My Italian Roommate.

dinner with the neighbor

"Elijah are you dressed?" I asked, leaning over my granite counter sink to peer into the mirror as I applied a light layer of eyeliner on one eye. My hair had been slightly wavy as I pulled it over my shoulders. I wore a simple large long sleeved gray sweater as it fell over one of my shoulders and a pair of dark blue skinny jeans.

"Yes mommy, ive been dressed" Elijah sassed. I chuckled as I heard someone come up behind me. Turning around I had seen Elijah in the doorway wearing a white t shirt with a blue button up over it and a pair of jeans as he brushed his hair back. I smiled as I put the eyeliner down and knelt in front of him as I began to button up his shirt.

"You're supposed to button up your shirt silly"

"But it looks cooler undone"

"And who taught you that?"

"Uncle Edward" Elijah said. I snorted and rolled my eyes.

"Uncle Edward doesn't have manners but you do. We might be going next door but we're guests and we have to look nice"

"Ok" Elijah said as I finished. He looked at me curiously "mommy, do you like Ezio?"

"What?" I asked, completely stunned and shocked as I felt my face heat up a bit. Elijah only grinned as he looked at me. Where the hell did that come from? "What are you talking about sweetie? Why would you think that?"

"You're putting that stuff on your face and you never put that on unless you like someone" Elijah said matter of factly as he beamed and put the brush up "plus your face is red"

"I..." I started, completely unsure of how to answer that. I knew Elijah had been observant but I didnt think he was that observant, just what else had he known. I shook my head as I cleared my throat "Ezio is very nice, but I don't know him that well"

"You like Ezio, you like Ezio~" Elijah sang happily, only making me blush even more. Even my own child had been trying to call me out. I cleared my throat as I stood up, pushing a strand of his hair behind his ear.

"Yes, I like Ezio as a friend. Can you make sure Cosmos and Shadow are fed? We don't want to not feed them now"

"I already did before I got ready"

"Ok sweetie. Just give me a couple of minutes and then we'll head over" I said. Elijah only nodded before he skipped out to the living room. Turning back around I added eyeliner to my other eye before running my brush through my hair one more time as the waves fell gently. Content with the way I looked I walked out of my bathroom and across the hall into my room- a very large bedroom with a queen sized bed, the dark gray sheets blending well with the black and red pillows and blankets. Off to the right had been my alter for Anubis, right in front of a large moon tapestry, stacked with candles, crystals, incense, statutes and my tarot deck. Along the ceilings I had hung up small faery lights as it led to one of the led walls as the lights hung all over it, a few candles lingering around. Making my way to my dresser I grabbed the pair of black flats before walking back out "let's go kiddo"

"Yayyyy" Elijah cheered as he shot up off the couch. I only laughed as I grabbed my keys and phone before heading into the hall. I made sure our door was locked before turning around and facing Ezio's door. I had felt nervous as my heart raced and my stomach felt as if it were getting attacked by butterflies. Why had I been like this? I barely new the man and I was acting as if I had some sort of crush on the man. I really hoped this would end soon because I did not have time for any games and I was not ready for any sort of relationship- or at least thats what I thought. For now. As if Elijah was reading my mind he knocked on the door somewhat loudly.

"It's open, come on in" I heard Ezio call out, his voice muffled. Opening the door Elijah was the first in before I stepped into the doorway. Instantly I had seen the layout was similar to mine but looking around I could see that most of the belongings in here had been old, as if they came from Renaissance Italy, as the smell of roasted coffee, citrus blossoms, and fruits filled the air as I noticed a couple of candles lingering around the room. It was wonderful. Along the wall had been a few older paintings but pictures of Ezio and three men as well as a couple of women. That must have been his family and I couldn't help but see the love and warmness flow between them. In a way it kind of hurt but I knew that it wasn't my fault or his. I was just missing something I never had. Looking around the apartment had reminded me of a traditional Italian home but for people who had been more comfortable and upper class. It really was nice. Something else lingered in the air as I heard the sound of pans and something cooking- whatever it was had made my mouth water. Looking up and into the kitchen Ezio had been cooking something- more so quite a few things- as he had been dressed in a pair of dark blue jeans and a silky red button up that had been untucked and unbuttoned a little at the top showing off a bit of his chest. I blushed. Damn him. Looking up Ezio grinned as I waved a bit "ahhh, there you are. I wasnt expecting you half an hour early but im glad"