Ten Days Adventure. « Tyrus.

Day Eight: The PicNic.

"How about we do something less adventurous today." TJ said with a soft smile as he reached his friend who was in front of his locker.

Cyrus placed the last book into his bag, zipped it and placed it in his one arm. He, eventually, turned to face TJ with a smile.

The school day was finally over. Cyrus was ready to return home and rest a little.

"What do you have in mind?" the brunnette boy asked as he started walking through the exited door. TJ started walking beside him.

"I was thinking, having a PicNic would be a great idea, also, there is this place I really want to show you. You will love it." TJ answered with an enthusiastic tone.

Cyrus chuckled with TJ's childish behavior. It was adorable, he was adorable. He noded in response and smiled to himself.

"It is a date then." TJ said as he started to leave. Cyrus sat there for a minute as he started processing TJ's words. A date?!

"Hey there Cy." a familiar voice snapped him out of his thoughts. As he turned, he faced Buffy and Andi having a smile on their faces. As soon as they approached, Cyrus greeted them with a smile and pulled them into a group hug, until it hit him.

Cyrus started to panic a bit, "Look girls, I know I messed up and I am so sorry. I understand I am spending a lot of time with TJ-"

Buffy stopped him, "Hey, it is okay, we understand. Anyhow, we were the ones who told you to have fun with him. We are glad to see you like this Cy. Although, when this whole thing is over, we need you to tell us everything, and do not omit the details."

Cyrus felt a smile groaning on his face. "How about we take a walk on the way home? You know to catch up everything we missed?"

The two girl's eye met and they nodded with an agreement, shoting a big smile into Cyrus.

The three of them started walking home, while Andi started talking about a new project she started working on, in Andi Shak.

[...]

"Are we there yet TJ? You know I am not an athletic kind of a person." Cyrus said as he groaned.

"We are almost there, I promise."

The two boys were walking into a forest for the past forty-five minutes. If it was not for TJ, Cyrus would have left after the first ten.

Do not get him wrong, Cyrus really loved nature. He was amazed by the mysterious things she was holding, but, he really, really, hated long walks above her.

TJ suddenly stopped walking and turned to face Cyrus. He mouthed a "This is it" as he grabbed the boy's hand. With his free hand, he moved away some leaves that looked like a curtain and then he started making small steps carefully.

Not long ago, in front of them there was a big lake with an acrylic blue. Its waters were peaceful and you could see a small pier sitting there. There were trees around it and the sun was making the lake's waters sparkle a little.

TJ turned to face Cyrus but, Cyrus was taking a good look at the view.

"TJ, this place is amazing. Where did you find this?" the boy said as he turned to face him in shock.

TJ turned to face the view and smiled to himself. "I found this place by accident, I was just taking a long walk at the forest bacause, as you know, I really love nature."

Before Cyrus could answer, TJ dragged him slightly as he murmured a small, let's go and have a sit on the pier over there.

As soon as they made their way to the pier, TJ stretch the blanket and sat on it. Cyrus followed his steps as the boy beside him started to take out the food from the PicNic basket.

TJ started speaking, "Okay, so I know how much you like painting, thus, I thought we could spise things a bit more."

Cyrus was in shock when he saw TJ pulling out art supplies. He immediately grabbed in is hands a white board still having a surprised look on his face. Consequently, he turned to face TJ.

"Okay then, I need you to hold still. I want to try something." Cyrus said to TJ as he grabbed a pencil.

[...]

"Is it done yet?"
"Almost."

More than an hour had past since Cyrus started doodle on that white board.

It was night, a pale black was all over the sky who was decorated with small stars. The moon's reflection was on the lake's waters giving it an amazing smooth colour.

The weather was kinda windy but, Cyrus did not care.

"Now I am done." Cyrus said, after a few minutes, with a wide smile as he turned his peace of art into TJ's side to see.

TJ was fascinated with Cyrus talent as soon as he grabbed in his hands the boy's piece of art. He knew he could draw but, the drawing, which was in front of him, was pure art to his eyes.

He turned to face the brunette boy but as soon as he faced him his expression changed.

"Cyrus you are shivering." he said with a concerned voice.
Before Cyrus could answer TJ pull his hoodie out and placed on Cyrus' head making him to wear it.

"Here." he said with a smile.
"But now you are going to freeze to death TJ." Now Cyrus was concerned.

"Do not worry about me, I brought with me an extra long sleeve shirt." He said as he pulled out the shirt from the basket. "See?"

TJ's hoodie had his cologne on, which made Cyrus' stomach toss and turn a bit due to the scent.

"Just so you know this is my hoodie now. You are not taking it back." Cyrus hugged himself and felt the warmth and coziness all over his body. Oh I am definitely keeping this, he thought.

TJ laughed as he lied down facing the sky. Cyrus did the same, he leaned down beside TJ.

"You know, I could stay like this forever." Cyrus first spoke up a few minutes later, breaking the peace.

"To be honest Cyrus, with you, I could stay anywhere." TJ mumbled back as he turned to face Curys.

After a few seconds Cyrus also turned to face TJ. Their faces where really close but, none of them moves, afraid they might kill the moment. Whatever that was.