[Lucian]
"Oi Lucian! Did you pack your clothes already?" Rose's voice could be heard from her room to mine.
I was busy running around my room trying to get all the necessities to pack for the camp. I couldn't even answer Rose. I forgot where I put my sunblock!
I had already packed most of the important things like clothes, shoes, toiletries and all. But I fell asleep and didn't finish packing fully last night...
The camp was beginning today, and I was so close to finishing!
After what felt like eons, I plopped my heavy duffel bag at the doorway beside Rose's and headed straight to the dining table.
I looked at the plethora of dishes laid out before us. This was going to be our last delicious meal before we go for the camp after all. There were four empty plates on the table.
In my head, I counted the number of people currently present in this house. My mom, Rose, and I.
"Mom? Who's this plate for?"
"Ah! Well you see, it's–"
Just then, the doorbell blared annoyingly. Joining the pieces together, I knew that a guest was going to dine with us.
Could it be Mom's new boyfriend? Rose's boyfriend?
Wait does she even like people?
I swung open the door, greeted by heavy breathing and a looming figure right before me.
"How may I help you??" I asked politely, slightly confused.
"You– You really don't recognise this handsome face?" His voice finally clicked in my head, and I realised who it was at our doorstep.
"Reynold?! B-But.. How do you know this address exactly?.."
Right before he could answer, my mother's voice was screaming from behind. "Lucian! Is that how you treat a guest? By questioning them?"
My mother twisted my ear, albeit softly, before ushering towards Reynold to enter the house.
I closed the door behind them, still very confused.
"Here, darling. Have a seat!" My mom smiled as she handed Reynold a small towel.
He thanked her, bowing slightly before patting his entire face with the towel. He was really sweaty. Was it that hot outside?
We were all seated at the dining table after a few minutes of my mom making sure Reynold was comfortable and not sweating like a pig.
We had a generous serving of macaroni and cheese and chicken ham strips garnished with parsley because my mother loves quality presentation along with exquisite taste.
As we began digging in, I felt the chewy macaroni lathered in cheese that just coated my mouth with pure satisfaction and delight.
The silence didn't feel awkward or tense at all. Reynold was smiling brightly as he devoured his food. It looked as though he could swallow the plate as well. It felt nice to bask in the ambience.
Until my mother began to speak.
"So," She started off, wiping the corners of her mouth, "Are you dating my daughter?"
Rose, Reynold and I all choked on our food at the same time. I dropped my fork, Reynold was busy gulping down his entire glass of punch and Rose was smacking her chest trying to stop her coughing fit.
My mother was looking at all of us, her smile unchanging.
"So you are! I'm so glad my daughter finally chose to open her heart to someone else." My mother giggled cheekily.
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Among the Stars [BxB]
Roman pour Adolescents"You wanna watch the Leonids? Just the two of us." "I'd love to. I'd really love that." ★・・・・・・★ Lucian Sky, a young boy who has yet to experience the complexities of love. To make matters even more complex, he has an affection towards guys. Being...