Giovanni Vitale

CHAPTER 21 - SPAIN

Noah pov

"What do you mean there's only one room available?" I ask the front desk lady in a harsh tone.

"I- I'm sorry, we're f-fully booked." She stuttered in fear. It's about midnight right now.

"It's okay, we'll take it. Sorry for the trouble." Gio paid her and took our room key. We have minimal baggage, about one duffel bag each, mostly containing clothes and guns, my favorite.

We got to our room and Gio unlocked the door. You've got to be fucking kidding me.

"I'm sleeping on the couch." I crossed my arms over my chest.

"Noooooo, we're both sleeping on the bed." Gio grins like a five year old.

"Noooooo, I'm sleeping on the couch, you're lucky I'm too tired to argue for the bed." I mocked his tone.

"Alright fine, it's your loss." He raised his hands in surrender.

I mumbled a few profanities in french and made my way to the bathroom, I did my business, changed into a tank top and sweatpants. I knew my nipples were clearly visible through my tank top but I didn't really care. I walked out of the bathroom to see a shirtless Gio wearing sweatpants at least.

Fuck me, literally. Please, fuck me.

God damn, I'm supposed to start my period in a few days and I can feel the hormones getting to me.

"You sure you don't wanna sleep with me?" Gio brought me out of my thoughts not even looking up from his phone. He probably knew I was looking at him because of the smirk on his face.

"I'm good". I took a blanket from the cupboard and made myself comfortable on the two person couch. At least this place is clean.

"Goodnight." Gio called out as he closed his lamp.

"Night." I reply with an annoyed tone. I was still feeling tired from being woken up so I prepared myself for a sleep filled with nightmares.

Gio pov

It was about 2am, I was woken up by the sound of thrashing and soft cries. I sat up and let my eyes adjust to the darkness a little. I saw Noah on the couch, her face was illuminated by the moonlight, she had tears coming from her eyes.

"No, please, stop. Sir please, I'll do anything, I'm sorry. Please just please stop." She whimpered. My heart shattered at the sight of her begging.

I got up and shook her a little till she woke up. "hey hey, shh. Noah it's okay, it's me, it's Gio."

She finally opened her eyes and they looked so dull, so lifeless, so... scared. Her vision was blurred with tears.

"Fuck." She whispered. She quickly got up and went to the bathroom. A few minutes later, she came out. She had an emotionless expression on her face, but her puffy cheeks and red eyes showed she was crying.

"Come on the bed Noah, you need proper sleep." I patted the spot next to me.

"Fine, but you stay on that side and don't touch me." I nodded and lifted the blanket for her.

She got in and faced the other way. "What were you dreaming about?" I asked.

"Nothing." It's probably not something she wants to talk about.

"What's your favorite food?" I asked, slightly trying to change the topic.

"Anything with carbs." She looked turned so she was on her back. "You?"

"Anything with carbs." I say in a lower tone, copying her.

"Basic bitch" She chuckled.

"Hey! you said the same thing!" She just laughed and I'm glad she's not upset anymore. "If you had a free day, no missions, no work, no worries. What would you do?"