GIDDY ✓

DIECI

[ 1983 ]
the start of summer & the start of love

DIECI

"breakfast is ready!"

Marco rubs his eyes, about to walk down the stairs before hearing his mothers bedroom door open. "did he actually make breakfast?" she asks- half awake as she waddles over.

"looks like it." Marco grumbles as he follows his mother to the kitchen, observing his sisters briefly- colouring and drawing, too lethargic to talk.

it's Saturday and the breadwinner of the house- Marco's noble yet cranky father, has prepared a conducted breakfast for his family- sausages, toast, eggs, beans and waffles. it's his day off from work yet he woke up early, cooked everything to steaming perfection and presented it with a smile that presents he's a morning person.

they all relish their breakfast, flowing into a conversation about the neighbours they still aren't used to. "you like Kyong now, don't you?" Teodora asks, drinking her big cup of milk.

Marco hums, remembering how their first impression on Kyong has changed- he's more open, sociable. Teodora seems to like him too and her liking anyone is rare, but everyone still prefers silly Juwon. "yep i've got to know him and he isn't that moody." he responds.

"yeah he used to be, when he first came."

"that's why you shouldn't judge anyone" Marco advises- knowing his sisters habits, biting into his toast as the smell of tea fills his nose. " but you know who's moodier though?"

Teodora raises her brows and Marco points to her. "you." and he runs out of the rowdy kitchen, holding his cup of sugary tea carefully.

Marco makes his way to the front porch so he can drink his tea whilst watching the sun settle into the sky, the clouds disappear and to inhale the habitual scent of the home he calls Italy.

the path to his and Kyong's house is accompanied by an individual that Marco can't see clearly without his glasses. as he nears closer, he realises it's appealing Nolan.

Marco gets ready to greet his cousin with a question of how are you? until he's stunned by Nolan running into Juwon's arms- the two saluting each other with what seems like an affectionate hug, their extended arms wrapped around each other in the early morning.

what the hell am i looking at?- Marco says to himself, watching them walk inside without noticing him. he throws his hands in the air and heads inside, mood for the day promptly ruined.

he digresses into the house again, circling the rim of his tea-less cup with his finger. "everyone's falling in love but me ... i'm just a lonely bean." Marco sings, raising his voice a little as he dances- trying to feel lighter.

Vega surprises her big brother by emerging beside him. "we can be lonely beans together." she yanks at the end of his robe, innocence hiding over her shoulder as she holds a smile.

and Marco nods warmly, wanting Vega to always stay this way as he reaches down for her to plant a kiss upon his prosperous cheeks.

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Marco fiddles with the frigid, gold
plated necklace around his neck as he walks out of his house.