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Tony had to wait until it was night to go to his phone. Technically he had unrestricted access to it, could do whatever he liked. But getting his phone out around his family was always connected with a risk of them randomly demanding to see it. A sudden outburst of wanting to take part in Tony’s development. It happened especially a lot when they were drunk. But only ever when they saw it. Tony was safe from them, if he just stayed patient.
He also had to share the room with his little brother but he wouldn’t snitch on him for being up late.
The reason Tony didn’t want his parents to go through his phone, was so they wouldn’t discover his boyfriend. Tony was actually the proudest boy on earth, that he was finally able to call Crille that. Officially. At least when they were alone. Because they couldn't tell anyone else.
Tony turned on his side to hide the display from his brother, just to not take any unnecessary risks.
hi crille :)
Hopefully Crille would be online and take his phone in his hand. He knew about Tony’s mother working an evening shift today, which was why Tony had to text that late. Hopefully Crille wouldn’t be mad. Tony didn’t want to lose him.
Tony!
Safe to say Crille wasn’t mad. He was Tony’s ever shining sunshine. He understood. After all he had forgiven Tony the first few months. Even if Tony didn't know how he deserved that. How he deserved anything nice.
How are you???
it’s been a rough day
Tony didn’t want to tell Crille everything. Crille was the only person Tony could have fun with, enjoy himself more or less guilt free. If he brought his family problems further into their relationship, he’d just ruin things. Like always. So he didn’t mention having gone to bed without any food, that their shower had broken earlier and what his dad did, as he found out, accusing Tony of being responsible for it. Crille didn’t need to know all that.
but I got to work on the plan for the tree house
Which would be the one place where they could be themselves. Tony and Crille had already picked the right trees for it, somewhere in the middle between their villages in a forest patch where only that one guy Ruben went every three day to take his dog out. And they were very well hidden from the path.
They had already gotten most of the required materials, the plan and everything. It was a lot of fun to draw their future home. Tony enjoyed using what he had learned in maths and physics class and try and apply it to the built. Even if it didn’t work right away. The tree house was currently the only thing Tony took interest in.
That’s great, i am so excited
Just those few words warmed Tony’s heart a little bit. Even if he couldn’t be with Crille right now. Soon the weekend was over and then they’d at least see each other in school again. Maybe wouldn’t be able to talk because Tony couldn’t let himself be seen with Crille. But in literature he’d get to stare at him because he sat two rows behind him and maybe they could sneak on the school roof together. Wait until the next weekend. And then the next Monday. Tony was tired of having this shit excuse of a family.
I hope your day was good?
The little bubble appeared at the bottom of the screen. Tony would love to call Crille instead, but he didn’t dare. Hearing Crille talk about his day was always the best. The way his voice was high and he was barely taking any breaths. The best part however was watching his face. It easily turned Tony’s brain off any time. Tony briefly considered sneaking out to call him but his arms still hurt, it probably wasn’t worth it. He was exhausted and just wanted to sleep.
It was!! My sister and I drew a bunch of pictures together. I made you one too. So watch out when you open your locker on monday!! (unless you want me to put it in another day, I’ll put it in an envelope to hide so it’s safe. Just tell me what day fits you best) and we also made pizza this evening. my mother said you can come over if you like. she said she promises to not be a bother but she would really like to get to know you
If you can put it in monday before second and third period that’d be perfect
There Tony didn’t have any lessons with his friends so he could go get the drawing alone, without being under supervision. He already knew how much he’d cherish it.
of course!! I will do that
Thank you
Tony didn’t know what to say about the invitation. Crille’s parents knew about their relationship. Not who Tony was, just that Crille had a boyfriend now. Which was an insane concept on its own to Tony, because Crille’s parents were absolutely okay with him having a boyfriend. Let alone Crille telling them.
But Crille didn’t pressure him about it. Hopefully he wasn’t mad at Tony. Tony knew he wasn’t enough for him and hoped he would stay until Tony could change. Crille was the best thing that had ever happened to Tony.
Now they were both online but neither knew what to say. It was a lot easier to hang out in person. Then they didn’t need to talk, in order to spend time together. Just sitting next to each other, having fun at the lake or having Crille put his head on Tony’s shoulder.
Or kiss. Tony smiled. Kissing Crille was so nice. Perhaps the best thing about the tree house. Up there, no one would be able to reach them.
i’'ll text you tomorrow, i really like you
I like you too, Tony
:)
It wasn’t everything, it had flaws, Tony really needed to get his live together. But at least he had this. At least he had Crille. For now.