VALENTINA

CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN

Looking at you got me thinking nonsense, cartwheels in my stomach when you walk in...
*Sabrina carpenter.

VALENTINA.

"Thanks for helping me clean up the dishes,"Caroline says as I dry my hands.

"You're welcome,"I reply smiling.

"I'll go prepare the guest room,you can hang out with Theo in his room in the meantime,the second room upstairs to your left,"she says.

"Uhm sure,"I reply smiling before leaving.
I go upstairs and i knock on Theo's door.

"Come in!"i hear him say.
I twist the door knob and walk in.

"Hey,"he says sitting up from his bed and I notice he is shirtless.I can't help but notice his well toned abbs.

"Shit dude!why are you shirtless,"I ask trying to avert my eyes.

"I was feeling hot,"he mumbles rubbing his temples and it's now I notice that his eyes are blood shot,and his hair is disheveled.

"Theo are you alright,"I say as my hand reaches for his forehead and his temperature is relatively high.

"Theo you're burning up,"I say worriedly and he smiles weakly.

"I'll be fine Val,it's probably just a temporal fever,don't worry,"he replies but I'm not buying it.
Theo looked healthy a few minutes ago and now he looks sick.

"Theo you aren't fine,we need to tell your mom,"I say.

"Valentina no,you can't tell Mom,she looks happy today I don't want her to be sad,I have taken some medicine I'll be fine,"he says .

"Theo,we have to tell her...I...,"

"Val please, promise me you won't,"he begs looking at me and I feel helplessly.

"But if you're not better by tomorrow, I'll definitely tell your mom,"I argue back and he sits on his bed with his head in his hands.

"This headache is killing me"he mumbles to himself and my heart sinks.
I've never seen Theo like this.

"Should I give you a massage,"I ask touching his shoulder.
He doesn't reply he just nods.

"Sit up,"I say and he slowly sits up and he looks up at me with a slight smile.

"I'll be gentle,"I assure him.
My hands reach for his hair and it's really soft.
I slowly begin to massage his head and he looks more relaxed.

"Val dear, your room is ready,"I hear Caroline say from outside.

"Thank you,I'll be there shortly we're just watching a movie right now",I lie and I hope she doesn't walk in.

"Oh okay,Theo will show you your room then,I've left some pyjamas for you on the bed as well, goodnight,"she says.

"Goodnight Caroline,"I say and I hear retreating footsteps.

I continue massaging his head.

"Can I hold you,"I hear Theo ask but before I can reply I feel his hands around my waist and he rests his head on my stomach .My stomach flutters.

"Sit,"he says and he gently pulls me to his lap.

His hands are still around my waist and now his head rests on my torso.

"Should I continue massaging you,"I ask my voice wavering.

"Yes,"he says and I continue.
I can't seem to focus on anything else apart from his hands on my waist.

"Are you uncomfortable,"he asks looking at me.

"No,"I lie smiling and he stares at me for some seconds before looking away.
I go back to massaging and it's a comfortable silence.
After a few minutes,I hear faint snores from Theo and I realize he has fallen asleep.
He looks peaceful, and I smile at how adorable he looks right now.
Before I can think about what I'm doing,I find myself kissing the top of his head.
It's feels right.
"Theo,"I call out whispering.

"Hmmmm,"he replies.

"It's time for bed,"I say running my hands through his hair.

"Will you stay with me?",he asks his eyes still closed.

"Yes,"I say to avoid another argument.

He opens his eyes and he lets go of me.I get up from his lap.

"Change into your pyjamas,"I say to him and he gets up and dissappers into his walk in closet.
Minutes later he returns in sweats and a vest.

"You can change into this for the meantime,"he says giving me some clothes.
I go to the bathroom and change into one of his T-shirts and sweat pants.
I walk out and I find Theo still awake.

"I was waiting for you,"he says getting up and I smile.
"C'mon"he says patting the space next to him on the bed.

"Are you feeling better,"I ask sleeping next to him.

"Yah,thanks for the massage,"he says and reaches out to tuck a loose strand of hair behind my hair.

"You're welcome,"I say trying hard to hide the blush creeping up my cheeks.

"Goodnight,"he says.

"Goodnight,"I reply closing my eyes.

A few minutes pass and I feel Theo kiss my forehead.

"God, you're so pretty,"he murmers and I feel butterflies in my stomach.

"Thank you,"I whisper opening my eyes and I find him smiling at me.

"Did I wake you up,"he asks.

"Something like that,"I say and he laughs causing me to smile.

"We should sleep,it's late,"I say.

"Val can I tell you something,?"he asks and I nod.

"I don't know how much longer,I can be friends with you,"he says and I feel my heart drop.He doesn't want to be friends anymore.

"Theo..."I start.

He cuts me off,"because each day,I find myself falling helplessly for you,"he says reaching for my hair.
I knew Theo liked me,but this feels more than just a like.
I look at him and he offers me a small smile.

"You don't have to say anything,I just wanted you to know,"he adds and I just smile.

Right now, everything else feels irrelevant,I find myself smiling.

"We should sleep,"I say.

"Sweet dreams,"he says letting go of my hair.
I smile at him and he smiles back before closing his eyes.

Right now nothing makes sense,but I prefer it like this because the moment it makes sense hearts Will be broken.
And I realize this time,the thought of friend zoning Theo hurts me more than the thought of us together.
I hate to admit it but I think,I'm developing feelings for him.

Heyyyyy.
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Next chapter is in Theo's head.

Let's see what goes on in his pretty head😊😂😂