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LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
los angeles, california
friday
july 5, 2024
8am

running off of a cup of coffee i stood next to drew at the tsa vip line. others on the movie crew were either on an earlier or later flight.

i was still struggling to keep my eyes open, the early morning hour making it hard to stay fully alert. i yawned for what felt like the hundredth time, wishing desperately that i had some more caffeine in me.

drew stood next to me, looking as handsome as ever despite the early hour. he was casually dressed, his blue backpack over a white shirt and light washed jeans.

"a 13 hour flight," i reminded him with a soft sigh as i moved up in line.

drew nodded, a look of resignation on his face. "yeah, it's brutal," he said, rubbing the back of his neck. "and that's not counting security and boarding time."

the thought of sitting on a plane for that long was enough to make me nauseous, especially after a night with very little sleep.

"on the bright side...look how many movies i downloaded." he said pulling out his phone and showing me all of the comedy movies he had downloaded.

i looked through his long list of downloaded movies before noticing a certain triology. "all three movies of the hangover." i said with a laugh.

he chuckled and shoved his phone back into his pocket. "hey, they're good movies. and trust me, if i have to sit on a plane for 13 hours, i need to be entertained." he said with a joking grin. "and that includes you, of course" he added, slinging his arm around me and pulling me into a half hug.

i playfully rolled my eyes, but couldn't help but lean into his touch. "oh, so you'll only want to talk to me on the flight to keep yourself entertained? good to know where i stand."

he chuckled and squeezed me tighter, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "of course. you're just there for my personal entertainment. nothing more, nothing less."

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celebsightings azaria parker and drew starkey spotted at LAX together. sources said the gate they were at was heading to italy. is this new couple going on a romantic vacation?

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user1 i miss her and amo!!

user2 i already know azaria picked out the vacation spot.

user3 what happened to drew and odessa?

user4 terrible couple.

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AMERIGO VESPUCCI AIRPORT
florence, italy
saturday
july 6, 2024
6am

after thirteen long hours on the grueling flight, we had finally landed in italy. i was absolutely exhausted, and the thought of having to function on little to no sleep filled me with dread.

once we reached the amerigo vespucci airport i followed a sleepy drew through customs, making sure to remain close.

"have i ever told you how much i hate time differences?" i asked him.

he shot me a slightly amused look as we walked through the airport. "not even an hour into being in italy and you're already complaining? i'd say you're off to a good start." he teased, a small grin on his face. he then rubbed his eyes, a yawn escaping his lips. "and yeah, jet lag sucks. we're probably going to be on a completely opposite sleep schedule."

i groaned, the thought of being jet lagged for the next few days was not appealing. "great. that means i'm going to be even more tired."

we continued walking through the airport, our backpacks slung over our shoulders and our tiredness evident in our eyes. the airport was almost empty, with only a few other tired looking people around.

after what felt like an eternity we finally exited the airport, the hot italian sun shining down on us.

"now what?" i asked him as he looked down at his phone.

"ummm," he hummed. "says luca and his team have car waiting for us that will take us to tuscany." he said as he looked around the pickup station.

"great," i mumbled, grateful that we wouldn't have to find our own transportation.

i looked out at the parking lot, my eyes adjusting to the brightness of the day. it was already hot, the air feeling almost thick with humidity.

"ah there we are." drew said as he noticed a man holding a 'drew and azaria' sign next to a black car.

i followed drew over to the man, who greeted us with a warm smile. "ciao! benvenuti in italia" the man said in a thick italian accent.

it was too early in the morning to attempt speaking another language, so i just returned the smile and nodded. "ciao" i repeated, trying to sound somewhat like a local. drew, on the other hand, was far more articulate.

he replied in near-perfect italian, seemingly understanding every word the man said. he even threw in a joke that must've been really funny considering how loud the man's laugh was.

i took a step back and watched as drew and the driver continued chatting in italian. it was impressive to see him converse so effortlessly in another language.

after a brief exchange, the driver opened the trunk and loaded our bags. drew said one last thing before turning to me and saying, "come on, let's go."

i followed his lead and got into the car, settling into the plush leather seat as drew got in next to me. the driver shut the trunk and made his way to the drivers seat, starting the car and pulling out of the airport.

