“We went to some waterfalls last year. They are some hidden beauty kind of thing we saw on tiktok, so we wanted to explore.
We set up our tents in an area that wasn’t meant for camping.
We are kind of experts in the field so we didn’t think much of it.
The place was… certainly cold. And rocky and… humid. The trek took a good amount of effort.
We had it , really! but um…
Things are not so easy at night
Paolo was my brother. He woke up in the middle of the night to get fresh air or something like that, i dont know, but.
He… he slip in the rocks and fell.
We found out in the morning”
Oliver tries his best to supress the picture that comes into his mind.
He fell. That’s what they all said.
“Those waterfalls… We’ll be passing through that area tonight”
“I… I’m kinda hoping to see him. I hope the train lets me see him”
“I hope he gets in”
Oliver cannot suppress the shiver that runs down his spine
“The news had a picture of us that was way too good for something so morbid”
He shows his phone background. It’s five friends taking a picture in front of a waterfall.
“Can I see the article?”
“Vivi!”
“Uh. My condolences. Can I see the article?”
“Sure, let me… Ah shit. No signal”
“What…?”
(No, no. Don’t Panic just yet. Breath in, Calm down, and Analyse. The BCA method.)
He looks out the window and sees nothing but trees
Ah. They left the city already. That was quick, not going into traffic really makes a difference.
Trains are awesome.
“We’re out of range for phone signal, I believe. We are out of the city. When we reach somewhere more urban, we should get it back”
Although he is not sure if this train is going to pass through any urban place like buses do. That would be incredibly efficient. Awful for this situation but he’s not going to blame the train for it.
Wait, is his love for trains the house’s effect? Wait, no, that could just be the autism. Did the train give him autism??
Much to discuss.
“Excuse me, sorry for us keeping you guys busy, I’m sure you are tired. Let me show you where the bedroom cabins are”
“(Ah! My manners!)”
“Thank you! This bag has been killing me!”
And so they leave.
“We’ll be okay. We’ll be okay! There’s no murderous maniac here. And it’s not that big of a place! I think. We’ll be fine”
Ángel is doing a commendable job keeping himself together
It’s… inspiring
“When has a house ever taken us down, yeah?”
“Yeah! We have the power of gay love!”
He suddenly looks at Vivi.
“And gay friendship!”
Vivi is… fixated on a photo.
“Vivi?”
“Hm? What? Yes? Gay love or something yeah? Yahoo!”
“What are you looking at?”
“Uh, nothing! It’s just… I really hate the lighting in this photo! That must be the house effect. Making me bad at lighting.”
“Uh. Anyways. Yeah, it’s probably nothing. Be right back!”
And so she leaves
He also didn’t realize the kids left as well. Is just him and Ángel now.
“I’ll see what she’s hiding. I have unbanned war tactics that will make her fess up”
“I don’t think the sad kitty eyes will work on her”
“No, no. That’s my tactic for you. I need to bring out different tactics with her. She’s a strong enemy”
They are always so dramatic those two.
He is a bit… saddened, That Vivi is hiding something from him. He’s never been that good at friendship, seeing Vivi and Ángel’s relationship got him wishing for something like that.
Of course, Ángel and Vivi have been friends since they were kids, and he only knows her for these last few years but-
He really hopes this is… something unrelated. And in no way reflective of his friendship with her.
He will trust. Because that’s what friends do.
“Stick with someone, please? Even if it’s just a worker, or stay in your room! Or- or the bathroom! Just-“
“I’ll be safe”
“…Yeah. Yeah, you always are”
“But if something happens, you scream, okay? Scream at the top of your lungs! Like you did at the Los Bunkers concert, okay?”
“I’ll keep it in mind. In case of danger, I ask for an encore”
“…I love you”
Ah! Sudden emotional attack! What a dirty trick!
“So just sit here and look pretty, okay? Be right back!”
Woah! Woahwoahwoah! Affection! Direct attack!
One day. One day he’ll stop reacting like a teen boy with a crush. And then he’ll see! Everyone will see!
“(…Maybe if we are quiet… surely the other cabins won’t hear, right…?)”
“(No, No. Bad Oliver. Wait until home. Where there’s showers and privacy)”
Willing his thoughts about his gorgeous boyfriend to settle, he plans his next move.
It’s 9 pm