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October 12, 2019: I only know that I want to live where you live

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Attention! This play includes transgender topics. For more details see our interjection.

Saturday, 3:40 pm:

Matteo: ~has fastened the bag that David has packed onto his bike and goes to the pool~ ~arrives there at 3:20 and gets through the window without any problems~ ~has to think about what it was like the last time he was here, how much he wanted to find David, but also how angry he was that David had shut him out like that~ ~also remembers how relieved he was when he saw that David was okay, but also how frustrated he suddenly got~ ~thinks about how much has changed since then, how much they have grown and automatically has to smile a little~ ~goes through the door to the pool and simply has to whistle briefly~ ~then gets into the pool and goes to the deep end~ ~unpacks the blanket and spreads it out~ ~then starts setting the food and beverages onto it~ ~is also finished with that eventually and can see that it’s almost 3:30~ ~sits down on the blanket and waits~ ~eventually gets sick of that and gets up again~ ~walks around the pool a for a while~ ~then gets up one of the ladders again and sits down on the edge of the pool on the shallow side~ ~pulls his phone out~ ~can see that it’s already 3:40 and that there isn’t a message from David~ ~starts getting a tiny bit annoyed~

David: ~briefly went back to the flatshare between the two viewings, but apart from that, he’s been busy all day~ ~was a little annoyed at first during the second viewing because no one opened the door at first and he had to wait for 10 minutes until the three people showed up, but who apologized for being late ten times~ ~but was immediately offered coffee and has sat in the cozy kitchen with the three of them and chatted with them a little bit~ ~found that pretty nice and already hoped even then, that the room would be nice, because he really liked the three people~ ~then got a viewing of the apartment and was really thrilled~ ~thought that the flatshare would be really perfect: A nice apartment, nice roommates and not far away from Matteo, and to make a good impression and to get to know the three people better, he let himself be talked into having another coffee after the viewing~ ~lost track of time a little while chatting and at some point glances at the kitchen clock rather accidentally~ ~immediately jumps up when he sees that it’s already 3:30~ ~assures the three once again that he’s really interested in the room and that he’d be really happy if he would get it, and beams when they announce to him that they also really liked him and that he’s the last applicant and that the roommates will sit down together right now to talk about it and that they would then call him with their decision~ ~says his goodbyes and leaves the apartment~ ~texts Matteo on the staircase on his way down~

WhatsApp, David/Matteo: David: Sorry, sorry, sorry! I only just left the viewing! It was awesome! I’ll tell you later! If I hurry, I’ll be there in 15 to 20 minutes! Don’t leave! I’m on my way! I’m looking forward to seeing you!

~then hits the pedals and hurries to get to the pool quickly~ ~is pretty out of breath when he arrives there and realizes that he’s really completely out of practise~ ~looks at the gate in worry and hopes that his arms will even be strong enough to pull himself up on it~ ~tries it, but immediately feels a tugging in his chest and quickly lets go again out of fear of tearing something again~ ~murmurs quietly~ Fuck… ~walks along the fence and eventually finds a spot where he doesn’t have to use his arms too much to climb over it~ ~is glad that he manages it, but is annoyed that he lost so much time because of it~ ~quickly goes toward the basement window, climbs inside a little awkwardly and with a slight tugging and gets a little nostalgic on his way through the basement rooms~ ~thinks that he’ll also have time for that later once he’s with Matteo~ ~then tries to jog a bit, but is already pretty sweaty and breathless after only a short distance, therefore continues with a brisk walk and finally reaches the pool room~ ~smiles when he sees Matteo sitting on the edge and can also see that he’s set “the table” for them at the deep end of the pool~ ~quickly walks toward him and sits down next to him~ ~presses a - still breathless - kiss on his cheek and also wraps both arms around him~ ~murmurs into his shoulder~ Sorry sorry sorry…

Matteo: ~gets David’s message and tries to ignore the stab when he reads that the flatshare room was awesome~ ~thinks that this means that he should be here at 4pm~ ~tries to not be too bitter when he thinks about the fact that this means that he’ll sit around here by himself for half an hour~ ~tries to pass the time with playing games on ihs phone, but has to think about David and this flatshare room again and what it will be like if David really moves in there~ ~then sees that his battery is at 30 % and stops playing again because he can’t really concentrate on it anyways~ ~sees that it’s a little after 4 and briefly considers just packing everything up again~ ~but finds this too bitchy, after all, and just remains sitting there~ ~eventually hears footsteps and takes a deep breath~ ~turns around a little when the footsteps get closer and David appears~ ~sees that he looks sweaty and out of breath and feels bad for a moment~ ~but then also remembers that he’s been here by himself for over half an hour now~ ~grumbles slightly when David wraps his arms around him~ You’re not supposed to strain yourself…

David: ~leans his head against Matteo’s shoulder and can feel himself relax a little and his pulse calm down as well~ ~then hears his words, grins slightly, kisses his shoulder and looks at him~ ~says quietly~ That was an exception… I wanted to be with you quickly… ~feels bad that Matteo had to wait for so long, but doesn’t really know how to make up for it~ ~says carefully - also because he doesn’t know how worried Matteo really is about his physical condition right now~ I will try for better time management again in the future… or rather planning in general. ~sits up a little straighter again and lets go of him~ I somehow didn’t consider the gate and that I can’t get over it at the moment… I probably should have planned twice the amount of time for getting from the gate to the pool… ~grins slightly~ Although: The next time we’re here I’ll probably be fitter again… ~looks at him~ But I’ll definitely make it up to you somehow for having to wait here for so long… you get a free wish! Whatever you want! I’ll serve on you today or I’ll make a fool of myself or whatever else you can come up with…

Matteo: ~sighs slightly when David says that it was an exception~ ~looks at him a little skeptically when he says that he’ll try to plan better in the future~ Well, it’s difficult with viewings, isn’t it? It’s not up to you. ~then listens to him when he says the thing about the gate and thinks that they could have thought of this sooner~ ~only nods slightly when he says that he’ll surely be fitter again the next time~ ~looks at him when he wants to make it up again~ ~also thinks that usually he would have succeeded, but today this stupid feeling in his gut just doesn’t go away~ ~therefore waves it off~ Oh, it’s okay… these things happen… ~then thinks about the flatshare room again and wants to ask how it was~ ~then thinks that he doesn’t really want to know since it was so awesome and the roommates were so cool~ ~but then still asks~ And how awesome was the awesome room?

David: ~smiles slightly when Matteo says that it’s difficult to plan with viewings and briefly feels bad, because to some extent it’s his fault for giving in to the second coffee and a second round of chatting~ ~shrugs slightly and murmurs~ Well, I could have texted you sooner that I’ll be late… ~then looks skeptical for a second when Matteo denies him making up for it and says that it’s okay, but still smiles slightly, leans over again and kisses his cheek~ ~murmurs~ I’ll still try my best so that it won’t happen again… ~thinks that he’ll still somehow make up for it by serving on Matteo or by bringing him hot chocolate in bed later or something~ ~then hears his question about the flatshare room and beams immediately~ Super awesome! Well first of all, it’s also in Moabit - not right around the corner, but not too far away either! And the room is really nice: An old building and only a little smaller than yours is… but it has bigger windows, really bright! And the apartment is also totally nice! They don’t have a living room but a really big and comfortable kitchen/living room combination as a common room. There are two girls and one guy living there. Martin is already around 30 and doing his traineeship. Miri is in her early 20s and is doing an apprenticeship to become a makeup artist and the third one is Dana and has also only started uni now… she’s from some village in Hesse and has also only been living there for a short while. But they’re all really super nice! And tolerant… well, I told them pretty early on that I’m trans after Miri asked me if I’m taken. So I told them about you and then Dana said that she’s bi and so I figured I’ll just tell them - either they’ll immediately tell me that they can’t imagine me living there or they’ll tell me that it’s okay. ~grins~ It was okay. I got another coffee!

Matteo: ~shrugs one shoulder when he says he could have texted~ That’s also impolite… ~can’t help but to smile briefly when he kisses his cheek~ ~but then sees him beam when he asks about the flatshare room and immediately regrets having asked the question~ ~listens to him talking about it and sees him beam and that he sounds really thrilled~ ~presses his lips together when he realizes that David really doesn’t have any doubts at all and that he really hopes that he’ll get the room~ ~once again plans on pushing this stupid gut feeling away and forces himself to smile~ Well that sounds great! Hopefully they’ll quickly reach out to you so that you’ll know their decision. ~somehow doesn’t trust his voice but just hopes that it sounded at least honest~

David: ~looks at Matteo expectantly and can see that he’s smiling slightly, but still somehow feels like something is wrong - maybe because he doesn’t ask any follow-up questions and because somehow Matteo doesn’t look as if he really focuses on the topic~ ~then hears his words and smiles slightly~ Yes, they said that they’d probably decide today already. Apparently I was the last applicant… ~grins again slightly, but this time more insecurely, and then says mostly to somehow lift the mood again~ Probably they’re sitting there with pro and con lists right now or they have secretly installed some point-based system… for every answer they liked they gave a point or something… ~sighs quietly and shrugs~ But it definitely was the best flatshare that I have looked at so far… ~briefly thinks that the best flatshare actually is the one he’s living in right now, but quickly pushes that thought aside again~

Matteo: ~can feel something constrict inside him when David says that they’ll already decide today~ ~then hears David making up theories of them sitting together and making a decision~ ~takes a deep breath and thinks that he has to support him right now~ They’ll surely take you. If they already invited you to a second coffee… ~then swallows at his next words~ Well, then you’ll surely also be the best applicant for them, that feeling was probably mutual. They’ll surely call you very soon. ~feels like suddenly there are foreign words coming out of his mouth and swallows hard~ You can surely start packing up again soon…

David: ~smiles slightly when Matteo say that they’ll surely take him~ ~looks over to him and when he sees him, he somehow doesn’t feel like he really means what he just said~ ~lowers his gaze again and still murmurs a quiet~ Thanks… ~then presses his lips together when he says that he can surely start packing again soon and realizes how much he doesn’t really want to do that - not yet and not at all, really~ ~still humms in agreement and murmurs insecurely~ Well, it still would be 1.5 more months… ~briefly wonders if that’s too long for Matteo’s taste and if he maybe wants him to move out faster and realizes that everything constricts within him at that thought~ ~looks back at Matteo again and frowns slightly~ ~somehow feels like something isn’t really right, that he isn’t being honest to him about something~ ~lightly nudges his foot against his and asks~ Is everything okay with you?

Matteo: ~finds the fact that he said that he can already pack stupid himself~ ~doesn’t want him to pack, not now and not at all~ ~hummmms slightly when he says that it’s still 1.5 months until then~ ~looks down into the pool to the blanket and briefly wonders why they’re even still sitting here~ ~thinks that it would surely be better if they stopped talking about this stupid room search and finally start to eat~ ~was just about to suggest that when David nudges him~ ~hesitates slightly at his question and briefly considers just telling him~ ~but then remembers how David beamed when he told him about the room and quickly nods~ Yes, sure, everything’s okay… don’t we want to eat now?

David: ~sees Matteo hesitate at his question and that somehow only makes him more skeptical~ ~then hears his answer and his question and slightly shakes his head~ ~would normally accept and believe him that everything is okay, but has actually already thought for days that this isn’t the case and - if he thinks back on it now it was always when they were talking about viewings~ ~wonders if Matteo might want him to move out sooner or if he’s somehow pissed that he has less time for him because of the viewings~ ~therefore ignores his question about the food and instead says~ Something is wrong, Matteo… you’ve been weird for days… ~looks at him pleadingly~ Am I doing something wrong? Or does something else annoy you? I… no idea… why don’t you just talk to me? Maybe that’ll help…

Matteo: ~presses his lips together when David says that something is wrong~ ~should have known that he can’t pretend with him~ ~when hearing his addition, he can hardly believe that David really thinks that he’d do something wrong~ ~shakes his head~ You’re not doing anything wrong, you… you are great… you have everything under control… everything goes according to plan, right? ~looks at him and can see that he looks at him uncomprehendingly~ Man, no idea, David, maybe I just don’t feel like doing the plan? Maybe I don’t want everything to go according to plan and that you’ll move out in 1.5 months? ~can’t sit still any longer right now, because it finally burst out of him and he hops into the pool~ ~immediately turns around and looks at David~ ~just talks without thinking~ You’re super into it and super organized and it also looks as if everything would work out great… I mean, sure, our flatshare is also loud and annoying and Hans constantly comes in… but no idea, maybe I thought… when you no longer wanted to move in with Laura, that you maybe wanted to keep living with me? ~shrugs one shoulder~ ~suddenly gets braver~ Because /I/ want that! I don’t want you to move out. I don’t want to have to talk about if we’ll go to your place or mine again, I want us to always go to our place. And I want you to be home when I come back from work or that I’m home when you come back from uni and I want that your and my stuff no longer gets separated and I don’t want you to move into this awesome flatshare. And maybe that’s all selfish and stupid and too soon, but that’s what I want. And if the flatshare is too tight for you, then we’ll move out, ok? Or we don’t, I don’t care, I only know that I want to live where you live. ~takes a deep breath and suddenly doesn’t have words any more~ ~only stares at David and is suddenly really scared~

David: ~hears that he’s great and has everything under control and slightly shakes his head~ ~is slightly confused and can’t tell what this has to do with Matteo’s problem~ ~nods slightly when he says that everything goes according to plan, but still looks confused and waits to see if there’s another explanation~ ~then feels it somehow breaking out of him when he starts talking and feels his heartbeat speeding up when he says that he doesn’t like the plan~ ~at first thinks that he wants him to move out sooner, after all, but then hears the exact opposite and doesn’t understand anything anymore~ ~presses out a quiet “huh?” while Matteo jumps into the pool~ ~briefly feels the hope within him that he wants them to keep living together, but then hears something else coming from him at first and still doesn’t understand what he’s getting at~ ~then feels like his heart is going to jump out of his chest any second now when Matteo really and truly says that he thought he’d wanted to stay living with him~ ~wants to tell him immediately that he also wants that, but doesn’t even get a word in because the words are just tumbling out of him~ ~listens to him and suddenly has a lump in his throat when he realizes what Matteo’s speech is leading to, and can feel tears welling up in his eyes after only a short while~ ~thinks that he also wants all of that, that he’s always wanted it and laughs quietly and in disbelief~ ~slightly shakes his head when he says that this might be selfish and too soon or stupid and simply wants to be close to him right now~ ~wants to tell him that he also wants all of this, that it’s not stupid or too soon~ ~kicks off the edge and then jumps into the pool just when Matteo says that they can also move out and that he doesn’t care as long as he can live where he lives~ ~can feel that his legs are somehow wobbly from all the excitement and stares at Matteo in slight disbelief when he finishes his speech~ ~then sees that Matteo is looking at him almost a little scared and weirdly enough has to laugh in disbelief at first, because it’s so surreal to him that Matteo’s apparently scared of how he might react to that statement~ ~then beams at him with tears in his eyes and pretty happily and takes three quick steps toward him~ ~puts his hands on his cheeks and kisses him longer at first and then kisses him again twice in quick succession~ ~then looks at him, his hands still on his cheeks, still beaming and disbelieving, and croaks quietly~ I also want that… everything… I want you and I want to live with you and I want us to be able to come home and that the other is there… everything… ~slightly shakes his head and laughs again quietly and disbelievingly, because he somehow can’t believe his luck~ ~asks quietly~ How can you think that I don’t want that, as well?!? What am I supposed to do with an awesome flatshare if I can have you instead!?

Matteo: ~is still staring at him and can see that he has tears in his eyes~ ~is pretty overwhelmed at first, because he’s somehow so upset right now that he can’t really interpret it correctly~ ~then sees him beaming and can only think that this is one of the most beautiful sights before he already gets kissed~ ~can feel everything inside him unwind because that can only mean one thing~ ~then hears David’s croaking and hears him confirm it and simply beams at him~ Yes? ~then has to laugh involuntarily when David asks how he could ever think otherwise~ ~shrugs one shoulder~ Sometimes I’m just a pretty big idiot… ~wraps both arms around him tightly and kisses him again~ ~then leans his forehead against David’s and leaves his eyes closed~ ~needs this right now to calm down a little again~ ~then pulls away a little and beams at him~ Can we finally eat now and talk about how we want to do this?

