𝑆𝐿𝑈𝑇. - mattia polibio

nineteen .

^^dont forget to play the song!!

mattia drives out of my neighborhood as i connect my phone to his radio.
"hold up, hold up, your music is trash," he says pointing.
"i take PRIDE in my music taste," i snap back.
"yeah right."
"fine, you play something," i suggest, plugging in his phone.
"wait stop! stop!" he says, almost driving off the road.

"good life" by one republic begins blasting on the speakers.

i start laughing loudly, "you were listening to this?"
"chill," he says smiling, "i have a different playlist for when the boys aren't around."
"it's cute," i admit, looking back at him.
"you're cute," he says.
"you're funny," i say, "can you roll all the windows down?"
"yeah, but for what?"
"just do it."

he rolls all the windows in the car down and i climb out of my seat, sticking my head out of the sunroof of his car. i took a deep breath and stood up, my hair flying in the wind. i laughed as we passed by all the flashing lights and buildings.

"turn up the music mattia!" i yell down to him driving.
"okay bossy," he says, "and be careful!"

i didn't listen to him, climbing farther out of the sunroof.

"don't fall please!"
"you're ruining the moment," i say glaring down at him.
"im being safe," he scoffs, "one of us has to be."
"can we go somewhere cool?" i ask.
"like where?"
"i dunno, a lake, the side of a cliff, anywhere," i smile, "i want to have fun tonight."
"aren't you supposed to be staying hidden in case your stalker comes looking for you? this really isn't smart."
"what's with you being such a wimp tonight? i'm happy."
"you're just acting different," he says, "you're normally all about being safe."

i climb down into my seat next to mattia and grab his hand.

"i'm fine," i say, "i promise. now can we please go on an adventure together?"
he sighs, "any ideas?"
"oh my god," i smile, "i know where to go!"

we drive for what felt like hours. i could talk with him forever, it was so easy to keep the conversation flowing. he told me about his family, his childhood, the boys, everything. soon we reached our destination and he pulled into the gravel driveway.

"i'm so excited!" i squeal, "i've wanted to come here for forever."
"what is it?" he asks staring at the trees, "there's literally nothing here but forest."
"follow me," i say, grabbing his hand.

we walked through the woods until reaching a small cliff with a view over our whole town.

"isn't it beautiful?" i ask.
"why did you wait so long to come here?"
"i was scared!" i pout, "everything is easier with you. but that isn't the best part."

he followed me to a different part of the cliff, overlooking a lake with clear water.

"can we jump in?" i ask.
"i don't know y/n," he says, "it doesn't seem safe.."

suddenly he throws his shirt off and pushes me behind him, sprinting into the water.

"mattiaaaa!!" i scream, taking my shirt, shorts, and shoes off as fast as i can. i jump off the ledge, splashing him with water.

"nice of you to join me," he laughs.
"you're so annoying," i reply, splashing more water on his face.
"hey!" he says, splashing back.
"this is war," i giggle, swimming away as fast as i can.
we fight each other for a few minutes before i finally give in, "im too tired for this."
"me too," he sighs he begins climbing out.
"wait-" i pause, pulling him back into the shallow water.
"what?"

i move closer and crash my lips against his. he gives me the same passion back, bringing his hands onto my face. he was so aggressive, but so hot; i didn't want this moment to end. he moved down to my neck and trailed along it with hickeys, causing me to let out a soft moan.

"wait, wait, i thought you just wanted to be friends?" i say softly, interrupting the kiss. i shouldn't have ruined it, but my thoughts got the best of me.
"i could never see you as just a friend," he replies pulling away, "and i mean that."
"me neither," i say, "i want to make this work this time."
"let's do it then."
"okay," i smile, "we're doing it then."
"so," he says, "you're my girlfriend?"
"you're so clueless," i laugh, "you have to ask me to be that first."
"okay, will you be my girlfriend?"
"i guess.." i tease,
"im kidding, of course mattia."
"i thought so."

we hop out of the water and search for our clothes. i catch mattia staring at me through the corner of my eye.

"what are you looking at?" i ask.
"you."
"why?"
"your body," he trails off, before quickly catching his mistake. "i mean, you look beautiful."
i smile and quickly put my shirt on over my now soaking wet bra, "yeah right."
"no, seriously."
my face turned slightly red and i turned away to keep him from seeing.
"you're blushingg," he jokes.
"oh shut up," i say, "let's go back to the car."
"beat you there!" he yells, already running towards the direction of where we parked.
"ahh!" i yell, trying to catch up.

we both finally reach the gravel driveway. i was completely out of breath, but i definitely beat mattia.

"better luck next time," i fake apologize.
"i definitely let you win."
"whatever helps you sleep at night polibio," i say teasing.
"polibio?" he questions, "that's a new nickname."
"wait..." i say, "wasn't your car right here?"
"yeah it's-" he replies turning around,
"wait, it was right here."
"are you sure we're in the right place?"
"i'm pretty sure," he says, "where is it?"
"maybe it's back at the ledge," i suggest.

we walk towards the overview of the town, but find nothing.

"what the fuck?" he mutters under his breath, "i could've sworn it was around here somewhere."
"oh my god," i say, "mattia, what if someone took it? my phone is in there!"
"shit," he says, patting down his pockets, "mine is too."
"so we have to walk through these creepy ass woods at 2am?"

"hopefully you remember the way home," he sighs.

word count: 1074

a/n: this update was kinda late and the story was fast paced SORRY!! also i was feeling a little soft this chapter😹😹