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August 17, 2019: Obediently checking in from Genoa

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Saturday, 8:34 pm:

WhatsApp, ok.cool.:

Abdi: Alrighty, done!

Carlos: With what, Brudi?

Abdi: With planning your weddings!

Jonas: lol - seriously?

David: I’m curious!

Carlos: Oh yes, me too! Show us!

Abdi: I made a table:

Carlos: Hey, why are you Davenzi’s witness? I want to be the witness!

Abdi: You can be the flower girl :-)

Carlos: Hmmm, okay, I’ll take it!

Jonas: You nitwits

Alex: Sam won’t be my witness

Abdi: Sure???

Alex: Pretty. I haven’t seen him in 6 months

Abdi: Damn.

Alex: You can’t change it anymore

Carlos: Haha, exactly, Abdi gets points. With each wedding a point for everything he guessed right

Matteo: Evening everyone! Obediently checking in from Genoa.

Matteo: Dude, Abdi, you seriously made a table?? Haha, awesome.

David: I just looked at the table… so as far as Matteo and I are concerned it already looks quite good…

Abdi: YESSSS!!!

David: Although… I’ll see about the witness when the time comes…

Abdi: NOOOO!!! I’m a really good witness!

Jonas: But you’re already the witness at Carlos’ wedding…

Carlos: Exactly! And I’m not anyone’s witness!

Jonas: Hey and why is Hanna the one proposing!?

Alex: How is Genoa, Davenzi?

Abdi: Because you won’t manage and she doesn’t want to wait any longer!

David: Pretty urban. We haven’t seen that much yet because we arrived here so late. We lazed the day away at the beach. But we want to go look at some stuff tomorrow morning and if there’s nothing good left to see then we’ll already continue toward Milan tomorrow or something…

Matteo: I think it’ll be the other way round. Jonas will propose but in turn it will be Kiki in Kirlos’ case

Carlos: Haha, nooo, especially not now, I want Abdi to get points.

Alex: Oh, Milan is great but also very loud and cramped. But you’ll manage.

Jonas: And maybe none of us will get married, and what are you going to do then, Abdi?

Abdi: Then I’ll force you!

Matteo: We just want to check Milan out at least once, if it annoys us then we’ll leave again.

David: It would be really unlikely if none of us would get married, wouldn’t it?

Jonas: I’ll put it this way: Statistically speaking, young relationships won’t last forever. What definitely doesn’t mean that I think that Hanna and I or one of you guys will break up…

David: Yes, we’ll just decide spontaneously when it comes to Milan. I want to at least see the cathedral in Milan at least once. Unfortunately, the chances of seeing the Last Supper are really alarmingly slim. It’s supposed to be almost impossible to spontaneously get tickets for the museum…

Carlos: Man, Jonas is totally ruining the mood! We’ll all get married, Brudi! Show some optimism.

Matteo: Jonas, the eternal realist.

Jonas: Sorry, but statistically speaking, only 15 % of all young relationships last, out of the 4 of us that wouldn’t even be one. And statistically speaking, you have 3-4 relationships in your life. You can count for yourselves.

Alex: I never thought that I’d say this, but: Shut up, Jonas.

Carlos: Ha!

Matteo: Never believe any statistics that you didn’t falsify yourself!

Abdi: Besides it’s about love, Brudi, not figures!

Carlos: Exactly! And if in 2026 we’re all married, then BAM! Then we’ll all hold a big middle finger out to statistics!

Jonas: I’m not saying that it will be the case but that this is what the statistics are saying.

Alex: Hey, but sorry, Jonas! Screw the statistics! I really am a realist and, I think quite a down-to-earth person, but if I’m supposed to look at statistics with every relationship or friendship, then why should I even start them?! “Oh, damn, you would be my first relationship! Statistically speaking you won’t stay together with your first relationship, anyways, so why should we even try?!” or “Hmm… I already had 5 relationships but we’re still under 18 - according to statistics we won’t stay together, anyways, so why bother now!?” Fact is that you hope and want every relationship to last - otherwise you wouldn’t even start them. And I think that it’s rather counterproductive in that case to have some statistics in the back of your mind.

Carlos: Wow…

Alex: By the way, long-distance-relationship won’t last, either, according to statistics - I’ll just quickly go and break up with Mia!

Abdi: Woah, Alex… I didn’t even know that you could go off like that…

Carlos: Why isn’t David texting anymore? David, it’s your cue for love, come on!

Matteo: David just fell off the chair from excitement. No kidding, he applauded so hard that he just fell over. :-) *sends a photo of David sitting on the ground laughing*

Matteo: But yes, I never thought that I’d write this: But Alex is totally right. I completely agree. Screw the statistics, Jonas, come on.

Jonas: Whoa, whoa, okay, yes.

Abdi: For love!

Carlos: FOR LOVE!

Matteo: Per l’amore!

David: Si si… per l’amore! And I was actually crying at first! I was so shocked about Jonas’ somber behavior and really disillusioned for a moment. But I agree with Alex. I was only too lazy to type.

Jonas: Guys, I understood… I won’t bother you any further with reality. Love is more important. I understand…

Carlos: I’m not so sure about that, Brudi…

Abdi: About what now?

Carlos: Well that he really understands it or if he’s only saying that to be left alone…

Abdi: I don’t know, either. Alex can gauge people really well, he should tell us if Jonas only wants to be left alone.

Carlos: Where’s Alex when you need him?!

David: He’s breaking up with Mia right now…

Jonas: haha.

Matteo: <3

Alex: Alright, done. And yes, Jonas wants to be left alone. Which I get. But he’s still wrong.

Abdi: I like that

Carlos: You like what

Abdi: That Alex has thawed.

Matteo: Haha. Oh, boys, I really do miss you, you know?

Carlos: We miss you guys, too, Brudi! <3

Abdi: Yeah man! <3

David: We’ll be back in a week tops! I’m also already looking forward to seeing you guys again… but we’ll have to leave you again for now and go search for something to eat before Matteo starves…

Jonas: Hey, have a good time! And don’t let yourselves get disillusioned by me, okay?

David: We’ll try ;-) See you soon!

WhatsApp, David’s mother:

Heike: Hello my dear, I haven’t heard anything from you in so long and I’m thinking about you very often. I wanted to ask you if you, or the both of you, are doing good, if that’s okay. Since we texted so much at the beginning of your journey, I’m now worried if everything is okay. I don’t want to annoy or bother you again but it would be nice if you could reach out again. Tomorrow, Jörg and I will fly to Croatia for a week. Laura said that WhatsApp will still work from there, so you can text me anytime. I hope you’re enjoying your holiday. Your Mama

David: Hello Mama. I’m sorry that I haven’t reached out in so long. You don’t bother or annoy me and you can feel free to ask. We said that we’d try and I guess part of that is that I check in every now and then. We’re seeing so much - and then I simply forgot about it. But we’re really doing pretty good - so you don’t have to worry. We went to Florence for a few days (because Matteo’s last name is Florenzi and we really had to take a photo of him in front of the city sign) and then we camped at the beach for a night. Two hours ago we arrived in Genoa, but we haven’t seen too much of the city yet. We’ll do that tomorrow. After that we were planning on going to Milan. I hope you have a lot of fun in Croatia. You can send a few photos, if you want.

Heike: Now I’m really relieved to hear that I don’t annoy you and that you’re doing good. I probably worried for no reason. But it’s still so new that we’re trying again and I don’t want to make any mistakes. I don’t want to lose you again. I hope you know that! You really get around in Italy. I’m happy to read that you guys are seeing so much. And you spent the night at the beach?! Is that even legal nowadays? Milan is supposed to be very nice! I also want to go there one day. But now we’ll go to Croatia first… I’ll send you photos when we’re there and I’d be happy if you’d also send a few photos of you guys again so that I can see with my own eyes that you’re doing good ;-)

David: You don’t have to be afraid of making mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes and I’ll surely make some mistakes as well. I was just as serious about it as you when I agreed that we’ll try again. And I promise you that I’ll try to not withdraw again if there’s something that I don’t like. Maybe in that case we could just try to just talk to each other normally so that nothing will escalate again.

Heike: When did you become so mature, grown-up and wise, my boy? I would really like that! And I’m happy to read that you are just as serious about it than I am and that you worried just as much. We can do this! I’m there for you if you need me.

David: I’ve always been mature, grown-up and wise ;-) No, of course not… but I think I’m just calmer on the inside since I came to Berlin… and since Matteo’s there.

David: *sends the photo of Matteo’s grandmother and the two of them, some photos from Florence and some photos of their day at the beach* The first photo is from Ravenna. The two of us with Matteo’s grandmother. The others are from Florence and our day at the beach. We haven’t taken any photos in Genoa yet. We don’t know either if camping on the beach is legal in Italy. But we stumbled upon a stretch of beach where no one else was there. It was a little secluded by a forest and rocks. And it was so nice there that we simply risked it.

Heike: Matteo’s grandmother looks very warm! I’m sure she must have been happy that you visited her! The photo of the two of you with the city sign is really funny. Whose idea was it to make the i? And Florence also looks great! Very nice photos! And the beach really is a dream! I think even I would have ignored some laws and spent the night there. It’s nice to see that you’re so happy!

David: Matteo’s grandmother really was very warm. A pity that it’s not possible to visit her often. I think Matteo really misses her. I made the i for Matteo. If you do something then do it properly ;-)

Heike: I should have figured that it was you… ;-) I have to go finish packing now. Maybe we can talk on the phone when we’re all back in Germany again? Then it’s also not long until your move and your surgery. Does the offer still stand that I can visit you after the surgery?

David: Yes, the offer still stands. But maybe we really better talk on the phone again. Have a nice holiday and we’ll talk soon.

Heike: A nice holiday for the two of you, as well, and talk to you soon! I’m thinking of you!

WhatsApp, Florenzi-Schreibner-Family:

Laura: David, I vacuumed your room… what exactly is all that stuff under your bed?

Matteo: Ah, hahaha

David: Umm… I need all of that… those are old sketches and stuff like that… please don’t throw it out!

Larua: Don’t worry, I won’t throw anything out… but you could somehow sort all of that or whatever… or put it in a folder… or into boxes… that’s all just loosely flying around. This way it surely won’t survive the move.

David: Yes, I’ll look through it when we’re back. Is everything good with you apart from that?

Laura: By the way, I didn’t vacuum under the bed now. How do you usually do that? But yes, otherwise everything’s good with me. Work is a little annoying right now, but it’s okay. Luckily it’s the weekend! And what about you guys? Everything okay? Where are you?

Matteo: Genoaaaaaa, you would also like it here, very quaint.

David: I just don’t vacuum under the bed…

Laura: Okay, let’s better talk about Genoa than the dust under your bed, otherwise I’ll sound like Mama… speaking of, how is it going between the two of you?

David: I thought you wanted to talk about Genoa… but between Mama and me it's… okay? No idea… we sometimes text. And don’t let work annoy you! Enjoy the weekend!

Matteo: We haven’t seen much of Genoa yet. We’ll send photos tomorrow.

