Dusty woke with his head on Star's chest. He could feel Star's Heart against his ear, the rise and fall of his breathing. His heart fluttered, and he smiled!
Are you awake? I didn't want to wake you!
Lifting himself Dusty stretched and lay down against the pillows. Star was watching him with a smile.
Sorry, was I stopping you from going to work?
No, I am not working today!
Why?
Because I wanted to spend the day with you! - Star grinned.
What about Luna?
She is with Millie!
Millie?
You don't know?
Know what?
They are together!
Together? - Dusty eyes opened wide, as that sunk in. - What? You mean Together! Together?
Star laughed. - You had no idea? Do you two, even converse?
Suddenly feeling guilty, Dusty frowned. - Not enough obviously! - That needed to change.
Star shrugged. - Anyway, they needed some time, so I suggested they have a sleepover! Then the four of us have a lunch date at the Cafe at 12. Is that OK?
Were you planning on staying the night here, all along? - Dusty asked slyly.
Well, I had hoped! But I ended up in the Van, - Star was guilty.- for a while anyway!
You heard the flute?
I heard some beautiful music! It was you, not the flute, this time! That drew me here!
Dusty frowned. - What do you mean?
Do you even realize, how good you can play? I listened to you for half and hour, you just got better and better!
Was Star serious? He certainly looked serious.
Did you like the sound, as you played? - Star was curious.
Well, Yes! - Dusty had enjoyed it so much, he hadn't even noticed when Star had walked in last night. - But I wouldn't know, if it sounded good!
Believe me, you were amazing! I was stunned! - Tears came to Star's eyes with the memory. I want to hear you again!
The sight of Star's tears, started a rush of emotion in Dusty! How could it be true? Suddenly life seemed so unfair. Why did he have to be deaf? Usually he was fine with it, but now. Now that he had had a taste of hearing music, he wanted more!
Star watched as Dusty rose from the bed, walked through to the en-suite. The creak of the shower screen followed, and then the sound of the flute as Dusty played.
Dusty was playing the same lovely melody as last night, the sound filled the room! Star's eyes filled with tears as he listened, running droplets down his cheeks.
His heart pounded, as the sound filled his head! Tears started to fall unbidden, he was breathing too hard, he could no longer play. Dusty crumpled to the shower floor, clutching the flute to his chest and sobbed.
Star crouched beside his love, wrapping Dusty in his arms, and they both wept together.
Two couples entered the Cafe at 12. All lost in their own thoughts, they moved silently!
Star made them all toasted sandwiches, and Luna set to work at the Coffee Machine.
They were all gathered in the Kitchen when the door bell chimed.
Oh I must have forgotten, to lock the door!- Luna walked out - Sorry sir we are closed to......... - She took a double take, as recognition hit her!
Take a seat Sir, I will be right back! - Then - Please don't leave!
Luna walked back into the kitchen, in shock.
Luna? - Millie was instantly concerned when she saw Luna's face!
Millie!
What is it? Was it a customer?
Your Father! - Luna took a wobbly step forward and clutched at the bench.
What? - Millie rushed to Luna, wrapping an arm about her protectively.
Luna are you OK? - Star was worried.
Dusty stood looking on confused. What was going on?
The man out there! - Luna pointed towards the Cafe. - Is Millie's father!
Millie and Star rushed to the Door, to look out!
Millie Gasped, and ducked back into the Kitchen, totally in shock, she slumped against the bench next to Luna.
Star turned back to the other's - Him? Really?
Who? Dusty walked over to the door then, to discover what was causing such a commotion.
All he saw was his Uncle, sitting looking out at the sea! That wasn't so strange. His Uncle visited him every few months. But Dusty hadn't expected him here, curious! He turned back to the other's. Why were Luna and Millie so shocked to see his Uncle? He waved a hand to get Star's attention. - That is just my Uncle!
Your Uncle? - Star was dumbfounded.
No my Father! - Millie answered!
Sorry, No! - Star frowned, and shook his head - Dusty said that man is his Uncle!
What? - Millie was confused, Dusty hadn't said a word!
Star turned to Dusty, - Can you sign to Millie? - Then he pulled Millie and Dusty together, nearly knocking them over in the process.
Dusty began to sign, - That man is my Uncle!
Millie was taken aback - He is my Father! - She signed.
Now Dusty was stunned. - Your Father? - He signed.
Millie nodded.
If that is true! - Star's mind was processing.
Luna grabbed Millie and Dusty by their arms, excited, and stated. - You two, are cousin's!
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