thirty: need

gif of some couple smooching

not proof-read!

Rain started to pour on Marco and I. Out of all the days the weather decided to be horrible, it had to be today. Luck serious wasn't by my side right now.

We both quickly got off the ride, soaking wet. This wasn't what I expected our first date to be like. My hair was damp and sticking to my face as well as my clothes sticking to my body. I shivered slightly as the cold breeze hit me.

"We should be getting home or we might get sick." Marco said. His hair was also wet, like he took a long shower and his clothes were stuck to his body. I swear I could see his perfectly shaped abs...

"Good idea." I agreed, following Marco to his car.

Even though we got caught by the rain, it was honestly better than any other date I have been on. The men that my father used to make me go on dates with was usually an expensive dinner then the men would drop me him expecting a way to repay him for the night, it just left me disappointed and bored.

The men flaunted their money in my face as if they were showing the money that they carried by taking me to over-priced posh dinners with the best chiefs. I eventually got bored and told my mother, who confronted my father.

He stopped setting me up dates after my mother confronted him. Thank God.

Marco and I ran to the car, both soaking wet. Marco, who was in the car, started laughing. "Not exactly the date I had planned."

I laughed in agreement. I was certainly not expecting pouring rain. "Let's just quickly go back and change out of these clothes."

"Do you need help with changing?" He asked flirtatiously. I rolled my eyes.

"Drive."

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As soon as we got home, we saw Dante, Rita and Michelle in the living room. Once they saw us dripping wet and soaking, they laughed. And laughed some more.

"Wow, brother. You're quick. You made her wet already." Dante teased, throwing in a wink towards me.

Rita snorted, but hit Dante at the back of his head. "Stop teasing them. It's cute that they got stuck in the rain. But maybe they could have made out. Now that would have been hot as hell."

"Piss off." Marco muttered under his breathe. This only made them laugh harder.

I couldn't help the smile that slipped onto my shivering lips. What I hadn't noticed that this has been the most happiest I have been in a long time. It wasn't like I was unhappy before I came to Italy, I was happy. But I felt that small, tiny empty hole. It wasn't until I met these guys I felt truly happy.

Oh God, I am turning cheesy now...

I went upstairs to take a quick warm shower and throw on some new, clean clothes. I tied my hair into a messy bun and went back to the living room, where Rita, Michelle and Dante were gone and Marco was the only one there, in a new, fresh clothes.

"Where's the others?" I asked curiously. I noticed he had a basket of some sort and a bottle of red wine.

"I asked them to leave to finish our date." He grinned, showing his pearly white teeth.

"Asked?" I snorted. It was Marco, he probably didn't even asked.

"Ordered, but that isn't the point. I asked Mrs. Reid to make us some food and we can watch a film. By the looks of it, there is no chance of the rain clearing up."

I sent him a teasing smirk. "Oh, I don't know. I was hoping to try out making out in the rain."

Marco stepped forward to me, his face was a few centimetres from mine. He smelt so...Clean. I could clearly smell his manly body wash and fragrance mingled together.

"I wouldn't mind at all, treasure." He whispered lowly.

"Perish the thought." I moved away from him and sat myself on the sofa, where there were a bunch of DVD's set out. Something caught my eyes that I didn't hesitate to pick up.

I picked up the film 10 Things I hate About You. My guilty pleasure.

"Anything else, treasure. Anything but that. Too much flashbacks with teenager Michelle." He winced. "How about this?" He held up Batman, the one with Christian Bale.

I never seen the film, but I have a fear of the Joker and that is enough to keep me away.

I snorted. "You are joking, right?"

After I said that this whole thing turned into a bet. Whoever could win a game of Monopoly could pick the film.

I had to admit, I was pretty confident at myself. Big mistake.

"I can't believe I lost." I muttered, half-an-hour later underneath my breathe as the film was starting. I was much better at rock, paper, scissors.

"Just enjoy the film, treasure. I will hold if you are scared." He whispered in my ear. Marco blew a breath on my neck, making me yelp in surprise. He just snorted a laugh.

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Shockingly, I ended up enjoying Batman. Christian Bale was just too attractive. If you just look at him...Just wow.

"He is way too old for you." He stated grumbly. I grinned.

"Jealous?" I teased.

Marco didn't answer. But I already had my answer. He was so jealous.

"I want to take you somewhere."

I stared outside the window, the rain cleared up, but it was too dark outside. "Right now?" I asked, puzzled.

"Yes." He nodded.

Where the hell would he want to take me this late?

I just went along with it as he grabbed my hand. Hand grabbing was turning into a habit lately.

Marco told me the place was close and we didn't need to take the car. I was sceptical about this trip we were taking.

"Be patient, treasure." He told me for the fifth time.

"But you could be taking me to a slaughter house." I argued. But he quickly hushed me, by placing his finger on my lips.

"Hush."

After a few minutes of more walking, we ended up in some sort of woods. The trees were surrounding the whole woods, and right in the middle was a small pond. The stars shone bright, so they reflected against the water.

"Wow. How did you find this place?" I asked.

"When Dante, Michelle and I were kids, we were playing and running around. My house now was another house that my family owned, so we played there a lot. One day, we were playing and we somehow stumbled across this place. We fell in love and played here all the time. I haven't been here for 15-years." He smiled at the memory.

I found it sweet that he took me to an old childhood memory. "It's beautiful."

I stared at the stars, they shone so brightly. Brighter than usual. This was definitely a desktop worthy background.

"Ophelia?"

For some reason, I nervously bit my lip. "Yes?"

"I am going to kiss you right now."

My eyes widened, but I didn't say anything. Did I want this? Did I want his lips to touch mine? My answer?

Yes.

He noticed that I did nothing to stop him, so he slowly leaned forward. Like he was waiting for me to back away.

But I didn't or at least I couldn't.

He placed a hand on my cheek, stroking it gently.

Need. Need. Need.

His hot breathe was fanning all over my lips. The wait was killing him, I needed him to kiss me right now.

His lips were now an inch away from mine. He waited again. But I still didn't move, not one inch. Our bodies were flushed together and I wrapped my arms around his neck.

Then, he finally leaned in more and our lips were touching...

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HAHAHAH CLIFFHANGED BITCHES! I MIGHT JUST DISAPPEAR FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS NOW! MUAHAHAHAHAHA! 

jk jk i wouldn't let u guys go through that torture. 

BUT THEY FINALLY KISSED. YAAAY! 

My go-to song for this chapter? IU - Red Queen :D

see you in the next chapter!

have a lovely day or night!

nat xxx