Laura: Thank you. And I think that’s good, David. That’s why she doesn’t ask me about you as much anymore :)

David: In case she should do it again, then just point her in my direction. But I think there won’t really be too many reasons for complaints in the near future… She’s really trying…

Laura: I’m really happy to hear that! Maybe you can do this, after all! I have to go now. I’m meeting friends for dinner. Have fun and keep in touch!

Matteo: We will. Have fun!

David: Have fun with your dinner! We’ll go search for sustenance in a minute, as well! See you!

WhatsApp, Team Heidesee:

Hanna: Hey girls… pssst! I heard that once again Davenzi loves the guys a lot more than us and that they only check in with them!

Mia: Well I think that’s a no go!!!

Kiki: Totally mean!

Carlos: It’s just a fact, girls! Just accept it!

Jonas: Hey, Hanna, you snitch!

David: lol… oh man, sorry, girls. It just worked out like that over the last few days! But we didn’t forget about you and we don’t like the guys more, either… well not a lot more…

Kiki: But you like them a little more, right?

David: A teeny tiny bit…

Hanna: I can live with a teeny tiny bit! But it would still be nice to hear from you more often. How are you doing? Where are you? When will you be back?

Matteo: Dude, Jonas, you’re really digging a hole for us here… Hanna, you do know that in a different universe I’d be unluckily in love with you! ;-)

Hanna: Hmmmm, alright :-)

Matteo: And we’re doing really good, and like Jonas has surely told you, we’re in Genoa. After that we want to go to Milan and then we’ll see… so we’ll definitely be on the road again for a little while longer…

Amira: Oh, that sounds great! I’d also love to travel around like that.

Kiki: Oh, Milan! How great! Will you also go shopping there?

Matteo: Haha, no.

Kiki: Why not!? They also have really nice stuff for men!

David: @ Kiki: No, it’s okay… there are other things to see in Milan apart from clothes stores and we don’t want to stay thaaat long that we’d have time for both! @ Amira: I can only recommend a road trip!

Sam: Hey, Amira, let’s do a roadtrip!

Amira: If Mama lets me go… we’ll see. But the idea is definitely nice!

David: And how are you guys doing? Any news?

Hanna: No, not really… Oh, yes, Florian from our year… I think he also had advanced PE, David… well anyways, he emigrated, I heard. He sold all his stuff, booked a train ticket to New Zealand and left. That’s really sick.

Sam: Florian Armbrust? Really? He was always so nerdy!

Kiki: But that somehow fits him. His hair is longer, he’s surely into nature and stuff.

Matteo: I don’t know him.

Kiki: Oh and Sara is moving to Hamburg

Matteo: What?

Kiki: Well, that’s what I heard from… Jule I think? She heard it from Leonie… so I don’t know if that’s true…

Hanna: But still gossiping about it

Kiki: You also gossiped about Florian

Hanna: That wasn’t gossip, that was a fact.

David: Yes, Florian was also in advanced PE… and he really was a New Zealand fan! He actually wanted to go there for only one year after Abi and then study English in Berlin afterwards. Sick that he’ll stay there now!

Amira: Well but if he already was a fan and wanted to go there for a year then it fits! Hey, Sam! Let’s do a roadtrip to New Zealand!

Sam: I’m in!

David: Hamburg is also supposed to be nice. The last time Matteo and I saw Sara and Leonie was 3 months or so ago… back then they still said Berlin…

Kiki: Well like I said: If one of you is really interested then they can just ask Sara or Leonie themselves if the rumor is true.

Sam: Whoa, you really met up with them, wasn’t that weird?

Matteo: Weird? No, why would it? :-)

Hanna: Haha, I like you, Matteo

Matteo: I know that. I’m just such a loveable guy

Sam: Haha, okay, then not weird. Good for you and stuff

Matteo: All I know is that Sara wanted to go to a theater, maybe it worked out for her in Hamburg. Or Kiki misunderstood something. Doesn’t really matter.

Hanna: Yep, I agree

Carlos: Hey here it’s like: Full of gossip… And over there it’s: Really deep conversations and love…

Sam: Dude, Carlos, then go over to your great group if you like it so much there!

Kiki: Besides, we can also have really deep conversations about love in here if we want to…

David: Umm, but without us. We want to go out for dinner in a minute…

Hanna: :-(

David: Next time then?!

Kiki: Yes please!

Matteo: But on principle we’re also pro love and such ;)

Amira: Loon

Carlos: FOR LOVE

Matteo: Haha, yep, have fun you guys! We’ll be in touch soon! *sends gif of two old men who are waving*

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August 11, 2019 (2): Mosaics, arrangements, trick question, cloud 8.5, brother-in-law, 13 days, feeling

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Sunday, 9:04 pm:

WhatsApp, ok.cool.:

Matteo: *sends photo of himself and Luigi in front of the ice cream parlor*

David: Due Luigi davanti alla gelateria Luigi a Ravenna per te ;-)

Jonas: Nice! That would also be a good job for our Luigi…

Carlos: Huh? What does it say? Since when does David speak Italian?

Abdi: Something with ice cream…

Jonas: Luigi and Luigi in front of Luigi’s ice cream parlor in Ravenna…

Carlos: I see… now I get it! Nice! Are you still at the grandmother’s?

David: Yep. This morning we went sightseeing…

Alex: Ravenna is supposed to be really nice. A lot of mosaics… Are you guys doing good?

Matteo: I was worried about the mosaics, but yes, we’re doing good…

Alex: Worried?

Matteo: Oh, doesn’t matter :)

Jonas: Do you still feel nauseous when you look at mosaics?

Matteo: Shit, I need new friends…

Carlos: looool! You feel nauseous when you look at mosaics?!

Abdi: What's so bad about it, dude!? You feel nauseous from Sauce Hollandaise on pizza… that’s not much better!

Carlos: I won’t discuss Sauce Hollandaise on pizza anymore!

David: Guys, everything’s okay! The mosaics didn’t make Matteo feel nauseous! I suspect that this was rather some early childhood avoidance strategy so that he didn’t have to go into the Basilica.

Jonas: Brudis! Send us photos of the mosaics!

David: *sends photos of the sightseeing*

Alex: Well, I don’t like to agree with Matteo, but if you look at them for longer…

Carlos: Seriously, dude?

Matteo: Thanks, Alex! I told you! And no, David, it was NOT an avoidance strategy, it really made me feel nauseous!

Abdi: Oh, oh, trouble in paradise…

Jonas: But you have to admit: Laziness and avoidance does sometimes fit a little bit ;-)

David: Well I don’t see any trouble… but okay, by tendency the thing with the mosaics could really be possible… then some synapses changed in Matteo and now that no longer happens. There are also people who got nauseous during car rides and then suddenly it didn’t happen anymore. Maybe you perceive things differently as a child…

Carlos: Yes or vertigo!

Abdi: Vertigo doesn’t disappear!

Carlos: Yes, sure, it can!

Abdi: But it doesn’t have to!

Alex: But I’ve also read something like that once. That your brain somehow develops… but it doesn’t necessarily have to be from child to adult. It can also happen later.

Matteo: Yes, with vertigo definitely! But it can also develop the other way round. My mom never used to have vertigo, but now she does, at least somewhat.

Carlos: Yeah, sure, with Kiki it was the other way around, she used to have vertigo and now nothing can shock her anymore!

Matteo: I think in my case it was just a little bit of everything :)

Abdi: Those synapses really are weird things…

David: By the way, how was Heidesee? Tell us! Are there new photos?

Jonas: We didn’t manage thaaat much more today apart from cleaning up. Kiki would have loved to immediately buy fabric for new curtains and stuff, but it’s not really possible on a Sunday, is it?

Carlos: But everything definitely already looks a little different and better. We’ll just have to see what we tackle next…

Matteo: But that sounds good. Is there already a next time planned?

Abdi: Nope

Carlos: Well we haven’t planned anything yet… but as soon as a weekend fits…

David: Definitely tell us about it! Maybe we’ll also come. But now we’re enjoying the holiday feeling some more. Say hi to the girls for us!

Carlos: We’ll make them jealous later that we got photos and they didn’t!

Jonas: I’m still at Hanna’s. I already showed her the photos!

Carlos: Spoilsport!

Matteo: Haha, it’s always a competition with Carlos. Have fun, guys!

WhatsApp, David/David’s mother:

David: *sends a few photos from Ravenna of the mosaics, the town, Matteo and himself* Love from Ravenna. This morning we went sightseeing. It’s a really nice town. I think you’d like it, too…

Heike Schreibner: Hello David, how good to hear from you. And you’re right, the photos look great. How are you? The both of you? Do you still like driving around without a plan or do you manage to tempt Matteo to make a little bit of a plan, after all?

David: I’m doing really good. Matteo’s grandmother is very nice and talkative and Matteo can barely keep up with translating. I already learned a few junks of Italian and am planning on definitely learning more when we’re back in Berlin so that I can speak some more the next time we visit. Matteo is also doing good. It's nice to see where he used to spend his holidays. So far I couldn’t really convince him of the advantages of a plan but I think we manage to meet each other halfway quite well because I can’t manage to give up planning completely… some things just really have to be planned. But I think that’s okay for him.

Heike: Well that sounds like you can meet each other halfway quite well. And I think it’s very good that you want to learn Italian. If you’re that young you can really learn a language very quickly. I wanted to learn French ten years or so ago but didn’t manage anymore.

David: Yes, I think we are. And you’re not thaaat old… maybe you should just spend a longer period of time in France. Then you have an entirely different kind of motivation.

Heike: Oh no, it’s okay. I can find other things to occupy myself with. Alright, I’ll go to bed now, my son, I’m really tired. Tell Matteo I said hi!

David: I will. Good night!

WhatsApp, Jonas/Matteo:

Jonas: Hey, Luigi. Everything good with you? Were you able to digest our conversation from yesterday a little? I’m hoping you won’t worry too much, Brudi!

Matteo: Hey, Brudi, everything’s good. I digested it a little… I think it’s good that I heard it like that again from you, as well… I mean, now I’m somehow aware of it… even though you can’t just change from one day to the other… but everything’s fine with David if that’s what you’re worried about.

Jonas: Of course that doesn’t change from one day to the next. And it doesn’t have to. That’s nothing where you can just flick a switch. And I’m happy to hear that everything’s fine with David. That’s one of the main things, isn’t it?

