Rock 'N Roll never dies (Ethan Torchio x Female Reader)

Chapter 22 - Open Eyes

Ethan's POV

We went inside and I closed the door behind us. (Y/n) went ahead and walked to what seemed to be the kitchen.

"Water?" She asked me, pretty much emotionless. I nodded softly

"Grazie." While she made herself something to drink as well I decided to explore the apartment. It was rather small, yet it had everything that was needed. A small kitchen, a tiny bathroom with a combination of shower and bathtub, a living room with an old couch and two bedrooms, probably one for herself and one for her mom. When I peeked into her room I saw the door that led out to the balcony which I had already seen from the outside. I decided to walk to there to smoke a cigarette. I lit it and watched the sunset. It would be beautiful... At different times... But now, it didn't feel as special.

"You're smoking. I haven't seen you doing that in a while." I turned around and saw (y/n) looking at me. She gave me a glass of water while she held her own glass in her other hand. I nodded softly.

"The past days I didn't really feel like it but..." I didn't know what to say. My feelings were overwhelming me. I didn't know what to think to be honest. I just... Existed. But by (y/n)'s nod I could see that she understood what I tried to say.

"Don't worry. If I smoked, I would probably do the same." She put a panino on the balcon table with tomatoes and mozzarella on it and walked to the door.
"Sorry. I don't really like the smell of cigarettes." I watched her leave and took a deep breath, taking one last smoke before throwing away the cig. I looked up at the sky. The first stars started to appear and before I could think, I saw a shooting star lighting up the sky. I closed my eyes and let a tear fall while I made a wish. I never believed in this 'wishes come true' stuff, but it was worth a shot. I turned around and saw (y/n) in her room, reading a book. I couldn't figure out the cover since she sat too far away and it didn't really point towards me but... Something happened in my head...

I stood in front of a balcony. There was a tree next to it, which made it possible to climb up.

'Are you sure this is a good idea? What if she doesn't want to see me? I mean... I guess she didn't answer my messages for a reason.'
I texted Damiano, whose idea this whole breaking in and playing 'Rapunzel'-stuff was. I was shaking. I have not been this nervous since our Eurovision point-count.

'Obviously dude. It's how I made Giorgia notice me.'
I raised an eyebrow at the message.

'You fell down the tree and broke an arm. She called an ambulance and threatened to call the police on you.'

'Yes. And where are the two of us now?'
I wanted to answer, but I coulndn't find any words.
'Uh huh. That's what I thought.'
I chuckled softly and shook my head.

'I swear if I break anythink in my body or even lose one hair, I will make you pay my insurance.'
I put my phone away and cracked my knuckles before I climbed up the tree. One time I almost slipped, but except for a few scratches on my hand I was doing just fine.

I looked through the window and saw a girl with (h/c), (h/l) hair, reading a book in her bed. I couldn't make out her face, but she made me smile. I knocked on the door softly and she jumped as if there was a ghost. Maybe because I kinda was behaving like one. She grabbed a pair of scissors and I just thought "Fuck... This is it with me." But then she seemed to have recognized me.

"Ethan?!" She opened the window and something inside of me reacted so fast. I couldn't speak, so I just hugged her.
"What are you doing here?" She hugged me back. Her hug felt so...caring...

"You haven't answered me in days. I got worried." I tried to stay strong, but my worries were so big. She looked at me.

"You... Worried about me? Why?" I nodded as some hair fell on my face. She blushed... She probably felt uncomfortable... This was a mistake.

"Because... We used to text almost every day. And suddenly... Nothing. I thought something happened." I was emotional, but I tried not to show it too much. I didn't want to scare her away.

"Don't worry. Work has just been stressful and I took most of the time reading and sleeping. Sorry for getting you worried. " I gave her a smile and took her hand. I had to do this now.

"I want to show you something" She was clearly confused, but apparently she trusted me as she followed me.

I opened my eyes and turned back around. We left by me helping her down the balcony. My head made a connection between the date and the balcony but... What happened after?

I walked back inside and saw a small note on (y/n)'s bed. I picked it up

'I'm in the shower if you need anything.'

No heart... No smiley... No emotion... Nothing. It was terrible. Her happy soul seemed to have left her body. I let a tear fall. This was my fault. I shouldn't have brought her into this. I sat down on her bed and pet her plush animal. It was cute, they really were supportive. I should get one again. I pet it and my head started to hurt... What was happening?

"I need to talk to you." I held the girl's hand and looked at her. She was confused, yet nodded. We sat down on her super soft and cute bed.

"Is everything okay? " I shook my head.

"Tonight is... My last night here..." I felt terrible. I was happy here but... I didn't have a choice.

"What do you mean?" The girl seemed heartbroken, as I could hear from her voice. Fucking hell why was it so familiar?

"I need to get back to Italy. The tour is over and... We have to go back." I looked down.

"Oh..." She was sad. Because of me. I couldn't bare it, so I held her chin up and made her looked at me.

"I wanted to tell you something. And... This might not be the best timing, but the last chance for me to tell you."

"Just tell me, Ethan." She looked like something inside of her decided to give up something. I took a deep breath. This was extremely difficult to me.

"The last days.... Ever since that concert actually... I started to feel something... Unusual... I felt like someone actually cared about our... My... person, not just my status. And that... Made me feel so... Different... I talked to the guys about it and... We are all thinking the same thing. But I realizied that I felt more. I love you. And... I know you probably don't feel the same way... But if you do... I want you to come to Italy with me."

"Ethan... I don't know what to say..."

"I know... I fucked up, didn't I?" I looked down. I just wanted to leave and forget about all of this.

"What? No!" She put her hand on mine as we looked at each other.
"I... Feel the same way. I just wasn't sure until now. And... I want to come with you." I was shocked. This was not what I had expected at all.

"You... You do?" She nodded with a smile.

"There's nothing holding me here. Let's go." My heart made a jump. I couldnt hold back my emotions so I shed a tear which she wiped away with her soft thumb. I couldn't hold myself back. I kissed her. It was unbelievable. I held her waist and she touched my chest. I was so in love, I didn't want this moment to end. But I guess... I went too far too soon, since she moved away...

"Oh... Sorry... I..." I looked into her eyes... Her georgeous, (e/c) eyes. (Y/n)...