10 YEARS AGO — BOILING ISLES
Everest and Cosmo lay up on the top of a hill, staring up at the night sky, which held the moon, who was casting a glow on both faces.
Cosmo pointed up at the stars. His gaze was fixated on the girl next to him. Her smile alone was enough encouragement for him to continue.
“That one’s called The Dead Man’s Owl.”
He suddenly sat up and turned to face Everest.
“No one really knows why it’s called that, but some people believe it’s connected to the story about one of the many archivists, The Executioner!”
Cosmo’s hands moved around as he spoke, exaggerating everything a lot more. A small laugh left Everest as she sat up as well.
“You, uh.. Really like astronomy, huh?”
“Yeah! I’ve loved it ever since I was younger! It’s kinda always been my thing.”
The smile plastered on Cosmo’s face was so unbelievably stupid. He couldn’t think of another moment in his life when he was this happy and not around Everest.
He fell back flat against the ground with a sigh.
“I like it a lot more when I’m telling you about it, though, cause you actually listen.”
“I like listening to you talk about astronomy, Cos. It’s nice.”
Cosmo’s smile softened, no longer grinning ear-to-ear.
There was a moment of silence between the two before Cosmo broke it.
“I love you. Everest.” He mumbled.
Everest paused. She’s used to him saying that, sure, but it felt… more emotional than usual.
“I love you, too, Cos.”
“You hesitated.”
“Oh, shush, you know I mean it.” She flicked his forehead lightly, causing a small giggle to leave him.
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