Deviltown - 🍋 cavetown 🍋

🍋- Chapter One -🍋

Elliott's POV
I clutched my Starbucks drink tightly as I observed the rest of the coffee shop. It was almost empty a part from a mother and her baby and a little old lady along with her small dog. I was used to it being empty at this time on a Monday morning and continued to watch out the window at the slowly rising sun.

I stuck out like a sore thumb in my light blue uniform that hung a little on me because my mum got the next size up because "I'd grow into it". I'm 14 and I barely reach most of the others guys shoulders at my school. It doesn't help either that they've been calling me little Elliott since I was in primary school ( the originality I know .) My friend Chloe was also pretty small but she was feisty so she wasn't as targeted as me, goD Chloe, where was she?

It was the first day of term in year ten and Chloe had promised to meet me in Starbucks and she was already late. I was getting dirty looks from the barista so I purchased a small iced tea to sip on as I wait. There goes my lunch money.

I tap the drink with my index finger from the nerves. It's not like I was anxious about the Exams or how much work we would get, it's the people. I'm not exactly the top of the social ladder with my only friend Chloe, my social status wouldn't be helped from the fact I'm gay. I haven't even told anyone that yet, not even Chloe. My mind is flooded with the thoughts of the whole coming out experience, I wouldn't just get shit at school, it's the home part I'm worried about. I tuck a strand of my short blonde hair behind my ear and push up my round glasses, "what the fuck would my parents say" I confided into my sweet drink.

DING
i was startled by the door opening and assumed it was Chloe running in, ready to apologise for her lateness. My chair swivels round and I lift my head up only to find a teenage boy standing in the door frame. I didn't recognise him. He was ,.,, beautiful.

His freckled face was framed with the cutest ginger curls that were almost angelic. A black pair of glasses rested on his button nose, I melted a little as he adjusted them in the most adorable way possible. I discreetly checked him out a bit more. From the distance of a couple tables I couldn't see his eye colour, just some sparkling pupils but from what I could tell, they were perfect. He squinted at the prices and puckered his peach pink lips at the choices while playing with the sleeve of his patch covered denim jacket. I've never felt like this about someone.

He must have noticed me watching him because he looked in my direction and smiled.
I THINK MY HEART JUST STOPPED OH BOI! Turning in the direction of the counter he got the attention of the barista and gave a quiet whisper of an order.
Please please I need to hear him speak agHgh
A couple minutes later he received a hot chocolate drowned in whipped cream and topped with marshmallows, he handed them a couple coins and said "thanks"

I looked down at my phone that had just made a sudden beep.
Chloe 💛🌻
Not coming in today Eli :( feeling really ill sorryyyy
I reply with something along the lines of "ah it's ok get better soon" but now I'm stressing about who I'm going to sit with at lunch. Maybe I could just skip? I was so deep in rebellious thoughts that I didn't notice the boy coming up to my table.

"Uh hey!" He smiled as he stepped from side to side on his black shoes. Maybe he was nervous too?

I manage to splutter "hi do you uh want to sit down?" He shows a toothy grin and I feel myself blush . "I'm Elliott" I smile while stirring my drink and taking a small sip.

"Aw I like your name. Here!" He places his drink on the table with the name facing in my direction.

"L-lemon boy?" I ask, it's a unique name but anything would suit him.
"Noo I'm Robbie," Robbie chuckles " Lemon boy is one of my songs." He takes off his jacket to reveal the same school uniform I was wearing.

"W-wait you go to Hill road as well? What year are you in?" I ask, dumbfounded by the possibility i may be able to see him again. I feel the rosy pigment go straight to my cheeks again.

"Yepp I'm 15 and in year 10, it's my first day and I needed a hot chocolate to calm my nerves" Proceeding to take a large gulp out of the oversized mug and get his nose covered in whipped cream. We both burst out laughing and I begin to regret getting an iced tea instead of a hot chocolate.

Over the next twenty minutes we talked and talked for what seemed like a blissful eternity. Mostly things about our favourite bands ( he was also obsessed with Panic! At the disco and Twenty one pilots.) Robbie's voice was so calming and dreamlike, it was almost impossible to not fall in love with him straight away. In turn we each took sips of our drinks between the fangirling over Tyler Joseph.

"Elliot?" Robbie asked as his eyes caught the attention of mine.
"Y-yeah?" I reply with a stutter. Oh god I'm embarrassing myself so much, he probably hates me.
"I know it's forward and you don't have to if you don't want to but, can I sit with you at lunch? I don't know anyone else" that time he started to blush.
"THATS FINE" I blurt out and we both start to burst out laughing again.

Our drinks are almost empty by now and we hear the clock in the cafe strike nine.
"SHIT" we say in unison as we grab our school bags and hurtle down the street.

I can tell Robbie couldn't tell which direction to head in, so in the heat of the moment I somehow muster the courage to hold out my hand behind me. He grabs it with a soft and firm grip and we run down the maze of streets hand in hand.

My feet stop a couple streets before the school gates and let go, however much I wanted to hold on forever I couldn't let anyone see me hold hands with a guy on my first day. Just for today at least.
What am I saying?
Why did I let go?
My hand felt so empty now and I looked up at his face again.

"Hey sorry about that, here we are anyway" I say breathlessly from the sprint.

Robbie leans against a wall and replies with a grin  "no worries Elliott, I didn't mind". He then takes a look at the bleak school building and his smile fades.

I knew he meant that in a friendly way but oh my god, each time he said my name I melted. And there was a glimpse of hope that he may have enjoyed holding my hand as we ran in a late panic.

We exchange goodbyes and plan to meet on the field by the blossom tree at lunch.
I can't freakin' wait.
Maybe year 10 will be different ?

( A/N this is my first fanfic ever skksk. Hope you liked it so far! If you have any ideas for the story pls comment ) 😚