Matteo: Is that a trick question? ;) But yes, that’s the main thing. And even though the conversations are sometimes difficult I do feel like the holiday does a lot of good for us. I can really recommend it. Just take Hanna and just go somewhere with her. You really get to know someone on an entirely different level. :-)

Jonas: Haha, you got me @ trick question. Although I believe that at the moment that really is the main thing for you, isn’t it? Insofar… But all of that definitely sounds really nice. Well difficult conversations aren’t that awesome, of course, but if you say that does you a lot of good and that you get to know each other on a different level then that’s great! But it’s definitely an awesome feeling if you know that you can have difficult conversation without getting at each other’s throats or that the other person likes you less afterwards, isn’t it? Maybe I should really also do that with Hanna…

Matteo: Ha, I knew it! And yes, I don’t mind it that it’s the main thing… I just can’t forget myself, I understood… And yes, definitely… I mean the conversations are still… respectful? So, yes, like that. You do that with Hanna, after all, you two still have to practise communication a little, right? ;)

Jonas: Top @ not forgetting yourself! That’s important! To be honest, I would have loved to be a fly on the wall during your “difficult respectful” conversations ;-) I can’t really imagine that you don’t treat each other with anything but utter love. And you’ve always been ahead of all of us when it comes to communication… The Dvenzi-dreamteam and whatnot… ;-) Yeah, yeah, Hanna and I still have to practise… we really should so that it won’t end in disaster again. Maybe we’ll go away for a week or so at the end of September. After David’s surgery and before Carlos and Abdi are moving and university starts…

Matteo: Yeah, we’re a dream team even during difficult respectful conversations! :P The trick is that you don’t assume that the other means any harm. And you actually know that yourself… Yes, you do that! At the end of September sounds good, you might still get lucky with the weather

Jonas: Well that’s not a trick - with you that’s really like that… trust times 10 and such… And yeah, blabla, you’re the dream team… and I’m really happy for you! But Hanna and I are a really close second after you!

Matteo: Very close, Brudi! Oh, nonsense, we’re all great in our own kind of way! Every Jack has his Jill, bla bla… haha… okay, tell Hanna I said hi and see you around!

Jonas: If you say so… ;-) But might also be that you’re just taking yourself back again… you never know. *g* No, but seriously: You’re right! You tell David I said hi and have a good one!

WhatsApp, Alex/David:

Alex: Hey, Schreibner! Your sister was just here again with a colleague to already bring some boxes here and at the end, when we had coffee, she thanked me a thousand times. I asked her to stop thanking me. Saying it once is enough, isn’t it? Anyways… she’s been here twice now and you haven’t been here at all. So consider this a very official invitation to come visit me when you’re back again. Speaking of: Any plans when you will come back to Berlin? And how is it going with Matteo? Still on cloud 9?

David: Hey Hardenberg! You’re right! That’s a no-go that my sister thanks you! I’ll point it out to her again the next time I talk to her… ;-) I’ll gladly accept your very official invitation. I’m already looking forward to seeing your hallowed halls for the first time! We don’t know yet when we’ll be back in Berlin. Right now we’re still really in holiday mode. But the plan is to be back for Mia’s goodbye at the latest. And besides, I’ll get into trouble with my sister if I leave her alone with all the moving stuff for too much longer… Matteo and I are still mostly on cloud 9 - with occasional declines to cloud 8.5… ;-) But everything’s okay. And what about you? How are you doing?

Alex: I’m happy to hear that you’ll be back again for the party. Good timing. Oh, occasional declines to cloud 8.5 are a bit of a surprise for me. Everything okay? Do you want to talk?

David: Why does that surprise you? I thought that was normal for couples? ;-) When we first met you were also fighting with Mia… :-P No but seriously: Everything’s okay, I think. I just worried a little about Matteo the last few days, but maybe we’ll just talk about it when we’re back in Berlin. Somehow I have to sort my thoughts about that first. And I did notice that you’re ignoring my question! So once again: How are you?

Alex: No, because somehow you’re not a normal couple, are you? Haven’t we talked about this already? Or was I just thinking it? And Mia and I are a bad example. We fight all the time. But yes, sure, you now have my very official invitation. If you can manage to come alone, we’ll talk then. And yes, I’m okay all things considered. Sometimes good, sometimes not so good, but it’ll be okay. Sometimes I think that the time before is almost worse. I’ve never been good at waiting…

David: Hmmm… we’re not a normal couple? I think you were only thinking it! But now I want details! I hope you’re aware of that, right? When we see each other at the latest! And of course I can manage to come alone! By the way, I really understand that the time before Mia leaves seems almost worse to you than the actual departure. Once Mia is in Madrid then you can count the days until she’s back again. But now you’re mentally counting the days until she leaves and that’s not really an occasion you’re looking forward to. Have you planned anything nice for just the two of you until then?

Alex: Yes, I mean, you’re somehow different than others… but that’s maybe a topic for a night with a couple of beers. Yep, that’s exactly it. And then there’s also the feeling that I’m also happy for her and that I want her to have all of that. And yes, we do have a few things planned… but she’s also excited and wants to do a lot and wants to spend a lot of time with her girls and so on… but we’ll manage.

David: I’ll just come over with beer when Mia is gone… to lift your spirit and to talk and to look at your apartment and such… It’s nice that you have stuff planned! Enjoy it! And if you feel down then just reach out, okay?

Alex: We’ll do that. And I will. See you

WhatsApp, David/Laura:

David: You seriously already brought boxes over to Alex’? Isn’t that a little early?

Laura: Seriously, David? We have to be out of here in three weeks, I have no clue when you’ll be back and I also have to work. So yes, if I can do something for our move, then I’ll do that.

David: It was only a question! And I already told you before our holiday that we’ll definitely be back in time to help you with packing. For Mia’s goodbye party at the latest! And then we’ll still have one week to pack! That’s more than enough! But if it makes you feel better then already start packing…

Laura: Sorry… I’m just tense… and I don’t begrudge you your holiday, really! But sometimes it would just be nice if you were here to calm me down… so okay: We can do this!

David: My thoughts are always with you to calm you down. You can call or text me anytime! And yes, we can do this! And then /you/ will go on holiday and recuperate!

Laura: Deal! Tell the brother-in-law I said hi and enjoy your time!

David: I’ll tell him! And yes, we do that, anyways! And don’t stress! Take a book and go take a bath! Enjoy the quiet! Once we’re at the flatshare, bathing won’t be as relaxing anymore ;-)

Laura: Good idea, I’ll do that. Have a good one, brother dearest! ;-)

WhatsApp, flatshare & friends:

Linn: You’ll come back again, right?

Mia: Oh, sorry, Linn, honey! No, not today! We went to to Alex’ when we came back from Heidesee and will stay the night.

Hans: I’ll come as soon as Michi kicks me out!

Michi: Hans will be there around 10:30. I have to get up early tomorrow and can’t use a clinger tonight.

Hans: Very nice!

David: Hey, everyone. We’re doing good! We’re still at Matteo’s grandmother’s in Ravenna and we don’t know yet when we’ll be back - but we’ll definitely come back, don’t worry!

Matteo: We’ll be back for Mia’s goodbye party at the latest, promise!

Mia: Yes please. I want to see you again before I leave.

Matteo: Same!

Linn: Okay, that’s good, so in 6 days tops.

David: Ummm… 13…

Linn: 13!? :-O

Mia: Yes, the party’s on the 24th.

David: Well, let’s say 12 days… we want to be fit for the party, after all… but we’ll see… maybe we’ll run out of money or we don’t want to anymore or we’ll miss you too much…

Hans: I’m in favor of the last thing! That’s a good reason to come back earlier!

Linn: Oh no, so today isn’t the 18th?

Matteo: Oh, Linn <3

Hans: Oh Linn, sweety, go pick a nice movie for the two of us, I’ll be home soon!

Michi: What?

Hans: You want to kick me out, anyways. And Linn needs me right now.

Linn: Thanks, Hans. But you can stay with Michi.

Michi: Too late, Linn! He’s already putting his shoes on…

David: And now we’re back with the topic of flatshare-love and such… <3 And yes, I agree, missing you is a good reason to come back. Have a nice evening!

Matteo: Flatshare-love! <3 See you!

WhatsApp, David/Matteo:

David: Laura told me to say hi to the brother-in-law <3

Matteo: Awww <3 Let me guess: You made a screenshot?

David: Of course! :-)

David: *sends screenshot*

David: But I really can’t tell right now if she forgot the “to be” on purpose or accidentally…

Matteo: Doesn’t matter. The sentiment is true! ;) <3

Matteo: And now put the phone aside and come cuddle!

David: True! <3

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August 4, 2019 (2): Was it very bad?

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Sunday, 6:22 pm:

WhatsApp, okay.cool.

Carlos: Davenziiiii… are you back in Berlin yet? How was the weekend?

Jonas: Yes, tell us. Was it very bad?

Carlos: Don’t expect the worst, Jonas!

Abdi: Exactly! You never know.

Matteo: Well, let me put it this way, we could have used the Jägermeister…

Carlos: Oh no, so it was bad?

Abdi: Couldn’t you buy some there?

Jonas: Bad in what context? Was there an argument?

David: Let’s put it this way: Actually it was almost like always - at least when it comes to my father. My mother had one or two slip-ups, but otherwise it was okay…

Carlos: And almost like always means bad?

Abdi: Maybe they also wanted to use the Jägermeister to toast with the parents…

Matteo: Maybe with Mama Schreibner… she proved that people can also change… but the father… well, let’s put it like this, at least mine pissed off…

Carlos: Man, Brudi, that sounds bad! What happened exactly?

Jonas: Only if you guys want to tell us.

Carlos: We’re Brudis! Should we come over with Jägermeister?

David: That’s a really nice offer, but don’t - we want to leave tomorrow morning. I don’t think it’s good if we’re hungover for that…

Abdi: But then next time…

Carlos: Definitely!

Abdi: David has been typing for a while…

Carlos: We’ll have quite the novel in a minute

Jonas: Stop spamming and wait!

David: Well my father can’t deal at all with the fact that I’m transgender. He somehow suppresses it. It feels like he’s still stuck in time when I was a child. And his reaction to anything that has to do with that topic is pretty… indignant… I don’t know… I don’t want you to pity me or anything… I can defend myself against it quite well, but I can’t really do anything about it. For me, the relationship with my father is a done deal and I don’t believe that he’ll ever change. He barely looks at me, uses the wrong pronouns, my mother isn’t allowed to put up current photos of me, stuff like that. We had several arguments with him… and ultimately Matteo called him an asshole and we left. But my mother convinced us to stay and asked my father to stay away…

Abdi: Wow, dude!

Carlos: Luigi, you rebel! Hats off!

Jonas: Dude, that sounds really bad. But also like it was also a little bit good? At least now the lines are drawn, right? And yes, Luigi, sometimes you have to tell it like it is!

Matteo: That’s what I said. :-) It was necessary.

David: Definitely. And yes, with my mother it was quite good… but still really exhausting. Now we really need a holiday ;-) And I appreciate it even more what I actually have with the people here in Berlin.

Carlos: Brudi-love and such!

David: Exactly <3

Abdi: Awwww <3 <3 <3

Alex: I really don’t get how all of you are always able to respond so quickly as soon as something happens here… are you on your phones all day or what!? @ David: Good that you have it over with and that there was a positive development with your mother. I’m really happy for you! @ Matteo: Hats off! I probably would have done something similar if someone I like was insulted. @ both: I wish you a nice holiday and a good rest! @ David: And keep in touch when you’re away…

David: Thanks! And yes, I will! :-)

Matteo: Brudi love <3 @ Alex: Well, I don’t know how your phone works, but mine makes a noise or vibrates and then I look at it. But to each their own, right? ;) And thanks, we can use that!

