【GaloLio】The way home

There are always many clumsiness in the cohabitation life of two people with completely different identities, experiences and life trajectories.

For example, when Leo used the induction cooker for the first time, he had an amazing move to hold the metal body of the milk pot with his hands without thinking. If Gallo hadn't stopped him quickly, he would have been severely burned.

The burner's perception of temperature is different from that of ordinary people. Leo, who once had a high energy value, also has a very high tolerance to extreme cold and extreme heat.Now that there is no Promea in his body, the perception of temperature has become a new exploration and a new source of damage.

Gallo didn't care about the overturned milk pot and the milk spilled on the table, but Leo was stunned for a long time, staring at the milky white liquid dripping on the ground for a long time, and then whispered: "I'm sorry".

The inexplicably low voice made Gallo's heart ache. He held the boy's hand and put it under cold water to wash it slowly. His voice also lowered: "There is nothing to apologize for." He helped Leo dry his hand and confirmed There was no need to take additional measures, so he let go of his frowning, "It's more important than anything else that you are not injured."

Leo looked at Gallo's face, bent the fingers that were still being held, lowered his head again, and said, "...OK."

Fortunately, Leo has a strong ability to learn and adapt. After observing Gallo's cooking a few times, he quickly mastered the usage of all the electrical appliances in the apartment. Cooked.

Another example is that on the first weekend after Leo moved in, he tasted the finished product of Gallo Timos after many years. He made a simple version of bolognese lasagne from the owner of the pizza shop.Because there are too many fillings, it collapses and deforms, but the ingredients and taste are considered good.It's a pity that the boy had to stop the knife and fork after only eating half a plate, and then his face turned blue for several hours due to stomach distension.

Without a doctor's diagnosis, Gallo quickly judged that it was Leo's long-term bad eating habits that made it difficult for his stomach to digest high-protein and high-calorie foods for a while.

Gallo blamed himself for this, and then became more concerned.After he goes out for a morning run and after work, he will seriously consider what kind of food to buy for Leo, or which dishes to make are easier to digest, and then gradually increase the weight and energy ratio.

After persisting in this way for a few weeks, Leo's appetite gradually got used to it, and his food intake finally reached the level of a normal person.

The young man felt that this was an incredible achievement, and he showed it off so many times at the fire brigade headquarters that even the usually calm and patient vice-captain Remy detested it.

Of course, in the process of achieving this achievement, Gallo also figured out Leo's taste preferences.Boys like pizza with a lot of mozzarella cheese, the kind that can be shredded after being warmed out of the oven, and the ice cream likes vanilla flavor. If there is yogurt for breakfast, they will put a lot of chopped berries on it fruit.

Leo's expression is more vivid than usual when he tastes his favorite food, his eyes are shining brightly, which is the innocence his age and face allow.

Gallo thought to himself that it seemed to be the same when he was a child. Every time Gu Lei took him to the restaurant outside to eat his favorite food, his heart was always warm.In the few remaining childhood photos of myself, there is obvious touch and trust in my eyes.

Gallo was once grateful to Gu Lei, without that person, he would not be where he is today.Being deceived all the time, being regarded as an eyesore, but also being encouraged to move forward in disguise - such an ironic relationship.

Even during the period when the Fawcett scandal covered television and newspapers throughout the Republic, he had no extreme aversion to Gure.

For him, it was the suspected "family relationship" that was not strong after all was dug out, and the empty old wound could not flow new blood, leaving nothing but emptiness.

And that emptiness seemed to be slowly filled from the time he fought with Leo until the other party appeared and occupied his life.

Gallo is 12 very grateful that he can meet Leo.

He thought that if it wasn't for Leo, the prejudice against the Burning Man implanted by being deceived would never be able to be eliminated, and it would even affect his judgment of heroic actions.

If it wasn't for Leo, he wouldn't have known that he, who has always taken fire fighting as his bounden duty, would become the one who ignites the flames in a hurry; Identify those burning tears of Leo who turned into a fire dragon.

Probably because the flames at that time were strangely similar to the tears I shed when I was alone in the past.The difference is that at that time, Leo let out the emotions deep in his heart, but he, who was always proud of being good at putting out fires, unknowingly stifled those emotions in his heart.

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In addition to the clumsy running-in in the cohabitation life, there will be many new discoveries.

For example, Leo likes to be clean very much.

After thinking about it again, Gallo felt that this should be regarded as a "natural" thing.Even though he has been wandering outside all year round, the boy always has flowing hair, and his shirt and bow tie are clean.In the initial meeting between the two, the demeanor of the teenager was more decent than that of the firefighter Gallo, who often smelled of sand, dust and engine oil.

It's just that this preference is magnified even more in daily life. It's really hard to understand that teenagers can enjoy activities such as washing dishes that are cumbersome and almost inhuman.

But the young man just murmured in his heart, he was completely happy to help Leo put on his apron and watch him patiently wash the dishes, while he stood aside to assist in the cleaning process.If this kind of thing happened half a year ago, probably even he himself would laugh out loud.

But he really likes moments like this.After dinner, the two worked unhurriedly together, passing dishes while talking about their respective experiences of the day. Gallo would describe the fire that was put out in the nearby block, or successfully stopped the transport vehicle from the farm that rushed onto the road. Herds of cattle and the like, Leo will talk about new discoveries in the nearby library, or the nearby supermarkets start to supply seasonal tomatoes and so on.

Leo rarely talked about his previous stay in court, and Gallo would not ask questions.

It's not that he deliberately avoided taboo, he simply felt that even if he knew about those cumbersome judicial details and administrative procedures, he would not be of much help.Now he only needs to fulfill his responsibility as a guardian and protect Leo as much as he can; as for other things, he believes that the boy has his own ideas and will make the right decision.

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Therefore, after dinner that day, the two of them washed the dishes together as usual, and Leo's words "Gallo, I want to discuss future plans with you" not only surprised Gallo, but also felt a little unspeakable joy.

What surprised him even more was that Leo's "future plan" would be to join the fire brigade, a position that was almost completely opposite to his past identity. It would be difficult for ordinary people to make a decision.

"A person who is familiar with flames is not suitable for extinguishing flames." Leo gave an affirmative sentence that seemed to be a rhetorical question, "Plus... I want to make up for some mistakes made by the burner."

Gallo was in a complicated mood for a moment.

He is very happy that Leo can set his future goals in such a short period of time. However, Leo is still a teenager. This scarred city, to travel or explore the wider world?? Should at least refocus on themselves the past efforts to build a home for the burner.

Joining the FDPP and being assigned to the Flame Fire Fighting Team was for Gallo the realization of his ideal and personal will to put out fires, but for Leo, it was one of countless options that could be easily ruled out.

"Are you sure this is what you want to do?"

"That's what I want to do." The boy nodded heavily, looking at him seriously, as if waiting for a response.

Gallo looked back at him.Everyone in the fire brigade, including himself, is always called a hero of selfless dedication by the citizens. However, in his eyes, Leo is the real representative of "selflessness". To build a home for them; until now, he still wants to atone for the behavior that has nothing to do with him? On the young man's slender shoulders, he bears something heavier and more sacred than him.

Gallo did not intend, and could not, reject such a selfless soul.

"Since this is Leo's determination, of course I will support it to the end." As soon as Gallo's words fell, Leo's shoulders shook visibly, and a moment later he said "thank you" with a smile.

Gallo laughed too, and he patted Leo's shoulder with his hand: "But the fire brigade test is not easy to pass!"

"Don't worry, I won't lose to you." The boy put the last plate in Gallo's hand, raised his face, his eyes flickered as if they were dyed with the color of flames again.