Freaks [Cc x Gregory]

[Our war]

<< - Welcome, make yourself at home! >>

Evan and Gregory spent their morning walking around Buckingham. They ate at coffee and took a taxi to Roselle's house, sending a snap to show Michael where they were going. They sat down at her table, meeting George, her husband, for the first time. He was British and worked as an electrician. He was short, way shorter than her, and seemed very nice. Roselle was cold and didn't even hug Evan, but he did look happy when he saw her. And as she looked at Gregory, he finally understood where Michael's scary look comes from. Maybe it comes from both of his parents, who knows. Evan had a hard time talking to George at first, but soon they discovered a few common interests, and they both were unstoppable. Gregory just ate, quiet, feeling Roselle's concerning look on him as their boyfriends had a conversation about Chernobyl. Okay, now this is weird. She turned to look at C.C who was wearing a purple scarf.

<< - Evan, don't you want to take your scarf off? It's really pretty but it's hot in here.

- No, but thank you.

- You're right it's kinda hot, George said, I'm going to turn off the heating.  

- Thanks for the soup, Gregory said, it's really good.

- Thank you, she replied.

- What are you guys doing tonight? George asked, coming back.

- Just watching a movie, I think. Evan replied.

- I want to go on a small walk before we go back, if you're okay with it. Gregory said.

- Okay sure.

- So Evan, no girlfriend yet? Roselle asked teasingly.

- Haha, Evan laughed, that's a story for another time-

- So you do have one! She said.

- Not really.

- Then do you have a crush?

- Uh, Evan looked at Gregory, his eyes asking for help. Gregory silently laughed as Evan turned his attention back to Roselle. I guess..?

- How lovely! Take her here someday, I want to meet her.

- I'm pretty sure you already did. Gregory said, smiling. Evan looked at him with big eyes, just like he was going to kill him, as Roselle looked back at him tilting her head with confusion. Gregory silently laughed once again.

- I... Is it Charlotte? Or Cindy? Those are your only friends I've met, as long as I remember.

- He was just kidding, Evan said, laughing nervously, hitting Gregory's leg to keep him quiet.

- Alright, alright, she said looking at George with confusion. I'll go get the dessert, can you help me George?

- Sure >>

The two younger males looked at the adults as they left. Evan smiled one last time at George before looking at his hand under the table, and getting closer to Gregory.

<< - I hate you. He whispered.

- I love you too. Gregory responded, laughing again.

- Why'd you do that to me?

- War is war.

- What war?

- The one I just started. >>

Evan looked at Gregory, confused, before smiling at him. Oh so he wants a war...

<< - Fine, war accepted. Just be ready to loose.

- I should be the one saying that.

- Are you sure?

- Yes I am.

- Whatever, we'll see.

- We're back! George said entering the room with a big chocolate cake, getting the two boys attention.

- Oh, this looks so pretty, Evan said.

- Thank you, I made it, George responded.

- He was talking about me. Gregory chimed in.

- What?

- Don't listen to him, Evan said, smiling.

- Here are the plates, take one, Roselle said, handing a plate to Gregory. He thanked her, accidentally letting the plate fall to the floor, breaking it.

- I'm so sorry! He said, looking around for something to clean up.

- It's fine, I'll go get the broom. She said, walking towards the front door.

- Poor Gregy is so ugly that even plates break just from reflecting his face. Evan said in a fake sad tone.

- You just said I look pretty.

- I was talking about the goddamn cake!

- You ain't eating me, boy.

- Oh my God...

- Here, I'm back, Roselle said walking towards the broken plate to pick it up with the broom. Gregory picked up his water, pouring some on Evan's scarf.

- Woah I'm so clumsy today, he said, smiling. You should take your scarf off, Evan.

- No thank you, Gregory, he replied smiling sarcastically. George and Roselle looked at each other, confused as C.C bit his lips, still looking at Gregory with that same smile and those big eyes.

- Are you okay? George asked.

- I am perfectly fine, Evan said, but actually, Gregory as an announcement to make. Gregory looked at Evan in pure madness, mouthing him to shut up.

- So Gregory, what's the matter? Roselle asked.

- Haha... Ha. Silly Evan was just joking, right Evan?

- Oh come on, Gregy, he said smiling, amused. No need to lie, they're my family after all!

- Haha... Gregory gave Evan the worst death stare he could, earning a mocking smile filled with revenge.

- So? Roselle started once again.

- Actually- Gregory started thinking. This is not how he was planning to announce it, but he had no more choice. I got accepted at Oxford and me and Evan may be moving to some city close to here. That's why I took him on vacation here.

- That's amazing! Congratulations! George said. >>

Evan looked at Gregory, confused. It's probably just the first thing that came to his mind, right?