wander

40|running next door

I walk through the door and wave a goodbye to Rose as she's going back to hers. My Dad peeks his head through the kitchen door and waves. I exchange the wave and decide to talk to my Dad a little.
"Hey, you have fun with Rose?" He asks.
"Yeah it was good, there was someone... nevermind it was nothing."
"Okay. You can tell me anything, you know that right?" He really does care for me.
"I know, thanks Dad. Where's Romeo?"
"Roman's upstairs. Took a shower I think." My Dad jokes.
"Very funny." 

I leave the room and take each stair as fast as I can. I reach the top and open the my bedroom door by pushing my shoulder into it. I drag my eyes from the floor to my bed. Romeo is sat on my bed on his phone with only a towel hanging lowly from his waist. I immediately turn around so I'm facing the door I just closed. 
"I'm sorry I didn't expect you to be here."
"It's alright. I was text Rose to drop some clothes off for me but she's not answering."
"Oh well she's probably busy I guess. I can go?"
"Please? I don't fancy being in a towel all day or running to my house naked." He laughs and I let out a giggle too.

"T-shirt and jeans?" I ask, I guess he just wants what he always wears.
"And boxers... but yeah." He teases.
"Of course." I go to open my door but Romeo tugs my arm and turns me around. He wraps his arms around my neck and I take a look at his abs. I look back up to face and a smirk and raised eyebrow cover his face. I blush and look back to my feet. He places a finger under my chin and tilts my chin to look up to him.

"You can look I don't care." He teases.
"Well tough because you specifically asked me to get you clothes."
"I asked Rose but she's not available." He challenges.
"Hmm touche." I smile and he drops his arms from me and I leave to grab some clothes for him.

Romeo gave me his house key so I unlocked the door and strolled up to his bedroom. I remember this night very well. His bedroom was the first place we had our first kiss and I slept in his bed. I dream of this day over and over. I open his door and turn on the light switch. His room is pretty messy and his bed is badly made. I pull the duvet off the bed and throw the pillows to the floor. I shake the duvet and place it on the bed neatly. I  pick a few things off the floor and place it on the shelves.

I remember what I'm here for and open the wardrobe. I pick out a white T-shirt and black jeans that have a rip across the knee. I fold them over my arm and try not to crease them. I close the doors of the wardrobe and open the chest of drawers. I pull out a pair of black boxers and tuck them under the jeans. As I walk up to the door, I have a feeling Romeo will stay the night tonight so I grab another pair of boxers and some joggers.

I leave his house and lock the door. I didn't see Rose at but I know she's busy so I didn't bother looking for her. I run back to my house, still trying to keep the clothes uncrinkled. I look up to my bedroom window and Romeo's stood there with his phone in hand. I'm pretty sure he's filming. I shake my head knowing I look ridiculous. He puts the camera down and opens the window as I reach closer.

"I would give you a hand but considering the situation..." 
Before he can finish his sentence, I shut the front door and run up the stairs. I swear I'm always rushing up these stairs, I'm just waiting for the day I trip and get a nose bleed or something like that.

I open my door by pressing my back against it and stumble to my bed. I drop all the clothes, not caring if they get a crease. I let out a deep sigh and flop to my bed. I drop my arms over my head and close my eyes.

"Two sets of clothes huh?" He cocks his head a little and I lift my head.
"I figured you'd stay the night?" It comes out as more of a question."
"You know me well." He smirks.

He takes the jeans outfit to the bathroom and when he walks out I eye him up and down. I like the jeans. They aren't too tight yet aren't baggy. They fit perfect.
"What you thinking?" He asks. He sounds a little nervous.
"I love it. Especially the jeans." He lets out a sigh of relief.

"Do you know what time you're going out with Leo?" He asks as his fingers run through his hair.
"No actually, I haven't asked yet," I get up and walk over to the door, "Coming?"
"Where? Oh right to ask him." He answers his own question.

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"So I have 5 hours with you before you go." He sighs.
"Four." I correct him. I have to get ready. That will take me an hour.
"What?"
"Well if he wants to get there for 7pm it will take me a little over an hour to get ready." I repeat my thoughts.
"Can I at least stay and watch you so I can at least have a little more time with you." 
"Fine. Don't annoy me though." I smile creeps onto my mouth, he knows I'm not serious.

Romeo sits on the bed next to me and I lay my head on his chest. He smells like he always does. I close my eyes and my head bobs as his chest rises and falls from his breathing. His fingers trace patterns onto my arm that make my skin tingle. Everything he does makes me love him more and more.

I move my head up so I can see Romeo. His eyes are open and watching my movements. I prop myself up with my elbow. Neither of us say nothing but we both just watch each other and take in the moment. After the silence starts to become awkward, I open my mouth to speak. I rethink my idea and giggle to myself.

"What are you thinking baby?" He whispers.
"Nothing it was silly." I still laugh at my idea.
"I want to know." He's so stubborn.

I lift myself to sit up and he copies my action.

"How do you feel about baking?"