Heartbreak hotel, Mairi

Angel

"So it's true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love."
– E.A. Bucchianeri

Mattias pov
I stared at the boy in front of me, smirking at the way he acted around me, so nervous and shy. It was cute, everything about him was cute. I watched as he looked down after looking at me for a small moment. I couldn't help but reach my hand over, gently cupping his chin in my hand so he was forced to look at me. He stiffed at my touch, looking at me with wide eyes. I watched his expression closely as I rubbed my thumb against the side of his cheek. I smiled at his reaction that softened almost immediately.

"Don't look so scared next time." I bent down whispering in his ear ever so lightly. When I pulled back to look at him he stood breathlessly, the usual blush not leaving his cheeks. I didn't mind nonetheless, it made him seem even more innocent than he was. Which I found myself liking more than I should've.

"So am I gonna come in?" He asked breaking the sudden gaze. I lazily smirked, stepping aside for his to come in. I followed him with my eyes watching as he shyly took a seat on the edge of the bed, looking around. I shut the door tossing my phone on the table before making myself comfortable on the bed, resting myself against the headboard. Kairi still sat on the edge pretending to be occupied on his phone.

"Come here." I said patting the spot beside me. He turned around looking reluctant. I urged him over with my hand making him sigh tossing his phone beside him. I watched as he crawled next to me before laying on his back identical to me, making sure to leave a little bit of space. I stayed silent listening to his ridged breathing. Without really thinking or caring I took his hand in mine. I could tell it caught him off guard but he quickly relaxed,
letting me hold it.

"Tell me about yourself beside what we talked about at the cafe." I said finding myself subconsciously playing with his hand and messing with his bracelets.

"Then you got to tell me about yourself." He said making me frown. I didn't feel like talking about myself, there was nothing he'd want to hear. Nor was there anything I'd want to think about or re-live. I wasn't going to do that to him, he didn't need to know anything about me his own sake or for the possibility of potentially scaring him off which I was surprised I hadn't done already.

"I'm not important, I want to know about you Angel." I replied, somehow our fingers ended up intertwined but neither of us pulled our hands away.

"Okay well I'm seventeen, and I've lived in New Jersey for my whole life, me and my parents bought the hotel when I was thirteen and yeah,..my life's pretty boring." He finished making me slightly smirk, rolling over so I was propped up on my elbows facing him. His innocent eyes met mine with a confused frown.

"That's boring stuff, tell my an interesting fact." I stated staring down at him as he looked at the ceiling in deep thought. He slowly smiled looking over at me. I smiled back even though I didn't know what it was for, his smile was cute as shit.

"When I was seven I found a stray puppy and brought him home without my mom finding out and I got to keep him as a pet." He said with a huge grin recalling the memory. I mentally awed finding out he was in fact as innocent as he looked. I didn't realize I was staring until he spoke.

"Stop looking at me like that." He blushed while pulling his hand out of mine, covering his face. I chuckled pulling at his hands so I could see him. He eventually gave up, dropping his hands to his sides. He looked over at me as we fell into a peaceful silence. I took my time to admire his soft features that I didn't get to fully see before.

I stared at his small plump lips before quickly meeting his eyes, resisting the slight urge to smash my lips against his. A large part of me wanted to take his innocence even if it was just a little bit. Somewhere in my mind I knew I'd get the chance sooner than later if we kept hanging out and I wasn't sure how I felt about it. There was no doubt in my mind that I would completely destroy his innocence if he stuck around but he was so delicate that the thought almost physically hurt. I was conflicted.

"You're mine now." I decided with a devilish smirk my words hidden with meaning. I wasn't sure if Kairi thought I was joking but he'd soon find out. I brought my index finger to his bottom lip, pulling it down watching it fall back in place. I looked over at him seeing his cheeks forming a deep blush.

"Do you think you can see me everyday?" I asked knowing I'd only be satisfied and except one answer.

"Yes." He quickly answered, leaving me pleased. Maybe this would be easier than I thought.

"You're such a cutie." I said trailing my hand down his arm so I could connect our hands again. He watched me intensely as I tenderly kissed the back of his hand. He turned his head covering his face with his other hand in embarrassment. I chuckled again finding the action adorable.

"You cant do stuff like that it makes me embarrassed." He admitted still trying to cover his face with his arm.

"I guess you'll have to get used to it Angel." I smirked as he sighed defeatedly knowing he couldn't argue with me.

"Well I should get going, it's getting late." He said looking over at the clock that rested on the desk beside the bed. I didn't realize how fast the day had gone by and it was already almost 9pm. I frowned knowing he was right, I couldn't keep him here as much as I liked to. I was willing to wait until he was comfortable enough.

"you're right, let me walk you out." I said getting up from the bed as he did the same. I rested my hand on his lower back as we walked to the door. He turned to face me with a shy smile. I looked down at him.

"Can I pick you up from the lobby to get breakfast together?" I suggested with a slight smile as he lit up at the suggestion. He eagerly nodded his head seeming super excited with the idea.

"Then I'll see you tomorrow, bye Angel."

"Bye Mattia." He said before walking off down the hallway.

Hehe this is going to be fun. Mattia is going to be a confusing character but his family life has a lot to do with it. Anyways vote and comment and tell me what you think😙