Last days of vacation, pizzeria "Magic Flavor", a famous pizzeria on Noble's Island, had two floors, a modern design with a touch of tradition and wood-burning ovens, green, white and red colors, the colors of Razzi's flag, the land of Pizza. The group of nine friends was gathered in this pizzeria to kill the nostalgia, they were at a table big enough for all of them, set with a white linen cloth and the dishes, it was a rotation day, the decor very cozy by Razzi, the place was very bustling.
Artemisia was wearing a fluffy red blouse and black leggings, she wore her bracelets, a leonine necklace that had fine gold links and a pendant that resembled the head and mane of the king of the jungles.
Apollodro wore a white tank top with a wide sea print, an azure short-sleeved open shirt being worn with a light jacket, a white cargo shorts, he wore a choir bracelet with five lines, each of a different texture with magnetic beam.
Nathan wore dark pants and a glossy black short-sleeved shirt with pearl buttons with the emblem of the royal family.[1] on the left side, he was very handsome, his smile could make anyone melt, he had a bracelet identical to Apollodro's on his wrist, they had done it on vacation, and he was also growing a beard.
Gale wore a white blouse that was light and flowing, but that was firm across the bust, as well as white shorts with gold accents and the emblem of the royal family on the shorts.
Sandy wore a sand-colored veil and an equally beautiful sand-colored dress that at the same time covered a good part of her body, leaving her very well delineated in an elegant and beautiful way, the loose sleeves of the dress went up to half of her body. biceps.
Adam wore a red blouse with the print of a very famous band from Celestia, the "Mad Warlocks", had the symbol of "MW" stylized with thunder effect, he wore a beige cargo shorts.
Megara wore a green kimono-style blouse and held by a darker belly band, she wore tight white pants, her hair was tied up and held back with chopsticks, beside her at the table were some bags.
Alana wore a dark blue cool knit blouse draped with a wide neckline almost shoulder to shoulder in a "V" angulation, she wore dark wash pants, some glittery ornaments, her hair was shiny, curly, pretty.
Keith was wearing a gray blouse with a metropolitan print, a black sleeveless vest, a pair of sand-colored pants, Keith was even better-groomed, had thicker hair, and a stubble of stubble.
– Boys, Ivy and I brought you presents! – Megara said that she was passing the packages with the gifts she had bought in Nihondo as a gift.
– Cocky, didn't need to! – Artemisia thanked, who loved to piss off her friend, she opened her package, she had been given a kimono-blouse similar to Megara's and Otrera's, she loved these shirts, hers was red.
– Friends, I loved it! – Gale said seeing the latest portable music player he had won, she loved listening to music. – 256 gigs of memory, it's music that never ends. –
– I loved it! – Apollodro said, who blushed and was already closing the package, he had won a package of jockstrap underwear, it wasn't something that was showing around.
– Girls, thank you very much... And Polo that you won? – Nathan asked that he was looking at his set of Japanese fireworks, Nathan loved fireworks; he was curious about what Apollodro had won.
– I'll tell you later. – Apollodro laughed.
– Meg, Ivy, you really know me. – Keith said, he saw the 140cm decorative bronze oriental dragon, Keith loved these decorative animal pieces, it was a hobby to collect.
– Girls, I'm going to love wearing this. – Sandy smiled in a black kimono-style nightgown and robe set with a cherry background.
– We're glad you liked it, it was a lot of fun, Nihondo has everything you can imagine, and that sushi! Delicious and sightseeing. – Alana said, she was still dreaming of the Orient.
– Yes, I don't know what I like more about this four-cheese pizza or salmon sushi, and the hot springs, we need that at the Academy. – Megara said, she ate the pizza with her hands in awe.
– I can't complain, things in Azhut[2] they were all at peace, everyone there is happy, happy that I entered the Academy, grandma even made me a uniform for special missions, the family is a fabric trader, she knows the fabrics the Royal Guard makes from uniform vests and the mission vests of the students of the academy as well. – Sandy said happily.
– I want to see this uniform later, my friend! – Artemisia said.
– Of course! – The young mage of Kora'q descent nodded.
– Things in Forthquill had been amazing, Dad had bought tickets to the vip area of the Mad Warlocks show there, it was really good! I even got the autographed shirt. – Said Adam excited, showing the autograph of Daniel Hearth, Jack Miller, Craig LaRousse and Victor Wang.
– You've got to be kidding! I really wanted to go to this show, when I got to Yaxley the show had already happened. – Keith said excitedly, he was a huge fan.
– Next time we need go together... I freaked out when they sang "Don't Leave Me Back!" – Adam said, he was delusional. – I even got an autograph from the band. –
– This shirt, you will never wash it again right? – Keith said.
– For sure. – Said Adam.
– Boys, you don't need to be pigs, there's a spell to preserve the autograph and wash your shirt. – Apollodro said, he was the most careful and organized in the boys' dormitory.
– That singer of theirs, Daniel Hearth, he was from the Academy, wasn't he? – Asked Artemisia.
– Yes, but he failed the final exam and pursued a career as a musician. – Adam commented, he was a huge fan.