Alex: Haha. I also have other things to do.

Matteo: Yep, so do I right now. I already have to haul some stuff to the car. We’ll be in touch, Brudis! <3

Jonas. Have a nice holiday! Drive carefully and keep in touch!

Carlos: Exactly! I wish you the same! And send photos!

Abdi: And don’t stay gone for too long!

David: We’ll do all of that! And thanks!!!

Matteo: *sends gif of a wafting Italy-flag*

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June 24, 2019 (4): Does anyone know how to do injections?

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Monday, 9:11 pm:

Matteo: *he and David are lying on David's bed* *David has his head on his shoulder and Matteo is playing with his hair* *is relieved that everything with his application has worked out so well* *but then remembers that David had been at the doctor's today* By the way, how was your doctor's appointment? Everything alright?

David: *is happy that they have immediately sent off Matteo's application and hopes that it really all works out the way Matteo wants it to* *briefly thinks about what they would do if Matteo has his job in Berlin but he wouldn’t be accepted into a university close-by, but doesn't really want to think about this right now* *luckily gets distracted from his thoughts by Matteo* Hmm... like always, actually... *hesitates* Well, ... almost... *turns around so that he can look at Matteo and then explains* The next appointment for the testo-injection would be right when we're on holiday... and basically I have three options now: I either go back to Berlin for one day to get my injection, but I don't know if it would be okay to just take Hanna's father's car and if I take the train it would take forever... or I could look for a good doctor there, but I think it would be difficult to find a doctor who is familiar with testo-injections in the countryside... *then sighs and adds* ... or I inject it myself... or you... or someone else... *looks at Matteo questioningly to see what he thinks* *doesn't really know what to do* *would probably lean towards trying it himself but doesn't know if he would really be able to jam a needle into his skin*

Matteo: *nods slightly and is happy that the appointment had been like always* *but then hears his next words and immediately looks worried* *looks down to him when he explains and understands what he means* Oh, okay, that sucks... *immediately shakes his head when David says that he could do it* That's stupid, neither of us has ever done this before... and going back to Berlin also sucks, then you're totally torn from the holiday-feeling... *thinks about what else they could do* Would it be okay for you if someone else did it? You could ask in the group chat... maybe one of them had to do injections before?

David: *nods at Matteo's words* I'm just annoyed because I didn't think of it sooner. But I only noticed when we were talking about the next appointment... otherwise I could have practiced today. Under supervision... *then thinks about Matteo's other suggestion and shrugs* Dunno... who might be willing to do it? I mean, it's not that difficult – you just have to hit the muscle and the one in the thigh is easier to hit than the one in the butt but it's also a little more painful... but the mere thought of having to puncture the skin... *has to shake himself at the thought* Do you know anyone who had to do injections before? Or at least someone who wouldn’t have a problem with doing it? *takes out his phone and opens the holiday group chat* *then hesitates because he's not sure if he really wants to discuss the topic with so many people*

Matteo: *shrugs* No idea... neither of them has diabetes, as far as I'm aware... *then shakes his head* No, no, if something goes wrong... better not. *also grabs his phone and opens the chat* I can also ask if you want me to?

David: *nods when Matteo says that neither of them has diabetes* *hesitates* *shakes his head when Matteo says that he can also ask and says quietly* No, I'll do it... *opens the chat and hesitates again* *then says to Matteo* I just don't really feel like discussing it with everyone and to explain all of it to everyone via text... hmmm... but if one of them says that they'd do it I can text them in a private chat... *eventually starts to type and realizes that he’s a little nervous*

WhatsApp, Team Holidays:

David: Hey everyone, does anyone happen to know how to do injections? I mean, did either of you have to do injections on themselves or someone else?

Hanna: God, no! I couldn't do that!

Jonas: I've never done that... why? What's this about?

Abdi: Do you want to switch to hard drugs?

Carlos: Did Luigi drive you into madness?

Matteo: Haha *middle-finger-emoji*

Amira: No, sorry, never had to do anything like that.

David: I need someone who has experience with it.

Carlos: I could say something dirty now...

Kiki: But you won't!

Sam: I used to have a rabbit that I had to give injections to. I'm sure I could manage.

Matteo: Under no circumstances!

Kiki: I could do some research on it, I'm sure I could figure it out.

Matteo: *sends a shaking-head-gif*

Mia: I don't know anything about it, unfortunately. I'll ask Alex later, he doesn't really read along in here

Sam: Giving injections to rabbits isn't enough? I managed quite well, back then!

Carlos: I'm sure there are people at Zoo Station that know how to do injections...

Hanna: I think you can learn something like that, right? I mean, not me, but if Sam says she gave injections/shots to her rabbit, then it can't be that difficult...

Jonas: Hello? What's this even about?

Abdi: About injections/shots, Brudi! It says it further up in the chat!

Jonas: *eye-roll-emoji*

David: Sorry, Jonas. It's about my testo

Carlos: I see... I thought the doctor does that...

Alex: I can do injections!

Matteo: You do? How? How often did you do it? And why? How long ago was that?

Alex: Umm... I can do injections, isn't that enough?

Matteo: No.

Carlos: Haha, Alex still has a lot to learn.

Abdi: Who will win in a fight: Matteo or Alex?

Sam: Alex

Jonas: Alex

Carlos: Alex

Mia: Alex

Hanna: When it's about David then Matteo.

David: Alex, I'll text you in a private chat...

Carlos: Uuhhh... intimate conversation or what? Don't make Luigi jealous...

Alex: Ok.

Sam: That's mean! I also want to know what this is about!

Mia: Maybe it's simply private!?

Abdi: So do I! Come on, David, tell us!

Matteo: I'm never jealous

Carlos: Sure

Sam: Why private? We all know what this is about

Matteo: Maybe it still doesn't have to be discussed in front of everyone?

Jonas: Luigi is right. If they are going to talk about it in detail not everyone has to know it.

Hanna: Besides, you can also ask David anytime if you have questions! He bites only sometimes :-P

David: @ Hanna: Haha :-P

David: But yes, Jonas and Hanna are right. I'm happy to tell you details in person if you have questions, but I think if we started to talk about it here in the chat then we'd probably still be here tomorrow and my fingers would fall off from all the typing...

Jonas: You can also ask Matteo ;)

Matteo: Better not

Sam: Matteo, Matteo, why so modest?

Matteo: No, but... it's not about me

Sam: So I can ask you questions when it's about you?

Jonas: I smell a trap. Run, Luigi!

Matteo: You can ask anything, I don't have to answer it, though.

WhatsApp, David/Alex:

David: Hey. Sorry to ambush you like that, but I really do need help with my injection. Usually I get a shot of testo in my gluteal muscle every 3 to 4 weeks at the doctor’s office. But the next dose would be right when we're on holiday. Basically, I could also inject it myself... in my thigh muscle, but I've never done it alone and I don't really think I can do it. So if you think you can do it and know how to do it then I'd be really grateful to you if you could do that for me.

Alex: Yes, I can do it.

Alex: I had to do injections for thrombosis. Wasn't that long ago.

David: Really? Thanks! That's really nice of you!

David: For thrombosis the injections also go in the thigh, right?

Alex: Yes, exactly. I figured it out pretty quickly, so don't worry, it's not worth mentioning.

David: *thumbs-up-emoji*

WhatsApp, Matteo/Mia:

Matteo: Mia, be honest: Does Alex really know how to do that?

Mia: *laughing emoji* Oh man, Matteo! Why don't you trust him a little. He wouldn't say it if he didn't know how to do it

Matteo: Yes, you're right. But still... how long ago was it that he had to do injections?

Mia: Not that long ago...

Mia: And in case it helps calm you down: The moment Alex heard that it was about the testosterone injections he opened google. I really think that he would say something if he didn't think he could do it, after all.

Matteo: Oh, that's... nice *emoji that gapes in shock*

Mia: Haha, yes. But don't tell him I told you that, that would ruin his reputation

Matteo: I won't :-)

WhatsApp, David/Hanna:

Hanna: Hey, did it work out with Alex? Could you figure everything out? Otherwise I could ask my Dad again if he knows a doctor in the area or something like that?

David: Hey, it's nice that you want to ask but Alex can do it and will give me the injection! Should he screw it up for some reason, I'll gladly get back to you on your offer with the doctor, but we'd rather not think of something like that, yet *scared emoji*

Hanna: I'm afraid if he screws up then he'll get murdered by Matteo. Then we'll have a completely different kind of problem :-) But I don't think he would offer to do it if he didn't have experience with it

David: Yes, I also think that otherwise he wouldn't have offered it. And it'll be your and Jonas' task to stop Matteo from making Alex and me nervous when he has to do it ;-)

Hanna: Haha, you're really funny. Do you think that we have some magical powers or something like that? Sorry, David, but you chose him, now you have to deal with him. ;-) No, but we'll try, I promise.

David: In most cases I'm really happy to deal with him... but when it's about stuff like this Matteo tends to be overprotective...

David: Don't get me wrong – it's also somehow really cute and I'm really grateful and happy that I don't have to go through this crap alone anymore!

Hanna: Yes, I can understand that overprotectiveness can sometimes be exhausting. But even though Matteo has always been protective when it came to his friends, with you it's something else entirely. It really is adorable to see that. Somehow a completely new Matteo :)

David: Doesn't matter if it's old or new Matteo – for me, he's exactly right! ;-) (Yeah, you can find that adorable, as well :-P)

Hanna: Awwwww. I do. :-)

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June 24, 2019 (1): I thought that was an undershirt

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Monday, 3:23 pm:

WhatsApp, David/Carlos:

Voice message from Carlos, 3:23 pm: Hey Brudi, I just googled swimming and transgender because I wanted to know what you were talking about and it's really interesting what kind of stuff there is. Well, those swim binders you were talking about... anyways, I wanted to say sorry again in case I somehow offended you on Sunday... well, I'd find it really cool if you could come into the water with us, but I also read some experience reports and stuff and there are really a lot of trans people who don't go into the water at all, and some who don't mind at all... so because of that dysphoria or what it's called... ey, all of that's totally new for me... so, what I actually wanted to say: Everything's chill! Do whatever you want to! But I would still love it if you came into the lake with us! And the others, too, I think. And I don't think that anyone would mind or look at you weirdly if you wore such a swim binder thing.

David, 4:30 pm: Don't worry about Sunday. I just wasn't used to talking about it openly until I met you guys and sometimes it's still a little difficult for me. But I actually think it's a good thing that you guys are so interested in that topic and also that you ask questions when you want to know something. So yeah... dysphoria is quite the key word. I just have to see how I’m feeling when we're on holiday – I'm not saying that I definitely won't go into the water with you... but anyways, it's cool that you did some research.

