After After...

Hero

The whole way back to the hotel Jo is snuggled up leaning against me while I tried to read a little bit more of Little Woman, I know its not the most 'manliest' book in the world but who cares? its 2020, people should be able to read whatever they want without feeling as if they're going to get judged or feeling that should do something because it doesn't suit their gender. Besides, Jo let me borrow it for a bet, she bet that I wouldn't be able to finish it before we head home from Bulgaria. Well, i'm about half way through and I must say that Teddy declaring his love for Jo was very moving but I was a bit ashamed when Jo turns down his proposal. 

A few chapters later I look down at Jo and realize I must have been more into the book than either of us thought because Jo is asleep, he lips parted ever so slightly and he tiny hands rest on my chest, there's something so peaceful about this woman sleeping that lets me know everything is okay in life. i notice that her body isn't in the most comfortable position so I try and move her and her eyes begin to flicker letting me know that i've disturbed her sleep.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you, you just didn't look very comfy." I say to defend myself.

"No, it's fine. How long was I asleep for?" She rubs her eyes and stretches out her arms as she tries to recover from her slumber.

"About an hour I think. And while you were resting I have gotten through quite a bit of Little Women, which you said i would finish before we go home." I wave the book in front of her face to let her know just how much of the book I have read so far.

"I can see that. So, if you do finish before we go home what do I owe you for losing the bet.?" I hadn't actually thought about that, I don't want money off her... I know.

"If I win the bet, then you have to spend the last night of saying in Bulgaria with me" My smug smile shows her that I know i'm going to win.

"And if you lose?"

"My darling I will not lose." Maybe i'm a bit too confident in winning this bet but either way i'm going to make sure she spends the night with me.

I think she gets the hint that i'm going to come out on top because she rests her head back on my shoulder where it previously was and drifts back off.

2 more hours pass and were finally back at our home away from home. I gently nudge Jo to make her aware that we need to get off the bus and she gathers her things together and we walk to the hotel lobby. While were in there we wait for everyone else to get off the bus, some people make arrangements to meet each other again tonight but me and Jo just stay quiet, I think were alright with each others company. I check my phone for 2 seconds to see what time it is and when I look back up Jo is gone.

I can here her in the distance, "Castille, thank you so much for this tour around the mountains, i had a really good time getting to know all about the history of the area." They exchange hugs and Jo makes her way back to me with the most purest smile, she's so kind and caring.

"So, what shall we do for the rest of the day then Mr." Mr? i've never been called Mr, i've been called Mr. Fiennes Tiffin but never just Mr. I kind of like it, maybe it will stick.

"Well i thought maybe we could go back to our own hotel rooms for a little bit, fix ourselves up a bit" (more me then her) "and then I could take you out to a nice restaurant down the road, I think a saw a nice one 'Talents Restaurant' I think t was called. The reviews are great and its just a little off a 5 star rating, i tried to find a five star but there weren't any in Sofia, sorry." I feel a little guilty for not finding the best for Jo as she already deserves the world.

"Hero, you know I don't mind where we eat, i'm not fussy and plus as long as i'm with you everything will be perfect" I feel like a little puppy being praised, i'm so fucking whipped but I dnt care because I know Jo and I know she would do anything for me as well.

We both head back to our rooms after arranging a time for me to go and pick up Jo from he room and say our goodbyes, nothing too affectionate, just a little kiss of the cheek. I lay down on my bed and pull out the book again in attempt to read as much as I can before I get ready.