Call of the Stars

Chapter III

"(y/n)... (y/n) quick get up I've got something for you"

"Ghhhh no" You grunt in response, attempting to cover your face from whoever is talking to you.

A hand snakes its way around your arm and gently pulls it from your face. The cabin is still dark, yet you see a hint of blurred yellow light in the distance behind the figure facing you.

"You will love this." The figure speaks again in a low excited whisper near your ear.

You take a couple of seconds for your eyes to adjust to the blurred surroundings. You meet with a young man with fringed dusty blonde hair and gorgeous blue eyes.

"What do you want Aliexo?" you reply sighing "I feel and look literal like death."

He waits for you to sit up in your chair and hands you a warm cup of tea with a smile. You take a sip after blowing for a couple of seconds. The cabin was particularly cold due to the aircon, even for you. Grabbing a thicker sweater, you change your old one for the new grey coloured one. It seemed as though Aliexo had done the same before you woke up.

"I woke up an hour ago and I got you some tea just now. I remember you being fascinated by the colours of the sky when we took off so I thought you might appreciate this too. I mean you can go to sleep if you want but this is something you only see once."

It would have been very early morning, the cabin was dark but was slowly getting lighter. You look out of the window next to you and to your dismay gasp at the beautiful sight. The sun was just breaking the horizon, making the sky appear to be liquid gold, the fluffy clouds holding an array of golds, yellows, oranges and pinks. The wing even held some of these colours. You must have been staring at the window for some time because when you turned back, Aliexo's face alongside the rest of the cabin was highlighted by the golden hue of the sunrise, your tea had even been finished.

"This is beautiful, I've never seen anything so gorgeous. Thank you for waking my lazy ass up."

"Don't worry, I thought you would have wanted to see it. Unfortunately, we've got a few more hours but it should go quickly. Feel free to sleep again I don't mind." He digs into his pocket and brings out his phone "Besides, I've got this thing to keep me entertained."

You lift the tray table back neatly to its original form to access your bag "I don't think I'll be able to sleep again, you've already woken me up."

You dig into your bag once again and bring out your sketch pad and array of different lead pencils. 4B, 6B, you name it you had it. Putting the tray back you set the sketch pad on the table alongside the pencils.

"I suppose that's fair. Ah, are you a drawer?" He questions, leaning in to get a glimpse of your sketches.

"Not really, I just like sketching the constellations, I've always loved the idea of making stars into animals or objects. It's kinda relaxing you know?" You open your book and flip through the many pages

"I understand completely, I don't draw myself but I have a fascination with drawings made by other people... I love how everyone has their preferences and drawing styles. It shows you their character."

You take your time carefully selecting the design of the constellation and the star's positions among others. Aliexo stares in awe at your ability to make something so simple so unique. It wasn't perfect and it certainly wouldn't win any awards but the drawing had so much passion to it that drew Aliexo to stare at your drawing for ages. It made you feel happy and confident that someone appreciated your time passing doodles.

"Attention, this is your captain speaking. We will soon begin the descent into Ubatuba international airport. Thank you for flying with Air Canada, we hope to see you onboard in the future."