Carlos, 4:35 pm: I've read some more... not about dysphoria, I'll do that later. But if you say that it's okay for us to ask questions then I have one for you: Those binders – there aren't only those for swimming. Do you really wear that every day?! :-O

David, 4:39 pm: Correct, there aren't only those for swimming. The swim binders are made from a different material. And yes, I wear a binder every day – at least whenever I'm amongst other people.

Carlos, 4:43 pm: Woah! I really never noticed... well I've never really thought about what it looks like under your shirt in the first place – I didn't mean to offend you with that. Not even when I first learned that you were trans. I always thought that it was an undershirt or something like that...

David, 4:45 pm: *several laughing emojis* That's somehow cute!

Carlos, 4:46 pm: I'm not cute :-P

Carlos, 4:50 pm: But aren't those things super uncomfortable!? I mean, doesn't that bother you... especially now that it's summer?

David, 5:03 pm: Let's put it like this: It would bother me more if I wouldn't wear one. Because then you could see – depending on what I wear you can see it more or not as much – that my body just isn't as male as I would like it to be. Those things aren't really comfortable but you get used to it. It's just that they press down on your chest, lungs and ribs. That's why it's recommended to not wear them more than 8 hours at a time... if I wear it for too long then at some point it gets more difficult to breathe and my back hurts...

Carlos, 5:05 pm: And it's not an alternative to simply not wear it? Well, at least when we’re amongst us... none of us would care if you can see something or not...

David, 5:09 pm: I would care.

David, 5:13 pm: It was already hard for me to take the binder off in front of Matteo. But since we're basically together all the time, at some point I couldn’t really avoid it anymore. But it took a lot of willpower and time to not feel uncomfortable without it in his presence. If you're interested in that topic than maybe you really should read some more about dysphoria.

Carlos, 5:15 pm: I will. But still, it's quite an ordeal – as if forcing someone who only wears sweatpants to wear a suit every day...

David, 5:16 pm: Like I said, you get used to it. But I'm still looking forward to after my surgery when I don't need to bind anymore.

Carlos, 5:15 pm: Woah, chest surgery?! To remove your breasts? You really want to get that done!? When?

David, 5:22 pm: The application for cost coverage for a mastectomy has been approved 4 weeks ago. Now I have appointments for consultations at hospitals. Once I make a decision at which hospital I want to have the surgery done it will still be another 3 to 6 months before I can expect an appointment.

Carlos, 5:24 pm: Ey, I only have to read application ... sounds like a similar hassle to what you had to do with your ID.

David, 5:26 pm: Yes, it's similar.

Carlos, 5:28 pm: Ey, Brudi, I keep my fingers crossed. I really will go and do some more research on dysphoria and stuff... I don't want to always put my foot in my mouth...

David, 5:32 pm: Don't worry about it – I'm slowly getting used to you guys putting your feet in your mouth and I'm actually quite glad that you're all so open about it. It does make it easier for me in the long run, even though I never would have thought that. So if you have questions feel free to ask again.

Carlos, 5:33 pm: I will, thanks, Brudi!

David, 5:34 pm: Speaking of being open: Have you talked to Kiki yet?

Carlos, 5:37 pm: Noo, not yet... we're going to meet up tomorrow. I'm a little scared...

David, 5:39 pm: You can do it! I'll keep my fingers crossed!

Carlos, 5:40 pm: Thanks!

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July 15, 2019: Cheers of joy and tears of happiness

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Monday, 11:07 am:

WhatsApp Laura/Matteo:

Laura: Hey, everything okay with you guys? Could you maybe call me when my brother isn’t around? Love, Laura

Matteo: *he and David are sitting on the porch outside of the cabin because the others left to go shopping half an hour ago* *Alex and Mia are cleaning the kitchen after breakfast and Kiki and Carlos went for a swim* *looks over at David and sees that his eyes are closed* *wonders if he’s asleep when he feels his phone vibrate* *picks it up from the table and is a little surprised when he reads Laura’s message* *gets up and sees David open his eyes* Hey… I… I’ll just go to the tent real quick, I’m back in a minute. *sees David simply nod and close his eyes again* *quickly walks away from the cabin toward the tent and calls Laura once he’s sure that he can no longer be seen* *isn’t surprised when she picks up immediately* Hey… what’s up? Everything okay?

Laura: *is sitting at the kitchen table drinking coffee when her phone starts ringing* *is a little surprised that Matteo could get away this quickly and immediately picks up the call* *smiles when she hears his voice* Hey, it’s good to hear your voice. Yes, everything’s okay here in Berlin. And what about you? How are you guys? *plays with the letter addressed to David and is almost bursting with anticipation because she really wants to tell Matteo about it, but she also wants to know how they are doing*

Matteo: *has reached the tent and sits down on the grass in front of it* Likewise… everything’s good here, we’re fine… umm… but I didn’t have to get away from David just so you could ask me that, right?

Laura: *nods satisfied when she hears that everything’s okay* *then laughs at his suspicion and shakes her head* No, that’s not why you had to get away… *takes a deep breath and then says with a smile* A letter has arrived for David. From the hospital. My guess is that it’s maybe the date for his surgery. If that’s the case, then you’re probably going to want to celebrate tonight… and I thought that you might want to get some champagne or beer or something before I tell David about the letter… or do you think the idea is stupid?

Matteo: *hears her take a deep breath* *then hears her words but it takes a minute for him to really understand it* The date for the surgery? *notices a lump forming in his throat and gets up so that he can pace* That’s… wow… already? We thought that it would take months… whoa… that’s… *swallows* *then answers her question* And of course… there are some people out grocery shopping right now… I’ll text them… is it okay if I text you when they are back again and then you can call David?

Laura: *smiles when she realizes that Matteo is just as astonished as she felt when she took the letter out of the mailbox* Yes, I also assumed that it would take longer. But it might also be that the appointment isn’t until December or January, no idea. But the envelope is quite thick, so I guess that it includes all the forms that he has to send back again… *then smiles again when he likes her idea and nods* Okay, let’s do it like that. *would love to be there in person when she tells David the news, but can also imagine that he wants to know about it right now and not only when they get back from Heidesee* *quietly and still smiling says* I’m so happy for him! Once you’re back again the three of us definitely have to celebrate again!

Matteo: *swallows again and clears his throat* No matter when, it’s a date and then it’s a fixed thing and certain and… yeah… *nods to himself* We’ll do it like this… and of course, we’ll celebrate just the tree of us. Then we’ll make him lasagna! *has been pacing and is now coming to a halt in front of the tent* Okay, I’ll text you then… later! *waits for Laura to also say her goodbyes and then ends the call* *immediately opens his chat with Jonas*

WhatsApp Jonas/Matteo:

Matteo: Hey, Brudi? Are you still in the store? Could you maybe bring a bottle of champagne? Something nice, no idea, ask Hanna, I don’t really know much about that stuff…

Jonas: Of course. What for?

Matteo: Can’t tell you yet, and I can’t tell you when you come back, either, okay?

Jonas: Alright.

*impatiently waits for his answer and briefly considers also texting Hanna when he gets the answer* *puts the phone in his pocket and was just about to go back when he remembers that he needs something to explain why he went to the tent* *crawls inside and randomly picks the first thing that he reaches, which happens to be his slippers* *shrugs and then puts on the other shoes* *crawls outside again, closes the tent and goes back to the cabin*

David: *has spent the morning relaxing and has been sitting in front of the cabin with Matteo* *when the others came back from shopping, he had helped with unloading the stuff and carrying it to the cabin and putting everything away* *is sitting in front of the cabin with Hanna, Mia, Alex and Matteo and is listening to Hanna’s story about the cashiers at the store looking confused due to the amounts of things they bought when suddenly his phone vibrates in his pocket announcing an incoming call* *pulls it out and sees that it’s Laura* *is a little surprised that she’s calling at such an hour until he remembers that she has this week off work* *excuses himself from the others with a murmur* My sister, sorry… *accepts the call* Hey, na?

Laura: *tries her best to not sound excited when he answers* Hey, little brother, everything good with you guys? Can you talk right now or is it a bad moment right now?

David: *nods at Laura’s question* Yep, everything alright with us… *is a little surprised for a moment when she asks so specifically if he can talk and looks at the others* Umm… hang on… *gets up and moves a few steps toward the fireplace* *while he’s still walking says* Okay… now… what’s going on?

Laura: *waits while he moves a few steps away* *is twisting the letter in her hands in the meantime* Ummm, I’ve got a letter for you here… from the Helios clinic… I wanted to ask you if you want me to open it?

David: *has just reached the fireplace when Laura tells him that a letter has arrived for him* *then hears who it’s from and feels his heartbeat pick up* *takes a deep breath when he realizes that this could already be the date for the mastectomy and realizes how he’s getting a little dizzy* *sits down on one of the logs at the fireplace and takes another deep breath* *clears his throat and says a little vaguely* Ummm… yes? I think so… yes! Open it! *audibly exhales and closes his eyes* *somehow feels a little surreal right now* *tells himself not to get his hopes up too much – after all, it could just be some advertising or some other information*

Laura: *hears him take a deep breath and wishes again that she could be with him right now to give him a hug* *waits until he’s certain that he really wants it* *then opens the letter and pulls out several pages* *but only concentrates on the cover letter* Dear Mister Schreibner… bla bla… September 13th, David! September 13th this year! You still have to fill out a ton of forms and go to another examination before the surgery, but September 13th! *stops and waits for a moment* Are you still there? Everything okay?

David: *hears the rustle when Laura opens the letter and digs his fingernails into the log* *feels his heartbeat pick up even more when Laura starts reading him the letter* *listens to her but at first doesn’t really understand a word she’s saying and when she repeats September 13th three times, it still takes him a moment to really understand that he has a date* *just then feels a big lump in his throat and is flooded by relief, excitement, fear but most of all, happiness* *realizes only slowly that he now has a date for the day he’s been waiting for for years, that it’s only two months away, that he’ll never have to wear a binder again afterwards, that he won’t have to be ashamed of his chest anymore, and somehow still thinks this is really surreal* *realizes that he’s shaking only when he hears Laura’s voice again and nods in answer to her question* *then clears his throat but feels that the lump in his throat is only getting bigger* *says with a croaky voice* Yes… I… September 13th… *then laughs quietly and realizes that tears are welling up in his eyes, after all* *wipes them away and takes a deep breath* That’s only two months away… of course everything’s alright!

Laura: *listens to him and realizes that tears are welling up in her eyes, as well* Yes… in two months… *swallows hard* David… I’m so happy for you… I wish I was there right now to hug you… celebrate a little, ok? *hesitates briefly* If the whole group is too much for you, then just take Matteo and get away from them… but this is… just enjoy it, okay?

