Desire C.B

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A/N: The paranormal discussions are completely fictional. Idk anything about the haunted place I chose other than I picked it based off a photo after googling "Haunted Places in Italy" - this is pure laziness on my part, but I rather spend my time writing than researching lol. Hopefully you don't mind, and understand where I'm coming from. 

If you know anything about Castello di Poppi, I apologize lol. 

I wanted to focus more on banter and having fun, than like.. writing paranormal stuff. 

*Leighton's POV*

"Welcome to Italy!" I exclaimed, my arms held up like the shrug emoji, spinning around in bliss.

It felt so good to be back.

The second the plane landed, I instantly got flooded with flashbacks from when I came when I was younger.

"We haven't even left the airport" Sam teased, all four of us making our way to baggage claim.

"But it's Italy!" I grinned, trying to keep up with Sam and Colby's long strides.

"Keep in mind though, they're dragging us to some fucked up haunted place before even letting us explore" Kat reminded, both of us lagging behind them.

"I did not sign up for that" I huffed, knowing I was going to be dragged to some fucked up places.

"Well that's what we get for agreeing to go on vacation with them" She snickered and I sighed, taking my suitcase from Colby.

When we got to our hotel, I had a quick FaceTime call with Gabe, asking how things were going.

It felt nice to see Gemma, even if it was over a screen.

"Is she sleeping well?" I asked, my eyes glancing to my side, Colby reaching behind me.

"She's been alright. I gave in last night and let her sleep in the bed with me"

"But she's sleeping?" I asked again and he nodded.

"Yeah, I mean, she hasn't been all happy and giggly like she was before you left, but we'll be okay"

I sighed, wishing I was there.

"Hey, do you need the bathroom before I shower?" Colby asked, leaning out of the bathroom doorway.

I shook my head, Colby disappearing behind the now closed door.

"You're sharing a hotel room?" Gabe asked, catching my attention.

"Huh? Oh — yeah" I stuttered, moving so I was sitting in the bed now, the door out of view from the phone.

Last thing I need is Colby waltzing out in a towel in the background.

"Are you guys together now?" He questioned and I contemplated what to say.

What should I say?

"Uh... um.. well, we're going slow" I confessed, my lips making a thin line, watching his expression.

There was an awkward silence that filled the air, the muffled sound of Colby's shower being the only sound in the room.

"Are you keeping up with G's naps?" I decided to ask, wanting to move on.

We talked a bit more about Gemma, Gabe telling me about how he thinks she's teething again.

Just as I was about to reply, Colby opened the bathroom door and I saw him standing at the vanity in my prereferral vision.

The water was turned on and I trained my eyes back to the screen Gabe was on.

Right as we were wrapping up our call, Colby walked over to his suitcase, crouching in front of the bed.