Beautiful Mistakes || Luca x Alberto <3

This Boy Gives Me Butterflies

As Alberto drove down the road beside the beach, Luca held onto him as the wind blew in his hair. Smiling at the "fish" in the sky, Luca muttered, "They're so beautiful..."

Glancing at them too, Al replied, "They sure are. You having fun?"

"Yeah!" Luca laughed, "I almost forgot how it felt riding a Vespa! It feels awesome doing this again, it must be worth it, doing all that work. And you're
amazing at driving, I'm glad I get to ride with you again."

Al smiled to himself. "Thanks, and me too. I couldn't wait until the day I got it, just so we could both ride on it together whenever we wanted. It feels amazing."

Yawning, Luca replied sleepily, "Yeah. I love being with you, you're so cool, and funny, and sweet...and pretty."

Alberto tensed up at that last part of his sentence, his face turning crimson. He...thinks I'm pretty?

Luca fell asleep with his face buried in Al's neck, his arms tightly wrapped around him. Alberto turned a corner and drove slower onto a dirt road. As he continued driving, he started thinking about what Luca had just said. Was he being serious? Or maybe he was just sleepy and didn't even know what he was saying.

Then he had another thought. Or...maybe he really meant it, and maybe even likes me back-

Pulling to a halt, Alberto stopped on the side of the road, clenching the handles with sweaty palms. To his surprise, he hadn't woken Luca up, but he paid no mind to him. His heart pounded fast as he thought about what he'd just said in his mind, but only more confusing thoughts clouded his brain.

No, no, shut up. He DOESN'T like you, and you don't like him. Boys can't like each other- but wait, Giulia and Sofia said that there was nothing bad about it...and they're even dating! But how do they know if it's bad or not? How could they have the guts to get into a relationship and even come out? And WHY does Giulia think I like him?!

Running his hand through his hair, Al looked at the ground sadly. Is it really that obvious? How could someone notice so easily? I was trying so hard...

Alberto frowned and shook his head, Well then I'll just try harder. I don't like him, we're just friends. That's all we're ever going to be. He's fine without me, and I don't need a relationship. Even if it'll take fifty million years, I'll show everyone that...it's nothing more than friendship. Luca is tough, he'll be ok.

I have to get rid of the stupid butterflies in my stomach...

***
Date Night

When ready, Alberto and Luca took the Vespa to the town where the carnival was at, with Giulia and Sofia on their bikes in front of them. After finding a place to park, the four teens hopped off their rides and raced towards the crowds of people. Surrounding them were groups of chattering and laughing, games, concession stands, and a bunch of rides.

Gasping with excitement, Sofia grabbed Giulia by her shirt, "GIULIE, WE NEED TO RIDE THE ROLLAR COASTER, PLEASE!"

Giulia put her hands on Sofia's shoulders, "Woah, hold on now! Do you see the line? It's HUGE! I know you're excited to ride every ride here, and we will eventually! But for now, why don't we do other stuff for a bit while we wait for the line to get shorter?"

"Ugh, fine," Sofia rolled her eyes. Then she smiled at Giulia, "Race you to the rock wall!"

As Sofia sprinted off, Giulia followed her, laughing. "Oh, you're on!"