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17) realisation

After they finished eating they continued talking for a while before going to prepare the real meal. Which the kids voted on pizza and their mum had to reluctantly accept. At least they didn't have to prepare anything and Charles wouldn't just sit around while the others cooked. Pascal put a large pizza into the oven. She said yes only because it was summer break, otherwise Charles and Arthur would have to eat a minimum corresponding to their diets. They got the pizza out and ate it while talking about anything.

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Charles got out of his apartment and joined Joris, Juri and other friends to go out. He had been invited to have fun with all of them. He parked in the car park behind Jimmy'z. He got out and found his friends outside the bar waiting for him. They got inside and immediately went for the bar. They all ordered some drinks and Charles got a margarita to start the night well as he started checking out the crowd in front of him. He saw a few appealing people and went to dance a bit with his friends.

Suddenly he felt something or more someone behind him, on the dance floor. Charles already had two drinks and was on his third so he didn't mind at all a new presence. He turned around and saw a nice looking boy, seemingly his age with a tanned skin, brown hazel eyes and curly jet black locks. The complete opposite of what he was thinking when feeling the man dancing behind him. He was more thinking about deep ocean blue eyes and blond locks. But that's ok he also liked those new hazel eyes. He also liked it even more when he looked at him in his eyes and he felt a hand sliding up his waist.

They continued dancing as Charles got a bit closer to the boy. "What's your name?" He asked the boy putting his mouth next to his ear. "James. What's yours?" "Charles" "It's like you have stars in your eyes and you're as bright as Regulus. Can I call you Regulus?" James had a small grin on his face. Charles was impressed by James' impro, it was the first time he got a compliment like that. You as bright as Regulus. Regulus was one of the brightest star in the night sky, often forgotten and being outshined by Sirius. A bit like Charles was when Seb was his teammate. Charles nodded as he already liked the boy. James looked like he could flirt very easily and charm everyone. Who was also more bright as the sun. He seemed like he always smiled like that, ear to ear.

The new boy took Charles' hands and made him spin. They danced together while holding hands. James invited Charles to go have a drink so they both went to the bar and sat down. James called it on him and the monegasque thanked him. They talked a bit to know each other. James was apparently from Colombia, which explained his tanned skin. And Charles told him he was native from Monaco. But he frowned when the Colombian joked and said "So you're basically French?" He then raised his hands in innocence as he saw the other boy's face.

They both ordered their drinks and talked before going back to dancing. They danced for a few minutes before Charles felt his hand being grabbed by the other boy as they walked to a secluded corridor near the bathroom. James stopped walking and got closer to Charles. He waited for Charles to say something or nod in agreement and when he did he kiss him lightly. Charles closed his eyes and kissed him back gently. Imagining blond hair, blue eyes and a pale skin. He still continued though, but why was he thinking about Max right now? He was literally hooking up by a very nice boy. And hey, they're only friends after all.

Max's lips looked so kissable sometimes, he thought. He opened his eyes to get a sort of reality check. No James' lips looks kissable not Max's. He closed them back and the image of a certain Dutch boy reappeared. No he didn't like Max like that. He suddenly detached himself from the boy and looked very confused, almost panicking. James looked at him and whispered. "Are you ok?" "Huh yeah, sorry it's just I don't really know but I think I may like someone and doing this with you feels wrong. Sorry" Charles told him as he talked really fast. "I don't wanna lead you up or something." James looked a bit sad but didn't say anything. "Sorry. You're a really nice guy and I'm sure you'll find someone who'll like you soon. Do you wanna continue to dance and hang out?" The Colombian said yes and they went back to the dance floor. Charles led him to his friends and presented them a bit even if it was hard with the music.

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Max took a plane once again to Belgium to go visit his mum and sister that was supposed to come with his nephews and niece. When he got out of the airport he called a taxi to his mum's bouse and got out, excited to see them again. And to tell them something important as he had made a promise to himself at the beginning of the summer break. That he would come at terms with his feelings and sexuality so he would be able to talk comfortably and answer Sophie and Victoria. When he arrived, his mum opened and they hugged. He went to his room to put his luggage and came back.

They went to the living room together and talked about what they did since they had seen each other. They weren't far in the conversation when they heard the doorbell ring. Sophie went to answer and Max could see two little kids running to him from the hall. Lio and Luca went to hug him "Hallo Max!" Hello They both said happily. "Hallo jongens! Hoe gaat het met je?" Hello boys! how are you? "Goed!" Max saw his sister arrive in the living with her husband. He had their new daughter, Hailey, in his arms. He got up and went to greet his niece. He asked to take her a bit in his arms.

They all went to the living room with the kids, but before Max told his sister and mum to stay for a few minutes since he had to tell them something. So they stayed with him and he made them sit down as he wanted to talk to them seriously. He explained to them that the last time they questioned him about his love life, he didn't really answer them, as he couldn't. But he had made a promise to tell them the truth once he had everything figured out. He looked up to them to see a worried look on his mum's face.

"- Wait, what's going on Max? I'm getting worried, his mother told him.

- We didn't want you to get so worked up over a simple question, Victoria added.

- No, it's not you. I needed to understand it for myself. I like men and I sort of got an awakening recently. He's really nice and all and he's cute, but I only like him as a friend. If that make any sense.

They both smiled and hugged him. He told them about how he loved and how often he thought about his deep green eyes and his bright smile. Max explained how they suddenly became friends at another friend's party. He didn't explain their whole history but he did say that they had drunk kissed on the balcony that night. Both Sophie and Victoria giggled at that and wanted to know more.

- Soooooo? Victoria asked. Did anything happened after?

- Ohhhhhh. Does my son fancy someone? his mother asked smiling.

- No, no. It's complicated, I don't really like him but his eyes and his smile made me realised that I liked more masculine features and his deep and calming voice too, he said beginning to daydream as his sister snorted. It's just I don't really like him like that. I'm not sure. I just wanted to tell you that."

They hugged him one last time and they went back to the living room with everyone but his sister asked something. "Does dad know?" "No. And just the other day he talked to me and told me to not hang out with them because they looked gay." Victoria looked at him with a sad smile and patted his shoulder. "It's gonna be ok, don't worry." That's why he liked his sister so much. She was always so supportive of him.

At dinner time Max asked all of them if they wanted pass to go to the Dutch Grand Prix. They obviously accepted the offer and continued eating.