Effervescence | BoyxBoy

1 | Call Me Love

Chapter 01 - ' Call Me Love ' 

     "Handsome."

               Luca smiled brightly for the lady sitting next to him. A warm shade of pink covered his cheeks. Innocent in age and looks. Luca took her words to heart. A brief thanks was sent her way.

     "Luca. It's time to go," said Sherri.

                The young man's eyes changed trajectory. Luca extended his hand with a limp wrist. Cool fingers encased his. 

     Rising from his seat, he frowned saying, "You're done so soon Ma?" More cruel than an in just sentencing. Age adorned her face, presenting her at fifty, though she was in her late thirties. Fussing in only the way mother's can, she straightened young Luca's clothes.

     "Yes. The doctor needn't see me any longer," said Sherri. 

               Unbeknownst to Luca, crystalline clear water fell from tired brown eyes. She looked at her smiling son. Unable to fathom what misdeed she did to pass such a curse onto him. A white handkerchief was produced from her skirt pocket. She quietly wiped her tears. Concern crossed Luca's face.

     Being the intuitive boy he was, Luca said, "Ma... why are we still here?"

               Sherri smiled through her sadness. Being the sharp woman she was, Sherri crafted careful spoken words as to not alarm her son. His carefree state returned once more. Exiting the reception room for the local doctor's office. They entered the cold streets of Boxburrow, Tentita.

               Luca sat at the window still enjoying the slightly chilled Spring afternoon. As most boys at the age of seventeen, he begun to scheme of different ways he could attain a mid afternoon snack. This was of course to be accomplished without receiving a smack from his mother.

               A small object attacked him. The furry coat of his mother's cat grazed his skin. Long limbs jumped in fright as he sprang up from his seat. Calming his heart he sat back down. 

It's just Belle. 

               With a rush of wind, something flew past his face. Another, similar in size, knocked his arm. This time instead of disappearing into the corners of his room. It landed on his lap. Biting his lip he sent out two slender fingers to inspect it. His heart leaped in joy. The small button meant one thing.

     Leaning half his body out the window he called out, "Grey!" 

              The word was said with much affection. Though Luca knew Grey's real name, he insisted on calling him that, as it was in accordance to Grey's eye colour.

     "I'm coming up!" A deep voice, pleasant to the ears replied. Pulling his wild black hair into a low bun, Grey scaled the side of the house using the vines that covered its walls as supports.

     "Some space please." 

                Luca moved away. Grey's muscular frame was swung over the ledge. He landed inside almost knocking over the house plant on the window still. Dull brown eyes danced in anticipation.

               Many moons ago, the two boys made a promise to each other. Grey visited today for said promise. He sat on the floor and removed a red cover book from his bag. Luca rested in a relaxed manner on his bed.

     "Ready?" Grey asked.

     "Yes, I am! Please continue from last Sunday."

                On a gem operated ship, Grey and Luca journeyed the galaxies with 'Mr. Chomper and friends'. Three chapters in and Grey's voice trailed off to nothingness upon completing his obligation. Brown eyes looked in Grey's direction.