Luke immediately regretted what he asked, as this could just be a random guy who looks awfully similar to the richest man in the world. Like the elusive "Yi long ma".
Heck, what did I just say...?
The man looked back at Luke, pausing for a second. Luke gulped, blushing from embarrassment. Luke couldn't judge his emotion, mostly because of his mask-- but he heard a slight chuckle from the man.
"Well, young man, you have incredible face recognition."
Luke blinked, not quite understanding what he meant by that. Luke could often be abit tone deaf, and taking things abit literally.
"Do I?" Luke said out loud, he didn't mean to but this made the man chuckle more. The man than took off his dark mask, revealing his face.
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"It is me, the one and only Elon Musk."
Without a doubt, it was him. Luke felt like he was having a panic attack, he just couldn't believe Elon Musk, of all people, was talking to him. Luke breathed in and out, he hid the fact he was hyperventilating pretty well.
"I find it incredible you were able to recognise me, I have been in Australia for quite awhile and no one has recognised me, other than you. You must be very observant."
"I-I can't believe it, I'm sorry, am I dreaming?" Luke expressed, almost dazed. He pinched himself quickly, which proved that this was not a dream but was reality.
Elon laughed again "You are a very funny man, what is your name sir?" Elon asked, smirking at Luke. The brunette smiled back excitedly.
I can't believe this is happening.. Elon Musk is asking my name! Boring old me! And he said I'm funny! I'm not even trying to be.
"M-my name is Luke," Luke stuttered "Luke Ravenell."
Elon offered a hand, gesturing for Luke to shake it. Luke hesitated, but shook his hand. It was so broad, and bulky. While Luke's own hand was shaking and very sweaty.
"S-sir, it's really an honour to meet you. You're one of my-- no, you are my biggest inspiration. I hope one day to become even a tiny bit of the genius you are.. Your work, Telsa, Space X and others are so admirable. I just.. can't believe you're here, shaking my hand, in Kmart of all places."
Elon looked confident, which Luke really adored, and made butterflies in his stomach flutter. "I am glad I inspire you, I can see the passion in your demeanor. Please, let me give you my contact details. I would love to give you a tour among others at the Perth Space X company. It is currently still being built, but should be completed in the next coming days."
Elon continued "we are currently looking for new employees, I can see you are passionate about space, I can potentially offer you a job if you would like."
The brunette was wide eyed, he couldn't believe it. "T-Thank you sir! I don't know what say-- except thank you!"
Elon smirked "Please, call me Elon. No need for formalities." Elon then, snagged his phone from his pocket, "What is your phone number? I will send you the details about the tour and employment if you able to attend."
Luke was speechless, he just stood there like an idiot. He.. he is asking for my phone number?!?!
"Mister Luke?" Elon waved a hand infront of Luke, snapping him back to reality. "O-oh! Sorry I zoned out, it's xxx-xxx-xxx-xxx."
"Thank you, I look forward to seeing you there. I must be heading off now, it was nice to meet you mister Luke." Elon waved quickly goodbye, walking away.
Luke, still stunned, saw Elon's number in his contacts. He just couldn't believe it. He than heard footsteps approaching him, who next, Mark Zuckerberg?
"Luke!! Who was that guy talking to you? Was he harassing you? Grrr, if so I'll give him a woopi--" it was Ash, Luke quickly stopped him from following Elon. "N-no! He's nice!" Luke waved his arms, he was blushing .
Ash raised an eyebrow "Geez Luke, I know you and Ivan aren't a thing anymore but it doesn't mean you have to flirt with ugly 50 year old men."
Luke squealed abit "I-I wasn't flirting with him I swear!" Luke frantically continued to wave his arms around "We were just chatting..!"
Ash chuckled "I'm just pulling your leg. Ive got it on with some pretty old men before, anyway, who was that guy?"
Ash put an arm around Luke, "C'mon, tell me! Did you get his phone number too?" Luke started to feel dizzy, he was reminded that he had just met Elon Musk, and had got his number. Luke started to see everything go blurry, "A-ash I don't feel so g-goo-"
Plunk!
Luke felt himself in a bed and a blanket, he wiped his eyes, wait- it.. was a dream? Sadness overcame him, he knew it was too good to be true. But wait.. this isn't my bed. It's.. Ash's??
A door creaked, "Oh! You're finally awake!" Ash called out, entering the room. Luke sat up, confused. "Finally awake?"
"Yes dummy, you passed out in Kmart! Your head got knocked real hard." Ash explained, sitting on the side of the bed next to Luke. Luke thought about it, the memories all came back. So wait, I DID meet Elon. Luke smiled "I remember now." Luke felt his forehead, there was a big bandage on it. His head ached quite abit, geez I must of hit it very hard.
"Uhm.. I'm just glad you're alright. UGH, you made me worry!" Ash said, crossing his arms. Luke smiled "Thank you Ash, I'm sorry I fainted.. there's a reason why I did."
"Yeah, it was that stupid old guy! He must of drugged you." Ash exclaimed angrily, "I knew there was something off about him."
Luke waved his arms, "N-no, I assure you he didn't drug me! It's my anxiety that made me faint, I was overwhelmed." Luke explained "You wouldn't believe me but, I met Elon Musk."
Ash paused for a second, "Who?"
Luke internally face-palmed, "The richest man in the world, you know, the guy we made a cut cardboard of that I totally don't kiss every night before bed." Luke continued "The guy who created Telsa, Space X and bought Twitter."
Ash caught on, "Oooooooh, that guy, well that explains you fainting. And explains why you were moaning 'Elon' in your sleep."
Luke nodded "Yes, that's him-- and wait what?" Ash giggled "Yeah you were really moaning his name. You sick pervert." Luke blushed, covering his face in shame "T-thats so embarrassing..!"
Ash gave Luke a head-pat. "I'm only joking, I know you aren't a pervert. Atleast not all the time." Ash winked, Luke sighed and smiled "Thanks, I guess..?"
Ash grinned in response, "Should I drop you at your place? It's getting late." Ash asked, "you had been knocked out for quite a few hours."
Luke immediately felt bad, as he realised he was using Ash's and Blind Ivan's bed. "Oh I'd love that, if that's okay, I'm sorry for taking your bed." Ash nudged Luke playfully "You're way too polite. Come on, let's get you home." Ash helped Luke out of bed, they continued throughout Ash's house to the front door. They walked past Blind Ivan, it looked like he was cooking dinner.
Blind Ivan waved to Luke and Ash, "You're up Luke, hope you are feeling better. I heard that you passed out and hit your head." Luke nodded, "Yes it's true, thank you for letting me use your bed."
Blind Ivan smiled in response "It is no problem. I would invite you to dinner but it seems you are heading off now." Luke shook his head "Thank you! But yes I must be heading off now."
Ash and Luke continued to Ash's expensive pink car, "It's good you didn't stay for dinner because Blind Ivan is making gross vegan stuff."Ash snickered, "I know how picky you are."
Luke sighed "It's true I'm picky, but it did smell good." The two continued to talk throughout the car ride, they arrived at Luke's house and said there goodbyes.
"Thanks again for everything Ash." Luke smiled warmly, he signalled Ash for a hug, which Ash returned with an embrace. "That's what friends do! Next time don't pass out in Kmart." They both laughed "I'll try."
