Peace In The Noise

Euphoria

I was already dreading Sunday. It was already Thursday and me and Marko were growing closer everyday as I showed him some of the sights around my area, we even took a trip to Stockholm over Tuesday and Wednesday. Every day was filled with us finding random shit to laugh at, playing tricks on each other and even making silly little bets that would find the other doing something so insanely stupid. I was laying in bed, Marko was still asleep and was snoring softly on the sofa bed opposite me and I hate to sound creepy but I couldn't seem to stop peeking over at him every so often. How did he have this power over me? This time last week I didn't know who he even was and it was driving me crazy. My thoughts were not so rudely interrupted by Marko beginning to stir so I quickly pretended to be asleep as I heard him get up and stretch. I had offered to sleep in my sister's room this week as she decided to take a trip to Ireland to visit some friends, but it never happened. I always ended up falling asleep in my bed, with Marko on the sofa opposite and every night we'd start laughing like teenagers over nothing before falling asleep.

I heard Marko sigh, and he whispered something to himself which I couldn't quite make out, I'm still not sure exactly what it was but he left the room shortly after and I heard the stairs creaking gently. I decided to get up myself, but I went to shower first. I have to admit, I slipped up as I was used to walking around in nothing when my sister wasn't in, well after a shower anyways, so I forgot to get a towel. Nice move Ev, nice move. I quickly grabbed my phone when I was done and hovered over Marko's name, could I really ask him to get me a towel? I had to. I sat for 5 minutes wondering how to word it but I just couldn't so I just began typing.

Me: Heyyyyy I've been stupid. Could you maybe grab me a towel? They're in the top shelf in my closet......sorry for asking.

I didn't even have to wait 2 minutes before I heard my bedroom door open and there was a gentle knock on the bathroom door. ''I'll hang it on the handle!'' He said and the door opened a tiny amount and his hand came round the door and placed a clean towel on the handle and then he closed it again. ''Tack!'' I said, forgetting he didn't speak Swedish for a second. ''Sorry, I meant thanks!'' I heard a small laugh from behind the door. I got sorted and began walking to my room. I was scrolling on my phone and sat down on my bed and I think I stayed there for like half an hour before actually getting ready. I  suddenly got a message on my phone from my friend, Hanna. She had been fired and wanted a night out. I bit my lip and thought about it. I decided to finally get ready and I walked downstairs where Marko was laying on the sofa watching tiktok on his phone. ''Hey'' I said and he turned around and smiled at me, cute. ''So uh, my friend Hanna kind of wants a night out...'' I paused and rubbed my arm before resuming, ''Would you be okay on your own tonight?'' He nodded and continued to smile at me. ''Of course, go out and have fun'' He said eagerly. ''Thank you!'' I said as sat myself on the sofa opposite. ''I won't be going til like 7, wanna do anything before then?'' I asked and he sat up and stretched. ''Hm, I'm okay. We could watch a movie or something?'' I shrugged. A movie day sounded kinda nice, and also gave me the chance to judge his taste in films. ''I'll go out and get some snacks, you coming?'' He nodded and I smiled. Car rides with Marko were pretty fun to say the least, they consisted of us just talking and singing along to the radio, him better than me of course.

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''I don't get it, she just, let him go?...'' Marko complained and I smiled. He was a softie, it was so cute. ''Well yeah, she's not gonna cling onto a dead body is she Marko?'' I said and he shrugged, he so wanted them to last. ''There was no need for that though! He could've easily fit on that door Eva and you know it.'' I have to admit, I didn't realise a man could be this invested in Titanic. I found it plausible he'd never seen it, but did I expect him to be like this? Hell no. He began cleaning up and I sighed when I realised I had to go and get ready to go out. I didn't really want to now, I wanted to just stay here watching movies with Marko, but I'd already agreed to go out with Hanna. I went to pick up my waver which usually lived on the coffee table but it was nowhere to be found. ''Marko? Have you seen my waver?'' I shouted through and his head popped out of the door. ''Your what now?'' He said with the most confused tone I've heard and this made me laugh. ''The thing I use to wave my hair'' He pointed outside. ''Check the car?  Pretty sure you used it in Stockholm?'' And just like that, he disappeared back into the kitchen.

