When Two People See Each Other

Chapter 1

Knock, knock.

"Who's there?"

"Achoo"

"Achoo?"

"Bless you"

Two small, silly laughs at the both ends of the door. "Come in." said Florian.

The door opened with a little squeak. Robert's hair was tied in a loose ponytail. However, his hair was still the fluffiest thing Florian has even seen.

"Hello, mate." Robert waved as he sat on the couch beside Florian. Suddenly, he caught them staring.

"Can I... touch it?" they whispered.

"Touch what?" that's really akward, Robert thought.

Florian pointed at Robert's hair. He nodded silently. Florian moved even closer and reached out, to gently stroke his head, running their fingers through the fluffy curls.

Robert blushed at the akward, but really pleasant feeling. He slowly let his hair out of the rubber band, that formed his ponytail with his other hand. The one that was closer to the door.

Florian giggled and put Robert's hair strands behind his ear, stroking it for the last time.

"Shall we go for a walk, friend?" said Robert gently.

"Sure, why not." they said, and smiled widely, slowly standing up. They opened the door and breathed in the air, inhaling it and spreading their hands and fingers.

Robert followed Florian outside, closing the door behind himself."

"It's a beautiful day outside." mumbled Florian.

"Flowers are blooming, birds are singing..." said Robert to himself. But Florian heard him.

"And on days like these, kids like you..." they replied, turning around.

"Deserve to be loved." Robert changed the line a little.

"Hey, it wasn't like that!" Florian cried, but not angrily.

"And you ruined the moment!" Robert shouted childishly.

"Why did you change it though?" Florian asked.

"Because you really deserve to be loved. What's up with your family anyway? And why are you so afraid of rain?" he went there. Oh hell yes, he did. That was way too straightforward. They barely know each other and still, Florian is not prepared for this.

"Well, thanks, b-but..." Florian tried to stay calm. Family? If you can call it that. "I think I need some time to think about how to put it." with no other words, they turned around and walked into the little house, leaving Robert in the backyard, waiting.

He waited. For fifteen minutes or so. He just stood there, that's how patient he was. Oh, well, he walked around a bit and sat down on the grass in the end, but he waited and he waited patiently.

The door squeaked and a small person with doe eyes walked out shyly. Walking to Robert, sitting on the grass, slowly, almost like they were floating. He sat in front of Robert, sighing.

"It's okay, pal, you don't have to tell me anything. Sorry for earlier." he seemed supportive.

"Let's go for a walk, then?" Florian smiled a lovely smile, gazing at Robert, who was nearly shocked by how beautiful their face can really be.

"Come on," Robert petted Florian's head, as it was a little bent down. He stood up and waited for them to do the same.

They walked beside each other, their shoulders brushing and soft looks in their eyes.