"i hate you, by the way." i said to the boy next to me, my voice heavy with exhaustion.

he chuckled and wrapped his arm around my shoulders, pulling me into his chest. "hmm and why is that?" he asked, amusement evident in his voice.

i let out a theatrical sigh, trying to express how upset i was. "because how dare you be so fluent in another language when i barely remember one year of spanish freshman year of high school."

he shook his head. "i don't know italian. when you were asleep on the plane i read some of my translation book and picked up on some things."

"liar," i mumbled into his chest. "you sounded like a native."

he chuckled again, his fingers playing with my hair. "i was just throwing out the handful of phrases i remember. i was hoping it'd be enough to impress you. and looks like it worked."

"yeah, yeah. you're great and amazing and attractive and bilingual." i said, the hint of exhaustion in my voice. "and here i am, struggling to keep my eyes open."

"we have about an hour drive until we'll be in tuscany...take another nap, alright?" drew said.

i nodded with a sigh, closing my eyes and resting my head on his chest. i could feel his warmth and the steady beat of his heart, which was both soothing and arousing at the same time.

i was hoping to stay awake and enjoy the scenery, but the soft hum of the car and the comfort of his touch were too much. before i knew it, i was drifting off to sleep.

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ROSEWOOD CASTIGLION DEL BOSCO
tuscany, italy
7:15am

i woke up to a gentle nudge. i was disoriented for a moment, the events of the past 12 hours rushing back into my memory. i opened my eyes and saw drew leaning over me with a smile on his face.

"hey, sleepyhead," he said softly. "we're here."

i slowly sat up, stretching out the stiffness in my neck. glancing out the window, i saw that we were in fact in an absolutely gorgeous location. there were rolling hills dotted with olive trees, and a large white structure in the distance.

"is that where we're staying?" i asked, pointing to the large building.

he nodded. "apparently it's a hotel but set up like a villa. luca rented all of the villas for the cast."

i was in complete awe of the sheer opulence of the place. it was like something out of a movie. the building was a mix of rustic charm and modern flare, with large arched windows and a terracotta-coloured exterior.

"god, this place is gorgeous..." i said, still mesmerized by the stunning location.

drew chuckled. "just wait til you actually see our room."

the driver pulled up to the front of the building and then began to unload our luggage while i got out of the car. i walked over to the edge of the gravel driveway and scanned the surroundings. the air smelt amazing, the aroma of freshly cut grass and flowers filling my lungs.

drew walked up behind me, his hands on my hips. he planted a soft kiss on my neck, his lips hot on my skin. i couldn't help but shiver under his touch.

"pretty nice, huh?" he said in a low voice, his lips still touching my neck.

"yeah," i agreed, my mind more occupied by his touch than my surroundings. the way he was touching me was making my skin tingle, and i could feel heat pooling deep within me.

he shifted his stance and pulled me closer to him, his hands moving down to my hips. his fingers lightly began tracing patterns on my exposed skin, driving me absolutely insane.

i took a deep breath, trying my best to control my rapidly growing lust. "we should...we should go check in..."

he hummed faintly, his mouth still on my neck. i could feel the smile on his lips, as he continued to tease me with his touch.

"i don't know," he said, pulling me against his chest. "i like it out here. the fresh air, the flowers, it's all so perfect."

i shook my head and laughed as i pulled away. "can you get the bags? i'll meet you inside."

he pouted jokingly and let his hands drop from my hips. i shot him a smirk before walking into the lobby.

the inside of the hotel was just as stunning as the outside. there were high ceilings, exposed beams, and a marble floor. there was a big leather couch in the corner and a reception desk in the center. it was the perfect balance of rustic and modern.

i made my way over to the front desk with a smile.

the woman behind the desk looked up from her computer, returning my smile. she had a thick italian accent. "welcome to the rosewood castiglioni, how may i help you?"

i cleared my throat, trying to sound like a respectable, well-travelled adult. "hi, i'm here to check in. i'm with the group associated with luca guadagnino." i said.

she nodded and pulled up a document on her computer. "ah yes. what is your name?"

"azaria parker," i said, spelling it out for her. "i should be with the rest of the cast and crew from the movie."

she clicked around on her computer and then looked up from the monitor. "alright, i have you down as villa number 3."

i exhaled a sigh of relief, glad the check-in process wasn't as tedious as i had expected.

i then looked over and noticed drew walking in with the bags. "oh, right. i also want to check in for drew starkey." i said pointing at drew. "he's also with luca."

the woman behind the desk nodded, seemingly unfazed by the fact that two actors were standing before her. she quickly looked up his name on her computer and printed off two room keys.