David: *feels a few more tears welling up when Laura says that she’s happy for him, wipes them away and nods at her suggestions* *with a shaky and husky voice says* Yes, I will… *then laughs quietly* You can hug me when I’m back home… thanks for calling. *hears her tell him that she’ll certainly do that and then says his goodbyes from her* *stares at his phone for a moment, and now that the conversation with Laura is over feels like he has only imagined all of that – that it couldn’t be true that he got an appointment this quickly and that he doesn’t have to wait for six but only two months for a date* *as if Laura knew about his doubts, he receives a photo of the letter via WhatsApp just at that moment* *zooms in with shaky hands and reads the letter again himself – and then again* *keeps thinking “finally” but can’t really believe it, yet* *then closes his eyes and laughs quietly* *but feels the tears welling up again while he laughs* *somehow can’t really calm his heart down, takes a few deep breaths and wipes the tears off* *then looks to the cabin, puts his phone back in his pocket and gets up* *wants to share this with Matteo now so that he can keep reminding him that it’s really true if he doesn’t really believe it himself* *feels his legs shaking when he makes his way back toward the cabin*

Matteo: *has been nervous since David went away with his phone* *was hoping that he’d stay in his line of vision, but also thinks that it might be a good thing that no one can see him yet* *isn’t listening to the others and has no clue what they are talking about* *checks the time and wonders if he maybe should go check on David* *but then sees him walking around the corner and jumps up so suddenly that it startles Alex, who’s sitting next to him* *doesn’t care about that right now* *goes towards David as quickly as he can* *tries to see in his face what mood he is in, if it really was the date and if it was, how he feels about it* *but isn’t really sure* *then spreads his arms a little as an offer when he arrives*

David: *sees Matteo walking toward him when he’s rounding the corner and isn’t even really surprised when he spreads his arms for a hug* *just quickens his steps while his heart is beating out of his chest and wraps his arms around Matteo once he reaches him* *buries his face in Matteo’s shoulder and wants to tell him about the news straight away, when suddenly new feelings are added to the ones he’s just been through, like the fact that Matteo is there, that he’ll go this journey with him and that he already went this journey with him up to this point, that he isn’t alone and that after the surgery it will be a little easier and more normal for them* *feels all of that together with the relief and happiness and can’t say a word* *instead feels the lump in his throat grow bigger again and feels a sob escape him and feels tears welling up once more* *squeezes Matteo close and hopes that his hands will stop shaking and that his heart will calm down somehow* *eventually murmurs against his shoulder, barely audible and with a fragile voice* I have a date for the surgery… *thinks that it sounds so incredibly surreal now that he says it for the first time and has to laugh and sob simultaneously* *tries to somehow calm himself down and to take a deep breath*

Matteo: *immediately wraps both of his arms tightly around David when he hugs him* *just keeps holding him* *then feels that he’s shaking and startles when he hears a sob* *runs his hand up and down his back* *then hears the words and automatically squeezes him a little closer* *swallows hard when he realizes that he’s also really emotional and quietly says* Congratulations… *but still feels like this was a stupid comment and couldn’t come even close to what he feels right now* *slightly pulls away from him so that he can look at him and so that David can see how happy he is for him* *puts one hand to his face and wipes a tear away with his thumb* We’re going to celebrate this now, okay? However you want to, with everyone, or only the two of us, we can get away… I made them get a bottle of champagne… whatever you want, ok?

David: *somehow hears Matteo congratulate him through his high and takes another deep breath when he feels Matteo pulling away from him a little* *has to smile when he sees that Matteo’s happy and swallows to finally make that lump in his throat disappear* *feels Matteo wiping his tears away and runs his own hand over his face again to make them disappear* *then nods when Matteo says that they are going to celebrate and is so excited that he doesn’t even wonder why Matteo has made them get a bottle of champagne* *can’t really think or make any decisions right now and therefore only nods at both his suggestion about celebrating with everyone and to his suggestion about celebrating alone and to get away* *laughs quietly once he realizes that and takes another deep breath* *clears his throat and says with a still shaky voice* I can’t really think right now… but celebrating sounds good. *then hears Hanna worriedly calling from the porch: “Hey, is everything okay with you guys? David?”* *wipes his eyes again and then looks over Matteo’s shoulder to the porch* *nods at Hanna and says* Yes, everything’s alright! *then looks back at Matteo, smiles and repeats again* I have a date for the surgery! September 13th! *is still shaking his head in disbelief and then kisses him briefly* *quietly says* I can’t believe it! You have to keep telling me that it’s really true, okay?

Matteo: *laughs slightly when David simply nods to every suggestion* Celebrating sounds very good! *then also hears Hanna calling behind him, but doesn’t turn around because he doesn’t want to let go of David* *beams at him when he tells him the date* Wow, this soon? God, that’s in two months! *kisses him back* *nods immediately* Of course, I’ll remind you gladly and constantly. September 13th! *kisses him again and then again* *then looks at him again* *tilts his head a little and smiles* Are you able to think again and decide if you want to tell it to the lot, or if you’d rather not?

David: *nods when Matteo asks him again about September 13th and says a little breathless* In two months! *returns Matteo’s kisses and wraps his arms around him again* *then also looks at him and smiles quietly when he mentions the lot* *briefly looks over to the cabin but then thinks that they will soon find out anyways and that they would otherwise ask themselves all day why Matteo and he have disappeared yet again* *takes Matteo’s hands and then decides* We’ll tell the lot… and tonight we’ll celebrate again just the two of us, okay? *then runs his hand over his face and through his hair again and hopes that it isn’t obvious that he had been crying* *holds onto Matteo’s hand a little tighter and then turns toward the cabin where Carlos and Abdi have now also joined Hanna, Mia and Alex* *while they walk he realizes that he’s still a little shaky and still has this feeling of incredulity in his head and stomach* *reaches the porch and can feel questioning looks on him* *first reaches for his half-full mug of coffee and takes a sip of cold coffee* *somehow needs this right now* *then hears Carlos: “Brudi, something’s wrong. You look upset…”* *looks at the others at first, but then looks down at the ground, after all, because it’s somehow weird to say it out loud in front of so many people* *takes another deep breath, and without letting go of Matteo’s hand says: “I have a date for my mastectomy…”*

Matteo: *holds his hand tightly and then nods* Tonight we’ll celebrate again, just the two of us. *then runs his free hand through his hair and says with a smile* You look good… *then goes to the cabin with him* *has to laugh when David first takes a sip of coffee while everyone is looking at him more or less questioningly* *then hears Carlos and looks at David* *wonders if he’ll really say it when he already does* *then it’s silent for a second before everyone starts cheering* *grins really wide* *then sees Jonas, Carlos and Abdi jump up to pull David into a group hug* *unfortunately has to let go of his hand* *hears Carlos yell the loudest: “Awesome! Finally, Brudi! That’s great!”* *sees Hanna smile at him, probably because he’s been sidelined a little* *but doesn’t mind, on the contrary, he thinks that David deserves all the cheers and hugs*

David: *carefully looks up when the others don’t say anything at first, but then already hears their cheers and has to laugh quietly when he finds himself in the middle of a group hug a moment later* *feels Abdi jumping up and down and hears Jonas say: “I’m happy for you, really awesome!” and feels him pat his shoulder while he says that* *eventually hears Mia: “Hello?!? There are other people who want to congratulate him, as well!” and feels the guys slowly letting go of him* *then gets a hug from Hanna first, who also congratulates him, and then from Mia, who first pats his shoulder but then hugs him, after all, and hears her say: “I didn’t know that you were planning this, but I’m still really happy for you!”* *smiles slightly and murmurs* Thanks! *then Alex is in front of him and he grins slightly when he holds his hand out for him and hears him say: “Congratulations!”* *reaches for the hand, but then gets pulled into a hug by Alex, as well* *doesn’t even get the chance to be surprised about it when he already lets go of him* *then looks around for Matteo, who has been sidelined a little by the others, and immediately pulls him closer again* *somehow needs him close right now* *then hears Abdi: “And how do you know that all of a sudden? Did the hospital call you or what?”* *shakes his head and tells them about the letter that Laura had read to him* *then hears Mia: “And when is the date?”* *grins slightly because he still can’t really believe it himself* September 13th! *then hears everyone cheer again because the date is so soon and pulls Matteo to their seats with a smirk* *is a little shaky and excited once again, or maybe still is, and reaches for his mug again* *then hears Jonas: “Yeah, I’d say we have to really celebrate this now, right!?”*

Matteo: *watches with a smile as everyone congratulates him* *but immediately goes back to David’s side when he pulls him closer* *loosely wraps his arm around his waist* *then they sit down again* *immediately nods at Jonas’ words* Definitely… did you put the champagne in the fridge? *sees Hanna jump up: “Yes, we did, I’ll go get it… and some glasses…”* *then hears Carlos again: “Woah, man, Brudi, September 13th is really soon… maybe we can even still go swimming afterwards.”* *slightly shakes his head* No, no, afterwards he first has to rest for 4-6 weeks… *sees Carlos grin: “Are you his guard-dog, then?”* *nods and only says* Yep.

David: *somehow realizes only now that Matteo had already mentioned champagne earlier and that he mentions it again now and is a little surprised about it* *was just about to ask him when Calos interrupts his thoughts* *then nods at Matteo’s words and laughs quietly when Matteo also confirms that he’s his guard-dog* *adds* Well, 4 to 6 weeks are recommended. I’m not allowed to lift anything heavy and not exert myself too much and stuff like that* *then hears Mia: “And how long will you have to stay in the hospital?”* *shrugs* If everything goes well then five to seven days… *sees her nod: “And after that bedrest? If you’ll recover at the flatshare, then I can already imagine that you won’t only have Matteo as your nurse but also Hans and Linn who won’t leave your side…”* *laughs quietly and shrugs* Then I really have to think about what I prefer: My sister and Matteo or Linn and Hans and Matteo… *then sees Hanna coming back with the champagne, followed by Amira, Sam and Kiki, who are carrying the glasses* *hears Kiki complain: “Hanna wouldn’t tell us what we’re celebrating!”*

Matteo: *listens to the conversation* *laughs when David says that then he has to think about where he’ll stay* As if Hans wouldn’t come visit… *then also sees Hanna coming back followed by the rest of the girls* *looks at David when he hears Kiki’s question, who nods briefly* David has his date for the surgery, for the mastectomy… *sees Kiki beam: “Oh, great, congratulations!”* *then hears Sam: “For his what?”* For his chest surgery… *then also hears Amira: “Yes, excellent. Congratulations from me, as well.”* *sees as everyone sits down and Hanna hand out the glasses* *lifts his glass together with the others* Well then… to David! *hears everyone join in happily “To David!”*

David: *laughs when Matteo says that Hans would come visit him* Ture… so basically it doesn’t matter… *thanks Kiki and Amira when they congratulate him and then accepts one of the glasses* *gets a little flustered when everyone’s toasting to him and quietly murmurs “thanks”* *then takes a sip and is quite glad when the friends start their own conversations, which are to some extent about his mastectomy, but it still means that he’s no longer in the spotlight* *uses this moment to turn towards Matteo and quietly ask* Champagne? *smiles slightly* Did you sense something or did my sister text you?

