Love in venice (a Bruno Mars fanfiction)

5.Stuck in the elevator.

When we’re back at the hotel Caro wants to take the elevator because she had so many shopping bags to carry. I prefer to go up the stairs , i really ate too much this morning. Joy: “Is it okay for you if I go up the stairs?” I ask her.

Caro: “Yeah, sure. Have fun, it’ll probably take you a while til you’re on the 20th floor” she looks at me like I’m out of my mind.

Joy: “I don’t care” Caro: “Wow, why are you so motivated today?”

Joy: “I just wanna burn some calories, okay?” I laugh.

Caro: “Okay then, see you later” she smiles and summons the lift.

Joy: “See you”

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*Caro's POV*

When the elevator door is about to close i see two men running towards it. One of them reaches out his hand so the door opens again.

"That was close" the man behind him says…Wait, I know that voice. Is that… is that Bruno’s voice? I look over and see it’s Bruno and Ryan. Oh no, not Ryan again. The whole thing this morning was so embarrassing, I don’t wanna hear or see him anymore. He also notices me at the same moment.

Ryan: “Dang it, not HER” he mutters.

Bruno: “Who?” Bruno asks and looks over Ryan’s shoulder.

Bruno: “Ohhhh, Caro! Where’s Joy?”

Caro: “She wanted to go up the stairs..”

Bruno: “Okay. I think I’ll leave you two alone and take the stairs, too.”

Ryan: “Are you serious, Bruno?!?!” Ryan looks really shocked at him.

Bruno: “Yeah, I am” he giggles and leaves before Ryan can answer anything. The elevator door closes.

Ryan: “Ugh, I sometimes hate him”

Caro: “Ryan, seriously. Stop being so childish. I won’t kill you or something, okay?!” he acts like I’m the most awful human alive and this kinda hurts my feelings.

Ryan: “I think it’s obvious that we both don’t like each other” Instead of answering him I push the buttom for the 20th floor. We just stand next to each other not saying a word when suddenly the lift stocks and all the lights go off.

Ryan: “What’s going on?! Are we stuck in the elevator?” Thank god I bought some tealights before. I get them and a lighter out of my bag and light three of them. Ryan leans against the wall and looks at me. He must be waiting for an answer, oops.

Caro: “Don’t ask me, i dunno! But it seems like there’s an electricity failure ‘cause the lights don’t work either” i say. Wow, that’s the first time I’m not yelling at him.

Ryan: “Fuck!!” he screams and kicks against the wall. I sit down. I cannot just stuck in an elevator with a man I really can’t stand like in all these bad movies. It won’t be long until we’re arguing again I bet. Ugh, actually I hate bickering. He must be thinking I’m a touchy, aggressive bitch. And I’m definitely not like that.

Ryan: “What are we gonna do now?”

Caro: “I think we have to wait until everything’s working again”

Ryan: “Gosh, how can you be that calm?! I’ve never seen you so quiet before” he sneers.

Caro: “I’m not who you think I am…” I answer bitterly, it makes me a bit sad that he has the wrong impression of me.

Ryan: “I can hardly believe that” Ryan says, his tone dripping with sarcasm. He runs his fingers through his hair. It’s almost longer than mine! I really don’t like it when men have long hair… I was on my laptop yesterday when Joy was already sleeping and tried to find out something more about Bruno and him. I saw some old photos of Ryan with short hair, it definitely suits him better!

Ryan: “Errr… Why are you staring at me?” I probably make him feel uncomfortable. “Well done, Caro” i think self-contented to myself with an evil smile.

Caro: “You should really get your hair cut” I say bluntly.

Ryan: “…….Are you sure that I truly have the wrong impression of you? I mean, you’re like always mean” That was no joke, he’s serious. He looks into my eyes.. I haven’t noticed that they were that dark before. They’re almost black!

Caro: “I’m sorry” I really am! That was too rude..

Caro: “But I honestly think that you looked much better with short hair” Umm.. did i seriously just say that?!

Ryan: “How do you know?” he looks surprised at me. Fuck. What shall I say now? I cannot just tell him that I stalked him yesterday on twitter or tumblr.

Caro: “You know…I saw a report about Bruno Mars and his band a while ago”

Ryan: “Oh, okay” I can’t tell whether he believes me or not. What if he doesn’t? I’m so dumb, so damn stupid. Why do I always speak without thinking?! There’s an awkward silence between us. I just look at the candles ‘cause I dunno what to do or say. After what felt like an eternity he also sits down in front of me.

Ryan: “I’m very sorry about what happened this morning” he says with a soft voice.

Caro: “…it was really embarrassing” I reply. I can’t look him in the eyes.

Ryan: “I know, I’m sorry. I also have to apologize to Joy, she’s mad at me ‘cause i said you were crazy”

Caro: “You said I was crazy?! How kind of you” I say sarcastically. Ryan laughs. It’s the first time I hear his hearty laugh.

Ryan: “I’m sorry. Will you forgive me?” he asks.

Caro: “I don’t know yet”

Ryan: “Seriously? So you bear grudges as well?”

Caro: “……sometimes”

Ryan: “C’mon, we can’t argue with each other everyday” I know he’s right and even tho I’m still a bit mad at him I say “Whatever, it’s okay. I forgive you” Ryan smiles at me, he looks like he’s really relieved right now. Awww.