music - Damiano David

33

an hour and a bit had passed, the group had become closer in many ways. They were all a lot closer with each other even though nat and Zara had met them both only an hour ago.

Lauren wasn't really sure, The alcohol may have helped especially when others were drinking more than others, a Significant amount more.

Lauren scanned the room with her eyes at the other, looking at everyone's state.

Ethan and Quinn were still on her bed, quinn laying on the boy while he lets his arms hug her stomach. Across from them was Thomas and Zara, the two sharing a bottle of wine together deep in conversation with Ethan and Quinn.

Her eyes look over to the side to see Nat typing quite aggressively, frowning at her screen. Lauren didn't know a lot, but she knew that Nat and her girlfriend had been going through a lot of problems, she was pretty sure they were on a break until a few days ago.

Lauren and Vic were still sat on her bed, vic slightly tipsy whilst Lauren was semi sober.

"budge vic" The deep voice says, lauren looking up to see Damiano pushing vic off the bed with a glass in his hand.

vic walks over to Nat as The boy sits next to her, the two propped up on the headboard.

Their legs were both spread out infront of them, allowing Lauren to get a good look at the boy. He was in a plain white shirt, the top few buttons undone so she could see the tattoo across his chest. He was in Dark red trousers, a black belt around his waist.

"i heard you playing my song" he says quietly into her ear, bringing his legs up as he rests his forearms on his knees letting his hands hang.

"i like the instrumental version better" she admits, a small smile appearing onto her face as she looks over to the boy, onto to see him staring back at her.

"bugiardo" he says, his Italian accent thick as he rolls the Rs, Lauren's eyes diverting to his lips.

"i don't speak Italian" she says, her voice low as their bodies become closer together.

"let me teach you" Damiano smirks, Bringing Laurens eyes back up to his, "i think you could use it"

Lauren chuckles slightly at his comment, looking down at her hands, Damianos ring no longer there. She knew exactly where it was of course, she refused to wear it after the news of his latest relationship status.

"your eyes are...interesting" he says, referring to her green eyes as she looked back up at him, his dark eyes looking at her in admiration.

"your too kind" Lauren says sarcastically, quietly laughing to herself as she looks off back infront of her.

"my ring, i've noticed" Damiano starts, "is gone"

"and who's fault is that" Lauren quietly says, looking down at her hands, "and it's not gone, just...not on my finger at this point in time"

"i only give special people rings you know"

"i know" she sadly nods, looking up at the boy who had a soft frown on his face, looking at her, "i hope you two work out, i truly do"

Damiano pauses for a moment, looking at the girl before raising his drinks to his lips.

"thanks" he says, taking a large sip from the cup and setting it down on the side table, climbing off the bed. "come on, we're going"

"wait what? Damiano it's only 10?" Vic says, looking up at the boy.

"we have early rehearsals, let's go"

The other three italians, get up out of their seats, hugging and waving goodbye to the girls as they walk out of the room door.

"that was sudden" Zara laughs, standing up and walking into the bathroom.

"tell me about it" Lauren mutters to herself, grabbing her Pyjamas and changing into them.

She sees the other girls doing the same, turning off the main light leaving the small side lights to give them light.

"alright who's in what bed-"
Before lauren could continue, she could see Zara and Quinn struggling to keep their eyes open. Lauren looks over at nat who was shaking her head at her phone, throwing it to the floor and looking up at Lauren.

The two climb into her bed, turning off their side lights as they pull the covers over their bodies.

"night guys" Quinn says, the other three joining in, Lauren turning to face Nat.

"are you okay?" she whispers to the girl, the room filled with darkness.

"she's such hard work" Nat whispers back, "i don't understand why i have to always have to be with her, i'm spending less than a week supporting one of my fucking best friends biggest performance that could change her life and she's getting pissed at me"

"wait what? she's getting pissed at you?" Lauren questions, "for what?"

"she dosnt trust me Lauren" Nat says, "she thinks i'm out here, living my best life, which i am...but she thinks i'm out here, chatting up other girls. i just don't get it, i really don't"

"i thought you guys were on a break though? when did this happen?"

"that's the fucking point! we're on a break and she pulls this, i don't think you understand how much i hate her, Lauren, i hate her so much"

"then why are you doing this to yourself?" Lauren says to the girl, "you shouldn't be in a relationship with someone who makes you feel like this"

"i love her" Nat sighs, "you shouldn't be doing this to yourself either you know"

"doing what?"

"Lauren..." Nat whispers, "your in so much pain, i can see you are. the mans engaged, and he's hurting all three of you"

"three?"

"you, the girl, and himself"

"so wise nat, so wise"

"i'm serious!" nat says, "i'm giving you the tough love and telling you, that him and his girlfriend are gonna get married and have cute Italian kids and be happy, whilst you are gonna find a sexy man yourself and be happy without him, trust me"

"i don't know if i can" Lauren whispers to the girl, a wave of sadness washing over her, "i really don't"

"i promise you, you'll find someone that makes you so happy, so, so, happy...me and you in a few years will be going out with partners with rings on our fingers, happy as fuck"

"promise?"

"i promise"

<3

hello guyss

whilst i finished this chapter i listened to le parole lontane by....måneskin of course.

have a great day <3

-L