David: ~laughs quietly and nods vigorously when Matteo asks again~ Yes! Yes, yes! ~beams when he says that he’s a pretty big idiot and nods vigorously again~ My pretty lovable unique idiot! ~kisses him again and wraps both arms around him~ ~squeezes him close and realizes that he’s still beaming~ ~wonders if he’ll ever be able to stop today~ ~takes a deep breath when Matteo puts his forehead against his and also closes his eyes for a moment~ ~tries to calm down but doesn’t really manage and realizes how his lips go into an automatic smile again and again~ ~is excited and antsy and can barely believe that Matteo really already wants that~ ~then laughs quietly when he hears his question and shakes his head~ I’m way too excited to eat… but you can… or have to… so that your stomach won’t be mad at me… ~wraps his arms around Matteo’s waist and walks to the deeper end of the pool with him like that rather awkwardly~ ~lets go of him there, but only to sit down, lean his back against the edge of the pool and to immediately hold his arms out for him again~ ~realizes that he’s still beaming and quietly laughs and shakes his head~ I can’t really believe it properly… I always thought it was too soon, but I actually also wanted it… had I known that this was the reason for your bad mood… we should have talked properly… we really still have to work on perfecting that… ~simply keeps beaming~ …but we have all the time in the world to perfect it… Awesome!

Matteo: ~laughs slightly when David says that he’s too excited to eat~ Too excited to eat? Weird… ~goes to the end of the pool with him~ ~immediately sits down next to him and cuddles close~ ~pulls the tupperware box with the sandwiches close and puts it down on his lap~ ~but hasn’t taken one out yet when David talks~ ~grins slightly when he says that they could still perfect the thing with the talking~ Well… I think we can still leave some space for improvements… ~but then gets a little more serious~ I somehow couldn’t tell you about it, it also wasn’t really a clear thought for a long time somehow… the apartment search just kept annoying me more and more and it took some time for me to understand what that meant… ~looks at him and then grins, after all~ …better late than never… ~then takes a sandwich, after all, and takes a bite~ ~says with his mouth half full~ Alright… staying in the flatshare or moving out?

David: ~wraps his arm around Matteo and immediately pulls him closer when he cuddles into him~ ~kisses his forehead because he simply has to be close to him right now, but loosens his grip a little a moment later so that Matteo can reach the food~ ~nods at his words and says~ Definitely space for improvements… what’s important is that we’re capable of learning… ~grins slightly into his beaming and thinks that the only thing that’s important to him is that together they somehow manage and do and work for all of this~ ~then listens to him and also gets a little more serious~ ~almost feels a little sorry that he didn’t understand sooner that Matteo’s bad mood was due to the apartment search, but is pretty glad that Matteo realized for himself what this means~ ~but also grins when Matteo looks at him and nods~ ~repeats~ Better late than never… ~smiles when Matteo finally reaches for a sandwich and quickly glances at the box to consider if he’s hungry, after all, but is really still too nervous and excited and postpones eating~ ~then hears Matteo’s question and listens inside himself, ponders the advantages and disadvantages and his own feeling and also wonders what Matteo might prefer~ ~eventually asks hesitantly~ Umm… our own apartment? ~quickly adds~ Really, I love the flatshare and I love our room… but in the long haul, there isn’t really any privacy or if there is then it’s only an empty apartment when we get lucky… I liked it back when we could choose. That we could go to Laura’s apartment when it got too much at the flatshare and that we could go to the flatshare when Laura was getting on our nerves… but we don’t have an alternative like that at the moment… then it’s rather up to chance if we have the flatshare to ourselves or not… and I… no idea… I think I want something for ourselves… something that’s only ours… a… a real home… only our stuff… only our habits… only us… ~slightly presses his lips together and shrugs one shoulder~ Is that okay? ~would also be willing to stay living in the flatshare for longer if that means that he can keep living with Matteo, but actually really prefers finding something for only the two of them~

Matteo: ~while he asked the question, he thought that he’d actually prefer their own place~ ~but also loves living at the flatshare, of course, and would also continue living there if David wants that~ ~but then grins when he hears David and nods immediately~ That’s totally okay… and I completely agree with you… I mean, I’d really miss the flatshare… but I’d also think it would be nicer if we had our own place… something that’s ours. ~grins again slightly and then considers~ But it could also be difficult to find a 2 or 3 room apartment within 1.5 months… and to tell the flatshare that they have to find a new tenant… Linn won’t like that one bit…

David: ~briefly looks at Matteo scrutinizingly when he agrees immediately to find their own place, but this time he can see that he’s absolutely serious about it and beams again immediately~ ~murmurs quietly~ Exactly… ~can feel his heart beat faster at the thought that this is really real, that they are really going to do that - their own apartment with pictures and photos and plants and a red rug~ ~hears Matteo’s ponderings and grimaces slightly~ God, right… Linn… she really won’t like that one bit… we’ll somehow really have to think of how we’re going to tell her… prepare a few words in advance or something… ~then shakes his head a little~ But we’re basically not really pressured for time at all… it doesn’t really matter if we move out in one month or only in four months… right? I mean, it works well with the two of us in one room and with the roommates, as well… then we can take our time with looking for a place… ~then grins~ Although… if we really find something for the 1st of December, then the advantage would be that we wouldn’t have to find a new tenant. The other day, Laura mentioned again how much she likes your room and that she’ll snag it for herself immediately if you ever moved out.

Matteo: ~nods immediately when he talks about Linn~ And we promised her that she’ll be the first to know if something changes… ~then listens to him and is confused for a moment about why it doesn’t matter when they move out~ ~but then understands it and has to laugh~ Right, we don’t really have to care that much about when Mia comes back… ~then grins when he tells him about Laura~ I can understand that… but that would be really nice, then Laura wouldn’t have to find something new, either, and this way, we could also put Hans and Linn in a more favourable mood… they both really like Laura… ~pushes another bit of sandwich into his mouth~

David: ~humms in agreement when he remembers their promise to Linn, but then groans quietly and laughs~ I can’t tell at all how she’ll react… ~simply hopes that it’s some kind of reaction that won’t leave him completely helpless~ ~grins and nods when Matteo understands why they aren’t pressured for time and nods again when he says that Laura would be perfect as a new tenant~ ~wraps his arms a little more around Matteo again and squeezes him close~ ~kisses his back and murmurs~ We’ll manage all of it somehow… worst case, Laura will have to stay with someone for one or two months… or Mia will move to Alex’ for one or two months or something… ~grins slightly and can feel this feeling of happiness rising inside him when he thinks about the fact that they are really doing this~ ~says quietly and a little out of context~ And then we’ll buy the red rug…

Matteo: ~hummms slightly~ She doesn’t like change… we have to promise to visit her often… ~then nods when he says that Mia can also stay at Alex’~ Yes, we’ll manage it somehow… ~then laughs slightly when he mentions the red rug and looks at him~ That’s not a must… I was just joking around… everything should fit, right? ~stretches his head a little so that he can kiss him~

David: ~humms in agreement to his words about Linn~ We’ll do that anyways, right? I’d also somehow miss the chaotic bunch otherwise… ~frowns slightly when he says that he was only joking about the red rug and grins slightly~ ~returns his kiss and then says~ If you want a red rug, then you’ll get a red rug! And all the other things. The pictures on the walls. And you’ll get fresh herbs in the kitchen… and we’ll distribute my plants in the apartment… ~elbows him lightly and laughs quietly~ Now those aren’t dreams, Florenzi… now it gets serious… okay… we might have to save some money for big things like a big couch… but still…

Matteo: ~nods immediately~ Yes, we’ll do that anyways… ~then smiles when he says that now it gets serious and all the things they’ll get~ Yeees, now it gets serious… and we have my armchair and the bean bag and maybe for now we can take the couch you guys had? Laura won’t need it anymore if she stays at the flatshare… ~reaches for a bottle of water and drinks a sip and then hands it to David~ Okay… you already looked up information about apartments… how much does a 2 room apartment not too far from Moabit cost?

David: ~nods when he talks about the armchair and bean bag and that for now they can take a couch from the old apartment~ Yes, for starters it’s definitely enough… worst case, our visitors will just have to sit on the floor… and for now we can also take the table and chairs from the old apartment for our kitchen - although I’d also like new ones one day… something wooden would be nice… ~takes the bottle of water, drinks a sip and then realizes that he’s a little hungry now, after all~ ~reaches for a sandwich and considers when he hears Matteo’s question~ Hmmm… well I’d say that we’d somehow make due with the money. I don’t think that the basic rent itself would be much more than two separate flatshare rooms. But the utilities will probably be more because it’s only two people who pay for power, internet and such stuff… but I already talked to Mama if she could give me a little more money in the beginning… until I find a side job… but maybe we’ll also be lucky for once and we’ll find something that’s perfect and cheap… ~was just about to bite into his sandwich when he feels his phone vibrate~ ~puts the sandwich aside, pulls it from his pocket and frowns briefly because he doesn’t know the number~ ~answers~ Schreibner, hello? ~listens, smiles slightly, then shakes his head and puts his hand on the back of his neck~ ~opens his mouth twice trying to get a word in, but only manages on the third try~ Oh man, Martin, that’s really super nice that you decided on me… but… ~then listens to him again and shakes his head~ No, I don’t have another place… not yet… but my boyfriend and I just decided to move in together… ~beams broadly while he tells him about it and keeps listening to Martin~ Yes, thanks! I hope you have a lot of luck with the next candidate. Say hi to Miri and Dana, ok? … Yes, you too… bye… ~ends the call and reaches for his sandwich again~ ~grins at Matteo~ Well… too late I’d say…

Matteo: ~nods at his words about the seating~ Yes, we’ll manage it all… first we need an apartment… ~hummms slightly when he says that they’ll manage the rent~ Yes, so, well I could also tell Mama to tell Papa to give me more money… all the money doesn’t have to come from your parents… ~then sees David pulling out his phone and sits up a little straighter so that David can talk~ ~grins slightly when he hears that he would have gotten the room~ ~beams even more when David declines Martin’s offer~ ~grins at him broadly when he ends the call~ But I was right, they would have picked you…

David: ~actually wanted to say that they really only have to talk about money once they really found an apartment that they can get when his phone rings~ ~sees Matteo grin after he ends the call and laughs quietly~ ~teases him a little~ But earlier you said it in a compleeetely different tone of voice… ~bites into his sandwich and leans a little more against the pool wall again~ ~gets a little more serious again, is quiet for a moment and then says quietly~ I’m glad that you spilled the beans… just in time… just imagine they would have beaten you to it… ~but thinks that no matter when and how, he would have declined any offer, regardless of how nice the room is, for the possibility of moving in with Matteo~

Matteo: ~grins a little when he teases him~ There was an altogether different mood earlier… ~leans against him again and wraps an arm around his middle~ ~nods slightly when he says that he’s glad that he spilled the beans~ Me too… and otherwise I probably would have told you after you would have gotten the room… eventually it would have spilled out of me… ~presses a kiss to his neck and grumbles slightly~ Or I would have thrown myself in front of the moving truck eventually…

David: ~nods in amusement when Matteo says that it was a different mood~ Of course! ~wraps an arm around Matteo when he leans against him again and presses a kiss to his hair~ ~listens to him and humms quietly and in agreement~ ~smiles when he gets a kiss on his neck and then laughs quietly at the image of Matteo throwing himself in front of the moving truck~ Highly dramatic, Florenzi… noooo, it was better this way… and less complicated… ~takes another bite off his sandwich and then has to think about the fact that while it was more uncomplicated like the image of the moving truck, that they still somehow could have made it easier for themselves~ ~says quietly~ Still, the next time we’ll talk sooner if something bothers one of us, okay? ~smiles slightly~ I mean, I did find your speech great and I’d actually also like it again in writing to remember it… but you still didn’t feel too good over the last few days… so… ~says even quieter~ You can always tell me anything that bothers you, okay?

Matteo: ~laughs slightly~ Yes, that would have been highly dramatic… movie-worthy. ~looks at him when he gets quieter~ ~understands what he means, but isn’t so sure that he can promise him that~ ~says quietly~ I’ll try… ~then hears that he found his speech great and has to grin~ I don’t know if I can manage to say the same thing again so that you could write it down… ~slightly shakes his head~ No, not really, but… we had agreed on it and I thought you like the arrangement the way it is and therefore… well, I know you told me to think of myself as well, but somehow that was different…

David: ~humms in agreement when Matteo says that he’ll try~ ~knows himself that it isn’t always that easy, but still adds with a small smile~ Me too… ~then also has to grin slightly~ Noo, /you/ have to write it down for me… ~gets more serious again~ I listened to you and all the while I only thought that I want that as well… that I also want you to be there when I come home from uni and that our stuff will no longer be separated and all of that… ~then nods slightly when he says that they had agreed on it~ Yes, true… but I felt similar to you. We had agreed on it and I thought that you like it that way and therefore… ~sighs quietly~ I already realized some time ago that I want to move in with you… properly. And the prospect of “one day in the not too distant future” was enough for me… ~grins slightly~ Although sooner rather than later is quite in my favor… ~then shakes his head a little when he says that thinking about himself was different in that case~ Why that!? You didn’t even know what I wanted… and even if I didn’t want it… then maybe we would have been able to find a compromise or something…

Matteo: ~grins and shakes his head~ I don’t remember everything I said, sorry… ~but then smiles slightly when he says that he also wants all of that~ ~hummms slightly when David says that he’s realized it some time ago~ ~does wonder why he never said anything in seriousness in that case~ ~tilts his head at his last question~ Hello! YOU also could have said that it’s not about the distant future for you, but also about the now… ~looks at him~ If it had been the other way round… say, one day we said that in 2022 we’ll go on holiday to… no idea Denmark… and then in the beginning of 2022 I’ll start planning the holiday… and that’s also okay for you, but you’d actually rather go to… um… Norway… then you’d also say: “No, sorry, Matteo, could you please drop all the planning, I’d rather do that”?~

David: ~pffs when he says that he doesn’t remember what he said~ ~also tilts his head slightly when Matteo says that he could have said something and briefly thinks that he actually assumed that Matteo knew that, but that he’s also somehow right~ ~then hears his comparison, frowns briefly and then shrugs his shoulders~ Well, maybe not thaaat directly… It also depends on how much you’re looking forward to Denmark… and how much more I’d actually want to go to Norway. No idea… maybe I’d mention something like the fact that Norway is also really great or something… or I’d go to Denmark with you and suggest that we’ll go to Norway the year after… ~sighs quietly and shakes his head a little~ ~pulls Matteo to him again and presses another kiss to his head~ I’m sorry… maybe I really could have said something as well… I somehow assumed that it would be obvious… I mentioned it so often… that it hopefully won’t be in the too distant future… or that I want to buy a plant with you once it’s time… or that I don’t want to wait ten years or so… we joked around about what the apartment is supposed to look like… I thought that this might make it obvious that I definitely want that… no matter when…

Matteo: ~tilts his head when David says what he would have done~ Yes, that sounds very reasonable… ~then smiles when David pulls him close again and wraps an arm around his middle again~ ~then listens to him and frowns slightly~ Well, yes, in the not too distant future… that’s really very vague… and we really did rather joke around… that showed that you want that theoretically, one day… but when it got serious then we always had this plan and you also always said that you liked it the way it was and so on… ~looks up at him~ But it doesn’t really matter now, right? Now we managed it. ~smiles broadly~

David: ~smiles slightly and nods~ True… that does sound rather vague… in the not too distant future entails a pretty wide spectrum… ~but then shakes his head a little and laughs quietly~ Well, joked around… I was actually pretty serious about a lot of it… and for me it wasn’t actually really in theory… ~looks down to him when he looks up and can’t help but to also smile pretty broadly when he hears his words and sees his smile~ True… that’s the main thing… ~thinks that the rest really doesn’t matter and that this weird fate found its completely own way again to lead them to what they both want~ ~leans down to him and kisses him tenderly~ ~murmurs a little disbelievingly but incredibly happy against his lips~ We’ll move in together… ~thinks that voicing it out loud like that makes it sound a lot more real and he feels a strong tingling of anticipation in his gut~

Matteo: ~hears that he was actually serious about almost all of it and is briefly surprised about it~ ~briefly wonders what else he might have been serious about or not and how he’s supposed to know that, but doesn’t really think about it any further because then David is looking at him like that~ ~only smiles and was just about to pull him close when he already leans over and kisses him~ ~rolls a little more onto his stomach and nods~ We’ll move in together… ~wraps an arm around his neck and kisses him again and again~

