Diary Drabble: Stare

The moment Lukas enters the library, Dean can’t help stare. It’s like his senses tune into his presence knowing he’s about to see Lukas before he even hears the whoosh of the sliding door.

“Will we return your books?”

Dean fusses over the desk as Lukas approaches with his client Nigel, mumbling thank you as Nigel slides the books across. Dean knows Lukas is Nigel’s carer only by accident, from the name badge emblazoned with the name of a local hospice – a badge that also taught Dean his name...