A Week in Italy (itapan)

16(final)

The ride to the airport was oddly quiet , and I had nothing to say. When we parked in a parking spot, Feli helped me take out my things. "Can I walk you in?" He asked. "Yeah of course..." I spoke softly. I grabbed my log back and he grabbed a suit case that I had.  Once more, we continued to walk silently. Once we were in the building, he walked me towards the check point and it was finally time for me to leave.

"Call me once you land in Japan.... I'll be waiting for your call" he laughed nervously. I smiled softly and nodded "of course I will" I said softly. My throat was starting to tighten and it was like I could not breath. I hardly knew him! Why was I feeling this way. "Hopefully you can watch that video on the airplane" he laughed. "I will, I'll have a lot more time to do that" I spoke.  I looked him into his eyes and they were as sweet as ever.

His skin was so bright and his eyes so soft, why was this small crush eating me up inside. I just wanted to tell him how amazing he was.

"Thank you for everything you have done for me. I do not think I would ever forget it" I spoke in Italian. His eyes widened and his cheeks turned a pink shade. "Anytime! I just wish we had more time to get to know each other.... I feel like we could have connected more if we had the time" he spoke. I nodded in agreement and took my suitcase from him. 

"Wait!... I-..." he grabbed me by my hand and stopped me. I looked down and back to him shocked. Feli suddenly let my hand go and continued to scratch the back of his head. "What is it?" I asked. "Oh... nothing..... be safe please" he spoke with a shaking voice. I smiled at him softly and turned away from him slowly. "Thank you for everything" I spoke. I started to walk towards the check point, leaving him behind and it was hurting so bad.

I stood in line behind someone else to wait my turn and I think I was full of shock. He made me feel and act a different way that I would have never done around anyone else. I think my crush was more than a crush. I liked him a lot.... a lot a lot.

As I was about to get my things scanned... I heard a shout. Everyone turned and I saw how Feli was running towards me. My face was shocked and I nearly dropped my bag. "Your bags sir.." the authority spoke. However, instead of just going forward, I grabbed my things and crawled under the metal bar that kept everyone in line.

I continued to look at Feli shocked and started to run towards him. "Feliciano....!" I shouted. I knew people were staring at me, but the adrenaline blocked everyone out. Feliciano finally reached me and pulled me in for a hug. "I don't want you to go..... I think I've fallen for you..." he whispered. He tightly wrapped his arms around me and I continued to hold him.

My eyes widened at what he said and I was shaken up. "I feel the same way" I answered back. I pulled away from him and he began to touch my hair softly. "You are so amazing and even if this somehow doesn't work out, getting the chance to know you will make me the happiest man alive" he spoke.

I smiled and laughed at what he said and started to nod. "Then let's do it.... I want to know you more..." I spoke. He smiled at me slightly and started to lean in. Showing this much affection in public goes against everything I was taught, but at this moment, I didn't care. I was in Italy! Standing in front of someone I liked a lot. "I'm going to miss you" I spoke. I grabbed his face and kissed him on lips. I could feel his body tense up a little, but soon he began to hold me and kiss back.  "LAST CALL FOR...."

We both quickly separated and turned to the boarding area. "I have to go...." I spoke. I felt the need to cry a little but made sure I didn't in front of him. Feli kissed me on my cheek gently and pulled away from me. "You have to go" he said sadly. His voice cracked and I felt the need to stay. However, I began to back up from him. "We will see each other again, I promise" I spoke seriously.

I felt that my face was extremely sad , but all I could do was nod at what he said. "Thank you Feliciano" I said finally. I turned away from him and quickly walked to the line I was in before. I looked back towards Feli quickly and saw him wave a soft goodbye at me. I smiled at him, waving back and began to go through the security checkpoint.

When I finally boarded the plane, I sat in my seat still in shock from everything. How could a week of knowing someone make me feel this way? How could it make me act a different way? He was really a dream come true.... this whole trip was and I'm glad.

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"Feliciano put the camera back! I placed it there for a reason" I said with a slur. "Oh no! But I want you to see this in the morning" he laughed. Feliciano began to drink more of the wine and so did I. My face felt hot from all of the emotions I was suddenly feeling. He was so handsome, I could just kiss him right now. "Hey..... why are you so handsome? It doesn't make any sense!" I spoke. He began to laugh at me and shook his head "it is because I'm Italian!!! We are naturally like this" he laughed.

He shoved the camera in my face and wrapped an arm around me. "If you don't stop being handsome.... I'm gonna.... uhhhhh.... I'm gonna fall in love with you" I slurred. His face was shocked and he looked to me quickly. "Is that a promise?" He asked. I gave him a thumbs up and nodded "you bet!" I said seriously.

My head began to hurt and he put the camera back to the spot I had it before. "in that case, I will never stop being attractive to you" he laughed. "What? You are..... uhhh excuse my Italian but you are crazy" I spoke. He wrapped his other arm around me and kissed my forehead and I felt so hot. "Too late now..." I admitted. His eyes widened and he gave me a smile. "That is good news then...." he spoke softly.

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"This is so embarrassing.... that guy knew this whole time and didn't say anything?! I'm never drinking again" I said to myself. I turned off my camera and looked out of three window with a hot face. "That guy......" I whispered. As I looked out the window I began to smile slightly "he is crazy..."