David: ~smiles into the kiss after Matteo repeats his words and tenderly runs his hand through his hair~ ~then realizes that they are really sitting around a little uncomfortable and quietly murmurs into the kiss~ Lap… ~then tuggs slightly on him so that he sits down in his lap and grumbles happily when Matteo really does so~ ~wraps an arm around him tighter and lets his other hand wander over his cheek and hair while he deepens the kiss~ ~realizes pretty quickly and pretty frustrated that he wants more and pulls away from the kiss a little breathless~ ~leans his forehead against Matteo’s and murmurs half frustrated half amused~ And we can’t even properly celebrate this incisive decision with sex…

Matteo: ~hears his grumbling and feels his tugging and gives in without thinking about it~ ~sits down in his lap and kisses him again~ ~grumbles when David pulls away from the kiss and then sighs at his words~ We’ll add it to the list… so far, we already have to make good for “you’re back from the hospital sex” and “yeah the flatshare is empty sex” and “we’ll move in together sex”… ~kisses him again briefly~ As soon as you get the okay from the doctor, we won’t leave our room for three days… ~laughs slightly~

David: ~grumbles in frustration when Matteo says that they’ll add it to the list and grins slightly when he lists everything~ ~adds in amusement~ And don’t forget about the approximately 5 to 6 times “we’re yearning so much for each other sex”… ~gets kissed again and smiles at him~ ~then nods at his suggestion~ Or one week… ~then grins again slightly and says quietly~ And once we have our own apartment then we’ll never have to lock up again during sex… and we’ll never have to be incredibly quiet again because Laura is next door or Hans is sitting on the couch folding laundry… and we could even leave the bedroom door open if we wanted to…

Matteo: ~grins slightly~ Well, those go without saying… I only listed the “we’re celebrating something” ones… ~then laughs slightly when David describes what it could be like when they have their own apartment~ Oh my god! Sex with an open door? I think we’ve never done that! Sick! ~runs a hand through his hair lovingly and briefly kisses him again~ ~but then pulls away from him again and sits down next to him again~ ~pulls his phone out and waves it around~ Wanna look up apartments? ~grins slightly~

David: ~grins at Matteo’s words and then also laughs quietly when he does~ ~then gets another kiss and holds onto him for a moment afterwards when he realizes that he wants to get off his lap~ ~struggles a little with him, kisses him again and then lets go of him~ ~then sees him pull his phone out of his pocket and wiggles his eyebrows at his question~ Definitely… the plan is still to move out by December 1st… ~scoots closer to him so that he can also look at the phone~ ~realizes that he’s getting excited again and beams~ Oh, so far we only talked about the furnishing, but not about the layout… So, would you prefer a tub or a shower? And do we need a window in the bathroom? Would really be nice, right? ~laughs quietly~ I mean, if only to air it out… but not just for that… a bright apartment would really be awesome… so a lot of windows… or big windows… and do you want a balcony? If we get one with a balcony, then we’ll definitely need our own kiddy pool in the summer for foot baths! And if it’s an old building again then I’d really love that! Or would you rather have a modern building?

Matteo: ~nods when David says that the goal is to move out by December~ ~opens the page of an apartment-search website~ ~then looks at him when the questions are tumbling out of him and immediately falls in love with him again~ ~smiles and kisses him~ You’re cute… well, I don’t have tooo much of an opinion on any of it… can’t we just see what there is on offer in Moabit and then we’ll see? ~looks at him questioningly~ Well for now only to see what we could even afford? Of course an old building with a balcony would be nice, but if we can’t afford it then I’ll also take something else… or is there anything that you definitely want to have?

David: ~smiles when Matteo kisses him, but then grimaces somehow in a mix of skepticism, embarrassment and amusement when he says that he’s cute~ ~but doesn’t comment on it and instead listens to him~ ~nods at his suggestion and at the rest of his words~ ~then tilts his head at his question and thinks~ ~finally shakes it and grins slightly~ Only you… I don’t care about the rest… ~looks at the phone and waits for Matteo to type~ ~says in the meantime~ So in Moabit and affordable is good… if the apartment also happens to be bright and in an old building then that’s even better and if it has a tub and a balcony, then it’s perfect… ~puts his chin down on Matteo’s shoulder so that he can see better~

Matteo: ~gives him the secretary’s-office-look when he says that he only needs him~ You’ll get me in any apartment, you loon… ~then opens his phone again~ Okay, then we’ll first enter everything we want… and if there aren’t any good results, then we’ll dial back… ~enters the stuff into the search filters~ ~tilts his head and opens the first result~ Man no, that’s super inconvenient… huge living room and all other rooms are super tiny…

David: ~grins when he gets the secretary’s-office-look and shrugs one shoulder~ Tadaa and I’m already happy! ~presses a kiss to his cheek and then also looks at the phone~ ~leans a little closer to the phone after Matteo has entered the details and clicked on the first result and looks at the layout of the apartment with him~ ~nods at his words~ That’s really the case with a lot of apartments… especially with new buildings… or generally in buildings that were built after the 70s… with old buildings it often looks different… ~looks at him~ Although that doesn’t really matter for us, right? I mean, theoretically, only the wardrobe and the bed have to fit in the bedroom… we can also put the desks into the living room… ~looks back at the picture~ Let’s have a look at the rest of the photos… ~waits for Matteo to swipe through the gallery and hmms~ Yes, okay, the bedroom really is very very very tiny… I wonder who comes up with that layout… well, but on the other hand, it’s very bright… ~then looks away from the phone and at Matteo again~ You know what else would be nice? A kitchen that fits a dining table… so not one of those tiny kitchens…

Matteo: ~nods when he says that this is the case with a lot of apartments~ Yes, this loft layout… but I also think that such huge living rooms are somehow not really cozy… although, it’s actually okay at Alex’… but no, I find it somehow stupid if everything’s so open and so on… ~then swipes to the rest of the photos~ The bedroom is really tiny… ~then looks at him~ Yes, that would be really nice… not always having to eat in the living room… ~then clicks back and scrolls further down the list of results~ That looks like an old building… ~clicks on it~ …and it isn’t tooo far away from the flatshare… looks quite nice…

David: ~smiles when Matteo agrees to the big kitchen and really hopes that they somehow get lucky~ ~knows that it’s really not too easy, but then remembers that they really aren’t pressured for time and that it doesn’t really matter when they move~ ~then hears that Matteo already has his eyes on the next apartment and concentrates on the display again~ ~smiles and nods~ ~murmurs~ Open the photos… ~smiles even more and presses a kiss to Matteo’s shoulder~ We can definitely call that one… umm… hang on… I can log in - then we can put it on the list of favorites… or do you also have an account?

Matteo: ~clicks on the photos~ I like that one better than the previous one… ~laughs slightly and shakes his head~ No, I don’t have an account… I’ll send you the link, hang on… ~sends David the link via WhatsApp~ I’ll already keep looking… ~goes back to the list~

David: ~pulls his phone from his pocket and opens the link Matteo has sent him~ ~logs in and puts the apartment on his list of favorites~ ~smiles briefly when he sees the other apartments and rooms on his list of favorites and simply deletes them~ ~then leans over to Matteo again and keeps looking with him~ ~they keep looking for apartments together for a little while longer and put some of them on the list of favorites~ ~eventually, he pulls the gummy bears closer and opens them~ ~holds the bag out to Matteo so that he can also have some~ ~eventually grins slightly~ So we already have a bit to do on Monday… maybe we’ll already manage to call some of them before work and uni… if not then I have a free period at 12 - I can keep trying then. And maybe you could in your lunch break?

Matteo: ~has made an account for himself, after all, so that they have the same list of favorites~ ~never thought that it would be so much fun to look for apartments and to think what could fit and what couldn’t~ ~immediately also grabs a wine gum when David holds them out to him~ ~nods immediately~ Yes, we should definitely manage to call them… ~then looks at David~ When do we want to talk to Linn? Today already? Or tomorrow?

David: ~beams when Matteo says that it’ll definitely work with calling in the lunch break, because he realizes that now they are really starting to plan~ And appointments are always possible after you get off work… or on the weekends… and if one of us has made an appointment, then he immediately texts the other so that we don’t double book, okay? ~then smiles when he looks at him, but then gets more serious at his question~ ~checks the time and sees that it’s almost 7 o’clock by now~ I’m afraid she’ll be gone soon… she has this meeting with her colleagues today, so it’ll have to be tomorrow. We’d best do it first thing tomorrow morning… ~smiles again~ And then tell the rest of the flatshare and then the guys and the girls. They can all immediately start keeping an eye open! ~laughs quietly~ Abdi and Carlos will be thrilled that we’ll stay living together now, after all!

Matteo: ~nods immediately~ Yes, we’ll do it like that… ~humphs when he says that Linn will be gone soon~ Okay, tomorrow then… we’ll bring coffee to her room… ~then grins when he talks about the others and about the boys~ Carlos will be very relieved… he somehow immediately has some break-up fantasies if something doesn’t go according to plan… ~then looks at him~ And? What will Alex say?

David: ~nods at his words about coffee for Linn and then laughs quietly~ I just wanted to say “and breakfast” but then she’ll know straight away that something is wrong… ~thinks that it’s actually the exact opposite and that /everything/ is okay and looks at Matteo lovingly~ ~then sighs quietly when he’s talking about Carlos~ But weirdly enough it’s only when it’s about us… if Jonas and Hanna don’t see each other for a week then it’s no big deal… ~then exhales when Matteo asks about Alex and shrugs~ Congratulations? No idea… I think he’ll think it’s good if it’s what I want… I mean, it’s not thaaaat much of an irresponsible decision so that anyone could say anything against it, is it? And even if, it’s about us. Okay, it’s somehow early after 5 months… but we’ve basically been living together from day one… if it’s what we both want I don’t really care what the others are going to say… ~looks at him and smiles before he finally asks~ What will Jonas say?

Matteo: ~grins and shakes his head~ No, coffee is enough… ~shrugs his shoulders~ I think Carlos is just more attached to us as a couple than to Hanna and Jonas as a couple… he and his vibes, the first thing he texted after you met the boys for the first time was how much the vibes fit… ~smiles slightly~ ~then grins when he talks about Alex~ Alex is also really different in that regard, but… who knows if he and Mia will ever move in together… ~shrugs one shoulder~ But I don’t actually care how the others are doing it… we’re us and that’s it… ~shrugs one shoulder again when he asks about Jonas~ I think he’ll be happy for us… and besides, our own apartment means that there’s another place to meet up… ~laughs slightly~ We only have to be careful that there won’t constantly be Brudis sitting on our couch…

David: ~looks at Matteo in surprise and a little amused when he tells him about Carlos and the vibes~ Seriously!? I also think that the vibes fit… ~leans over to him and presses a kiss to his shoulder~ ~reaches for his hand and entwines their fingers~ ~tilts his head a little when he talks about Mia and Alex~ I think Alex would like it if Mia moved in with him one day… but will Mia just give up her freedom and independence so easily…!? ~slightly shrugs one shoulder and then nods at his next words~ ~says quietly~ Yes, same for me. To each their own and however it fits… ~then smiles pretty broadly and can feel this tingling of happiness in his gut again~ And for us it fits pretty well once again… well, that we both want it at the same time and neither of us says “Oh no, only in ten years or so”… ~then nods at his words about Jonas and laughs quietly at his words about Brudis on the couch~ Or we’ll just have to find a good way to kick them out again smoothly if we want to have our peace again… ~leans his head against the pool wall and is quiet for a few seconds before he says~ I actually like the thought… that our friends like to visit us and want to spend time with us… ~can feel that he’s especially fond of the image of “us” - the thought that for the first time he’ll have an apartment that’s only his - and Matteo’s, of course - not his parents’, not Laura’s, one that’s not part of a flatshare - and the thought that there’s the possibility that he might also properly arrive at a place and not “only” arrive with a person and that he can feel at home~

Matteo: ~grins slightly~ Yep, I think so, too… ~squeezes his hand when he takes it~ ~then laughs slightly when it’s about Mia and Alex again~ I think Mia would also like to, but she doesn’t really dare to just yet… ~then grins at him when he says that it fits them~ Yes sure, with us it luckily fits really well… ~kisses him quickly~ ~then laughs slightly when he talks about kicking them out~ Oh that also works un-smoothly… I think they can handle it… ~then looks at him lovingly when he says that he likes that thought~ Yes, so do I actually… ~thinks that then it’s /theirs/, their apartment, their furniture, exactly the way they want it~ ~then looks at David again and suddenly thinks how breathtaking it is that, since David entered his life, he dares to do more and more, to really say what he wants and that he even gets it~ ~first David himself and now the moving in together~ ~there was not one bit of doubt for him, not one second of hesitation, he just also wanted exactly what he wanted~ ~leans to him and kisses him again, simply because he can and wants to~ ~smiles slightly and says quietly~ This will be nice.

David: ~grins when Matteo says that they could also kick out the boys unsmoothly~ Okay, that’ll be your job, then… I’ll observe how you do that and maybe then in a few years’ time I’ll also be able to do it unsmoothly. ~smiles when Matteo says that he also likes the thought of visitors at their place~ ~then somehow feels that he’s looking at him and looks back~ ~smiles slightly and briefly wonders what he might think right now~ ~but leans toward him when he realizes that Matteo wants to kiss him and tenderly returns his kiss~ ~smiles again when he hears his words and can feel this tingling in his gut again~ ~humms in agreement and then sighs quietly when this weird feeling, that he knows from their holiday, overcomes him~ ~says quietly~ Somehow pretty surreal again… if someone had told me about that half a year ago… ~laughs quietly and shakes his head~ ~then looks at Matteo again and says with a loving grin~ You upended my life quite a bit, Florenzi!

Matteo: ~smiles slightly when David says that it’s pretty surreal~ Yes, it is… but then it also isn’t… surreal is somehow so odd, don’t you think? And I actually find us pretty normal and real and so on… ~shrugs one shoulder~ I mean… no idea… surreal somehow sounds as if it would be gone again any second… I don’t like that… ~grimaces slightly and scrunches up his nose because he doesn’t know if he expressed it right~ ~but then smiles at David’s following words~ Upended sounds better… I’ll take that, too… because you also upended my life, Schreibner.

David: ~looks at Matteo questioningly at his words and grins slightly when he says that surreal sounds odd~ ~but then smiles more when he talks about them being normal and real and nods~ ~then quickly shakes his head~ True - I don’t like that, either… ~thinks how best to explain it~ It’s more like… double-edged somehow. In the here and now and with you I think we’re totally real and normal and perfect and I’m simply super happy… and then I think about my life before you and… then it suddenly feels almost too good to be true, you know? Back then I just never would have thought that I’d ever get something like that… you, love, sex, holidays, everyday life with you and now even our own apartment… ~grins slightly when Matteo says that he likes “upended” better~ Okay, then we’ll take that… ~bites back on the comment that he hasn’t done much and instead leans over again to kiss him~

Matteo: ~hmmms slightly when David explains again what he means~ ~still doesn’t like something about it but can’t explain it~ ~something just doesn’t fit for him~ ~but then simply nods because he can’t explain it~ ~would find it pretty sick if he had said that and shown him that he still doesn’t know about all the things he did for him and all the things he showed him~ ~therefore simply kisses him again and again immediately afterwards~ ~then grins again slightly~ ~takes a look around the pool and suddenly has to laugh~ That’s the third big event now that’s taken place in this pool…

David: ~can see Matteo looking around the pool after the kiss and does the same~ ~but then hears him laugh, has to smile automatically at the sound and looks at him again~ ~beams pretty broadly at his words~ Well, the pool simply loves us… he sends out positive vibes… we should ask Carlos if he can also feel them… although… ~shakes his head and laughs quietly~ No, I still really like the thought that no one else knows about the pool… it belongs to only us… ~leans his head against the pool wall again and smiles to himself~ ~eventually says~ I think the pool is really made for big events… I think from now on we should always come here when we have something to celebrate… when we found the perfect apartment, when we have our uni certificate in our pocket… or when we signed our first employment contract… anniversaries… we could actually also get married here once it’s time…

Matteo: ~already shakes his head when David says he should ask Carlos~ ~was just about to tell him no when David already does himself and smiles immediately~ Exactly… I also like it that it’s only ours… ~then looks at him when he’s thinking aloud about what else they could do here~ Yes, I’m also in favor of that… I think that we should come here more often… and it’s perfect for celebrating events… ~then grins when he talks about getting married~ No, if we get married here then we’d have to invite the people here, Schreibner, you didn’t think ahead… ~grins and nudges him slightly~

David: ~smiles when Matteo says that he also likes the fact that the pool is only theirs~ ~then nods~ Yes definitely more often! Surely today’s big event was a sign of the pool to us: “Oh, finally, here they are again! I somehow have to make them see that I bring them good luck and that they therefore have to come here more often - I best deliver them a new big event!”~ ~briefly pats the floor of the pool~ Don’t worry, we’ll be back more often again in the future… ~then looks a little downcast when Matteo points out his error in reasoning~ Crap, right! ~says toward the pool floor~ Sorry, but you won’t get the wedding… ~then looks back to Matteo and smiles~ Then we’ll have to find a similarly cool place for our wedding - that won’t be easy!

