After a whole school year, Luca and Giulia are finally returning to Portorosso. During those nine months, Luca has developed a super-huge-enormous secret, and he's written about it dozens of times in his daily journal. He takes it home, determined to hide the contents from everyone-especially Alberto. But Alberto is stubborn, and as soon as he suspects something is fishy, he won't let up. Wanna know the worst part? They're sharing a bedroom. Cover art by @Maru_Davalos_Art on Instagram NOTE: I do not own any of the real-life works mentioned in this story. Every mentioned work belongs to its rightful owner(s).

luca is 17 years old; he thinks it is about time he figures out what he wants to do for the rest of his life. he has been close friends with alberto for four years, but he always felt more, and so did alberto. luca has dreamed of being loved by alberto, and alberto has dreamed of being loved by luca.. but will they ever confess their love?