There was something to desire in the gentle boy that was probably well loved.
He was kind to those around him, but also extremely popular, because fashion came easily to him.
Flavio was his name, and it rang out with beauty in it's own Italian way.
Santiago was the exact opposite as he was seen as a ruffian that no one really wanted to be like.
Santiago's eyes stayed focused on the other boy that was gentler, popular, and kind, even.
Santiago couldn't be like that, so he admired the other from afar.
He wondered briefly if the other would ever notice him.
Chance encounters such as this one could rock others to the core and leave them numb from the world yet entice them all the more in a way of isolation as if normal existence was irrelevant as long as they had each other.
It seemed bizarre for Santiago to ever be placed in this position as it was more than he'd ever expected to receive; moments shared over coffee as they discussed numerous topics that occasionally rose to debate or mellowed out.
He never had expected Flavio to appear as more than his secret crush as he befriended him and learned of his flaws and insecurities.
Santiago had never known that his own tough sternness could ever appeal to another human being yet Flavio called him masculine and loved him all the more.
It was hard to consider that just yesterday, they were distant from a lack of knowledge about the other beyond what could have been masks or just a small part of a whole in comparison to their true, full selves.
Santiago could savor every kiss when they left the friendship boundary and migrated to relationship status and could cherish the touches that he could never admit sent butterflies to the pit of his stomach.
He was fine and even thrilled to rest his arms around Flavio's waist and be able to pull him in to a amazing kiss regardless of what their differences and pasts may suggest.
Santiago had never known before how perfect Flavio's flaws made him in a seemingly perfect way that was often hidden and encased in a world unaware of what all of this could mean.
It was strange to consider that Flavio fit in to his own unique self perfectly with exquisite differences and stunning similarities, and Santiago as well as his Italian lover couldn't be happier.
At least, they had this beautiful and enchanting relationship that was full of wonder and realization despite any obstacles that they may face from here on out.