Matteo: ~has to laugh when David talks for the pool~ Yep, that’s exactly how it must have been. ~then also pats the pool floor~ We didn’t forget you, don’t worry… ~then grins when David realizes his error in reasoning~ ~swallows briefly when David continues talking about a wedding~ ~wonders if that’s just musing around or like with the living-together thing something that David is really serious about and that he’d marry him tomorrow~ ~that thought makes him a little nervous~ ~especially if all of that is actually still so surreal to him~ ~takes a sip of water from the bottle so that he doesn’t immediately have to say anything~ ~but then grins, after all~ Oh, we’ll find something cool…

David: ~grins when Matteo also talks to the pool floor and realizes once again how much it means to him that he goes along with his craziness~ ~takes the water bottle from him after he finished drinking and also takes a sip while Matteo is talking~ ~lowers the bottle and nods with a slight grin~ Sure… we’re creative… definitely something with water… ~takes the bottle cap off him and screws it back on~ ~then sits down cross-legged and looks around on the picnic blanket~ Okay… wine gums are all finished… chocolate’s all finished… one more sandwich… and two more beers… ~looks at Matteo~ What does your stomach say? Is he still craving dinner or will he make due with sandwich and beer?

Matteo: ~nods when he says something with water~ Yes, or just something without water… empty bathtub or something… we’ll all gather in the bathroom and then get into the tub… ~grins and shrugs one shoulder~ ~then looks at him expectantly when he looks at everything so closely~ ~then grins~ I’d say we’ll share the sandwich, finish the beer and then we’ll go home, right? We could get a pizza on the way or something?

David: ~laughs at Matteo’s suggestion~ Okay… new aspect for the apartment search: A big bathroom! Or we can only invite 6 people to the wedding and I don’t want to be the one to choose who’ll attend… ~then leans over to get the beer from the backpack~ ~says in the meantime~ You can have the sandwich… my stomach is still busy with the chocolate and the wine gum. A sandwich would be too much now… ~opens the two bottles of beer and hands one of them to Matteo~ ~looks at him and smiles~ ~takes a deep breath and says~ Okay… we’ll have a toast… to us, of course! And to finding the perfect apartment! To the pool and big events… ~smiles slightly~ …and to you being so brave again to shout out what you want… ~holds the bottle out to him for a toast, but waits to see if he wants to add anything~

Matteo: ~laughs slightly~ 6 people is simple… your mother, my mother, Jonas and Alex, Laura and Hanna, done. ~grins slightly~ All the others will get a live feed to the living room. ~shakes his head a little~ Your stomach is still busy? Then we’ll have to train him a little… ~but grins and reaches for the sandwich~ So no pizza later? ~accepts the beer~ ~smiles when he hears his toast~ That’s the pool… it causes me to scream… ~toasts with him~ To us! ~takes a sip and then kisses him again~

David: ~smiles at his plan~ Yes, okay… that sounds good… well and we still have to somehow fit in Bea… she’ll definitely have to marry us… ~then grins slightly when he talks about his stomach and says~ Yes, pizza will surely still be possible later… I first have to manage to get over the fence again and then cycle to the flatshare… I’m really out of training and then I’ll probably be totally out of energy once we get back… then a pizza to strengthen up is just the thing! ~grins when Matteo says that the pool causes him to scream~ Not that I’m really a fan of screaming, but so far, yours has always served the purpose… ~clinks his bottle against Matteo’s~ To us! ~also takes a sip and smiles when he gets a kiss~ ~but then grumbles because it’s only one kiss and scoots closer to him again to kiss him again~ ~then they finish their beers and keep imagining how they would furnish their apartment if they won the lottery~ ~they eventually pack up and start to make their way back~ ~he really has some difficulties to get out of the pool and the building and back over the fence and curses the lack of his arms’ moving abilities and that his muscles are so weak~ ~is already looking forward to the doctors’ okay to work out a little again~ ~they cycle back to the flatshare, get a pizza on their way back and then they have a cozy evening and are dreaming and planning of their apartment together~

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#druck #druck og #matteo florenzi #david schreibner #davenzi #davenzi plays

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If Joe hadn’t become famous and rich, he would’ve been the kind of guy who says “I’m not rich, my parents are rich 😩”

I think he’s in the exact social stratum where he wouldn’t even consider his parents rich tho. I’ve said before that upper middle class people are the absolute WORST at identifying themselves as upper middle class. I should compile a book of utterly insane and deeply deluded things that upper middle class/posh people have said to me or in front of me at some point because I’ve honestly been too stunned to speak on many an occasion.

I’ve said before my all time great was this girl who was saying she relates to the student debt crisis/financial exclusions because her daddy can’t afford to send her for a summer for a course at the Sorbonne. Another girl once told me, unironically mind you, when I was complaining about my flatmates that she’s really envious of me for getting to live in a flatshare because she gets so lonely at her place but her parents won’t pay her rent because they own the (very fucking nice mind you) apartment she lives in and it’s only a one bedroom. I brought up an article I found really interesting once at a party on the economics of poverty and how poor people spend much more on essentials than middle class (++++) people because the cost of individual items is generally far higher per item than if you buy it bulk (the most egregious example is toilet paper right where if you buy a big pack each roll is far cheaper than if you buy PER ROLL but obviously it’s expensive upfront so if you’re on weekly or daily wages you’ve got a much bigger problem than if you get paid monthly) and this one guy said that’s so true and he totally gets it because he also can’t afford to buy bulk TP but my guy was going on vacation like a few times a year so idk how he calculated that. Someone once told me when I made an offhand remark that I spend too much money on wine that they’d never be able to afford to live like me and I probed a bit because as far as I knew this person lived very similarly to me and also drank a lot so I was genuinely looking for more cost effective ways to obtain booze right and they said to me like they just pick up a couple cases from their parents’ cellar once a month and why don’t I just do something like that lol. I’ve heard people describe themselves as “struggling” because they can’t take MULTIPLE international vacations a year (literally this person goes abroad once a year minimum but yes usually just the once this is true).

it’s imo because all of them know like much richer people so their lifestyles seem comparatively tame and their experience feels like the baseline one.

Also wealthy WASPy types do have a lot of separation between them and their parents’ money tbf like more so than other social groups. They have trust funds and shit too but then that’s their own money lol and their parents’ money is their parents’ money and they also share a lot less with siblings, I’ve noticed. Like things I wouldn’t consider asking for money from my family from, they often request money for from their families. Maybe that’s how they stay so rich idk.

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🌸✨ The Whimsical World of Rom-Com Books ✨🌸

Hey lovely readers! 💕

Today, let's dive into the enchanting world of romantic comedies in literature. Rom-com books are a delightful escape, filled with laughter, love, and often a touch of magic. They offer a perfect blend of humor and heartwarming moments that leave you with a smile. Let's explore what makes these books so irresistibly charming!

📖✨ Why We Love Rom-Com Books ✨📖

1. Heartwarming Humor: Rom-com books are filled with witty banter and hilarious situations that make you laugh out loud. The light-hearted humor is a perfect antidote to a stressful day.

2. Relatable Characters: From quirky heroines to charming heroes, these characters often feel like friends. Their relatable flaws and endearing qualities make them easy to root for.

3. Feel-Good Vibes: These stories are a beacon of positivity, often set in idyllic locations with happy endings that leave you feeling uplifted and hopeful.

4. Unexpected Twists: While the destination is usually predictable, the journey is filled with delightful surprises and twists that keep you hooked from beginning to end.

5. Emotional Connection: The emotional ups and downs, the sweet moments, and the chemistry between characters create a deep connection that tugs at your heartstrings.

📚🌸 Must-Read Rom-Com Books 🌸📚

Here are some enchanting rom-com books that you absolutely must add to your TBR list:

1. "The Hating Game" by Sally Thorne

Enemies-to-lovers at its finest. The tension between Lucy and Joshua is palpable, and their witty exchanges are pure gold. This office romance will have you laughing and swooning in equal measure.

2. "Beach Read" by Emily Henry

A story about two writers with writer's block who swap genres for the summer. Set in a beach town, this book beautifully blends humor, romance, and deeper emotional themes.

3. "Red, White & Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston

What happens when the First Son of the United States falls for the Prince of Wales? A charming and heartwarming story of forbidden love, packed with humor and political intrigue.

4. "The Flatshare" by Beth O'Leary

Two strangers share a flat and a bed, but they've never met. Communicating through sticky notes, Tiffy and Leon's quirky arrangement leads to a delightful and unexpected romance.

5. "Can You Keep a Secret?" by Sophie Kinsella

Emma Corrigan's life turns upside down when she accidentally spills all her secrets to a stranger on a plane—who turns out to be her new boss. Hilarity and romance ensue.

🌟✨ Creating the Perfect Rom-Com Reading Atmosphere ✨🌟

Transform your reading nook into a rom-com haven with these aesthetic touches:

1. Cozy Blankets and Pillows: Snuggle up with soft, fluffy blankets and decorative pillows to create a comfortable and inviting space.

2. Soft Lighting: Use fairy lights, candles, or a soft lamp to create a warm and magical ambiance perfect for romantic tales.

3. Scented Candles: Choose fragrances like vanilla, lavender, or rose to enhance the cozy atmosphere and immerse yourself in the story.

4. Delicious Snacks: Prepare some sweet treats like macarons, chocolate-covered strawberries, or a cup of hot cocoa to enjoy while you read.

5. Background Music: Play some gentle instrumental music or a playlist of love songs to set the mood. Think piano melodies, acoustic guitar, or soft jazz.

✨💕 Share the Love 💕✨

What are your favorite rom-com books? I'd love to hear your recommendations and what you love most about them. Let's create a community of rom-com enthusiasts and share the joy these books bring!

Feel free to reblog and add your own rom-com faves. Happy reading, lovely souls! 🌸📚💖

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ooi, faz pack model selfie e mirror selfie + header de the flatshare, the cruel prince? por favor, l obrigada

💌; pack the cruel prince, the flatshare farei em breve.

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Student accommodation in Newcastle upon Tyne

If you’re looking for student accommodation in Newcastle, often known as ‘the smallest big city in the world,’ you’ve come to the right place.

Here at Student.com, we list dozens of different student houses in Newcastle. So whether you’re seeking private studio apartments or looking for a flatshare to share with other students, we have a lot of options for you to choose from.

Our helpful booking consultants are always happy to assist if you need any further information, so don’t hesitate to give us a call or talk to us via live chat on the bottom right corner of the page.

Newcastle at a glance

Situated in the North East of England lies one of the country’s most iconic cities. Newcastle Upon Tyne, more commonly known simply as Newcastle, is one of the UK's most iconic cosmopolitan cities, with a blend of industrial heritage, stunning Georgian architecture, vibrant culture and trendy nightlife.

The city has a huge historical heritage spanning from the Roman period to its time as an important industrial centre for coal mining, engineering and shipping during the 19th century. Despite maintaining its rich history, Newcastle has a modern feel. In fact, it’s seen as the modern heart of North East England.

Even with the modern touches, the city’s aptitude for engineering continues to this day, with award-winning structures such as the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, the iconic Tyne Bridge as well as the famous Angel of the North sculpture. The Sage Gateshead concert venue is a great example of modern architecture in the city.

Lots of shopping options

From top high street brands at Eldon Square Shopping Centre to independent retailers in the High Bridge Quarter offering designer brands and independent boutiques, Newcastle is one of the best places in the UK for shopping - all in one compact, easy-to-navigate city.

The famous Geordie accent and friendliness

If you decide to study in Newcastle it will be impossible not to notice the distinctive local dialect. Whether you are on the Metro, dining in the restaurants, socialising in bars or venturing around the retail shops, you’ll hear the unmistakable Geordie accent everywhere. The unusual accent is a continuation of the language spoken by Anglo-Saxon settlers from as far back as the fifth century.

The Geordies are also known for their warm hospitality and are widely regarded as some of the friendliest people in the UK.

Newcastle is a great sports city

The city’s English Premier League football team, Newcastle United, is known for its dedicated and passionate fans. Each matchday is a big event in the city. The Toon Army, as the team’s fans are called, pack the stadium to the rafters as the club remains a pivotal part of the Geordie natives’ everyday lives. The club’s home is St James' Park, one of the biggest football stadiums in the UK. It’s located right at the heart of the city and continues to dominate the city’s horizon. Make sure to catch a game while you’re in Newcastle!

Newcastle is also home to the UK’s most successful basketball team, the Newcastle Eagles, who have won the British league championship a record seven times.

Every September the city hosts the Great North Run, the world’s largest half marathon and the largest running event in the UK. Over 50,000 runners take part every year. Take part or just go support the runners en-route - in any case it will be an unforgettable experience!

Student life in Newcastle

Newcastle is also called the ‘The 15-minute city’ because it's believed it can be walked in just 15 minutes. But the fact that Newcastle is a smaller city doesn’t mean it’s incapable of serving up moments of fun and enjoyment. With its vibrant culture, rich heritage, buzzing nightlife, iconic landmarks and great shopping, Newcastle packs a big punch.

Newcastle is full of fun things to do and unique places to visit, which makes it a popular student city. In fact, it was rated fifth in the UK for student life at the 2022 Whatuni Student Choice Awards.

Nightlife in Newcastle

The nightlife scene in Newcastle is among the best in the UK. This bustling city offers a wide variety of nightlife venues ranging from the fun and quirky to the more highbrow. Newcastle’s nightlife is actually so popular that it’s known to attract some of the world’s top celebrities. There's always something going on every night of the week. Popular venues include Digital, the glitzy Tup Tup Palace and bars at The Gate leisure complex.

The Bigg Market area, which put Newcastle on the map as one of the top party cities in the world, is the party central of the city where young revellers flock to in their thousands every weekend. The area has over 20 bars and pubs and is known for getting quite lively at night.

Newcastle’s longest-running underground club ‘The World Headquarters’, whose motto is ‘Uniting all communities,’ is a more buttoned-up and multicultural party experience.

To have fun in Newcastle, you don’t have to stay out until late though. With an eclectic line up of gigs at The Cluny and The Tyne Bar throughout the year, the Ouseburn Valley’s live music scene provides an earlier alternative. The thriving cultural hub of the Quayside (the banks of the River Tyne) also offers a more relaxed experience.

Festivals in Newcastle

Newcastle is home to some great festivals throughout the year, including Newcastle Poetry Festival, Mouth of the Tyne Festival and Tipping Point Live.

Whatever you’re into, it’s likely there’s a festival for that in Newcastle!

Universities in Newcastle

Newcastle is one of the world's best student cities, placing 42nd in the 2023 QS Best Student Cities ranking. The city's two prestigious universities - Newcastle University and Northumbria University - are both located close to each other and are featured in the QS World University Rankings list of the best universities in the world. Newcastle University is especially prestigious, coming in at #122 in the 2023 edition of the QS World University Ranking, with Northumbria University placing in the bracket of 651st-700th. Both have also been rated 5-star universities by QS.

Frequently asked questions about student accommodation in Newcastle

How do I apply for student accommodation in Newcastle?

Applying for student accommodation in Newcastle Upon Tyne is easy if you’re doing it through Student.com. Our convenient filter feature and mapping function allow you to easily compare properties by price and find student housing in different areas of the city.

After you’ve found your ideal student accommodation in Newcastle, click ‘View rooms’ to go to the property page and see the different room options. Once you’ve chosen your preferred room type, click ‘Enquire’ or ‘Book Now’. One of our booking consultants will then be in touch to take you through the next steps, either giving you more information on the rooms or, if you’re ready to book, to take you through the next steps of the booking process.

What types of rooms do you offer?

We offer three different types of rooms on Student.com.

In a Shared Room, you’ll share your bedroom, bathroom and other living areas with at least one other person.

In a Private Room, you won’t have to share your bedroom, but depending on the property you might be sharing a bathroom with other students living in their own bedrooms. Additional living spaces like kitchen and communal areas will be shared.

