First Day of My Life
Garrett was tired but he had to register for spring semester and he hated it.
He was in the empty library at the college looking over course loads for his major and this semester was going to have to be rigorous, he was not excited.
He’d made plans for the evening and the only thing keeping him from having fun was the annoying need to maintain his education. The library was dark and quiet, more so than normal as there was usually some level of activity in this place. Today it was just him and another guy signing up for courses no doubt.
He looked over last semester’s list and compared it to his prerequisites for his major and scrolled down a list of literature classes looking for Professor Sten’s spring course.
BUZZ-BUZZ
The sound of his phone on vibrate was resounding in the empty library, he pulled his phone out awkwardly to silence it. Amid glares from the other student who was also trying to sign up for classes. Hawke smiled awkwardly looking down at his phone.
2:13 pm
From: Anders
Body: Hey there handsome.
Are you almost done?
Garrett smiled, he had been texting Anders more and made plans to see him tonight. He was excited all things considered.
2:15 pm
To: Anders
Body:
Yeah, did you have any idea as to what we're doing later?
2:17 pm
From: Anders
Body: I have a few things in mind.
I want to show you something.
<3
2:22 pm
To: Anders
Body: Ha, alright then.
I’ll leave it to you.
A heart though?
Are we at hearts yet?
2:13 pm
From: Anders
Body: <3 <3 ;)
Garrett was stupidly grinning at his phone when he noticed he was being glared at for the consistent buzzing and put it in his jacket pocket. Returning his focus to his work in signing up for classes.
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Walking back out into the winter sun was a bit jarring after all that time in the dimly lit library.
Garrett had to shield his eyes. The cold wind hit the bottom of his lungs in an uncomfortable yet refreshing way. He drew a large breath as he put in his ear buds and fiddled with his MP3 player.
“Simple Plan sounds good” he thought to himself as “I’d Do Anything” blared over the tiny speakers in his ears. He smiled as he thought of Fenris. Looking up at the crisp blue of the sky he pushed the image of the man from his mind, and headed toward the bus stop.
Walking toward the stop Hawke’s thoughts wandered to Anders and what big mystery he has planned. They had not been seeing each other long, this would be their first time out together as more than friends.
Garrett was excited but a bit nervous, it was time for him to move on from his not boyfriend.
He looked out at the bright green of the grass and smiled. Thinking of Anders made things feel good, not tense like with Fenris, it was different.
Anders gave Hawke butterflies, which were a welcome change to the flurry of angry bees that would fill Hawke’s chest when he thought of Fenris. Smiling to himself like a total goof he sat at on the bench under the stop number and let his head fall back. The sun felt good on his skin.
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Anders would be there soon, he knew it. He could feel the anxiety growing in his stomach as the minutes passed. It was almost 5:00. And he had promised to be there around then. Hawke Sat on the couch in his room and laid across the seats. He closed his eyes and thought of the first time he met Anders.
How he looked like a mystical creature, with his eyes blue the color of the lyrium stone that now sat at his bed side that let off a constant haze of blue light. Hawke turned to his side and looked at the stone. It was passively glowing and almost pulsing in slow consistent fluctuations.
Knock-Knock
Hawke sat bolt upright as the lyrium flared to life almost buzzing. He looked over at the stone and smiled as he headed into the living room to answer the door. Walking over he looked though the little hole on the back on the door. There stood Anders, a well dressed man with his hair up in a half ponytail and a 5 o’clock shadow. Hawke took a deep breath and opened the door, to a smile and eager honey eyes.
He walked up to Hawke and placed o hand on his left cheek, and kissed the right. He spoke his accent smooth and rich. “It’s nice to see you like this, finally Garrett.” Hawke smiled and closed the door behind him taking Ander’s coat. He wore grey skinny pants and a black lined turtleneck sweat and ankle boots. He looked amazing.
“Can I get you a drink?” Hawke asked before Anders could notice he was staring. Anders looked over his shoulder “Sure, sounds good. Something warm maybe?” Hawke nodded and set off to make hot toddies. As Anders paced his dining room and looked at the various décor.
“How has your day been darling?” Anders asked passively turning his gaze to the man in the kitchen through the small cut out bar window in the wall separating them. Hawke looked up and smiled “Oh, you know slayed a Dragon on my home from signing up for classes. It was quite heroic.” Anders smiled, “Well, then we shall call you my hero.”
Hawke walked around the corner and handed Anders a black cup with white and grey flowers on the side. He took a sip and looked over at the double window beside the TV.
“Do you have a balcony?” Anders asked with a nodding gesture in the direction of the window.
Hawke nodded matter of factly as he sipped from his mug. “Shall we?” Anders responded.
Hawke shrugged, nodding and heading over to the door and pushing the curtains aside for Anders.
They walked out onto the 3rd floor balcony and Anders looked over at Hawke who seemed to scan the horizon looking at the tops of the trees and over the parking lot. Anders watched silently as Hawke took another drink from his cup. Anders Admired Hawke for a moment before softly clearing his throat he took another step forward and placed his cup down. He put one hand on the small of Hawke’s back. Causing Hawke to look over at him quickly. Anders smiled and looked at Hawke with lowered lids and brushed his cheek against Hawke’s. “When you’re ready I’d love to show what this sleepy town has to offer.” He smiled and walked back inside.