wander

57|mom?

The three of us exchange looks as the bill is laid on the table. We didn't eat a lot so it wasn't expensive but no one wants to spend their money.
"Rock paper scissors. Whoever loses pays." Rose speaks up.
"It's on!" Romeo defends himself.
"Okay... I guess." I shrug.

Rock.

Paper.

Scissors.

I held out Rock. Romeo held out scissors and Rose also held out scissors.
"Ha I'm out!" I exclaim, backing out. 

Romeo and Rose play again and I watch from laying back in my seat. The both hold their hand out and I count down to Rock paper scissors. Romeo put paper out right away and Rose hesitates and the puts out rock.
"Rose! You hesitated!" Romeo also catches her out. 
"Did not! Did I Chiara?" She looks back to me.
"Hate to say it... but you did." I bite my lip nervously. 

Rose sighs and goes to the counter to pay. Romeo hugs me from behind and I turn my body so I can face him. He holds my waist and I wrap my arms around his neck.
"Thanks for backing me up." He smiles.
"You weren't lying." I shrug.

We wait by the doors outside for Rose. We watch as she hands her credit card over and she impatiently taps her foot. Once she pays, she makes her way out towards us and pulls me to walk in front. 
"We need to speak about Marco!" She chirps.
"Yes! When are you meeting him?" I whisper.
"Tonight. He's picking me up at 7." She replies.

"Do you know where you're going?" I question."
"He said something about a movie or a beach. I can't remember." She sighs.
"Text him what to wear, then you'll get an idea."
"Oh, yeah. I'll do that." 

Rose goes to Marco's text and begins typing.

'What do I wear tonight? x' 

I nod at her question and persuade her to send it. Her thumb hovers over the send button and I nudge her arm. When she sends the message, she frantically moves her phone between her hands and it ends up with me. I look at the screen waiting for a notification until the screen glows bright with Marco's name and a text as follows.

'Casual, movie remember?'

I look up to her and she's waiting for me to ask her unasked question.
"Movie." I simply respond. Rose sighs in relief and I hand her phone back. My phone begins buzzing and I reach for my back pocket where I keep my phone. Pulling it out, I see I have numerous messages from Romeo.

'What's going on?'

'Chiaraaaaaa'

'Heeeelllloooooo'

'Tell me :('

'You're being mean'

'Am I a ghost?'

I turn around to look at Romeo with a pout on his face, I glance at Rose and open my mouth.
"I'm going to walk with Romeo, I'll be right behind you." I state although she doesn't bother to pick up her head to look up at me. Taking steps to Romeo, his face holds a shocked impression.
"Do I get to know what she's doing?" He signals to Rose.
"Her. Marco. Date." I fill him in.
"No way! They're back on?" He raises an eyebrow. 
"I guess so?" I shrug not really knowing what to say.

As we get closer to my house, I remember I left some things at Romeo's last night. 
"Can we stop at yours, I need to get my jacket?" I question.
"Of course." Romeo pecks my cheek. I blush even though he's kissed me multiple times before.

Like I asked, we stopped at Romeo's so I could pick up my jacket from last night. Romeo made a glass of water for the three of us and placed each glass on the kitchen island. I pick up the glass and bring it to my lips. Taking a sip, I watch as Rose blushes while texting Marco, I assume.

"I should probably go. My Dad's probably already pissed I didn't come home last night." I chuckle although I'm a little anxious.
"Okay, I'm coming. I should apologise for keeping you out all night." He says with a apologetic smile. I nod and wave goodbye to Rose. Romeo and I leave from the side door and walk around to the front of the house. 

It's silent between the two of us at first until Romeo opens his mouth.
"Rose really likes Marco huh?" He questions.
"Seems like she really does." I smile at him.
"Maybe we can go on a double date?" He suggest. 
I giggle as I realise I've never done that, I had no friends nor boyfriend to double date.

"Yeah, that one's gonna be a no from me." I laugh again. We reach the front door and I open it casually. I kick my shoes off and make my way up stairs but before I reach the first step I call out to tell my Dad I'm home. He doesn't reply so I assume he's working or didn't hear me. Romeo follows me close behind to my bedroom. 

Once I shut my door, I run over to my bed and flop down onto it. My muscles relax and I crash my face into the pillow. I feel the bed dip beside me and I open one of my eyes to see Romeo with his eyes open, watching me. I open both eyes and lean in to kiss him. He brings his head too close and our foreheads bash. We erupt into loud laughter while simultaneously rubbing our heads.

Romeo's hands grip my waist and he places me over his lap, so I'm straddling him. His hazel eyes looks deep into my own and we appreciate the moment of us being so close. My head urges down to his and I watch as he bites his bottom lip. My lips press against his and fireworks explode around us. Every kiss feels like the first. 

His palm cups my cheek and I do the same to his. The moment is peaceful until I hear the rattle of my door handle and a gasp. My head snaps back and I roll off of Romeo. My eyes land upon the door. My face drops and my muscles tense. Romeo senses my immediate mood change and I feel him tense beside me. 

"Mom?"