"alright, here are your keys. you are in villa number three." she said looking at me. "and he is in villa number four." she said looking at drew. "if you all have any questions, feel free to ask." she handed us each a key and smiled.

i thanked her and took the key. then i walked over to drew who was leaning against the wall.

"so, looks like we aren't sharing a room." i said to him, holding up the key.

he smirked and raised his own key in the air. "yeah but, villa three and four. we're basically neighbors." he said, his voice low.

i rolled my eyes but couldn't help the smile creeping onto my face. "yeah, neighbors. because that's exactly the same as sharing a room." i shifted my weight from one foot to the other, suddenly feeling restless. "well, i guess i should go unpack."

he nodded and began walking, rolling both my suitcase and his with him.

i followed him out of the front entrance, the hot air hitting me once again. the sun was higher in the sky now, the heat more intense.

"thanks for carrying my luggage, by the way" i said as i walked next to him. even in these conditions he looked flawless. meanwhile, i was sure i looked a hot mess.

he shot me a look, a smirk playing on his lips. "it's what i'm here for, to carry your bags."

i lightly slapped him on the arm, earning a chuckle from him.

"i'm kidding. of course i'll carry your bags." he added, a genuine note in his voice. "you can always put that nursing degree to use and treat me for back pain later."

i couldn't help but roll my eyes as he jokingly flexed his arms. he was clearly enjoying the fact that he was carrying my bags.

"oh, i get it, i'm just your personal nurse now." i said with feigned annoyance. "i should start charging you."

he raised an eyebrow and looked at me with a smirk. "oh, you're charging me? what's your hourly rate?" he asked jokingly. "can i pay in cash?"

i rolled my eyes playfully and stopped infront of villa three. "well, this is me."

it took him a beat to realize i had reached my room. he stopped a few steps ahead of me and looked back.

"oh, right. i guess this is where we part ways." he said, feigning disappointment. "i guess i'll have to find some other girl to carry around her luggage."

"you better not." i warned as i used my key to open my villa.

he chuckled, stepping closer to me. "oh don't worry, i think i prefer you." he said, clearly enjoying this banter. once i got my door open, he placed my suitcase infront of me before looking around. his gaze then landed on the villa across from mine. "four, four. that's me." he said pointing to the other villa.

i nodded, my eyes following his finger. "oh yeah, the neighbor villa."

i then looked back at him. he was standing incredibly close to me now, a small distance between our bodies. i could feel the heat emanating off of him, and i had to fight the urge to step closer.

"get some rest, yeah?" i advised him as i stepped farther into my villa. "filming starts tomorrow."

he nodded and shoved his hands in his pockets, but remained where he was.

"right...we're filming..." he murmured, his eyes locked on mine.

i could tell he was struggling just as much as i was to maintain a safe distance. the heat between us was electric, and the thought of being neighbors was only making it more difficult.

"well," i said awkwardly, shifting my weight from side to side. "i should get unpacking..."

he hummed faintly in agreement, but didn't move. he was still standing there, staring at me with an intense expression that made my legs weak.

it was as if we were at a standstill, neither of us willing to turn and walk away. the pull between us was too strong.

we continued staring at each other, the air between us filled with tension. the heat from the sun was nothing compared to the heat between us. i could feel my heart beating faster, and my skin was prickling with anticipation.

then suddenly, drew cleared his throat and nodded. "yeah...you go unpack, i'll get some rest. busy day tomorrow." he said as he pulled his bag with him across to his villa.

i could hear the strain in his voice as he spoke, and i knew he was struggling just as much as i was. but for the sake of professionalism, we both knew we needed to maintain some distance.

"yeah. rest...tomorrow..." i repeated weakly, my mind barely able to form words.

he mustered up a final nod before quickly walking into his villa, closing the door behind him.

the moment he was out of sight, i released a shaky breath. my body was thrumming with energy, the pull between us still tangible.

i knew i needed to unpack, but i also knew it was nearly impossible to do so while my thoughts were swimming with images of drew.

i decided to take another deep breath and collect myself. i knew there was a lot of work ahead of me, and i needed to be focused. i needed to study my lines, unpack, rest but firstly i needed to push the thoughts of drew out of my mind.

i began unpacking my clothes, putting them into the closet and drawers. i tried to focus on the mundane task at hand, hoping to distract my mind from the constant images of drew.

but no matter how much i tried to concentrate, my mind kept drifting back to him. his smile, his touch, his voice, his intoxicating presence.

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