Wandering

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Mom didn't come home again last night so I assumed she was with Tom. I woke up around half nine and stayed in bed for a while before actually getting up. It was around 10 when I got in the shower. I washed my hair carefully. After I had stepped out, I dressed into a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. I blow dried my hair and straightened it afterwards. 

I added a swipe or two of mascara to my lashes and some lipbalm. I ran my fingers through my hair but my stomach growled. I hopped down the stairs and searched through the kitchen. I ended up having toast since there's nothing in the pantry or the fridge. I sign and sit at the island listening to the rhythm of the music humming gently. 

After I had eaten, I washed my dish and made my way back to my room. I heard the vibrating of my phone on the wooden desk and the screen was lit up. I had loads of messages from the groupchat, Chloe and Romeo. 

CHRIS: half two yeah?
BEN: yeah
CHRIS: where meet?
BEN: idk ask Chiara
CHRIS: chiiiaaarrrraaaaaaa
CHRIS: helllooooo
BEN: chill chris
CHRIS: chiara helllooooo
BEN: CHRIS

And the two messages from Rose.

ROSE: facetime tonight?

ROSE: whenever you're free?

I messaged the boys that I'd meet them at the park and they agreed. I also told Rose I would facetime her when I get the chance. 

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CHLOE: Harry text me he's on his way to mine now. Early ik

ME: ok, don't text me when you're with him, don't want him suspicious 

CHLOE: got it :)

I sighed and let the vampire diaries play on the TV downstairs. I didn't have much to do until I met up with Ben and Chris. Luckily, as I watched the show time went pretty quick and I was already walking to the park. The same park I slept overnight after the argument with my mom. 

I turned the corner and I could see Chris standing alone. As I got closer, he began to walk over to me. 
"Ben not here yet?" I ask.
"Nah he's on his way though." He says with a shrug. "What you wanna do?" 
"I'm not sure really." I say awkwardly.
"We could go back to mine after Ben gets here. If you'd like to." He says.
"Sure." I smile.

We sit on a bench making small talk until we see Ben walking up with his hands in his pockets. 
"Took you long enough." I joke.
"Sorry. Little sister was being annoying." He says.
"You have a little sister?" I ask, shocked.
"Yeah."
"I didn't know." I chuckle.

Chris catches Ben up on our plans to go to his. He says his parents are out so we have the house to ourselves. I walk in between the 2 boys like they are my body guards. They pretty are to be honest. They're always checking up on me. 

Chris' house is pretty nice looking. He walks up to the front and I walk behind the two boys. I presume Ben has been around multiple times but this was my first time around a guys house. And I was kind of nervous even though Chris and Ben were my friends. 

"Coming?" Ben asks.
"Mhm." I mumble. 

I kick my shoes off and follow Chris. We all go down to the basement and it's pretty cool down here. There's a couch and a huge TV hung onto the wall. The boys start up the PS5 and I sit with my legs crossed. 

"So who's Chloe?" Ben asks.
"Chloe is pretty much my best friend. I met her whilst I was redecorating and she was really helpful. I guess we just hung out more and were friends." I reply.
"What's she like?" Chris questions.
"She's cool. She's literally been so helpful. She's with Harry right now so I can get away from him." I say with a smile.
"What's her @ " Ben says with a smirk.~
"BEN!" I gasp.
"Just asking." He chuckles.

I give it to him anyways. Not like she's actually hooking up with Harry. She whined to me last night how he was texting her all the time. If Harry found out Ben messaged her though... I don't know how that would go down.

"What about Romeo... do you miss him?" Chris says gently.
"I really do miss him. But I think I messed it up." I say with a sigh.
"When mom dragged me back. I told him to forget me. To move on. But then I think about him and I know I love him. Then I hoped he didn't move on because I wanted him to love me back." I say with a sad smile.
"But he's trying his hardest to get you back to Italy. I think he loves you too." Ben says.
"I hope so." 
"I know he does." Ben assures me.

The guys play some war game thing and I watch from the couch. They offer for me to play but I shake my head No and mutter a 'thanks though'. I wasn't the biggest fan of video games, I don't know it wasn't really my thing.

ROMEO: what you up to? x
ME: with Chris and Ben. Trying to get away from Harry 
ROMEO: chris and ben are nice yeah?
ME: Yeah! I think you guys would get on really well actually
ROMEO: hmm
ME: what does hmm mean
ROMEO: just guys... yk they aren't that considerate
ME: Well I love you and you only so there's no worries there 
ROMEO: i love you

"What you smiling at? Your husband?" Chris smirks.
"Yep. But not my husband." I say with a laugh.
"One day." Ben whispers.
"Yeah one day Chi." Chris says.

I frown at the name Chi. I was only ever called Chi in Italy. It feels strange from hearing it fro anyone but Romeo, Rose or my Dad.
"Hey what's wrong?" Ben notices my change.
"No nothing." I say with a fake smile.
"Chiara. You have to tell us." Chris says.
"Just Chi. That's what Romeo called me."
"Oh I'm sorry. I didn't know." He says.

I shrug it off, trying to not let it get to me. 
"Well. Let's play a game." I say, trying to change the mood. 
"What sort of game?" The boys say together.
"Hmm. A drinking game." A devilish smirk covers my face.