Once I had my wavers I finally started getting ready. I decided to go with my skimpy pink dress. I sorted my hair and makeup and made my way downstairs to get my shoes and put some perfume on. Once I had done this, I realised I had no way of getting home, I wasn't gonna drink and drive...right? No that was a stupid idea. I sighed and looked at my phone, Hanna was outside. ''Marko?'' I shouted, expecting him to be upstairs or something but he popped around from the utility room. ''Oh, you're there. Do you think you can pick me up at like 11? I have no other way of getting home and-'' I stopped talking when I realised he couldn't seem to take his eyes off of me. It even looked like he was blushing. ''Marko? Ögonen är här uppe'' I spoke Swedish because I knew he would take more notice, which he did. ''Sorry! Yeah, of course. Just in your car or?....'' He trailed off and I nodded. ''You know where the keys are, see you later!'' I said as I began walking off, and I felt his gaze follow me and I felt so, good? I was catching his eye even more. ''Bye, predivna'' Was the last thing I heard before I left the house.

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The night ended quite, late. It was currently 2am and me and Hanna were staggering around giggling. ''Hanna can I ask your advice?'' I slurred as we plopped ourselves on a park bench. ''Go onnnnnn'' She replied and I sighed. ''So, I met this guy like a week ago and he's been staying in my house and he's really cute and I really like him already but he's leaving on Sunday morning and I don't know what to do....'' I admitted it. I had finally told someone. It felt like some weight was off my shoulders to be honest, it felt good. ''I think...'' She paused to take a drink. ''I think you should tell him'' I sighed. I couldn't, I just couldn't. But, what if he feels the same and I don't tell him? What if he goes away and forgets about me? What if he finds another girl back home? ''I'm gonna text him, I think I need to go home'' I said while trying and failing to get my phone out of my bag. When I eventually did, I already had some messages from Marko.

Marko: You okay? You said you'd be ready to come back at 11. I don't mind picking you up whatever time it is, I just need to know your safe.

Marko: If you don't message me before 3am I'm going to assume you've been kidnapped and I'd say I'd beat them up but I'd rather not.

Marko: Text me as soon as you can Ev, I'm worried about you.

I felt my cheeks heat up and I got butterflies in my stomach, he was actually worried about me. Cute.

Me: can you comee get meeeeeee? im on a bench somewheerereee but i wanna coem homee!!

Marko: Coming now, stay where you are. Xx

I waited eagerly, Hanna had already been picked up by her brother so I was sat on this park bench alone. Soon, my car pulled up and I jumped up with excitement as Marko got out and began walking to me. ''Markoooo!!!!'' I shouted and he laughed. ''Shh dušo, come on lets get you home'' He said, gently taking my arm and guiding me to and into the car. The ride home was me just yapping at him to be honest until I began to feel sick as we pulled into the driveway. Marko guided me upstairs and into the bedroom when we were sure I wasn't going to be sick. He placed me gently into bed and even took my shoes off for me and put the covers over me. He began walking away and I groaned. ''Don't leave? Please?'' I asked and he chuckled lightly. ''I'm just getting on the sofa bed. I shook my head and patted the empty space next to me on the bed. ''No, sleep on here with meeeee'' He laughed but layed down next to me nontheless. He layed playing with my hair and I closed my eyes. I heard him whisper, ''You're so beautiful Ev...'' And this made me smile lightly. However, he also whispered something else which left me breathless..

''I love you Ev.''

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Translations! :3

Ögonen är här uppe - Eyes up here

dušo - Sweetheart/Baby (Whichever one you'd prefer to believe he'd say :3)

Extra Note/Author's Note: I do aim to update every day but this may change due to exams </3. Updates may slow down slightly around June but until then we should be good :)