If you book the Entire Place you won’t have to share anything. You’ll get a self-contained studio flat, where you’ll have your own bedroom, bathroom and typically a small kitchenette with cooking facilities. The perfect option if you love having a personal space just for you!

Please note that all the properties we list won’t necessarily offer all three types of accommodation.

Are the properties furnished?

Most properties we list in Newcastle are fully furnished. This might not always be the case though, so make sure to check if this is the case in the property you’re interested in. If you’re unsure, our booking consultants are always available to give you more information on all the properties.

Is it safe to rent private student accommodation in Newcastle?

We have a very strict vetting process at Student.com. Your safety is a major priority for us, so we ensure that all the landlords we feature are trustworthy. Therefore, all the listed properties on our website are from trusted student accommodation providers.

Can I see the property before I move in?

Many of the properties we list in Newcastle have a great range of photos, videos and even virtual tours available on the property pages, so you’ll be able to easily get a good idea of what your new home will look like, even if you won’t see it before moving in.

However, if you’ll be in Newcastle before your move-in date and would prefer to see the place for yourself before making the final decision, this can be arranged as well. Just give us a call and one of our booking consultants will arrange a viewing of the property you’re interested in.

What is a guarantor and will I need one?

A guarantor is someone who signs your rental agreement with you. They essentially promise to pay your rent if you are unable to do so yourself. Most UK landlords will want you to have a guarantor.

A guarantor can be anyone, but it is usually a family member, such as a paren

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nicolemaiines · 2 years ago

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hi <3 would you consider doing a gif pack of jonah hauer-king in the flatshare? i loved your little women gif pack of him and i am hoping that there are going to be lots of more gifs of him because of the little mermaid.

I'm so glad you liked the gifs! right now I'm focusing on my pride packs for this month, but I'll definitely keep it in mind for a future pack 💕

#gif pack suggestions #rph #rpc

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The waiter’s advice

In the evening, your relatives return from work. They are ready to drive you into Melbourne CBD where your flatshare resides. Could you have taken a train? Perhaps��. if it was running that is. Anyway, you digress, they are ready to drive you to your home for the next 3 months BUT first dinner!

The whole gang gathers, your cousin up in Southbank joins. Where exactly you ask? Tom Toon. Their favourite Thai place in Richmond. The menu goes around, and everyone starts picking the dish they like, you choose your favourite Tom Yum, and begin catching up with the cousins whom you have not really seen in years. Perhaps that was a mistake. For apparently the order list got so looong that the waiter exclaimed “hah! More! That’s too much!”.

(This is not even half of what we ordered)

It speaks volume when a staff advises you not to order more instead of making the sale. It didn’t stop the gang from ordering and soon the long table for 6 was well too short. Dishes were put on an empty table beside us; peoples’ dishes were piled up high so the serving plates could be cleared…it was chaos! Food chaos!

You certainly ate your fill as did everyone, and the classic Asian ‘takeaway’ happened next. You happily brought back enough Pad Thai to give you a substantial lunch the next day.

Review: Tom Toon is quite authentic Thai food, generally all dishes were tasty and worth a try except the Tom Yum! Avoid the Tom Yum here as its watery and very clearly made from instant tom yum stock powder. On other hand their famous noodle soup (Tom Toon), red duck curry etc. was tasty. Do book a table before hand, as it fills up fast, on a Monday evening, the tables were packed.

Address:

241 Victoria Parade, Abbotsford Victoria 3067 · ~3.3 km

+61 3 9417 7447

#tomtoon #thai food #overorder #foodcoma

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kindledits · 4 years ago

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♥︎ the flatshare layouts

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September 27, 2019: I’m sure it’s only the stupid stitches!

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You can find more information about the authors, translators, content warning and additional information about the plays in the pinned post on our blog.

Attention! This play includes transgender topics. For more details see our interjection.

Friday, 4:40 pm:

David: had already felt some pain in his lower abdomen last night and made and exception and took a pain pill again, thanks to which the pain stopped almost completely woke up this morning pretty much free of pain and has said his goodbyes to Matteo while still being half asleep but then wasn’t able to fall back asleep again and eventually got up to get some coffee from the kitchen wanted to go to bed with it again straight away to laze around some more before already looking up flatshare rooms and single apartments to possibly talk to his mother about sending more money to tide him over but then has a weird feeling and puts the coffee down in their bedroom and then goes to the bathroom panics slightly because he already realizes while pulling down his pants that he’s bleeding again wants to cry because he actually thought that this was over and at the same time, he’s scared that something might be wrong but remembers reading in experience reports that a lot of people experienced this after the hysterectomy - in some cases it was very normal, in others it was due to complications tries to somehow calm himself and searches for the pads, which he had actually already packed away decides to wait one or two hours and to then call the hospital if it hasn’t gotten better by then goes back to their room, but somehow doesn’t want to lie down in bed and instead takes a seat at his desk with his laptop drinks his coffee, but can’t really concentrate on the apartment hunt goes to the bathroom again after 1.5 hours and notices, as expected, that it didn’t get any better therefore calls the hospital and explains the situation gets calmed down by being told that it might be possible that the stitches in his lower abdomen might start to dissolve and that this might have led to bleeding again is asked for how long he’s had this problem and how for how long he’s been bleeding, and is told that he should come over as a precaution if the bleeding shouldn’t be considerably less by tonight spends the rest of the day pretty restless and with slight pain in his lower abdomen and goes to the bathroom more often than usual to check if it’s already gotten less prepares a hot water bottle and retreats to their room when Hans and Linn come home, because somehow he doesn't want to talk to anyone right now lies down in the bed with his hot water bottle and listens to music, because he can’t concentrate on anything else, anyways wants so much for everything to be okay, doesn’t want to go to the hospital again, doesn’t want to be separated from Matteo again, and most of all, doesn’t want to experience any complications

Matteo: had a more stressful day than usually at work because Sannik wasn’t at work and he therefore had to take over one of his groups hadn’t done this before and was pretty nervous but was calmed down by David via WhatsApp and then really managed it quite well but is still tired and is looking forward to cuddling a little with David and has already planned on asking him if they want to spend the evening in bed therefore only greets Linn and Hans briefly when he gets home and then goes straight through to their room sees David lying in bed and thinks that this is already a good sign Hey… you already got comfortable… I’m really knackered… drops down next to him on the bed and then leans over to kiss him only then notices the hot water bottle and looks at him worried Everything okay? Does your belly hurt?

David: smiles slightly when Matteo comes into the room and takes off his headphones when he drops down next to him Hey… reaches an arm out for him when he leans over him to kiss him and tenderly runs a hand through his hair would love to hug him immediately and is glad that this is mostly working again by now tries to pull him close when Matteo notices the hot water bottle and naturally asks questions knows that he had a stressful day and would love to spare him the info about the bleeding, but then has to think about the fact that he promised him to tell him everything that relates to the surgery and his condition, and that he can’t keep it from him in case the bleeding really doesn’t lessen, after all therefore sighs quietly Abdominal pain… but it already got a little better thanks to the hot water bottle… then gnaws on his bottom lip for a moment and adds hesitantly And… I’m bleeding again… swallows slightly and quickly says But I already called the hospital and they said that it might be possible that the stitches are dissolving and that something gets irritated because of it and that I shouldn’t worry for now, but that I should come in if it hasn’t gotten better by tonight…

Matteo: immediately looks at him worried when he says that his abdomen hurts then stares at him when he says that he’s bleeding again sits up, because he immediately wants to do something then hears what the hospital said What is that supposed to mean “it might be possible”? What if that’s not it? What if something isn’t okay? looks into David’s face and knows that he wanted to avoid this reaction Sorry, I know you don’t want me to worry but something is going on now… there might be something wrong… why should you wait until tonight? I don’t get that! I say we’ll go to the hospital immediately, then they can have a look at it and we’ll know what’s going on.

David: grimaces slightly when Matteo sits up and even before he says anything, he knows that he’s worried, of course reaches for his hand and tries to be rational If it is the stitches then it should stop again pretty quickly… that’s why I’m supposed to wait until tonight… then shakes his head slightly and searches for his hand says quietly You’re allowed to worry, Matteo… then admits I’m also worried… I want so much for everything to be okay… that it’s really only the stupid stitches… I don’t want to go to the hospital again. I don’t want to be separated from you again… I finally want to put all of this behind me… tugs on his hand a little so that he’ll lie back down with him and says pleadingly Please let’s wait for one or two more hours… maybe it’ll really be better by then…

Matteo: hummms slightly when he says that it should stop again soon For how long has it been bleeding again? tilts his head when he says that he’s allowed to worry squeezes his hand says quietly That just happens all by itself… swallows hard when he says that he’s also worried but then shakes his head when he says that they should wait for a little longer No one says that you’ll have to stay at the hospital… but no matter what, you should get help if you need it… looks at him lovingly David… let me call Alex… I’ll ask him if he can give us a ride in an hour, ok? then swallows slightly If it really stops by then, then we’ll just tell him that he doesn’t have to come.

David: doesn’t look at him when he answers his question Since this morning… or last night… I don’t know… and I’ve had the abdominal pain since last night… feels a little bad that he hadn’t told him about it, but at that time, he had still considered it to be normal looks at him skeptically when he says that there’s no guarantee that he’ll have to stay at the hospital, but finds the prospect rather unrealistic if they really go there in the evening thinks that surely they’ll want him to stay at the hospital overnight for observation and can feel a small lump in his throat at that thought but knows that Matteo is right - also when he suggests to call Alex and to ask him to drive them there eventually nods hesitantly and says with a slightly husky voice Okay… pulls the blanket up to his chin and would love to slip underneath it fully to hide until the stupid bleeding stops still says a little defiantly and as if to conjure it up I’m sure it’s only the stupid stitches!

Matteo: presses his lips together when he tells him since when he has been in pain swallows Okay, I’ll save the lecture for now, which you can surely imagine up… has already reached for his phone and only waits for David’s consent sighs when he says that it’s surely only the stitches Surely! And so that we can both sleep in peace we’ll get the confirmation. dials Alex’ number and has to let it ring at least five times before he picks up Hey, Alex, am I interrupting? … Okay, good… yes, I wanted to ask if you can drive us… to the hospital… no, now, well we hope not… yes, he called and they told him to come in if it doesn’t get better…. no, he doesn’t want to, of course… in about an hour? … Yes, thanks… if it does, then we’ll tell you… yes, thanks… ha, yes okay, I’ll tell him… see you… ends the call and looks at David Alex says hi, he’ll be here in an hour and I’m supposed to tell you to not be an idiot and let the experts have a look… takes a deep breath and then tenderly cards through David’s hair I’m sure everything will turn out okay… but this way we’ll be sure…

David: only shrugs one shoulder and snaps slightly, but really only a little bit I thought it was normal… that the pain just comes and goes… it really was worse at first… and when I noticed the bleeding I called the hospital almost immediately… if I had texted you straight away it would only have made your day even more crappy and stressful… then hides a little more under the blanket, after all, when he really calls Alex and barely hears what they are talking about only pffs when Matteo tells him what Alex said feels Matteo’s hand in his hair and hears his words nods once and is glad that he sounds a little calmer considers if he should pack a bag for the hospital or if he should just hope that he can go back home again but doesn’t really want to think about it and asks instead Did everything go okay with the group?

Matteo: only nods quickly when David snaps a little doesn’t want him to get upset lies back down to him after he nodded and carefully wraps an arm around him knows that David wants to distract, but goes along with it, also so that he himself doesn’t imagine up all kinds of horror scenarios The group went quite well… Sannik had actually already prepared everything… but I was pretty nervous, and they also noticed it, I think… but ultimately it went better once we got to discussing things and so on… there were pretty cool people… it was about LGBT clubs at schools and the question if they separate you even more and what other possibilities there are… has been running his finger through David’s hair comfortingly all the while But I actually don’t really want to talk about work… could we talk about something else as a distraction?

David: scoots closer to Matteo when he lies down with him and puts his head down on his shoulder listens to him and smiles slightly because he’s happy that Matteo managed the group and that it went well murmurs quietly Sounds great… can feel pride again that Matteo has found something that he likes doing and where he flourishes but then hears that he wants to talk about something else, but his thoughts are immediately back at the hospital, whether or not to pack a bag and the big hope that everything is okay, after all but keeps thinking, anyways, and says quietly I was looking up apartments and flatshares… apartments really are more expensive… but there are a few… and rooms at flatshares, as well… but I haven’t called any of the places yet… I actually also wanted to call Mama about the money and so on… but somehow I couldn’t really deal with that, after all… scoots even closer to him, pushes the hot water bottle aside and pulls the blanket a little over Matteo so that he can be even closer to him wraps his arm around him and sighs quietly

Matteo: wraps his arm around him nods slightly Yes, went well… then listens to him and feels this small stab again, but pushes it aside But looking it up first isn’t a bad thing… then you can already tell your mother what the financial situation will approximately look like… but you’ll have to talk to Laura first, anyways, don’t you? Don’t you want to clear that up with her first? pushes himself under the blanket when David readjusts them kisses his head and holds him a little tighter thinks of his bleedings and what will happen if they want to keep him in, after all swallows and quickly continues talking And if your mother tells you how much she’s willing to give you then you can also look more in earnest, right?

David: humms a little pensively at Matteo’s words and then says I think I want to talk to my mother about it first… so that I know that I can definitely afford it that Laura and I will no longer live together… and then to Laura… she’s somehow not here, anyways… she’s probably avoiding me… is a little frustrated about that, because he actually also wanted to get the conversation with Laura behind him as quickly as possible and realizes once again how this stupid bleeding crosses his plans and his already poor mood smiles slightly when Matteo squeezes him closer, then humms again at his next words murmurs quietly Exactly… then somehow doesn’t know what else to say that doesn’t have anything to do with bleeding and hospital, either, and lets his hand slip toward Matteo’s cheek leans his head up and tenderly pulls Matteo’s head closer so that he can kiss him

Matteo: nods slightly Yes, okay, that makes sense, yes… although I’m pretty sure that your mother will give you as much as you need… then humphs slightly when he says that Laura is avoiding him Well, she probably knows by now how out of line she was and is now hiding… but she’ll come back… then gets pulled and kissed and kisses him back runs his free hand through his hair says very quietly Andrà tutto bene.

David: humms in agreement Yes, I also think that it’ll be okay… although she’ll probably also want to know why I no longer want to live with Laura… but I have a good plea in mind… nods when he says that Laura will come back again and murmurs I’ll give her a few more days… otherwise I’ll go have a conversation with her or text her or whatever… sighs quietly into the kiss and enjoys it that Matteo cards through his hair tenderly runs his thumb over his cheek and then looks at him after the kiss can feel a small lump in his throat when he thinks about the fact that maybe tonight he won’t be with him then frowns slightly at his words because he doesn’t understand everything asks just as quietly What is fine?

Matteo: grins slightly You’ll manage it… besides, your mother wants you to be okay… then humms slightly in agreement Yes I would do the same… and if you need me to tell her off, then just say the word… isn’t really serious about it, of course smiles at him after the kiss and smiles even more at his question Everything will be fine… kisses him again and then says very quietly I’m scared and I’m worried… but no matter what they are going to say, what matters is that you’re doing okay… and if there’s something wrong, then it’s good that we go there and they treat it… and if not, then that’s all the better, alright?

David: laughs quietly when Matteo offers his support with Laura and kisses his chin Thanks… but I think it’s rather counterproductive if two people attack her… kisses him again and adds But I might need you again after the conversation to whinge and rave… depending on how it goes… then hears Matteo’s translation, smiles slightly and returns his kiss nods hesitantly at his words murmurs quietly I know… then buries his face in Matteo’s shoulder again and murmurs But I don’t want to have to stay there… I was actually doing really good again… and I did everything just like it was recommended… I didn’t overexert myself and I didn’t lift anything too heavy… I don’t understand why it’s bleeding again now… I did take it easy, after all!