Matteo: *is quite glad when the others are talking amongst themselves and all of their attention isn’t on David* *looks at him when he turns toward him* *then grins slightly* Yeah, I’m clairvoyant, didn’t you know that? *then shakes his head* No, she texted me when the others were shopping, told me to call her when you’re not around. When I went to the tent earlier, you know? She only said that there was a letter for you from the hospital and that she thinks it could be the date, so I texted Jonas… *tilts his head a little* That was okay, right?

David: *gives Matteo the secretary’s-office-look when he says that he’s clairvoyant* *then listens to him when he talks and grins slightly because he somehow finds it cute that Laura and Matteo had already planned in advance that they would probably celebrate* *nods at Matteo’s question* Yes, that was okay… *leans forward and presses a tender kiss to his mouth* *murmurs* Thanks… *then hears Abdi through the murmuring of the others “Hey, Brudis, we’re having a little argument right now… so what is it? Aren’t you allowed to have sex for six weeks, either?”* *is still looking at Matteo instead of Abdi, raises his eyebrows a little and grins* *then quietly murmurs to Matteo* Your question!

Matteo: *grins slightly when he gets the secretary’s-office-look* *is a little relieved when he says that it was okay* Well that’s good then… *kisses him back with a smile* You’re welcome… *then looks at Abdi when he interrupts them* *slightly draws up his eyebrows* *looks back at David and shakes his head when he says that it’s his question* *murmurs* You can’t be serious… *then turns back to Abdi* He isn’t allowed to exert himself, so yes… no physical exertion for 6 weeks… *sees Jonas smirk a little and hears him say: “Hey, Luigi, don’t take it personal if I stop contacting you after 2-3 weeks…”* *is a little confused and even more so when Carlos laughs and nods* Huh? Why that? *hears Carlos laugh even more: “Oh, boy, you’ve never had sex withdrawal, huh? Once you’ve reached the second week you’ll know what we mean.”*

David: *only keeps grinning when Matteo doesn’t want to answer Abdi’s question, either, and pats his shoulder in encouragement* *then reaches for his champagne glass and takes another sip* *follows the guys’ conversation slightly amused and wonders when he’ll get frustrated about the fact that they can’t have sex or if he’ll really be in pain for so long that he doesn’t even want to have sex* *then shakes his head and says quite optimistically* We can do this… *then hears Mia: “You’re really acting like horny teenagers. I guess they both know what they are foregoing sex for and that it’s worth it if David feels more comfortable in his body afterwards!”* *throws her a grateful look and nods* *then hears Sam laugh: “Hey, guys, you usually show so much solidarity with them… how about you also try to go without sex for six weeks?!”* *sees Jonas and Carlos looking at each other in shock, then sees them laugh and shake their heads* *hears Carlos: “Never!” and Hanna: “Well, if you guys won’t show solidarity, then maybe we’ll do that this time. What do you think, Kiki?”* *sees Kiki laugh and shrug, as well: “Would be an idea…”* *laughs and shakes his head* We would never ask that of you!

Matteo: *looks at Carlos a little reproachfully* *thinks that David’s health definitely has to come first* Of course we’ll manage that! *then listens to Mia and nods enthusiastically* Exactly… the main thing is that David recuperates quickly. *has to grin when he hears Sam’s suggestion and even more so at Carlos’ reaction* *but then hears Hanna and Kiki, who are serious about it* Don’t do that, please… they would never forgive us for that… *hears Hanna laugh: “Okay, okay…” and Kiki add: “Could also get quite exhausting, 4 guys on sex withdrawal.”* *only laughs and shakes his head* But it’s not always just about sex, right? *sees Mia grin and nod at him*

David: *smiles when Matteo confirms that they can do it and laughs when Kiki says that it could get exhausting with four guys on sex withdrawal* *but somehow likes the thought that the others sympathize with them and that Kiki wouldn’t only find Carlos exhausting but all of them* *nods at Matteo’s words and thinks that it’s about something much more important than sex right now* *at that moment feels this unreal feeling again and can’t really believe again that he really has a date, that they are sitting here talking about what it will be like afterwards – and that “afterwards” is now a fixed date and not something in an intangible future* *briefly feels a lump in his throat again and takes Matteo’s hand* *then hears Hanna: “Where will the surgery take place? Can we come visit you afterwards?”* *clears his throat to make the lump disappear and then nods* At the Helios Clinic in Zehlendorf and yes you can… once I can move again… *grins slightly*

Matteo: *grins slightly when Carlos whispers thanks to him when Kiki is takes the sex withdrawal she threatened them with back, after all* *then feels David’s hand in his and squeezes it slightly* *looks over at him and smiles slightly* *was just about to lean over to whisper to him that it really is true when he already hears Hanna’s question* *then hears Kiki ask: “And before that you don’t want to see anyone? We’ll also come visit you if you can’t move.”* *only sees David shake his head a little* Maybe you’ll just wait a few days and then we’ll see how he feels, ok? *sees Kiki nod: “Okay. But you’ll be there, or what?”* *looks at her as if she had just asked him if the sky was blue and hears Hanna laugh: “I want to see the person who could manage to keep Matteo away from the hospital.”*

David: *shakes his head at Kiki’s question* *knows that it will probably be hard enough to be weak and in need of help even in Laura and Matteo’s presence and doesn’t really want others to see him like that* *grins slightly at Kiki’s question and even more at Hanna’s words* *briefly squeezes Matteo’s hand and murmurs* That’s different… I think we’re both just doing better when he’s there… *then hears Mia sigh: “Oh, man, I would also love to visit you… but that’s probably going to be a little difficult from Madrid…” and hears Alex tell her: “We’ll just do a video chat when I visit David – then you can still be there live…”* *smiles and thinks that it’s somehow adorable that they are all already worrying about that* *but laughs quietly* I don’t think you’ll miss much, Mia… *then hears Abdi: “Hey, how does that even work? When are you allowed to take off the bandages and such? And will you show us the result or are we only going to find out next summer when we’re swimming?”* *briefly exhales and shrugs* No idea… I don’t think that the bandages will have to stay on for thaaat long – but afterwards I have to put bandaids on it, which have to stay there for a little longer… and it will take a few months until everything is completely healed… *sees Abdi gape at him: “Months?!?!”* *laughs and nods* *hears Abdi ask again: “Sick dude, but why does it take thaaat long?!”* *looks at the group with raised eyebrows* Do you really want to hear the details about the surgery? *sees some of them nod, some of them shrug and others shake their heads* *then hears Jonas: “I did some research on it. There are also different surgery methods for a mastectomy. Large and small incisions and even with those there can be differences. I’d suggest if someone is interested, then they should just google a little…”*

Matteo: *smiles when everyone is making plans to visit David and when Alex is even planning a video chat for Mia* *once again finds it really incredible how quickly David has managed to sneak into their friend’s hearts* *then hears Abdi’s questions and immediately looks at David a little worried, but he answers his question without a problem* *then hears him say “months” and suddenly gets worried* *had been aware of this, but he suddenly realizes that it’s getting real, that David will really have this surgery and that there really is a lot that could go wrong, or that the healing process could take forever, or that the scars could get infected or, or, or…* *hears David’s question and really hopes that they don’t want to hear it* *can’t listen to any details right now* *presses his lips together at Jonas’ answer and stares at the table* *hopes that this is the end to that matter* *but then hears Abdi: “And what things could go wrong?”* *feels his ears start to ring and that he really can’t do this right now* *says really constrained and brief* Enough! *sees Jonas looking at him and hears him immediately help him out: “By the way, who’s in charge of lunch today? I could really eat…”*

David: *nods at Jonas’ answer and is actually quite glad that he doesn’t have to go into detail* *then hears Abdi’s question and slightly shakes his head because he doesn’t really want to think about that now, and because the probability of something going wrong is really low* *then hears Matteo’s answer and his constrained tone of voice and looks over at him worriedly* *knows that he worries about this a lot and that he’s scared and that he wants to protect him but that he can’t do this in this case* *hears Jonas’ distraction and hears Abdi and Carlos groan because they and Amira are in charge of lunch and can hear the scraping of chairs and other conversations starting up in the background* *turns on his chair to face Matteo and puts his hand on his cheek* *looks at him worried and quietly but determinately says* But nothing will go wrong, you hear?

Matteo: *is aware of people getting up and starting to go to the kitchen* *isn’t aware of Alex looking over at them* *is still staring at the tabletop until David turns around to him* *then looks at him* *doesn’t want him to worry because of him just because he’s gone into panic mode again* *smiles slightly* I know that… *then sees his look and swallows slightly because he knows that he can’t really fool him* I’m just worried… you never know… right?

David: *shakes his head slightly when Matteo says that he knows it, because he knows that it won’t really make it better and because he can’t take Matteo’s worries off his chest* *is a little annoyed at himself that he said it so offhandedly and wonders what else he could have said and whether it might help Matteo to really talk about the risks in detail* *thinks amidst all the others isn’t the right place for that, but that they could really talk about it some other time* *nods when he says that he’s worried and quietly says* And that’s okay. You’re allowed to worry… *then nods again when he says that you never know and thinks about what he could say* *takes a deep breath and says* Okay, even if something did go wrong – and we’re not talking about the worst case right now – I’ll get back on my feet, you hear?! *smiles slightly* Then I’ll just stay in the hospital a little longer, or it takes a little more time to heal or something like that… but that’s okay. I’m not really knocked off my feet that easily. And you’re there for me, I know that, and that gives me strength. *leans forward and kisses him tenderly* *then looks at him again and quietly says* We’ll get through this together, okay? I’m there for you when you’re scared and you’re there for me when I’m in pain, okay?

Matteo: *nods slightly when he says that he’s allowed to worry* *thinks that he can’t turn it off, anyways* *then listens to him and presses his lips together when he mentions what would happen if something went wrong* *nods slowly when he realizes that he’s right* *still doesn’t want for David to not be okay and hates that this is beyond his power* *lightly kisses him back and puts his hand on his cheek* *quietly says* Okay… *looks at him* I want you to tell me, okay? If something’s wrong… if you’re in pain… don’t play the tough guy for me, ok? And if I can do something, now matter what, then I want you to tell me, okay?

