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"Are you all right?"Leandro approached from behind. Luka, who was arranging the breakfasts in the dining room, felt the opposite breath collide on his ear. Luckily, his hair was long and covered the tips of his ears, or Leandro would surely see that they were redder than a tomato.
"Yes, good, very good."Luka quickly took out the coffees and placed them on the glass dining table. Without turning around, he walked to the kitchen in search of the dishes.
"Really, you looked surprised a while ago."Leandro leaned on the bar and watched Luka's awkward movements as he put down the plates.
Luka turned to him, with a reddish tone in his cheeks. Leandro liked him, and a lot, however, the beard made him look much older (although that was not a problem), seeing him with a beardless face, was a new attraction; it's like having two people in one body.
"The beard."He mentioned, stuttering a little. Leandro smirked, apparently, even though Luka refused him, there was still a desire to be together.
Before he could say anything, however, Dylan's voice broke in. I told him he scratched me. -Dylan stood next to Leandro and grabbed his chin. I didn't think you'd shave for me. -Dylan kissed Leandro's lips quickly, before turning his gaze to Luka. You know, when we're in bed, his beard rubs against my skin and tingles, it's funny, but it's uncomfortable while we're having sex....
"Dylan, that's enough."He interrupted in a loud voice. Luka doesn't have to listen to any of that.
"Oh, right, right. Luka, I'm sorry to expose our intimacy with you. Pretend you didn't hear anything I said, I'm a bit embarrassed."Dylan smiled at him, of course, it was a smile full of hypocrisy.
"Don't worry, whatever you say, I'll overlook it."Dylan's face distorted into a grimace of displeasure, however, he could only hold his words back. Sir, I have some things to do today, it's personal business, I'll be gone all day.
"What business, do you need help with something?"Leandro stepped in front of Luka.
"As I said, these are personal matters, nothing that concerns you. And thank you for offering me your help, but it's not complicated."Luka's indifferent look made him have a spike of some unknown feeling. With your permission, I'll take my leave. Mr. Dylan, enjoy your breakfast. "After saying goodbye to the couple, he left."
When he saw Leandro's beardless face, a stupid and naive thought crossed his mind. Maybe he had shaved because of what he had said the night before, and that possibility made him happy. The thought that Leandro still had him in his sights gave him a twinge of happiness, of course, he wanted nothing to do with anyone like his boss. However, what Dylan said robbed him of any glimmer of hope. Apparently, he had only shaved so as not to tickle his on-duty lover.
"What a jerk."He muttered, as he leaned his head on the steering wheel of the car. He let out a heavy sigh and closed his eyes, although it was only for a few seconds, before the sound of the cell phone took all his attention-. Are you already here?"he asked, already knowing the reason for the call."
\I'll be there in ten minutes, are you there yet?
"Not yet, I'm running a little late, so don't be in too much of a hurry."
A small chuckle was heard on the other end of the line. \Okay, see you.
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"Luka, hello."Emanuele's big smile made him smile too.
Emanuele Russo was like that. For the last five, or six months, that I had known him, he always smiled, even when things weren't going well for him. He was a college boy, four years younger than him, but a little taller and with a somewhat muscular, cinnamon-skinned body, light eyes and brown hair. And although he was tall, his face looked too innocent.
"Did you wait long?"Luka approached him and greeted him with a kiss on the cheek, while squeezing his hand.
"Not at all. Since you said you were running late, I looked for a coffee shop for breakfast, shall we go?"Luka raised an eyebrow, a little confused.
"Hadn't you already gone?"Emanuele looked away, with a hint of shyness in his clear eyes.
"I thought it would be better if we had breakfast together, if you want to, of course."Luka smiled. Although the boy had a great body, he seemed too innocent. Maybe because he wasn't from the city and had only recently moved here, he still had the innocence of a small town.
"Of course we do, let's go."
Emanuele smiled, happy. This way, let's go.
Luka nodded and started to follow him. The two went to the cafeteria and had a light breakfast before heading to the university. ING North University had the best curriculum for those who were working part-time or full-time, so it was one of the universities with the highest number of students per year. Luckily, thanks to Emanuele, he managed to get an appointment with the rector of the institution. Although he had no influence, Emanuele was a model student, so it was relatively easy to get him a chance at the university.
"If they accept me, and even if they don't, I'll buy you a drink tonight."Luka said, his eyes bright and full of emotion.
"But tomorrow I have to go back to my parents' house early."Although he would like to go with him, and spend some quality time together, his mother would be hysterical if he didn't arrive early. Nicole was too overprotective and would get paranoid if he didn't respond to messages or calls, if he didn't return, he was sure she would be able to call the police on him for his disappearance.
"Just one round, then you can go."Luka was ready to convince him. Emanuele rarely went out, and when he did, he always returned before eight in the evening.
Not that Luka wanted to corrupt her angelic spirit, but he wanted her to have a little fun before fully facing working life. After Andrea, Emanuele was his only friend. He hadn't had a chance to spend time with both of them and get to know them better, so he was looking for that opportunity for that.
"All right, just one round."He could no longer refuse, and even if he did, Luka had always been too persistent, and he was a pushover.
"Perfect, then, I'll see you when you get out of class."
Emanuele nodded, as he watched Luka's back get lost in the crowd of students.
At first, Luka was nervous and very attentive to what he responded and how he acted. The university rector was a kind woman, but with just a glance, you could tell she had no tolerance for misdemeanors. However, after having a small talk, it was much easier for her to conduct the interview. In the end, the entrance exam turned out to be easy.
Now that he had gotten into the university he wanted, and had a stable job, he felt his life was on the right track. However, Leandro would be upset with him for not telling him anything. Besides, he would be busy on Saturdays and Sundays and would not be able to assist him. But, he would have time to worry about that, for the time being, he would just enjoy the moment.
When it finally came out, the sun seemed to shine in a special way. She closed her eyes and let the warm, yellow rays hit her face. The wind was light and soothing. After years, he was finally fulfilling his dream. And if everything went smoothly, she would soon be able to have her restaurant.
"How did it go?"Emanuele, who had seen him from afar, approached him silently. Luka, overcome with emotion and happiness, jumped on him and hugged him tightly. His laughter infected Emanuele and he laughed too. From your reaction, I guess everything went well.
"More than fine."Luka stopped hugging him and took two steps away. The rector said that if I have a high average, coupled with my good ability, I can get a scholarship.
"Really? Congratulations. You know, if you want to give it a try, I can help you with anything, I'm more advanced and some things turn out to be difficult." Emanuele was more than happy with the news. Both of them loved gastronomy (even though Luka looked like someone who wouldn't even by mistake come near a kitchen), and that made them even closer, and he was grateful to be able to talk about food with someone other than his mother. Now that Luka had been accepted into the faculty, they would spend more time together.
"Although I appreciate your help, I prefer to do this on my own. I want to earn that scholarship without cheating. I want to be recognized for my own ability." Luka looked hopeful and full of illusions. Emanuele felt the urge to hug him, and, of course, he did. "Hey... What's wrong?"
"I'm really happy for you, really. I'm sorry if my words were wrong." Luka patted his back and said, "It's okay." He didn't really think they had been with a bad intention, but Emanuele was someone who took everything seriously. Even when he made a bad joke, he took it as true. "No, it's just that it's like I told you that you didn't have the ability and needed me."
"I know. You would never say anything hurtful to anyone."
Boom! His chest throbbed strongly at Luka's words. He had never felt anything like that before, which left him confused.
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