Coming Back To You

~Thirty-two~

Bella's POV

I'm flipping some scrambled eggs as I hear footsteps come down the stairs.

Looks like sleeping beauty woke up.

"Hey there, stranger."

"Mmmhmm," He groans while rubbing his eyes.

"How'd you sleep?" I try to make conversation.

"Okay..."

"Just okay?"

"You weren't there when I woke up." He pouts.

"Aww my big man baby," I go to kiss his cheek but he turns his head at the last second, making it land on his lips. I try to pull my head away but he quickly shifts his body and holds my head to his by holding my neck, the kiss quickly becoming more feverish.

I feel him smile against my lips, as if quietly celebrating getting a kiss from me, so I smile as well.

He leans his forehead against mine after we finally pull away.

"Are you ready for breakfast, sleeping beauty?"

"You know it, bellissima," he gives me one last peck before I go to fix his plate up.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~
After eating

We're sitting on the couch while watching a movie I forget the name of.

"I have a question, Nick." I turn to face him.

"Shoot."

"What do you remember from last night?"

"Ummmm, not much if I'm being really honest. It's all a little fuzzy, but I remember Enzo dropping me off, you taking me upstairs, and then blacking out..." He rub the back of his neck nervously.

So he doesn't remember saying all those things about me. He doesn't remember telling me he loved me.

"Is that it?" I ask softly.

"Yeah." He whispers.

I smile softly at him and then continue watching the movie, although I can feel his eyes on the side of my face.

"Come here."

I turn to see Nick with opened arms and I gladly start cuddling his side.

"You know, just because I don't remember everything that happened last night doesn't mean you don't. And what you know is what matters.

"Yeah, I guess." I smile at him and pout, showing him I want a kiss.

He gladly obliges and kisses me softly.

  Nicolo's POV

I know I shouldn't have lied to her about not remember last night, but the thing is, I haven't stopped thinking about last night. And I meant every word. As I hold bellissima in my arms, I start thinking about what I'd do if she were gone. Instinctively, I wrap my arms tighter around her, as if making sure she is still there.

We continued watching movies until Bella fell asleep and I just ended up watching a random TV show to pass time. It was perfect until my phone started vibrating with a call from Enzo.

I pick it up immediately and hear him say the words I've been needing to hear.

"We have a lead."