feathers ↣ w. worthington iii

(4) Let's Fall Asleep In A Strange City After Stealing Wine

"As if you were on fire from within, the moon lives in the lining of your skin." (Pablo Neruda."

A gentle nudging woke Lilli from her dreamless sleep. She was unaware of her surrounding for a moment, and she stared blankly at the train car wondering where she was before the recent events had dawned on her. She'd been drugged, kidnapped, reunited with her ex who may or may not be a bad guy, had a few panic attacks, and abandoned in Italy. It had been a rough few days.

"We're here," Cas said to Lilli. She looked up into his dark eyes and wondered what color they really were, and she opened her mouth to ask him before she remembered he wouldn't ever show her. For some unknown reason, he didn't want her seeing his true appearance. Maybe he was super ugly? Lilli didn't know.

The two stood up and left the train, Cas' hand on the small of Lilli's back directing her where to go. He knew more Italian than she did, and could tell where they were going. Cas led the pair quietly through the streets of Naples. The sun was starting to set and streetlights were starting to turn on, reflecting off of the wet road. It would've been very romantic had Lilli and Cas not been in an extremely awkward situation.

After a long, quiet walk, Cas finally stopped in front of a hotel. "This is the best we will get. We've no money," he said, looking up at the hotel. Lilli looked up with him and took in the hotel. It was three stories high and looked very quaint. There were balconies off of every window and the whole building was a rich salmon. It certainly wasn't the best hotel in town, but it would do.

"Alrighty. Go in there and work your magic and get me a balcony. And two beds," Lilli said. "I'll try to get some food."

"How? You have no money," Cas asked. Lilli laughed.

"So?" She winked before scampering away. "I'll be right back!" She called before disappearing into the crowd.

Lilli meandered down the street for a little bit until she found an open plaza with small shops lining the square. She poked her head into a few until she decided on a small shop that sold sandwiches, wine, and cold cuts.

"Hello," Lilli said, walking up to the counter where a young man stood taking orders. "Do you speak English?"

"Uh- little, yes," the man said. His name tag read Samuel.

"Thank you, Samuel," Lilli said in a low voice, smiling up at him. "Two BLTs? And a bottle of red wine?"

Samuel, his face a bright red, typed Lilli's order into a register. "7.89 is the total," Samuel said, looking up at Lilli.

Lilli reached into her pockets and feigned looking for money. "Oh, no..." Lilli said, her face dropping. "Shoot!"

"What is the problem?" Samuel asked, his accent heavy. He leaned over the counter to look at Lilli.

"I've lost my wallet... what am I supposed to do?" Lilli put her hands to her face and sighed. Her frantic eyes met Samuel's dark, worried ones. "Do you have any ATMs around here?"

"Uh... I don't understand..." Samuel said, looking lost.

"I have no money," Lilli said a little slowly. Her situation dawned on Samuel, who quickly furrowed his brows. He seemed to be thinking heavily about something.

"You have family with you?" He asked.

"My grandmother, but she is asleep at the hotel." Lilli explained.

Samuel bit his lip and ran his fingers through his dark hair. "Ahh... okay, okay, no money. You need no money." He scampered away and returned a moment later with Lilli's food, offering it to her.