Matteo: grins slightly I’m at your disposal for whining at… or for being happy… depending on how it’s going… sighs slightly when David buries his face listens to him and gets a small lump in his throat I know… you did everything right… you really took it easy… maybe it’s all really harmless and normal… presses a kiss to his hair But either way, it’s good to know what’s going on…

David: hears Matteo confirm that he did everything right and doesn’t even know if he should be happy about it or if he should be annoyed and frustrated because he’s still bleeding, after all humms not exactly enthusiastic but in agreement and squeezes him closer murmurs into his shoulder If I have to stay there, then I’ll hide you under the blanket when the night nurse comes in… then takes a deep breath and decides to face reality, after all therefore asks Do you think I should pack a bag? can feel that the mere thought causes another lump in his throat again

Matteo: laughs slightly That sounds like a plan, we’ll do it like that… presses his lips together when he hears his question is really fighting to think positively and to not let his worries overwhelm him therefore shakes his head No… we’ll think positively… you won’t need a bag. swallows slightly And if you do, then I’ll just go get it… but we’ll just don’t expect it and then everything will have to be good.

David: smiles slightly when Matteo agrees to the plan with the blanket now looks up at him again when he at first hesitates with answering his question then smiles a little again when he declines the bag and confirms Okay, we’ll think positively… briefly kisses him and then nods again puts his head back down and draws little circles on Matteo’s chest with his hands thinks that in case he has to stay there, after all, Matteo will have to go back and forth another time and that he already had a stressful day, anyways, and was just about to mention it, but then doesn’t say it after all, because that probably would interrupt the positive thinking instead says quietly I’ll go to the bathroom again… maybe it has lessened by now… slowly pulls away from him and can feel a small tugging in his lower abdomen again, but convinces himself that at least that got a little better

Matteo: kisses him back and nods We’ll think positively! runs his hand into his hair and strokes and plays a little humms when he says that he’ll go to the bathroom and pulls his hand back again Okay… looks at him when he gets up But we’ll still go… doesn’t want for David to play it down just because he doesn’t want to go to the hospital

David: looks at Matteo when he insists on still going to the hospital anyways - even if it got better and then realizes again how worried he is and how important it is to him that he lets himself get checked swallows slightly and nods kisses him again and tenderly strokes over his cheek says quietly Okay… see you in a minute… then leaves their room and goes to the bathroom hopes so much that it got better, but gets disappointed when he sits on the toilet would love to have a cry, but pulls himself together and changes the pad thinks that it’s important for Matteo as well as himself to know for certain that everything is okay and that therefore going to the hospital is probably really the best solution washes his hands and leaves the bathroom runs into Hans in the living room, who tells him that he buzzed Alex up and that he hopes that it was okay only nods and checks the time sees that it’s actually way too early and that an hour hasn’t passed yet briefly sticks his head into their room and tells Matteo Alex is already here…

Matteo: started humming something after David left so that he wouldn’t start to worry immediately stops when David sticks his head into the door sits up immediately Someone seems to worry… quickly kisses David and then goes to the hallway with him sees Alex appear in the door Hey, thanks for driving us… sees Alex nod: “Yes, don’t worry, I know you said in an hour, but I thought we’ll probably sit around at first, anyways, so we can also wait there.” smiles slightly because he knows that this isn’t the real reason but nods True. Let’s go. grabs his shoes and quickly puts them on

David: only nods slightly when Matteo says that Alex was apparently also worried and then follows him to the hallway to greet Alex sees his worried look and smiles slightly then hears that he wants to leave straight away and feels like all of this is moving ahead pretty quickly somehow hears Alex ask while Matteo reaches for his shoes: “So it didn’t get better yet?!” presses his lips together and slightly shakes his head but then nods Well the pain in my lower abdomen did get better… but the other thing… not really… sees Alex frown, nod and then hears him say: “Well then let’s go…” reaches for his shoes like in a trance to put them on and hears Alex ask: “Did you pack anything? Well, in case you have to stay there?”

Matteo: feels bad because he didn’t ask after David came back from the toilet looks at him and then reaches him in two steps runs a hand over his back looks at Alex when he hears his question and shakes his head No, because we’re thinking positively and he won’t have to stay there… it can also be something completely harmless… presses his lips together If he needs anything then I’ll go back, but we’re not going to jinx anything, ok? looks at him urgently

David: can feel Matteo at his side after he put his shoes on and smiles slightly then nods at his explanation to Alex and sees him frown skeptically and looking from Matteo to him and back again eventually hears him sigh and say with a slight chuckle: “Hey, that’s another case of Davenzi-logic that no one apart from you two really understands…” is a little confused at his words at first, but then looks at Matteo and even has to grin a little because he realizes only now that Alex is probably right hears Alex murmur: “But alright… I don’t have any further plans today, anyways… so we’re free to drive back and forth through Berlin multiple times…” looks at him gratefully and says quietly We really owe you one, Alex… considering how often you’ve driven us around over the past couple of weeks… only sees him shake his head and hears him groan: “I thought you were such a smart guy, Schreibner… how often do I have to repeat that it’s not a big deal… and now come on… the sooner we get there, the sooner /you guys/ will be back, because everything will be completely harmless, after all…” smiles slightly and checks again to make sure that he has his phone, keys and wallet and then leaves the apartment with Alex and Matteo

Matteo: also looks at him confused when he says something about Davenzi-logic Huh? Why that? then looks at David, who grins as if Alex were right shrugs one shoulder Alright, maybe… but it doesn’t really matter… shakes his head when he says that he doesn’t have a problem with driving back and forth Nonsense, you don’t have to drive me again in that case… and besides, nothing will happen, anyways… then lets the two discuss this and only reaches for his keys goes down with the two of them and squeezes himself into Alex’ car again at the hospital, they all go inside together and David goes to the reception and tells them that he wants to see Dr. Fratschen or one of his assistants is asked to wait and then they all take a seat on rather uncomfortable plastic chairs fiddles with the seam of his shirt a little nervously is very grateful to everyone that there isn’t much talking and that David gets picked up only 25 minutes later We’ll wait right here…

David: takes a seat in the waiting area with Alex and Matteo and reaches for Matteo’s hand when he notices him fiddling with the seam of his shirt nervously is also pretty nervous, but would still like to tell Matteo something calming so that he’ll feel better but doesn’t do it because Alex is sitting right next to him and instead only squeezes his hand tightly and presses a quick kiss to his shoulder otherwise waits silently with the two of them and checks the time every now and then gets picked up at some point and briefly looks at Matteo in worry hopes that he really won’t worry too much nods at his words and says quietly See you soon… gets led to an examination room, where he is greeted by an assistant doctor, which he’s seen before in passing, and who asks him what he can do for him explains the problem and can see him hesitate briefly, but then hears him say that he’ll have a look at it but that he’s no gynecologist and that he’d like to call one in just to be on the safe side hears him talking on the phone briefly and is then told that it can take a while for the gynecologist to arrive, but he’ll have a look in the meantime undresses and gets examined leans that the stitches really have started to dissolve and that it is very likely that this is what causes the bleeding, but that, as mentioned before, he wants to have the gynecologist have another look is left alone and waits reaches for his phone at some point and texts Matteo The doctor thinks that the bleeding really is caused by the stitches that are starting to dissolve. But I’m waiting for the gynecologist, who is supposed to take another look. sends the message and realizes only then that he doesn’t have any signal sighs quietly and keeps waiting

Matteo: looks after David and feels his heart beating faster as soon as he’s gone sees Alex scrutinizing him briefly but he doesn’t say anything starts fidgeting with the seam again gets more and more nervous the more time passes and wonders if maybe they might keep him in, after all, and that he can’t tell them pulls his phone from his pocket and humphs when he sees that he doesn’t have any signal then hears Alex ask: “No signal?” only shakes his head eventually gets up and walks a few steps up and down but then sits back down again tries to take a deep breath but then presses his lips together, after all

David: keeps glancing at his phone to check the time and to see if he might have a signal, after all is annoyed that he didn’t think of that sooner and hopes that Matteo is doing more or less okay thinks that Matteo should have taken the mp3 player with him and wonders why they didn’t think of it eventually gets up and leaves the room sees a nurse and asks her if she knows when the gynecologist will be there, but she only shrugs sighs and keeps waiting has at some point checked the time and realized that he’s been waiting for more than an hour when the door opens, after all, and a doctor that he doesn’t know walks in, introduces himself and asks what he can do for him explains the problem again and then the doctor asks him to get undressed does that and lets himself be examined while he’s tense urgently hopes that it's really only the stitches and can’t help refraining from asking after the examination So? sees the doctor smile slightly and is asked to be patient wonders if that’s a good sign or a bad sign and quickly gets dressed again when the doctor says that he’s finished and that he can put his clothes back on is then told that everything is just fine, that the stitches have started to dissolve and that it’s normal that it can lead to bleeding, but that everything inside him looks good and normal and that otherwise, it’s healing very well is told that the bleeding should stop over the next two to three days, that he should take it easy and that he should come back if he’s still bleeding on Tuesday asks again to make sure that he really can go home again and gets confirmation beams at the doctor while he thanks him and says his goodbyes then leaves the room very quickly, ignoring the pain in his lower abdomen, and hurries toward the exit sees Matteo getting up immediately once he sees him, smiles at him to show him that everything’s fine and hugs him immediately when he reaches him kisses his neck and murmurs Everything's fine!

Matteo: keeps checking his phone and therefore also the time murmurs He’s been in there for over an hour now… hears Alex answer immediately: “That doesn’t mean anything… I had to go to the hospital once after I fell down the stairs… they had to have someone else take another look, that also took forever.” doesn’t know if the story is true or not, but is still grateful that he tries to calm him down Okay… stares at phone again and this time especially on the wallpaper then gets nudged by Alex and looks up sees David and gets up immediately tries to see in his face how it went sees him smiling and immediately feels a wave of relief wraps his arms around him and squeezes him close laughs slightly in relief Everything’s fine… I told you… squeezes him close again

David: hears Matteo laughing and can feel his heart do a little jump then also laughs slightly and murmurs Yes, you told me… and so did I… takes a deep breath and then repeats Everything’s fine… squeezes him close again and then lets go of him a little to kiss him briefly then pulls away a little more, but stays close to him and wraps an arm around Matteo’s waist gets hit on the shoulder by Alex and sees him smile: “It’s probably only because you didn’t bring a bag…” grins and nods Probably… realizes only now how relieved he is that everything’s really fine and that he can go back to the flatshare with Matteo hears Alex ask: “And what did the doctors say? Why did that take so long!?” doesn’t really know where to start and tells them a little muddled They really wanted a gynecologist to have another look… well the first doctor already said that apparently everything was okay… and the gynecologist took forever to get there… but he also said: Everything’s fine! The stitches are dissolving and that’s why… doesn’t really want to go into detail in front of Alex …but apart from that it apparently looks good and is healing well and if I still have any trouble by Tuesday then I’m supposed to come back again.

Matteo: kisses him back and beams when he pulls away a little briefly forgot that Alex is there, but grins when he’s happy laughs slightly Yes sure, positive energy and all that… then listens to David and rolls his eyes when he says that he had to wait for the gynecologist for so long then hears Alex: “Yes, that’s great. Well then come on, I’ll take you back home again.” then they quickly leave the hospital and they thank Alex again, who threatens them with breaking off contact if they thank him again they laugh and wave when Alex drives off then they quickly unlock the door and go upstairs at the flatshare they are received by Hans, who they only tell quickly that everything’s alright We’ll go to our room to rest… sees Hans nod and smile and then disappear to the kitchen again goes to his room with David and drops down on the bed holds his arms out for him then grins slightly I know it was difficult to see because I’m such a cool guy, but I really was a little scared…

David: agrees with Matteo that they are going to take care of the dinner voucher and the marzipan for Alex over the next few days after Alex drives off again, and he really hopes that this was the last time that they had to make use of Alex’ service is glad to be back at the flatshare, and after a brief conversation with Hans, to be back in their room smiles when Matteo immediately drops down on the bed and joins him and lies down in his arms laughs quietly at his words and nods vigorously while he pats his chest Yes, you’re the coolest guy ever… but then hugs him a little tighter and says quietly I was also scared… and I’m glad that it’s nothing bad… and that I could go back to the flatshare again… sighs quietly and has to remember the doctor’s words - that it was normal, but that he should take it easy and thinks Maybe I shouldn’t be there all day tomorrow, after all… maybe I’ll come over with food once you’re already at the new apartment… I can’t really help, anyways…

Matteo: wraps his arms around him grins slightly when he says that he’s the coolest then nods Yes, me too… I hope that tomorrow, it’ll be completely over for you… then listens to him and nods immediately Yes, you can also stay at home completely, they’ll surely understand that… resting and taking it easy is more important now… presses a kiss to his head and then hears his stomach rumble Sorry… have you already eaten?

David: humms in agreement and murmurs What matters is that it stops before Monday evening so that I won’t have to go there again on Tuesday… slightly shakes his head I’ll just see… spending all day at the flatshare might also be a little boring… then hears Matteo’s stomach and can feel that he’s also pretty hungry slowly sits up, because that still hurts, and shakes his head No… do we want something proper or only sandwiches? Or order something? then hears a knock on the door and they don’t get the chance to say “come in”, because Hans opens the door at the same moment briefly wonders if Hans will ever get used to giving the other inhabitants some privacy, but can’t stay mad for long because he beams at them and is holding a tray in his hands, just comes into the room and sits down on their bed with the tray: “I made sandwiches for you! You surely haven’t eaten yet, right? And so I thought: Be a good roommate and spoil the two of them a little bit!” grins slightly Admit it - you heard Matteo’s stomach rumble… sees Hans grin: “Doesn’t it always rumble?!” also grins and looks at the sandwiches Thanks, Hans!

Matteo: humms slightly But still better sooner than later… then nods slightly Yes, okay… I’ll tell the boys that they should build you another throne… shrugs one shoulder when he asks about food I don’t feel like cooking… I can make us some sandwiches… shakes his head in amusement when Hans doesn’t wait for them to tell him to come in again but can’t stay mad for long when he comes in with food Hans, you’re the best roommate in the world! immediately reaches for a sandwich once he puts them down takes a bite and then murmurs I can’t help that I’m hungry… I just quickly burn up calories or something… hears Hans laugh: “Yes, yes, of course… well, okay, I’ll leave you to it again… if you need anything then tell me, okay? I’ll stay at home tonight.” nods and smiles We will, thanks, Hans.

David: grins at Matteo The only question is how you burn up calories since you barely move… then hears that Hans wants to go again and nods We will… but I think we’re all taken care of with this. also reaches for a sandwich after Hans has left the room, and then scoots to the head end of the bed to lean against the wall smiles slightly Those are the advantages of flatshares: You get food brought if you have roommates… yes, okay… the fact that he doesn’t really wait to be asked inside, we’ll probably just have to accept that…

Matteo: pffs very loudly I do move! then waves after Hans when he leaves again also sits down on the head end and pulls the tray closer That’s definitely a big advantage… but we’re also lucky with extra nice roommates… then laughs slightly Yes, he won’t wait to be invited to come in, but at least he now knocks… has already finished his first sandwich and picks up the next one then looks at David How is your lower abdomen doing now? Should I prepare you a hot water bottle?

David: grins when he talks about knocking Yes, that’s something… takes a bite off his sandwich, then realizes that Matteo is looking at him and turns his head toward him briefly tilts his head It’s definitely already better… but a hot water bottle can’t hurt… slightly presses his leg against Matteo’s to be closer to him and says But I can also make it myself… on my way to the bathroom or something… hey, you already went to work and you were stressed… first at work and then because of me. And tomorrow’s the move… I’m in favor of /you/ also being coddled… I’m okay… I don’t have anything bad… grins slightly So whatever you wish for, you’ll get it…

Matteo: looks a thim and has to grin slightly when he twists it around is about to talk back but then thinks that this is something he should also learn therefore nods Okay… well I wish for you to prepare the hot water bottle yourself and that you’ll make us hot chocolate… I want the big mug… and whipped cream! grins slightly

David: is pretty happy and beams when Matteo doesn’t talk back and instead tells him what he wishes for leans over to him and presses a kiss to his cheek You’ll get all of that… well, if we still have whipped cream… I won’t go shopping just for that. But if we don’t have any, then I can go shopping tomorrow and then you’ll get one with whipped cream tomorrow! happily takes another bite off his sandwich then laughs quietly And tomorrow night I’ll scrub your back… we already wanted to do that last weekend…

Matteo: laughs when he’s so happy If I have to, then I’ll also take one without whipped cream… then laughs and shakes his head No, /you/ wanted to do that. I’m in favor of postponing the back scrubbing until you’re completely fit again… takes another sandwich and leans back again

David: nods happily when Matteo says that he’ll also take one without whipped cream if he has to then grins Yes, okay, then /I/ was the one who wanted to do that… but we can already test my level of fitness tomorrow… you’ll have to bathe or shower after the move, anyways… fools around with him for a little longer and they finish the sandwiches that Hans has made for them then he takes the tray back to the kitchen, puts the kettle on for the hot water bottle and then already prepares the hot chocolate notices that they still have whipped cream, but first disappears to the bathroom to get ready for bed makes use of the opportunity and also changes the bandaids on his nipples and changes the pad thinks that it’s already bleeding a little less then goes back to the kitchen, puts the hot chocolate mugs in the microwave and prepares the hot water bottle already takes it to their room and then goes back to the kitchen to get the hot chocolate and spray some whipped cream onto it comes back into their room with it, hands Matteo the big mug with a lot of whipped cream and puts the other one down on the nightstand before crawling back into bed with him again

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#druck #druck og #matteo florenzi #david schreibner #davenzi #davenzi plays

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bvtter · 5 years ago

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poor sander probably got out of bed to get himself a glass of water only to find that zoenne broke up in front of his salad

#the way the flatshare is so chaotic all the time sjdflksdf #robbe's at school #senne's packing his bags #zoe is crying in the kitchen with milan #sander: ???#wtfock

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harrysfinelinevol1 · 3 years ago

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the flatshare in london

harry styles x reader

summary: you live in a flatshare with sarah and two other girls in london in 2017. through your insistence to get sarah's talent more widely recognised, you meet a man who will change your life forever

word count: 8.7k

warnings: smut

Living in London in your early 20s had its ups and downs. Everything was ridiculously expensive and the city was becoming busier and busier. It was so packed and crowded all the time. But you loved it. You loved the city for its vibrancy and its people, the different cultures and the beautiful sights, and just getting lost in it. It was home and you wouldn't change it for the world.

