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When Eliott’s parents told him that a family with a son around his age was moving in across the street when, he had paid it no thought. However, Eliott had no idea how many years of helpless pining he had ahead of him when he was first introduced to Lucas. One look into those blue eyes and Eliott was deeply infatuated. His name was Lucas, and he had looked up shyly to Eliott. Lucas was two years younger than him and was very small.
However, Lucas’s shy exterior quickly faded away and they became very good friends.Eliott remembered that he had initially thought that the age difference was going to make their friendship difficult, but it hadn’t because Lucas was different than the other rowdy kids that were his age. Not that Eliott was one to talk, sometimes he thought Lucas was more mature than him. They spent days together and hung out constantly during the summer. Eliott liked it best when it was just him and Lucas.
It was the summer of 2016, and Eliott was going into tenth grade meaning him and Lucas were going to go to different schools the next school year due to Eliott going into highschool. Lucas had finished his last exam today and Eliott was happy to finally have him to himself. Eliott had tried to get Lucas to hang out with him in the past week, but Lucas always told him that he had to study. That was over thank god. Eliott had missed the little guy.
“You say it like it wasn’t a big deal…” Lucas muttered biting into a piece of popcorn.
Eliott had been telling Lucas about how he had cheated on his last test by writing test formulas and answers on his school supplies in his pencil case, and had nearly gotten caught because a student ahead of him had asked for a pencil and while he was looking for one his eraser with the answers on it had fallen on the floor. No one had noticed but it was a close call.
“It wasn’t really, a bit of an inconvenience though to have to write all the answers on my supplies.” Eliott said laughing at the dumbstruck expression on Lucas’s face.
Lucas sighed and covered his face with hands. He looked really cute when he did that and Eliott had to look away for a second. “Am I supposed to be impressed or something?”
Eliott looked up at Lucas and winked. “I think you already are.” Lucas groaned in exasperation as Eliott continued. “Just watch… in a few years you’ll be thanking me so you don’t have to study every hour of the day.”
“I don’t think that’s how it works.” Lucas said defeated.
They spent the rest of the night listening to ‘Closer-The Chainsmokers’. Eliott was obsessed with the song and tried to get Lucas into it. He had talked about how he liked the beat and like the electronics in it. He told Lucas about his love for dubstep but Lucas had stopped him before he got into that topic. Lucas didn’t mind though. Lucas liked whatever Eliott liked, they could be listening to Moana soundtrack for all he cared. A loud sound interrupted them though. Lucas’s dad was calling him to tell him he had to go home now.
“Where are you going?” Eliott asked Lucas as Lucas gathered his things to head back.
“Home.”
“What?! You just got here.” Eliott pouted. “Why can’t you just live with me instead of always leaving.”
Lucas laughed at Eliott’s expression which caused Eliott to pout even more. He started making his way downstairs from Elliott's bedroom. Eliott followed Lucas down the stairs. Sometimes Eliott truly wished Lucas could just live with him, he didn’t like when he left it always made him feel lonely and sad for an indescribable reason. He didn’t like it. Lucas started shrugging on his coat and Eliott stared at him waiting for his goodnight hug. They always did this, even though at first Lucas thought it was weird to hug whenever they separated, but pretty soon he was initiating the hugs himself. Tonight wasn’t any different.
Lucas launched himself at Eliott and whenever he did, Elliott's heart always fluttered for some reason. He breathed in Lucas’s hair, Lucas was so small he fit so perfectly to Eliott. Their hugs only lasted usually for 5 seconds, but Eliott cherished them.
“Text me when you get home.” Eliott whispered into Lucas’s ear. The smaller boy shivered beneath him. Eliott hoped he wasn’t cold.
Lucas pulled away. “Eliott I live like 25 steps away from here. I’ll be fine! Contrary to popular belief I can take care of myself.” Lucas huffed indignantly.
“Please?” Eliott asked voice going soft. He knew Lucas would as soon as he used that voice. He always did.
Lucas looked back at him eyes softening, it made Elliot want to look away but he didn't’. “Fine! But not because I want to.” Lucas said scoffing, and heading out the door.
Eliott got the same sad feeling as he always did while he watched Lucas go home. He sighed and went back upstairs to his room. He cleaned up the popcorn on his bed and got ready for his shower. When he got out, he checked his phone and sure enough there was a text message notification from Lucas.
FROM My Best Hedgehog
I’ve arrived home safely, but it was a close one I nearly got abducted by aliens on the way back. :)
TO My Best Hedgehog
Oh? So THAT the sound I heard outside? Too bad I wasn’t there to save you. Next time I’ll ask Spotty to beam me up with you. <3
FROM My Best Hedgehog
Gross. You’re so cheesy…
TO My Best Hedgehog
Gee sorry, next time you can go to space alone :(
I’m gonna go to bed now. Goodnight my lil’ Hedgehog😎
FROM My Best Hedgehog
Goodnight Eliott. :)