Fall from Innocence

by CharlRhodes

Francis and Arthur are made for each other. Fascinated by eighteenth century literature, smarts, cynical, they are sure they don't belong in this time. And especially a burning desire to assert their omnipotence. So what better to become the Vicomte de Valmont and the Marquise de Merteuil? Some rules, many prey maximum trophies. They are masters of a cruel and dangerous game.

12. Letter 10

Letter 10

Christian to Antonio

In Madrid

I sympathize, for your stepmother and Spaniards in general. I do not say that to be patriot, but I feel really good here, even though I was born in New Zealand, I feel like I am American, I cannot help myself, maybe thanks to their burgers. Coming back to Paris looks tough, plus Alfred will remain in New York to make an exchange. Yes, I know, I have no chance, he is a great friend of Ralph, he is older than me - but one year is really not that much, God damn it!
No, the real problem, chico, is that I suck, completely stupid when he is here, impossible to articulate any coherent thing. I was imagining that this holiday would be the most beautiful of my life, I lived a fucking nightmare. And here, we spend our lives in swimsuits and I can tell you that he is really damn hot. The drama, the unholy alliance between the perfect jock and a drag. Joke apart, It wind me up to go back to school. Luckily you'll be there. I hope they have the stupidity to put us in the same class. Then see you.

From Newport, August 18 19**

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Chico = Boy, dude.

So you understood that here, New Zealand is in love with America.
New Zealand is the younger brother of Australia
Australia is a good friend of America.
America is the best friend of England.
New Zealand is good friend with Spain
Spain is the best friend of France