Washed Up Wonder (NessXLucas)

You've never really been happy

Eventually, I had calmed myself down before heading back upstairs. My heart was pounding as every step I took made me feel uneasy and nervous. I was unsure about how Lucas would react but I had to tell him.

Finally, I made it to my bedroom door. I knew that Lucas was still asleep but just the thought of entering made me panic.

"Come on, you can't stay out here for the rest of the day! Just tell him and get it over with!" I thought to myself. I was right. The more I prolonged it, the worse it would get.

Slowly, I pushed the door open. Lucas was sleeping peacefully with the covers bunched up near him. He looked warm and comfortable. I didn't want to disturb him so I was prepared to wait for him to wake up.

All of a sudden, I noticed that the top draw in my desk next to my bed had been opened ever so slightly. I was curious as I remember closing it from when I read the notebook.

Instead of sitting beside Lucas, I walked over to the drawer and looked inside.

It was Lucas' family photo and the notebook, that had been flipped to a new page and written on.

Just seeing Lucas in this picture made me sad as that was probably the happiest he had ever been but my attention was also brought to Claus In the picture. They both looked so happy. Neither of them deserved any of this.

After examining the picture for a couple of minutes, I looked at the notebook. It was covered in neat handwriting that I didn't recognize. It must have been Lucas'. The note seemed long but I was willing to read it. It read:

By the time you're probably reading this, you've dropped me back home . If not then I guess this is just an extra goodbye.

I can't thank you enough for helping me. You've helped me get the confidence that I never had and I thank you for that.

If I wasn't in such a situation at home, then I would love to stay here with you. However, I have to go back home. I have to know what happened to everyone. I'm sorry.

I'm getting upset just of the thought of saying goodbye. I hate to admit it but I'm even tearing up a bit.

Ness, please remember that I'll always love you, no matter how far apart we may be. You are then most caring and thoughtful person I've ever met and I'm happy that we've found each other.

P.S: I'm giving you my family photo. It's the only time where you'll see truly happy (apart from when I'm with you, of course) and plus, you need something to fill that photo album of yours.

-Lucas

I didn't want Lucas to go. This goodbye note that he had written had made me feel more upset and sad about him leaving. I didn't want him to leave.

I looked down to Lucas, who had wrapped the covers around him and was still asleep. Lucas was proud of himself and confident. I didn't want to be the one to ruin that.

Carefully, I put the notebook back the draw and shut it slowly before kneeling beside the bed and stroking back Lucas' hair. I kissed him lightly on the forehead. In response, he pulled the bed covers up to his face as he began to blush a little. Lucas was cute when he was like this.

"You awake?" I whispered. Slowly, Lucas' eyes fluttered open before he nodded slightly. "Are you alright? You seem pretty tired." I asked. Lucas sat up before yawning and stretching his arms.
"Huh? We're back at home." Lucas exclaimed as he looked around.
"Don't worry, the Chimera is fine even though it has to stay outside." I explained "Mom was scared out of her mind when she saw it!"
Lucas laughed a little.