You had moved there when you turned 20 in 2015, blindly following your best friend to the capital, happy to indulge in her adventures. Sarah had been your best friend since you were four, whom you had met at your local primary school. Both of you were quite shy when you were little and naturally bonded over wanting to keep to yourselves in the corner of the playground. Since then you had navigated life with her, giggling through those cringy pre-teen years, crying through your teenage heartbreaks and holding each other when adulthood really hit you.

As you had grown up, you had come out of your shell, developing into a bit of a free spirit. You loved people and making new friends, exploring new places and immersing yourself in whatever situation you were faced with. It meant that you hated being alone and sometimes you found yourself making stupid decisions to get people to like you. You could never really hold down a relationship, even though every time you were in one, you convinced yourself that he was the one for you and you were madly in love. You fell in love very easily.

Sarah, on the other hand, mainly stayed quite reserved. While that meant she often didn't want to come on your weird adventures and struggled to open up quite like you could, she was very level-headed and very loyal to all her friends. She always had the best advice and was always there for a hug when you needed it. Sarah gave the best hugs. That's why, despite your differences, you had remained close friends for such a long time. You would follow her to the end of the earth if she needed you to. And you knew she'd do the same for you

You and Sarah had always talked about moving to London. The idea of the city thrilled you as well as the opportunities that came along with it. You were both from a small corner of England, where not much ever happened and you needed a change. You needed some excitement. That's why, when Sarah said she'd got a job as a drummer for a local bar in London, which paid a decent wage, you had jumped at the opportunity for you to move to London. She had worried that you didn't have a job there, but you had assured her, in your impulsive way, that everything would be fine, you had some money saved up and you would take any job when you moved there so you could afford the rent and living there. It took a lot of convincing on your part but you managed to get her to turn her life around in about a week and begin preparing to move to London. You knew she wanted to go and she was excited about her new job but decisions like this often felt overwhelming to Sarah and that's where you came in to give her a little push.

You had moved down, one Tuesday in June, both of you giggling and singing down the M4, hair blowing in the wind. You remember being so excited to start your new life and you now realise that moving to London was the best thing you and Sarah had ever done.

Since moving, both of your lives had been a whirlwind of emotions. You had moved in with two other girls, who you and Sarah had known for a while, into a small flat in Clapham. It was a bit rundown, the paint was peeling in places, some of the appliances needed a bit of a kick to get them working and there was a dubious patch of mould in one corner but with some love and a lot of command strips you had made it feel like home. You loved it there, even if Sarah liked to play the drums at obscene times at night. Your neighbours really didn't like you.

You had managed to get a job working in a pub. At first, you saw it as a temporary job, until you found something that you were passionate about but soon you found yourself passionate about working in the pub. You became fast friends with the Landlord and he had basically made you his partner when it came to running the pub. Your opinions and what you had to say were listened to and taken on board and you loved making the pub a safe space for all that passed through the doors. So many fun nights had been had in that little pub in Clapham and you wouldn't change it for the world.

Sarah was now playing for a couple of bands, often touring the UK and Europe and was so happy with what she was doing. However, sometimes, her talent would present her with insane opportunities, but she would turn them down, believing they were too big for her. This had happened a couple times now and you knew you weren't going to let her do it again now. You were in awe of how talented your best friend was sometimes, she had a beautiful voice and was an insane drummer, and you felt like the world deserved to hear her perform.

That is what led you to meet Harry. Your determination for your best friend to make a name for herself. You were pulling pints on a particularly busy night at the pub when you struck up a conversation with one of your regulars. He was a nice guy, probably spent too much time at the pub rather than at home with his girlfriend, but he made for interesting chat.

"Anyway, I just had to get out of the house tonight, the missus is going mad," he chuckled sipping on his pint. You rolled your eyes at his usual excuse for why he was at the pub alone but you let him continue.

"I swear since she became creative director for that bloody pop star, she's been so stressed out," he continued and you nodded along while wiping down the bar.

"I'm sure she has a reason to. What's stressing her out at the minute?" you asked.

"Oh, she's trying to organise a band for this guy. Apparently, they had it all sorted then the bloody drummer dropped out..." he continued ranting but you zoned out the minute he said drummer.

"...Anyway, they're holding auditions but they can't find anyone who's good enough at the moment or who fits the band's vibe or whatever. So bloody annoying," he grumbled but you were busy scribbling on a bit of paper.

"Y/N?" he queried, confused why you looked so excited.

"John, I think I have the solution to all your problems. My best friend, she's an excellent drummer and singer. Like she's insanely talented. Give this to your girlfriend and tell her to give her a call," you explained excitedly, handing over a scrap of paper with Sarah's details on it.

"You're a lifesaver Y/N. I hope you're right about this girl," he said tucking the paper into his pocket.

"Oh don't worry, she's incredible," you assured him.

"You sure she won't mind your signing her up for this?" he wondered, but you shook your head. You knew it was a bit risky, signing Sarah up for something she might not want to do, but she had expressed to you that she wanted to do something big with her music. She just didn't have the guts to do it herself. You knew she was capable of it though.

"She won't mind at all."

"YOU DID WHAT!?" Sarah chased you through the small kitchen brandishing a wooden spoon at you.

"Sarah, I did you a favour," you tried, cowering away from her rage.

"Y/N, I swear to god!" she huffed, throwing her hands up in the air in disbelief. "You're too bloody impulsive sometimes."

"And you're not impulsive enough. You've always wanted to do something big like this, you told me that two nights ago! I know you can do this, you're Sarah fucking Jones!" you insisted and she sagged her shoulders. Even though you both knew you should have consulted her beforehand, she knew if you had, she would have said no right there and then because she was too afraid.

"Listen, it's just an audition. Go along and see how it goes. I think it's worth a shot," you implored and you could see her begin to crack slightly.

"I'm not sure, I mean what would I even play?" she muttered nervously. You rolled your eyes.

"Anything babe, you're insanely talented,"

"You're just insane," she quipped back.

"Thank you," you did a fake curtsy and she rolled her eyes but a grin was making its way onto her face. "Listen, she'll probably text you in the morning, so sleep on it and see how you feel in the morning. Although I'll be very disappointed if you don't go."

"God, you sound like my dad. You're bloody lucky I'm still up right now, I would have murdered you if I'd got the call in the morning with no idea what you had signed me up for," she pointed out and you nodded laughing. Your shifts at the pub finished at 1am so if Sarah had been asleep when you got back you would have been in very deep trouble. Thank god she was a night owl like you

"Hm yeah fair point," you said as you trudged back into the kitchen to continue making your late-night snack.

"You need to think before your actions sometimes babes," she reminded as she went back to her baking. God knows why she was baking this late but you didn't question it.

"S, when have I ever done that," you replied, a cheeky smile on your face and she shook her head, grinning.

"Anyway, who is the band for?" she asked and your face dropped. Shit. You didn't actually know.

"Uhh, well... I think...," you stuttered and she sighed loudly.

"You don't know do you?" she groaned.

"Uhhh, no."

"For fucks sake."

Sarah was gripping your hand so hard you thought it would fall off as you walked down the road from the tube station to the studio where her audition would be. The morning after your fun altercation in the kitchen at 1am, Sarah had received a call from John's girlfriend, the creative director, who had helpfully let her know that she would be auditioning for none other than Harry Styles's band. She had screamed at you again for that. Neither of you had really listened to his music before but you knew who he was and how famous he was. She had nearly pulled out again then, claiming it was way too much for someone like her and she wasn't talented enough for someone like that. You had nearly punched her in the face to stop her ramblings but luckily you managed to convince her, somehow, to come to the audition.

"Y/N, what the fuck have you got me into," she mumbled as you reached the doors of the studio.

"Something incredible," you declared giving her hand a squeeze. "You'll thank me later babe."

"No I won't," she grumbled, even though she knew she needed to do this. This could open a lot of doors for her.

"I'll be right here. You're gonna smash it S, I know it," you assured her, staring into her deep brown eyes that held so much anxiety.

"You're paying for my therapy when I have to recover from this," she called back to you as she began to nervously walk towards the door.

"Happily," you called back as you began to dig about in your tote bag for some stress relief.

"Don't smoke while I'm gone," she reprimanded you and your movements stopped. You had been caught.

"Wasn't gonna," you lied grinning at her.

"Liar," she said as she disappeared through the doors and you chuckled as your hand closed around your lighter and your cigarettes. It was an awful habit you picked up but you needed the stress relief sometimes. And getting Sarah to this audition had been anything but calm.

You popped your headphones in as you leaned against the wall, your cigarette resting loosely between your lips as you took a drag from it, feeling the relief wash over your body. You hummed along to the song playing in your ears as you began answering some emails regarding the pub on your phone. It was a lovely summer's day and you soaked up the sun's rays happily as you typed away on your phone. You didn't even notice the time passed before Sarah's happy face appeared in front of yours again.

"Oh my god! How did it go!" you squealed pulling out your headphones excitedly, so happy to see her happy.

"I think it went really good! That was the best I've ever played," she gushed and you pulled her into a tight hug.

"I am so proud of you!" you beamed, almost jumping up and down in excitement. "I know you would nail it. When do you find out?"

"They said that today was the last day they were holding auditions and that they'd call tomorrow to let us know. Oh god, I actually hope I get it, everyone was so cool and nice. I met a couple of members of the band," she explained as you began walking down the street back to the tube stop.

"Did you meet him?" you asked curiously but she shook her head.

"No, he's in America at the moment. I'll probably meet him at the first rehearsal or something."

"Ah, I see. So what was his band like?" you continued your line of questioning. She began to ramble about every member and how nice they'd all been. You noticed a twinkle in her eye when she was talking about the lead guitarist, Mitch, but you decided not to push her on it, knowing you would only receive a harsh glare and a slap to the shoulder. Little did you know, that audition would change everything for the both of you.

That same evening Sarah had got the call to say she was in. They said they had loved her so much when she auditioned that they just knew it had to be her and cancelled the rest of the auditions for the day. You had screamed the kitchen down and your whole flat had gone out and got absolutely hammered to celebrate.

A couple of weeks had passed since that date and in the last week, Sarah had started rehearsing for the band. She had become close with the rest of the band and especially Mitch. They had already been out to dinner once or twice together and you were internally jumping for joy for her. Sarah didn't really date, not like you did, and was very reserved and found it hard to open up to people. To hear that she had found someone quite similar to her in that aspect and someone who she got along with tremendously filled your heart with joy. Even if she remained very coy about it.

Apart from that, life went on as normal. You still spent too much money, smoked too many cigarettes, got too drunk on the weekend, regretted it on Monday and continued to love the life you had built for yourself. You could never have guessed one Wednesday morning it would all change for you.

You woke up late, as usual, your late shifts meaning you didn't usually get up until 10 or 11 the next day. The sun seeped into your room under the door as you groaned and stretched out your tired muscles from working too hard the night before. That and also having passionate sex into the early hours of the morning. You had a regular bed partner named Will, who was a bit of a lost soul but an excellent shag. He kind of floated through life, often with no direction and spouting the most amount of bullshit you had ever heard. However, you were very fond of him but you knew you could never fall in love with him. That's what made him so perfect. You could fulfil your needs and desires but not have to worry about falling in love with your friend.

You turned over in bed, seeing him still sleeping peacefully and an evil grin spread over your face. You leaned over and blew hard in his ear, which had him shooting up out of bed.

"Fuck!" he roared and you fell back giggling.

"You're such a twat," he groaned as he rubbed his hands over his face, you continuing to cackle manically.

"Couldn't help it, you looked so peaceful," you chuckled and he sighed.

"God I hate you," he murmured leaning down to peck your lips gently.

"Hate you too," you responded, kissing him back gently before pushing him off you.

"Come on mate, you've got shit to do today," you reminded him as you pulled a grey cami top over your head and slipped into some black lace panties. He turned over and hid his face in your pillow and you slapped him lightly on the shoulder.

"Can't I just stay here? I think it would be constructive for my mental health," he tried and you rolled your eyes.

"Will. Up. Now."

Eventually, you managed to get the grumbling man up and out, laughing to yourself as he talked some more crap about why he should stay at yours. But you had a shit ton of stuff to do today so you managed to get him out the door, sighing as you leaned your back against it. You made your way into the kitchen at that point, goofily dancing along to the song playing on the radio and humming along. You were about to grab some toast out of the cupboard when someone spoke.

"Uh hey?" a deep voice spoke and you yelped, whirling around to spot a handsome, curly brown-haired man standing in the corner of your kitchen. It didn't take long for you to realise the man standing casually in your kitchen was Harry Styles. And also that you were just wearing some lace pants and a small top.

"What the fuck?!" you squeaked, watching him as he unashamedly checked you out. Your brow furrowed at this.

"Hey, eyes up here mister," you said gesturing to your face and he held his hands up.

"Sorry love," he smirked, his Mancunian accent sending shivers down your back even though you tried not to let it show. Instead you eyed him warily before calling out for Sarah.

"SARAH?"

"Yeah?" she called from down the corridor.

"Why the fuck is Harry Styles in my kitchen," you inquired and Harry laughed out loud at this. His eyes shined when he took in the sight of you. He would happily tell anyone now that he immediately fell in love with you when he saw you in the kitchen that day. You weren't overwhelmed by his presence and you just treated him like any other person. You had looked so beautiful standing there that he wanted to reach over and kiss you straight away.

"Oh shit sorry, forgot to mention, we're just stopping to grab some equipment. Do you remember where you put those spare mics I bought?" she inquired like it really wasn't a big deal that one of the most famous men in the world was currently staring at you in your underwear.

"They're in the storage cupboard. Also maybe next time you wanna let me know there's someone coming round before I charge into the kitchen in just my knickers," you yelled back and Harry was full-on cackling now. The whole situation was hilarious to him.

"Oh my god, I'm so sorry," she apologised as she came rushing into the kitchen, going red when she saw your state of undress and Harry laughing into his hands in the corner.

"Uh, this is my roommate and best friend, Y/N," she introduced you. "Can you go put on some clothes?" she hissed at you as you leaned against the counter, eyeing up Harry. He raised an eyebrow as if to say 'go on, do as you're told,' but you hardened your stare and shook your head.

"No, I'm quite happy like this. My flat, my rules," you countered, turning around to continue making some toast.

"You're unbelievable," she tutted sending an apologetic look to Harry. "Come on H, we're going, could you grab that box over there?" she asked as she marched out of the kitchen. You knew you'd get a bollocking later but you didn't really mind. It had been fun to mess with both of them.

"Bye Y/N," he said, smirking at you as he went and when he left, you gripped the counter, hard. He was gorgeous, you had to admit but you knew if you pursued him, you would fall in love with him. You had form. You weren't supposed to fall in love with people like Harry, you were too wild for people like him, too spontaneous and too free. You weren't sure he would be able to tame you.

"Is that who I thought it was?" the sound of your other flatmate's voice broke you out of your deep thought.

