𝙰𝚕𝚠𝚊𝚢𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛 ~ 𝙴𝚟𝚊𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚗

𝙾𝚗𝚎

Chris stares up at the large building before him, eyes wide with fear and excitement mixed into one. He couldn't believe that he was finally here. At his dream school. Playing on his dream team. There was just one thing missing. Sebastian.

The building, though it was old and had a few vines growing up the sides, Chris thought it looked great. The windows seemed to be brand new, not a crack in sight, the lawn around them was freshly cut, students walked past them with welcoming smiles.

Chris held onto one of his many suitcases, sighing sadly. He really wished Sebastian could be here with him, doing classes, but, he would have to get used to it considering this would be his home for the next year or two.

Sebastian comes up beside Chris, smiling sadly as he holds back his tears, dragging one of the other suitcases behind him. "You okay?" He asks softly, rubbing a hand up and down Chris's arm.

Chris looks over and nods, forcing a smile. "Yeah. Just thinking about how I'm gonna survive this without you."

Sebastian giggles, wrapping Chris in a quick side hug before anyone could notice and pats his back. "You'll be fine. Football will keep you busy."

Chris chuckles. "I think about you even when I'm playing, Seb."

Scott fake vomits from behind them. "Disgusting." He jokes, side stepping Chris's head lock and racing back to the car. Sebastian laughs at the siblings, watching as they chase each other around the car once or twice before coming to a stop and laughing.

"Boys, come on." Lisa calls with a tired sigh. "Let's go get all these things unpacked."

Chris and Scott pout, but listen to their mother nonetheless and grab another box each. Lisa shakes her head, causing Sebastian to chuckle and sticks out his arm for her to link her own with.

"Man, I don't know how I'm going to keep it together." Lisa whispers, biting her lower lip. "The day has come way to fast."

Sebastian smiles softly and leans their heads together comfortingly. "I'm gonna miss him too."

True be told, Sebastian was struggling to keep it together himself. Just the thought of only being able to see Chris through a screen scared him. And with Chris having a roommate, they may not be able to talk like they usually do.

Sebastian sighs. "So much."

Lisa rubs his back. "I know, love."

Chris comes up behind them, smiling, and wraps them both in a hug. "No tears just yet, okay?" He whispers with a chuckle. "Let's save it for when we're done unpacking."

Lisa and Sebastian laugh, but nod, hugging Chris back. "Sure thing, C." Sebastian mumbles.

They break apart and wait for Robert, Scott and Ellie to join them before heading inside. The University was packed, the sound of crying and screaming being heard from every corner.

"Jesus." Scott mumbles. "This is crazy."

"Agreed." Sebastian whispers back. "I'm glad I'm not going to a proper university."

Chris laughs and clasps his new ID and keycard between his fingers, sighing sadly at the thought of his and Sebastian's conversation last night.