wander

33|home is Italy

'As we packed the last of our belongings up, I tugged on Romeo's sleeve and took a photo as he whipped his head around. I pressed to see the full photo and I burst out laughing. His eyes were wide and his mouth was wide open. It had no reason to be funny however it really was. He let out a little laugh and then scowled.

"Come on lets take a good one yeah?" He asked quickly.
"I can do that." I smirk.

I take my phone and point it towards Romeo. I put the phone down and scowl at him.
"That's not a very picture-esque pose!" I mock.
"You know I meant a photo together. Get over here!" He stood up and grabbed me by the waist and dropped me on the bed. I lost my breath from laughing and that laugh became a wheeze. I was so happy in this moment that I think I scared Romeo with my wheezes.

"Woah Chi calm down or should I call you wheezy?" I rolled my eyes and my laughs eventually died out. We did end up taking photos, some weren't as good as the others and some were straight up amazing. He took one kissing my cheek and he told my to do the same to him. But I had other plans. I stuck my tongue out and licked his cheek.

"Oh. My. God. You did not just to that!"He playfully shouted and wiped his cheek with his sleeve. He stood up and came closer to my face.

"Gotta run!" I shout and run to the bathroom. 

Hours later...

We stepped on the plane and of course, it was the same plane we took on our arrival. I took the same seat and Romeo came to sit next to me. I looked over to our hands in each others he gave me a smile and I gave one back to him. I gazed at the magazines and picked a random fashion one. I wasn't even interested but I wanted something to entertain me for the minute.

I flicked over the first few pages until there were pages with clothing inspiration. I peered over the page and was actually intrigued.
"Hey Romeo do you have a pen?"
"No but I can ask."
"No, no don't worry about it." I reply only to be cut off by Romeo's booming voice asking for a pen. A young woman runs over with a blue and black biro in hand. I take the black pen give a thanking nod.

"What's the pen for?" Romeo looks over my shoulder and sees me circling and underlining certain parts of the pace.
"Clothes huh?" He asks his own question.
"Mhm." I nod.
"Shopping trip when we get back?"
"You know it!" I giggle.

I put the magazine down and Romeo puts his phone down. I turn my head to face his and a yawn takes over my body. I blink a few times, trying to wake myself up more.
"Go to sleep baby... Chiara." He 'corrects' himself. 
I lay my head on his shoulder and close my eyes. His arm starts stroking my cheek with the pad of his thumb. 

"I like it." I say in a whisper.
"Like what?" He replies confused.
"That you call me baby." I say even quieter.
"Oh, okay baby." He says whilst placing a kiss on the top of my head. 
I feel a blush coming over my cheeks and I nuzzle my head into his shoulder so he wouldn't see me. 

My eyes flutter open and Romeo's lips are pressed up against my ear. He was whispering something but I didn't understand what he was saying because I had just woken up.  
"Hmm? I'm sleeping shush." I mutter in a sleepy voice.
"Sorry baby... we're home."
"Where's home?" I question, still stuck in my dream.
"Home is Italy."He said so sweetly.

He picked me up and placed me down into a car. I flickered my eyes open and felt Romeo's warmth next to me. There were also two other people in front of me.
"Chiara! Hi I missed you so much. Tell me everything!"
"Rose chill she was asleep the whole flight." Romeo but back, harshly.

Whole flight! I am not going back to sleep if I've been sleeping for that long.
"It's okay I'm up. But just little talk yeah? I'm still tired." I say in a low voice.
"How was it honey?" My Dad asked from the drivers seat.
"Amazing but exhausting." I reply quickly.
"How's that boyfriend of yours... Roman. Is it?" He chuckles
"Oh god he's so annoying and doesn't stop talking. He sings so loud in the shower and always stares at himself in the mirror."
"Leo you know FOR A FACT I do not do that." Romeo defends himself.
"Chill Roman." Dad emphasised each word.
"Whatever Leo." Romeo emphasised the Leo.

Rose asked me questions about our trip and I answered each and every question.
"Favourite part go!" She squealed.
Romeo was quick to answer. 
"The part where I asked her to be my girlfriend... or the lake. Both times."
"Chiara you?"
"He stole me favourite part." I pouted.
"Lake. Both times? Where's that?" Rose questioned.

I looked to Romeo and he looked at me. He raised an eyebrow indicating he wanted me to answer.
"A secret place. If we ever go back there I'll show you."
"Okay then." Rose replied shortly.

The rest of the drive home was silent other than the music coming from the radio. I lay my head on Romeo's shoulder and he whispered in my ear.
"What do you want to do when we get home baby?"
"Nap. Then eat. Then watch Tv." I say looking into his hazel orbs.
"Okay I can work with that."

Shortly after we were back home and as the front door opened I felt at home already. I took my shoes off and placed them away in the corner. 
"I'm going to take a nap. I'm so tired." I wipe my eye followed by a yawn.
"See you soon." My Father replied and I gave him a quick hug.

I made my way up to my room and felt a grip I knew and loved around my waist. He turned me around and stared into my eyes. His face came closer to mine and our lips touched. It wasn't passionate nor long but sweet and comfortable. A kiss that made your heart skip a beat.
"I'm going to do some work with Leo. Come down when you wake up and I'll make some food okay?"
"Okay."
He pressed a quick kiss to my lips again and went back to my Father's office. I shut my bedroom door and flopped to the bed. I fell asleep as soon as my head touched the pillow.