The Stepfather
Eli X Antonio
you have read the bio so please dont report unnecessarily
From where this started i dont know...
how things got this twisted i seriously dont know
The sent of roasting garlic and simmering tomato's usually signaled comfort, butf for Antonio, its just ment another evening in the charles household.
Claire Alessandro
Hmm.. hmm *humming a song*
Clair hummed off-key in the kitchen, a familiar, grating sound.
Antonio Francesco
Sat in he's armchair, a book open but unread, the words blurring on the pages. His gaze drifted to the doorway,
Where Eli, Clair's son, leaned against the frame,
Eli Alessandro
Scrolling through his phone. Eli's dark hair fell across his forehead
a casual drape that Antonio found himself watching more often then he cared to admit.
Claire Alessandro
Dinner's almost ready, boy's
Clair called out, her voice chirpy.
Eli pushed off the frame, he's movement's fluid. he caught Antonio's eye, a flicker of something unreadable in his dark gaze before he looked away, heading towards tbe kitchen.
Antonio's breathing hitched. he just closed the book, the thud echoing in the quite living room. He followed, a strange pull guiding his steps.
Claire Alessandro
Set's a steamy lasagana on the table, it's rich aroma filling the air.
Eli Alessandro
Looks delicious, mom 🤌🤌😘 *said, while pulling out a chair.*
Eli's voice was deeper then Antonio remembered, a recent change that still surprised him.
Claire Alessandro
Only the best for my boy's, 😘😉😉
Antonio took his seat, the wooden chair creaking under his weight. He watched Eli across the table, the way the soft kitchen light highlighted the curve of his jaw, the subtle flex of muscle as he reached for a glass of water.
A warmth spread through Antonio's chest, a feeling he quickly tried to suppress. This was Clair's son. His stepson.
Antonio Francesco
The thought felt like a cold shower.
Eli X Antonio
Later that week, Joseph, Antonio's oldest friend, met him for drinks. The pub was dim, the clicking of glasses a low murmur.
joseph
You've been distracted, old man,
Joseph observed, swirling the amber liquid in his glass.
joseph
Something on your mind? 😏
Antonio Francesco
*Sighed, running a hand through his hair,* It's.... complicated.
joseph
"Clair?" *brow furrowed.*
Antonio Francesco
"No, not exactly." *hesitated. "Its Eli."
Joseph's eyes widened slightly😏
joseph
"Eli? What about him?"
Antonio Francesco
He's ..... Growing up,...
Antonio managed, the words tasting like ash.
Antonio Francesco
He's not a kid anymore. He's..... handsome.
Joseph leaned back, a slow smile spreading across his face.😏
joseph
Ah, the classic step-parent dilemma. seeing them in a new light. *chuckled,*
Antonio Francesco
*Didn't join him*... It's klre than that, joe. I feel... drawn to him. In a way I shouldn't be. ...
The admission felt like a confession, heavy and shameful.
Joseph's smile faded. he studied Antonio's face, a genuine comcern replacing his earlier amusement.
joseph
"Antonio, your playing with fire."
Antonio Francesco
I know,*Antonio Whispered, staring into his drink.* "God, I know"
Meanwhile, Eli confided in Sharon, his best friend, during a late-night call. His voice was low, almost a whisper.
Eli Alessandro
He looks at me, Sharon. I catch him sometime...
Sharon
Who? your mom?? *voice muffled, as if he was under blanket*
Eli Alessandro
No. Antonio. My stepfather. *paused, the silence stretching between them* Its..... intense. Like he sees something, something he shouldn't..
Sharon
and how does that make you feel? *Sharon asked hes tone surprisingly gentle.*
Eli Alessandro
Confused. Excited.Scared, maybe.. *Eli admitted, a blush creeping up his neck even though no one could see him* He's ...... different from other dads. More.... present.
Sharon
Present how? *Sharon prompted.*
Eli Alessandro
His eyes. They linger. And the way he talks to me, Sometimes. like he's weighing every word. *Eli chewed on his lip.* Am i crazy???
Sharon
No, your not crazy,*Sharon said, a soft sigh escaping her lips* Your just noticing things. And maybe..... he's noticing thing too.
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