the first night

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i told him i would help bring his bags up, and again we grazed each other's hands. i quickly retreated my hand and told him to follow me to his room, to avoid any more tension. "this is my room, if you need anything just knock or qualcosa, your in the room next" i told him as i stared down at my dirty feet from the grass outside.
   after we both entered our rooms, i got changed into my pyjamas, which this time was my floral underwear and tank top due to the tremendous heatwave during the time in northern italy. as i was taking off my, already faded lipstick i heard a knock at the door. i opened it, assuming it was a house maid due to the time being the early hours in the morning, but it was Abe standing there. i quickly grabbed a robe, concealing myself from his gaze. "oh my god, i'm sorry i didn't realize you were"- . "va bene, what did you want?" i asked. "oh i was just wondering where the sheets are for the bed"

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