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Alberto was lying on his mattress and reading his best friend Luca's letter. Luca went off to school after their crazy summer together while Alberto stayed behind. However, Luca kept up a correspondence with Alberto and his parents while away. He was still a child, after all. Plus, far from home.
"Dear Alberto,
How are you doing today? I hope the weather is okay where you are. It's been raining nonstop for the past three days here. Giulia and I are fine. We're studying the different elements of the periodic table. Did you know water is called H2O because its two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen?
The food is excellent here, but I do miss Massimo's cooking. Not that Giulia's mom's cooking is terrible, either. Well, I've got to go. School tomorrow, and Giulia's mom has a bedtime for us.
See you later, love Luca!"
Alberto smiled happily as he reread the letter several times. Then he picked up a nearby pen to write his response.
"Dear Luca,
Miss you so much, buddy. Everything is going great here—the weather has been quite lovely. Your parents are doing alright, in case you're wondering. They've gotten more use to the surface now.
Massimo and I are doing great. We've done a lot of father-son bonding lately. Everything is going fantastic, and I'm glad summer is coming soon. You did promise to return with Giulia every summer.
See you soon, love Alberto!" The young sea monster smiled before hurrying to get to the post office before it closed. Then he rushed home for some of Massimo's fantastic pasta.
Only six more weeks and summer would arrive. Then Alberto and Luca be reunited till the next school year. Life was going well for them, but spending another amazing summer together? That would be awesome!
