To the moon ♡ muke

17 - look at the stars, look how they shine for you ☽

"You look absolutely fine babe."

Luke gratefully looked at his best friend. Lia knew him too well and ever since they got in the car he's been feeling anxious.

"What if something goes wrong?"

For the past few days, he was too excited to even think about it. Luke missed Michael and couldn't wait to see him. He also couldn't wait to see his art. He had never met someone who appreciated it as much and he was just as happy for Michael to have his first exhibition as he'd be for his own.

Now, less than half an hour away from the gallery he had this strange feeling that something will go wrong.

Alex, his brother's friend who apparently owed him a big favor and knew how to keep his mouth shut decided to calm him down. "It won't. You'll be there for an hour and a half, and I and Lia will be nearby for the entire time in case something happens. The worse thing that can happen is if someone would recognize you but that's why Michael will get you a disguise and it's the last hour of the gallery being open so that means less people. Call us if you think someone did recognize you or when it's time to leave."

His words calmed Luke down. His advantage was that he didn't attend many social events his family was invited to so there wouldn't be many people who could recognize him.

Lia scooted closer to him. "Is there maybe another reason you're nervous? Is it about the awkward kiss you two have shared?"

Luke shook his head. "I made a new year's resolution to tell Michael how I feel about him."

"Really? Tonight?" Lia sounded excited. "No wonder you're so all over the place.

"No, not today. Today is about supporting him. I told myself I have until the end of January to tell him."

"Are you sure you'll do it?"

"Now that you know, I know you'll make me tell him."

"You know me. Everything for my boy to be happy."

Luke slightly relaxed.

"We'll be there in five minutes," Alex informed them and Luke quickly texted Michael like they agreed on.

"Text us as soon as you're ready to leave," Lia instructed while Luke made sure he had everything.

"Thank you so much, both of you." Alex smiled at him and nodded while Lia kissed his cheek and wished him good luck.

The car was gone the second Luke stepped up. He was in the city's gallery many times before but he never entered at the back which looked like a deserted street Luke had only seen in movies.

"Luke!"

Luke turned and saw Michael quickly walking towards him with the biggest smile on his face.

He only had time to spread his arms and hug the boy.

The familiarity of Michael, from his warmth to his scent calmed Luke and made him incredibly happy. He missed the boy a lot.

Like he'd read his mind Michael whispered into his ear. "You have no idea how much I missed you. And I'm so happy you're here."