A/N: Sorry about not updating. Been a little depressed lately but I don't know why. But I wrote this to help me cheer up a little. ^_^ So I hope you enjoy this chapter~
Summertime Spectrum
ChapterIII
June 17
'4:38'
Alfred grabbed the first-aid kit and gently poured hydrogen peroxide on his arm that covered with dry blood. He gauzes his arm with fresh cloth and moved it around a little.
He flinched at the sudden movement. "Damn it still hurts..." Alfred put away the first-aid kit and moved to the living room, where Matthew and Gilbert were talking.
"So how was your treasure hunting? You find any gold?" Matthew asked sarcastically.
"No. But I found something interesting." He said with a smirk. "Is that so?" He said, raising an eyebrow. "Yep." Alfred sat on the black leather couch and stretched out his arm. "What happened to your arm?" Gilbert asked. Alfred gently touched it. "Uh.. I fell. Down a hill." Matthew looked at him, giving him the 'I know your lying' look. "No seriously! I mean, look at me! I'm covered in dirt and moss for god sake!"
Dad came in with three stacks of movie cases "Bonjour everybody! Ready for some movie watching? I brought Captain America: The Winter Solider and The Conjuring and Insidious II." Matthew huffed. "Papa, why those ridiculous American films?"
Alfred got up from the couch and walked to the stairs, not bothering to say anything. He reached for his room and laid on his bed. "I stink." He went over to my suit case. "I forgot to unpack..I'll do that later." He took out a plain blue t-shirt and loose sweatpants his dad gave him for Christmas.
He later head downstairs, seeing Matthew curled up next to Gilbert. "Where's papa?" He asked. They seemed to focus on the movie.
"Hey! Where's papa?!" Alfred raised his voice and was getting a little irritated. Mathew sighed. "He went out! Now hush! We're watching insidious!"
Alfred looked at the screen. He had already seen this movie three times with his friends back in London. He enjoyed it, despite his fear of ghosts and demons. He walked outside to the patio. Sitting on the chair. Papa came and sat next to him. "What's wrong Alfred? You seem a little.. Blue." He patted his back. "Aren't you gonna go watch the movie with Gilbert and Matthew?" He asked. Alfred shifted uncomfortably on the chair. "Nah. I've seen that movie already. I don't wanna spoiled their date."
Papa chuckled and pulled a chair next to Alfred. "Alfred, tell me what really wrong. You can talk to me." Alfred grabbed a leaf on the floor, creasing it. "It's been hell for the past few months for me. I've been sick and I still don't feel well. I don't mind staying here with you papa, it's just that, well, I was hoping to spend time with you and Mattie and Gilbert but seems to me, Gilbert and Matthew are probably gonna end up dating and hook up and you... You always run out. Without telling anyone." Alfred stopped talking. Papa took out two beers. "Here. Drink a little of this."
Alfred grabbed the can a drank a bit of beer. "What is this? It doesn't taste like regular beer.." Francis laughed. "Of course not! It's German beer! It's Gilbert's but he wouldn't mind!" They both sat in the patio for 20 minutes. "You wanna go to the lake?" Alfred nodded. They both walked silently in the sidewalk. "Hey dad can I ask you something." Alfred said while putting both hands in his pockets. "Of course! Ask me anything!"
Alfred sighed. "It's about this person-"
"Oh? Really? Is it a girl? Wow how magnificent! I can tell you everything about that! Let's start with making love-"
"Dad!" Alfred blushed. "I'm just playing with you. Now tell me." Alfred breathed in and out. "After going into the forest, I found something. Well.. I found a person. A boy about my age."
"Well that's great Alfred!" His father cheered. "You finally found a friend!" Alfred rubbed the back of his neck. "Yea I guess I did." He smiled. They finally made it to the lake.
"Whoa..." Alfred eyes widen at the most beautiful view. The water was clear as the sky. Almost to clear. It's beauty makes Alfred's eyes shine.
"Beautiful isn't it?" Asked Francis, as he finished his beer bottle. Alfred stood there, looking around and notice a flower not far from where he's standing. It's the kind of flower that caught his attention ever since he stayed here. It's beautiful.
Alfred stood there and heard a splash. He saw his dad, holding up two giant fish. "Wow dad! You caught two of them!?" Amazed, Alfred rolled up his sweats and headed in with his father.
"Careful Alfred, There are sharp rocks that can easily cut you." Francis said with a warning. Alfred slowly walked to his father and made it safety. "Hey dad, how can you catch two fish at the same time?" Alfred asked.
Francis chuckled. "It's all about patience and movement. Don't be to sudden. Just relax, and you know when it's time to grab it." Alfred copied his father. Bending his knees, arms ready to go. His father quickly reached for a small fish. "Hah! I got one small for tonight's meal!" He said cheerfully.
Alfred was determined to do it. He focused on the water flow and the fishes in it. He reached in quickly, only puncturing his fingertips.
"You ok there Alfred?" Francis asked. Alfred turned to his dad "yea I'm good. I just can't ca-" he notice his dad carrying four medium-sized fish. "W-what.. I-I... How did..." Alfred's eyes widen.
"Takes practice, mon fils!" Francis said. Alfred stood and watched in awe as his father continue catching more fish.
It's been two hours and the sun was setting. They both (well his dad) manage to catch enough fish for tonight.
"So dad, how long did it take you to catch one fish?" Alfred asked. Francis smiled softly. "It took me a very long time, Alfred. A very long time."
Alfred notice how his father's hair flowed beautifully in the sunset. He was like a model.
"Come Alfred, it's time to go home. Help me carry these fish!" Alfred carried 6 fishes, both big and small while his dad carried 6 as well.
"Hey dad?"
"Yes, Alfred?"
"Thanks. For spending time with me." Alfred smiled at his father. Francis walked to his son. "If I wasn't carrying these fishes, I would hug you now." They both smiled and laugh while heading back to the house only finding Matthew sleeping soundly on Gilbert's chest. Francis put a blanket over them and took pictures. Looks like we're cooking fishes tomorrow then. Alfred paid a goodnight to his father and headed up to his room. He changed into his pajamas and laid down on his bed, thinking about earlier- how he met Kiku.
'Wonder what he's doing' he thought. He looked out the window and saw the moon shining beautifully. He replayed the day over and over in his mind and smiled. For once, well in a long time, Alfred felt happy.
A/N: Welp, that wraps up chapter 3! I've already planned out chapter 4, It'll be up soon! And School's out! YAy! That means I have plenty of time to update some chapters. And since I don't have anything else to do, I might even go back to writing "My Soul To Take" and complete it. (hopefully) Well Yea, I hope you enjoyed it.
Stay awesome Monsters~
~OZ&M
