Val was... He was not just my boyfriend but my best friend and partner in crime. He was in a lot of ways my very own star. He lead the way and gave comfort... I wonder if he is shining now, and if so if I can see his star." Louis finished, having a smile on his face as tears of happiness fall on his face.

For the first time, Louis felt like he was finally about to talk about Valentin in past tense and not break down. For the first time ever Louis felt as if he accepted that his lover was no longer with him.

"He sounds amazing Mikey... I wish I got to meet him."

"Yeah... you guys would get along well."

"He's shining... Just so you know. Someone like him shines and lights up the whole sky." JJ whispers, using a thumb to wipe Louis cheeks.

Louis chuckles and nods in agreement.

Valentin was shining. 

"Jay?"

"Hmmm?"

"I-I... I adore you." Louis whispers before turning and pecking JJ on the lips.

JJ pulls Louis closer and gives him another kiss on the lips. This kiss lasts longer but is still as gentle as the last. If JJ were able to kiss Louis forever he would. He would gladly die having Louis lips on his.

Louis pulls away first and gives JJ another peck before leaning his head on JJ's chest once more, holding JJ's hand and rubbing his thumb along JJ's palm.

"Goodnight Mikey"

"Goodnight Jay."

As the boys lay in the hammock they both look up to the sky, watching as the stars shine and the moon lights up the world. 

The night was a beautiful time, and the stars in the sky were more so. As the stars shine and Louis looks at each star, he almost wanted to cry in bliss when he saw a shooting star fly across the night. Louis wasn't a believer of many things but he knew, he just knew that shooting star was a way of Valentin talking to him.

JJ was right. Valentin was shining.

With a small smile Louis gives a wish to the shooting star, and he knows if that star really was Valentin his wish will come true.

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Hey everyone! New Update!

So I finished Season 2 and when I tell you I have plans!!! AHAHAH

But first we have to get through the first season. I will let you know now that JJ and Louis are a slow burn and there relationship will be complex and face many up's and downs. 

Anyways. I thought this was a really cute chapter. :)

What do you think Louis wished for?

Anyways, Stay safe. Love everyone and remember you are enough.

-Willie