– Even though I missed the show I had fun there, the best skate parks in the country. – Keith said, he had a lot of fun on those ramps, and with very good company this time. – The Haze were the best family I ever had. –
– And here with us you have another one too. – Artemisia said, extending her hand to Keith affectionately.
– Thanks Artê! – Keith said, he felt strong emotions there.
– And your vacation isolated in that fabulous country house? – Sandy asked, who was very curious, she and none of the others knew about the attack.
– It was great, we had lots of horse riding and playing cards, Artemisia's grandmother doesn't let any tricks escape… – Gale began, the other three took the line of reasoning to shock them at the end, he was laughing inside.
– There was a lake for swimming or kayaking, that island in the middle is very good, there was a lot of space to have fun. – Nathan said, he wanted to have been given a few hits by Apollodro on the island in the middle of the lake, but it didn't happen.
– There were daddy's barbecues, Sandy and Adam know it well, that terrace with the pool and bar, there were plenty of things to do, Aunt Otrera telling some breathless stories. – Apollodro said.
– And of course a scare with a terrorist attack that made us come back here before. – Said Artemisia, all the other six friends were open-mouthed.
– Tell it right… Are you all right, how did this happen? – Megara said worriedly.
– Yes, our family put them on the run, 300 very well-trained assassins. – Artemisia told her.
– Those bastards broke my leg, and Nathan almost died. – Said Gale.
– Yes, if not for the Polo I would have died. – Nathan said with a smile.
– I would have died sooner if you hadn't put yourself in front of that blow. – Apollodro remembered, he seemed to be thinking since that day.
– Glad you are well, Belladona would not be the same without you. – Alana smiled, she was being sincere.
– Yeah, I wouldn't forgive you if Artemisia died, I'll beat you first. – Megara smiled.
– Guys, this story of the attack is a secret, we tell you why we trust all of you here. – Nathan said.
– Don't worry, no one will know from us. – Keith said, he felt happy being part of a group and having a secret entrusted to him.
So the dinner continued, they talked about everything, more about the travels, about future shows they wanted to go, kill the homesickness and prepare to get back into their routine.
***
After dinner the nine friends went for a walk, went to a square on Noble's Island, a square with a cobblestone floor with benches, trees, a water fountain and beside a beautiful park very charming and fresh, they were there, some sitting on the benches, others on the grass, all close by, except Apollodro who pulls Nathan discreetly to talk a little further away from the others near the water source.
– What do you want to talk about, Polo? – Nathan asked curious.
– Nate, I'm very grateful, very grateful that you have saved my life. – Apollodro said, he was going over all his fears and traumas at that time.
– I already told you, I love you and I would never let you get hurt, you just don't believe it. – Nathan said, he was about to give up on Apollodro for real.
– That's the point, you gave your life for me without even thinking, that attack made me realize that life is so fickle, I would regret it if I didn't take chances and didn't give us another chance. – Apollodro said, who pulled Nathan by the waist and kissed him.
The kiss was romantic, slow and long, Nathan dreamed of that moment, he didn't even care for the taste of garlic in his lover's kiss, it didn't matter, what mattered was that moment, friends saw him from afar and started to celebrate, Gale even took it some of the fireworks that Nathan got as a gift and threw them into the air and Artemisia lit them with her flames, they were all celebrating.
– FINALLY! – shouted Gale and Artemisia excitedly.
– You do not know how long I waited for this kiss. – Nathan said a little hoarse.
– The worst thing is I know, sorry for making you wait so long. – Apollodro said, he seemed to have returned with the stroiko accent like his sister.
– Every second was worth it just to have that moment. – Nathan said with a passionate look.
– Nate Gallard, do you want to date me? – Apollodro said with happiness in his eyes.
– Yes, absolutely yes! – Nathan replied, giving another kiss to Apollodro, passionate and intense that left the lover almost breathless.
– Now that our dorm is going to turn into a sex cave. – Adam laughed.
– But we knew that at one time or another Polo would realize that Nate is in love with him, but it won't be any sacrifice to leave the room sometimes to leave them there and we'll do something else. – Keith said, discreetly extending his arm to Artemisia.
Artemisia felt something for Keith, she reciprocated the approach, but Megara arrived, hanging on the mage's neck affectionately and kissing him on the cheek.
– Of course, we could leave, you owe me since last semester. – Megara said.
Keith did a face to Artemisia like "It's Not What It Looks Like".
– Enjoy. – Artemisia said, getting up, disguising her anger and going to Gale and Sandy.
So things were flowing, the youth were living, enjoying, loving, desiring, suffering and overcoming, it was the natural cycle of things, but especially Apollodro was giving a new chance to his childhood love, hoping for a different outcome.
[1] The emblem of Celestia's royal family was a crown made of beautifully arched and positioned serpents, in the background a sword and shield crossing and with the symbol of the Royal Guard in the background as if it were stamped in a purple pattern.
[2] Important commercial city of Kora'q and one of the spots where terrorists dare not touch as it is holy city for Kora'q religion.