David: *smiles when Matteo agrees and once again feels so much love for this person in front of him, and feels this incredible feeling that they’re really together and that Matteo belongs to him* *then listens to him and reaches for the hand on his cheek* *knows that it’s difficult for him to ask for help and to show weakness but thinks that at least showing his weakness in front of Matteo has already gotten easier* *smiles again slightly and nods* Okay… I’ll try! Really. You know that this is difficult for me, but I promise that I’ll try, okay? *then pulls him into a tight hug and grumbles in pleasure* *murmurs* 3 months from now all of this will be behind us…

Matteo: *smiles slightly at his answer and nods* I know… and you know that I will still be asking all the time… then you’ll have to tell me to shut up… *wraps his arms around him and buries his face in his neck* *murmurs back* Or in 4 months… *grins slightly against his neck and kisses him*

David: *shakes his head when he hears Matteo’s words but then nods and laughs quietly* We’ll see… *also nods about the 4 months and adds* Doesn’t matter… everything will be all right again by the time it’s Christmas at the latest! *slowly lets go of him again and reaches for his glass of champagne* *holds it out to Matteo* To the time after surgery? *grins slightly* *then hears a phone ringing and looks around* *sees Mia grab her phone, sees her grin and hold it out to them when she realizes he and Matteo are looking over at her* *sees Hans’ face on the display and grins as well* *then hears Mia: “He really seems to miss us – even a video call…”* *sees her accept it and hears her say: “Hey, Hans!”* *immediately hears Hans’ voice: “You guys don’t even miss me! You’re all traitorous tomatoes! Linn is at her parents’ and the three of you are hanging around some lakes and none of you is thinking about the fact that I exist, too, and that I’m sitting here alone in an empty apartment – oh – you’ve gotten some tan, Mia honey! Suits you!”*

Matteo: *nods again* Yes, byl Christmas everything will be okay again! *then leans back in his chair again, as well* *reaches for his glass and clinks it with David’s* To the time after the surgery… *takes a sip and puts the glass back down* Actually, I don’t really like champagne… *then looks over at Mia when Hans is calling* *has to laugh at his words and yells* Hans, we miss you every day! *sees Mia turn her phone around and he and David wave into the camera* *sees Alex get up and go inside* *sees Mia turn her phone back again and hears her talking to Hans: “Hans, you do know that we miss you… all the time… we’re back again, soon, all of us!”*

David: *laughs when Matteo says that he actually doesn’t like champagne* Me neither… Next time, we’ll get something else to toast with! *then has to grin when he hears Hans’ voice and realizes in that moment that he also misses him a little* *is also happy about the fact that Hans misses all three of them and that he says it so matter-of-factly as if David were one of his roommates* *also waves at the phone when Mia turns it around to them and hears Hans interrupt her when she turns the phone back toward her: “Was that Alex? Alex honey! I miss you, as well! Don’t go away!” and hears Mia answer: “Too late!” and Hans respond: “I hope he’s not offended that I forgot to mention him. He’s always so quiet and calm that you barely notice him.”* *then hears him sigh: “So, back to the topic: All of you miss me very much, that’s nice! When will you be back again?” and hears Mia answer: “Sunday! We won’t be gone for much longer, honey!” and Hans again: “Oh, hopefully I’ll survive until then. Luckily Linn will probably be back already on Friday. Oh, do you know what, my darlings?! I’ll cook something nice for us! And then we’ll celebrate your return! Alex can also come. And David is already half living here, anyways… and maybe I’ll also invite Michi – he also misses you guys!”* *sees Mia draw up her eyebrows: “Michi is a thing again!”* *looks at Matteo questioningly* Who’s Michi?

Matteo: *has to smile automatically when he listens to Hans’ and Mia’s conversation and realizes that he really misses Hans, as well* *laughs when he mentions Alex and interrupts* David and Alex are best friends now! *looks at Mia in surprise when Hans mentions Michi* *then turns to David when he asks* Michi and Hans had a thing, or they were a couple, but not really, I don’t really know the details, either, but that was half a year or so ago? *then hears Hans tell Mia: “Yes, I met Michi again… accidentally… or fate? Who even knows that for sure! Just imagine, he was standing in line behind me at the bakery and well, you know how that goes, Mia honey, then one word led to the next and since I have the apartment all to myself…”* *sees Mia smile: “I’m happy for you, Hans. That’s nice.”*

David: *nudges Matteo in his side when he yells that Alex and he are best friends now* We’re not! We’re just working on our deeper bond! *grins broadly because he actually thinks it’s really stupid to plan such things* *then listens to Matteo when he tells him about Michi and nods* *doesn’t know if he can really imagine Hans in a committed relationship but is a little curious to meet Michi* *then keeps listening to Hans when he tells Mia: “Don’t be happy just yet. He’s playing boomerang again, but I’m scared about the fact that I’m not as scared about this as I used to be… very scary, all of that… I’m actually way too young to commit… but let’s wait and see… back to you guys: What are you doing all day? How are my butterflies doing? Did you already… whoa… are you guys having champagne!? In the middle of the day!? Without me?”* *hears Mia laugh: “It’s an exception. We have something to celebrate… but hang on, I’ll hand you over to your butterflies – they can tell you all about it…”* *sees Mia get up and hand him her phone* *takes it and then leans his back against Matteo’s chest so that they can both be seen better* *grins at Hans* Hey… *sees Hans beam at them: “Oh, my butterflies! How good to see you! Do you miss your guru?!”* *laughs and nods* Yes, very much! *then hears Hans again: “I wasn’t expecting anything else! But now don’t keep me in suspense any longer! What are you celebrating? Should I also get some champagne to toast with you guys?!”* *sees that he’s already on his way to the kitchen and hears him open the fridge* *laughs again quietly and then says* Ummm… I don’t know, yes, maybe… *then takes a deep breath and says* I have the date for my mastectomy!

Matteo: *grins as he listens to Hans* *can’t really imagine Hans in a committed relationship, either, but thinks that a quiet guy like Michi might do him some good* *then grins into the phone when Mia hands it to David* Hello guru! *only grins and looks at David when he tells him what they’re celebrating* *then sees Hans cheer really loudly, really loudly: “Oh, how great! Oh, my butterfly-boyfriend, that is great news! Hang on, I’ll open the champagne!”* *sees that he puts them aside and can now only see the kitchen ceiling, then hears a pop and something being poured and then sees Hans again, holding a glass of champagne: “Cheers, cheers, my lovelies, to you, David! When is the date? Do you want me to take the day off? You’ll come here afterwards, right? I know, I know, your sister will probably want you with her, but she can also just come over here and then we’ll all make sure that you’re feeling good, okay?”*

David: *flinches slightly when Hans cheers so loudly and laughs when he puts the phone aside* *twists around for a moment to press a kiss to Matteo’s cheek while they wait* *then sees Hans with the glass of champagne and then picks up his own again, after all, to toast with Hans* *then takes a sip and almost chokes due to the flood of things Hans is saying* *grins really broadly and waits until he’s finished* Umm… the date’s September 13th. *gets interrupted: “In two months already?! Woooahhh! I’m so happy! So fast!”* *nods and quickly continues before Hans can* And no, you don’t have to take a day off. Matteo’s there… *then remembers that Matteo’s voluntary year will already have started by then and that he doesn’t really know if it will really be possible for Matteo to be there, but quickly suppresses that thought again and continues* And it’s really super nice that all of you want to take care of me, but I don’t really have a plan for afterwards. I just learned of the date. I still can’t really believe it. Somehow, I first have to realize it for myself that it’s really happening… and then I will start making plans about where I’ll spend the time after the hospital, okay? *sees Hans nod: “Yes, sure – you first have to really understand it… oh man… it’s probably still really unreal to you. I get it. You’re waiting for this day for so long and then it’s happening… Oh, David, can I tell Linn? I’m sure she’ll cry from happiness! Or do you want to tell her yourself?”* *shakes his head* No, tell her, no problem… *is usually a little out of his depths when Linn reacts emotional*

Matteo: *grins even more when Hans is so happy and when he immediately starts to make plans and is simply being awesome* *is once again really happy that it’s really a fact that David now has an entire group of people behind him who are happy for him and who worry about him* *then nods* Yes, exactly, Matteo’s there! *smiles when Hans asks if he can tell Linn and when David tells him that he can* Say hi to Linn from us, ok? And tell her we’re also looking forward to seeing her again on Sunday. *sees Hans nod: “Will do, she’ll be back on Friday, but I’ll call her right now… Have a nice one, my butterflies and keep celebrating!”* *waves into the phone and then sees David putting it aside because Mia has already gone inside* *grins at David* Oh yeah, our Hans…

David: *also says his goodbyes to Hans and then puts Mia’s phone down on the table* *then grins at Matteo, nods and repeats* Our Hans… you immediately look forward to coming back to the flatshare again a little more after that… *then gets more serious, briefly looks at the table and then at Matteo* *hesitates and then says* Your voluntary year will already have started on September 13th… I don’t think that you can already take a day off then. I’ll just have to see… maybe I’ll ask Laura if she’ll come with me… or if she’ll at least be there when I wake up. And you’ll just come by right after you’ve finished work or something like that…? *actually doesn’t really like that thought, because he had expected and been happy about the fact that Matteo would be with him, but thinks that they will probably just have to suck it up*

Matteo: *grins and nods* Yes, that’s somehow true… who would have thought? *looks worried when David gets more serious and then listens to him* *didn’t really think about that* *but still shakes his head* No way… I’ll definitely take the day off… and if they won’t let me, then I’ll just call in sick that day. *shakes his head when David opens his mouth* No objection. Besides, if it will work out at Lambda, then they’ll definitely understand the situation.

David: *smiles slightly when Matteo immediately shakes his head* *briefly thinks that he can’t do this and opens his mouth to object when Matteo already continues* *laughs quietly when Matteo knows exactly that he wanted to object, but then sighs and nods* Okay… let’s just wait and see. Maybe they’ll understand and you can have the day off. But if not… then I’ll somehow manage on my own, okay? I mean, it’s really important for me that you come along, but you and your voluntary year are also important! *thinks that they’re somehow back to the old issue and somehow won’t be able to agree and therefore quickly adds* But let’s just wait and see how your interview goes and then we’ll see, okay? *then hears Kiki yelling from the kitchen: “Can someone start setting the table?”*

Matteo: *listens to him and also has to grin when he realizes that that’s somehow that old argument again* *therefore nods* Okay, let’s wait and see… *leans forward and kisses him* *but then murmurs* I’m sure I’ll get the day off… *then hears Kiki and gets up* Guess that was our cue. *yells back* We’re coming!

David: *spends the rest of the day in the company of the others, where they all go swimming again in the afternoon and use the raft again and just rampage around* *remembers every once in a while that he now has a date for the surgery and gets flooded by this incredible feeling of happiness every time* *is really tired in the evening and after his eight hours are up, peels himself out of his binder some time before dinner* *has to grin a lot while doing so because he realizes that this will all be over in two months – that he’ll never have to worry about how long he’s wearing the binder, because he just won’t need it anymore* *feels like that prospect is giving him strength and feels a little less uncomfortable when he finally shows up for dinner in his hoodie* *they all spend the evening together at the campfire with marshmallows and campfire, bread-on-a-stick and Jonas’ guitar* *has a lot of fun singing with everyone which sometimes sounds really off but sometimes also really cool* *at some point he’s lying in the tent with Matteo, this time being the little spoon, and after they had talked a little and wished each other a good night, he thinks back on the day’s events* *is really overwhelmed by all his feelings at some point, with all the relief and this still really surreal feeling that he really has a date for his surgery in two months, with happiness and gratefulness and also a little fear and excitement, and suddenly this lump in his throat is back and tears are welling up in his eyes* *grips Matteo’s hand on his stomach a little tighter and pulls him a little closer* *is so glad and grateful and happy that he won’t have to go through all of this on his own, that Matteo is there and that he can share his happiness as well as his fears with him* *takes a few deep and shaky breaths and tries to somehow calm down so that he can fall asleep*

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