Dangerous In Black (three)

Twenty Two

A U T H O R ' S    N O T E

another a/n at the beginning because I'd like to let y'all know that I've been writing vigorously & im literally almost done so you'll be getting chapters one right after the other! :)

Elliot

Elliot awoke with a smile on his lips. Wrapped in Alessando's arms he couldn't be happier. Last night had been amazing, seeing Laya had sent a jolt through him, she was already so beautiful but seeing her like that; he wasn't going to forget that for a lifetime. As for Alessando, it just cemented the feelings he had for him, the way he took control, had Elliot hard even before they started. His birthday was in a few weeks and he hoped as a birthday present he'd have them both to himself.

He grinned as he kissed them both before scrambling out of bed. Breakfast in bed sounded about right this morning and he thought he'd surprise the two people he cared about the most. As he entered the kitchen, he quickly made a few pancakes with eggs and cut pieces of fruit before taking it upstairs. He placed their breakfast at the foot of the bed before going around and kissing Alessando's face gently, "Baby wake up,"
Elliot chuckled at Alessando's scrunched up nose, "I made breakfast."
This seemed to catch his attention as Elliot moved over to Laya.

"Lay Lay, I made food for you."
"What kind of food?" He heard her ask.
He chuckled, "Wake up and see."
Twenty minutes later, they were all happily munching on Elliot's breakfast, the trio all with stupid grins on their faces.
"We should go out this Friday." Alessando spoke up.
Elliot lifted a brow, "Like a date?"
Alessando nodded, "I'd like that." Laya said leaning forward and kissing Alessando.

Elliot grinned, "Me too."

~*~

Elliot felt giddy as he played around with his new equipment. Allegro had bought everything he required to improve their business and had regular meetings with Allegro to check up and update him with any new developments. He'd taken his job seriously and had updated the system at least three times already and still Elliot wasn't satisfied but an update could wait. Allegro had him out looking for Romani, any trace of him could help them locate him but so far, Elliot had come up unlucky.

He pursed his lips as he stared at his screen just as the door opened and he spun around in his chair to look into stormy grey eyes.
"Alejandro."
"Elliot."
Elliot turned his attention back to his screen, "What brings you to my working room? Are you gonna try and run me away like Greece?" Behind him, Elliot heard Alejandro scoff.

"Heard about that did you?"
Elliot swiveled around to face him again, "Yup— and I know why."
Elliot saw Alejandro lift a brow, "Know what?"
Elliot shrugged, "Why you are, the way you are,"
Alejandro pulled a chair, "Is that so?" He paused, "Then tell me,"
Elliot ran through his analysis of the man, leaving nothing out, a clear cut personal diagnosis and the look on Alejandro's face had him believing he was right on.

"How did you.... How did you know?" Alejandro asked, "Alessando tell you?"
Elliot shook his head, "No, he wouldn't betray you. I'm very observant you know." He smiled, "It's one of my strong suits."
Alejandro leaned back in his chair, "Can you do Arturo?"
Elliot smirked, "Smart, calculating, like you, but also calm and easy going. He uses knives because their sharp and precise when they cut and in the right hands very dangerous. He loves Dallas, a lot and because of it if he loses her; he will take a long time to recover, longer than if Allegro loses Greece." Elliot pauses, "As children, you and Allegro played with Alessando more didn't you?"

Alejandro scrunches his brows, "I don't know, we might have— he was always a little quiet."
Elliot nods, "it shows,"
Alejandro nods respectfully, "You're smart."
Elliot smirks, "We could use that on business meetings. You'd be a good asset."
Another business opportunity, Elliot was excited, "I can make myself available."
Alejandro cracked a smile which surprised Elliot, "Alessando treating you alright?"

Elliot nods.
"You treating them right?" The question took Elliot by surprise.
"They both love you, but I bet you know that already."
"Doing the best I can." Elliot answered honestly.
"Good. Alessando deserves it."
Elliot lifted a brow, "So do you."
Alejandro shrugged, "Maybe."
Elliot gave him a look, "You ever told the others the real reason you chased Greece away?"
Alejandro shook his head and Elliot figured as much, "Will you?"

Alejandro shook his head, "They know, just not the whole reason."
"You're not worried I'll tell them?" Elliot asked.
Alejandro shrugged, "You won't."
Elliot smirked, knowing Alejandro was right.
"And it won't change what happened in the past." Alejandro stated.
Elliot hummed leaving it alone for now, "I'm hungry. Let's get dinner."
"Hey one last thing!" Alejandro stopped him.
"How long are you going to pretend you don't know Italian?"

Elliot lifted his eyebrow, "You noticed?"
Alejandro shrugged.
Elliot chuckled surprised, "You might just be as smart as me."

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A U T H O R ' S N O T E

sorry guys, can't let you into Alejandro's head just yet ;) it's a surprise for the last book!
also thoughts on Elliot & Alejandro's new friendship
later lovelies <3