"Uh, if you mean Harry Styles, then yes it was," you confirmed and she took in your current outfit.

"Y/N, please don't tell me you had your whole arse out when he was here."

"Oh you know I absolutely did."

It had been a couple of weeks since the kitchen incident. Predictably Sarah had given you a telling-off when she got home that day but as usual, most of it went over your head. As much as she tried to tame you, she had never really managed to stop your wild and crazy nature.

However, you hadn't stopped thinking about Harry. His green eyes and stupid smirk found their way into your head at all times of the day and you desperately wished it didn't. Even though you had only shared a couple words with each other, there had been an undeniable tension between the both of you.

"Y/N, I swear to god, stop bloody smoking," Sarah chastised you as she passed you on the steps up to the front door of your flat building, breaking your chain of thought. You smiled up guiltily as she marched passed you, stubbing out the butt of your cigarette.

"Sorry," you mumbled and she rolled her eyes.

"You're not. Anyway, have you got a shift tonight?"

"Nah, Andrew let me have the night off for once," you told her and she grinned wide.

"Brilliant! You're coming out," she told you as she unlocked the door and you jumped up in excitement. You would never say no to a night out.

"Yes, where are we going?!" you babbled excitedly.

"We are going out with the band. And Harry," she explained and your mouth dropped open.

"What?" you asked incredously. People like Harry Styles didn't go on a night out with people like you.

"You heard me. So please Y/N, I am literally begging you, be on your best fucking behaviour, I work with these people," she pleaded and you nodded, knowing that it was important for Sarah that she impressed these people, and you had been known to go a little crazy on nights out, often not trudging home until the sun had risen or was rising.

"I pinky promise," you said seriously holding out your pinky. You and Sarah had a rule from when you were kids that pinky promises were very serious. You didn't ever break a pinky promise.

"Thank you. Now go shower, I'm not taking you if you stink like smoke."

"It was one cigarette! I've only had one this whole week," you tried.

"One too many. Go!" she slapped your butt as she pushed you in the direction of the shower. Grumbling you went off to make yourself look presentable, as per Sarah's demands.

As you stood under the hot water, it came crashing down on you that you were about to go out with a proper celebrity. While you didn't really see him as such, it was still kind of a cool realisation. You emerged from the shower ten minutes later and opened the door to find your flat in an utter meltdown. Clearly, Sarah had told your flatmates who would be joining you tonight and it was like someone had let a fox loose in a chicken coop. There were clothes everywhere, people yelling and the distinct smell of something burning. You chuckled as you made your way to Sarah's room.

"Have you seen the carnage you've created?" you chuckled as you poked your head around the door and she giggled in response.

"Yeah, my bad."

"Where are we going tonight? Wanna chose the right outfit," you asked already planning a fit in your head.

"Pub near Harry's house. They have live music on Friday and Harry says it's really good fun," she explained and you nodded.

"Ok so smart casual then?" You got a thumbs up in response.

You went back to your room, pulling everything out of your wardrobe as you usually did when you were going out. However, you could feel yourself trying a bit harder tonight and even though you would never admit it, it was for Harry. Eventually, you pulled together an outfit and headed downstairs to find your secret bottle of Tequila. You then dashed up to Ellie's room, who was one of your flatmates.

"Wow, you look hot," she complimented as you entered the room, doing a little twirl for her. You were wearing a tight black waistcoat with matching loose trousers.

"Liquid courage?" you offered, holding up the bottle and she nodded quickly.

"God yes," and you chuckled as you poured out the shots.

Three tequila shots and one telling-off later, the four of you were walking to the tube station, all giggling and talking nervously about the night ahead. You could tell that Sarah was bricking it, so you held her hand tight the whole way on the Tube, despite it being very hot and sticky. You finally emerged in Hampstead, and walked briskly to the pub, slightly running late as you usually were. You quickly arrived at a very busy-looking pub, exactly what you were hoping for. People were milling about on the street smoking and Sarah gave you a warning glare. You pushed the doors open and were met with a very lively atmosphere. Sarah quickly spotted the band in the corner and dragged the three of you over, dodging around already quite drunk people.

"There she is!" one of them exclaimed when he spotted Sarah and everyone turned to your little group. You were all quickly introduced to each member of the band, and you paid keen attention to Mitch when you met him, sizing him up a bit until Sarah saw what you were doing and kicked you under the table. Harry, however, was nowhere to be seen. You didn't want to ask, not wanting to seem too eager but you were a little disappointed he wasn't there.

"Do you guys want a drink?" Adam offered as you all settled down on the table and you all nodded.

"Well you could have offered earlier," you hear a deep gravelly voice from behind you. Turning around you met the gaze of the man you had been hoping to see.

He was carrying a couple of drinks that he had obviously just gone to get and he rolled his eyes as he set them down in front of his band members.

"Uh ok, what does everyone else want," he asked, getting ready to go back to the bar. You shook your head.

"Don't worry Harry, I'll get them, you sit down," you told him, getting up off your seat to go to the bar. You knew your flatmate's orders anyway so it made more sense.

"No, it's fine, I'm already up," he responded.

"So am I."

"Sit down, I'll get them, it's on my tab," he argued back.

"No really it's fine..." you started before Mitch groaned.

"For god's sake, both of you go. Stop bickering," he grumbled and you chuckled before shrugging at Harry, agreeing to go to the bar with him.

You squeezed back through the throngs of people to get to the bar, Harry following close behind. You didn't miss the way his eyes flickered over your figure and your outfit and you certainly didn't miss the way his hand landed on the small of your back as you waited in the queue for the bar. You raised an eyebrow at him but he just smirked, so you let him keep his hand there. It felt nice anyway.

"Glad to see you've dressed up for me this time," he joked and you glared back.

"Right, to be fair, it was my flat and I wasn't exactly expecting you to be lounging about in my kitchen," you explained and he laughed.

"Don't worry love. It was a nice surprise," he whispered the last part in your ear.

"What's your game here Styles," you challenged him, knowing he was definitely trying something with you.

"What game, there's no game," he acted innocent as he fought the smile from growing on his face.

"Sure," you said, not believing a word. The bartender came over at this point, and you happily turned your back on Harry, giving the man your order.

"On my tab please," Harry added from behind you as you placed your order and you whirled around.

"No it's fine, I can get our drinks," you implored but he shook his head.

"I organised the night, I'm paying for the drinks," he argued and you smiled.

"That's very kind," you thanked as the bartender handed over your drinks and he smiled back in response, but this time it was a genuine smile, unlike his usual cheeky one.

"No worries. Pass me those two, I'll carry them," he insisted as you struggled to carry all four. You passed him the two and you walked back to the table where everyone was getting along tremendously.

As soon as your butt hit the seat, your social side came out as well as your need to please people and make them like you. You began to engage in animated conversation with everyone at the table and soon you were having a very enjoyable debate with Mitch, Sarah, Adam and Harry. Harry was slightly in awe of how likeable and joyful you were. You managed to coax laugh after laugh out of everyone on the table and you were so charismatic. He watched as everyone basically fought for your attention, which you happily gave. You were so animated when you spoke and he found himself hanging onto every word. You dominated the conversation but everyone was happy to let you, wanting to hear what you had to say.

The night went on, everyone growing tipsier and tipsier and growing louder and louder. Even Sarah had let her hair down a bit which was quite unlike her. Usually took a lot of coaxing from you, but it was such a good atmosphere tonight that she couldn't help herself.

The live band started at around 10, and soon you found yourself on your feet with the rest of the pub as everyone began to dance. You were dancing with your flatmates, apart from Sarah who was giggling away with Mitch in the corner. Your dance moves weren't the best, but you didn't care, you were having fun and that's all that mattered. Harry, Adam and Clare were all dancing as well, just as goofily as you. The drinks kept flowing though and you could feel yourself gravitating towards Harry as you continued dancing and you couldn't stop yourself. You didn't want to.

Around 11, Harry and you were returning from the bar to the dance floor when he grabbed your hand and pulled you off to the side.

"What are you doing?" you inquired as he pulled you away from your friends.

"Stealing you for myself for a minute," he explained as he looped his arms around your shoulders, pulling your back into his chest. You secretly smiled at the move and sipped on your drink coyly as you leaned back into him, both of you swaying to the slower song that was currently playing. You couldn't help yourself, the feeling of being in his arms was like nothing else and you really wanted to whirl around a kiss him. However, you could feel Sarah's piercing gaze on you and you knew you were probably being watched by the whole group. It seemed Harry had realised too.

"You smoke?" he whispered in your ear and you nodded.

"Come outside," he ordered and you nodded again, happy to go wherever with him. He grabbed your hand again and pulled you outside to the quiet smoking area, getting away from all the watching eyes.

"What are you up to Harry?" you chuckled nervously as you reached to grab a cigarette. He quickly plucked it from your fingers, laughing when you made a pathetic attempt to get it back.

"You shouldn't smoke."

"Yeah I know, but you literally invited me out here to smoke," you grumbled, trying to get your cigarette back.

"Oh Y/N," he smirked as he walked towards you, you walking backwards until your back hit the wall and he was towering over you.

"We both know that's not why we're out here," he whispered and you gulped nervously. Your stomach was tingling with arousal and all you wanted to do was lean up and press a kiss to his plump lips. However, you stood your ground, a playful glint in your eye.

"Hm, I'm not really too sure. Care to let me in on the secret?" you teased and Harry rolled his eyes.

"I'm wanna kiss you," he declared and you nodded quickly, wanting nothing more. He almost groaned out loud before he kissed you hard, and your breath was taken away by how deep the kiss was. His hands came up to cup your cheeks and pull you closer to him as your hands snaked around his back as you swirled your tongue over his, moaning when his hands snaked down your back to grab your arse.

"Fuck Harry," you gasped as you pulled back, both of your pupils blown wide by lust. He began to kiss slowly down your neck, sucking lightly at some points and you cursed loudly, wanting more and more.

"Please," you whimpered and he looked at you, smirking.

"What d'you want love."

"Want you," you panted and he grinned widely, your voice music to his ears. He leaned in again and pressed another deep kiss to your lips before pulling away.

"You wanna come home with me?" he whispered and you nodded again. You knew it was a bad idea and you knew it probably wouldn't end well but you wanted him so badly. Your core was throbbing with arousal and you could feel yourself becoming wet between your thighs.

"Stay here. I'll get our stuff," he said quickly, before turning back to the door of the bar and disappearing inside. You knew it was best if just Harry went, Sarah would probably be very displeased at where you were going right now. You didn't care though, you desperately wanted to be with Harry. You were already addicted to the feel of him and you needed more.

He emerged from the pub a couple minutes later, looking slightly flustered but holding your coats.

"Sarah had a go at you didn't she," you guessed and he chuckled as he nodded.

"Surprisingly enough, yes, she did," he replied as he came up to you, pressing a light kiss on your lips before handing you your stuff. You blushed slightly at the affection and he smiled gently before taking your hand in his and tugging you towards a private road just round the corner from the pub.

You both keep stopping for shared kisses along the way, Harry pressing you up against all sorts of things, the postbox on the corner of the road, the broken telephone box, the bus stop and he almost pressed you against a bin before you put a stop to it. He couldn't help himself, he didn't want to stop touching you.

You eventually arrived at a big white brick house, that was hidden behind a huge gate. You marvelled at the size as Harry discreetly unlocked the gate and pulled you up the driveway. You almost tripped up the stairs as you walked to his front door, Harry smirking slightly as he held the door for you.

"Y'Alright there?" he chuckled. You flipped him off in response and he glowered at you. The minute the door closed, he grabbed your waist and pushed you up against the door, you gasping at his actions.

"Watch your attitude," he hissed. You knew he wasn't being serious but his tone and his demeanour had you weak in the knees. He attached his lips to your neck again, sending goosebumps up your arms and neck.

"Want you, Harry, want you so bad," you moaned as his hands slipped under your waistcoat, groaning in annoyance when the tight material stopped them from travelling up to where you wanted them the most.

"Fuck," he groaned before pulling you away from the door and leading you upstairs. He reached a door at the end of the corridor and flung it open, almost yanking you into the dark room. You barely had time to take in your surroundings when Harry slammed the door behind you and grabbed your hips to push you onto the bed. He stood above you, standing between your knees and he cupped your chin slightly so you looked up at him. He almost gave out at the knees when you looked up at him with those beautiful wide eyes, eyelashes batting at him innocently.

"You're something else, love," he breathed, admiring your beauty. He frowned when you reached up to undo the button on his trousers, but before you got to unbuttoning them he pushed you back on the bed and crawled over you so your noses were touching. He grabbed your hands and locked them down on the bed with his.

"Did I say you could do that?" he growled and you shook your head nervously, thighs slick with arousal from this sudden show of dominance. He smirked at your submission before leaning down to kiss you, grinding his crotch against yours as he did. You groaned loudly at the friction and his grip on you grew harder.

"I wanna taste you," he murmured in your ear.

"Please," you stuttered, wanting nothing more than to feel his tongue against your core. He placed one last gentle kiss on your lips before crawling off the bed again. Suddenly he roughly dragged your body to the edge of the bed, so your legs were dangling off it. You yelped at the sudden movement, your heart pounding at his rough nature. You couldn't get enough. He fell to his knees in front of your legs, undoing the button on your pants so he could grab the hem of them and yank them down. His mouth watered at the sight of your clothed folds, a wet patch visible on your lacy underwear. He placed soft kisses on your thighs, nipping them slightly to leave marks, you becoming a writhing mess on his bed as a result of his torture. Eventually, after many pleas from you, he skimmed the hem of your panties and hooked his fingers under them to pull the down achingly slowly. He groaned out loud at the sight of your soaked folds, glistening and ready for him. He wasted no time in hooking your legs over his shoulders and delving his tongue into your centre, you throwing your head back at the sudden contact, crying out his name. He circled his tongue around your clit before lapping up your wetness. You were gasping and moaning as he devoured you, gripping hard onto the bed sheets out of sheer pleasure. No one had ever eaten you out like this before and it was incredible.

"God Harry!" you almost screamed as he moved one of his hands from your thigh to insert a finger inside you, adding to the growing pressure growing in your stomach. He slowly pumped it in and out, adding another finger when he knew you could take it while continuing to pleasure you relentlessly with his tongue. You knew you couldn't last much longer, the pressure in your stomach becoming more and more intense by the second. You basically sobbed as your orgasm came crashing through you, your back arching off the bed as Harry worked you through it, sucking harshly on your clit as your body shook.

"Fucking hell," you gasped as came down from your high, Harry lifting his head off your dripping folds.

"You taste incredible love," he cooed as he placed a kiss on your lower stomach, admiring your flushed body. You pushed yourself up on your elbows as you tried to slow your breathing as he unhooked your legs from his shoulders. He quickly pulled his shirt over his head, and you shamelessly admired his toned chest full of tattoos. He saw the hunger in your eyes and his cock strained against his trousers.

"Move back," he ordered and you complied, shuffling yourself around so you were leaning against his headboard.

"That needs to come off," he continued, gesturing to your waistcoat.

"So do those," you cheekily replied back, referring to the brown flares he was wearing. They fit his waist incredibly well and you had almost been drooling at him in the pub.

At your attempt to order him around, he moved quickly to the bed and was hovering over you in a flash, a tight grip on your jaw.

"You first darling. Only good girls get what they want," he rasped sinfully and you almost came right there. His voice was much lower and more gravelly than usual. Quickly, you undid the buttons of your top, all while holding eye contact with him. Your top flapped open, revealing your bare chest and Harry swiftly ducked down and latched onto your nipple with his mouth. Your hands threaded into his hair as he did so, tugging harshly generating moans from Harry. He continued to lavish your chest but you were desperate for more. So you lifted your hips up and pushed them into his. He lifted his head from your chest rapidly.

"Watch it," he warned but you were feeling dangerous. Smirking at him, you did it again and he snapped. He sat back and grabbed your hips to flip you over, delivering a sharp slap to your arse as he did so. You moaned loudly at the stinging sensation as he tugged on your hips to bring you up onto your hands and knees, your bum pressing hard into his crotch. He quickly undid his trousers and pulled down his boxers, then leaned over your back to whisper in your ear.

"You sure," he asked gently, needing your consent over everything.

"Absolutely," you assured him and he gently kissed your shoulder before reaching around you to grab a condom and slid it on. He slowly pushed into you from behind and your arms nearly collapsed from beneath you at the feeling of being so full.

"Fuck," you cried out, feeling deliciously stretched.

"Took me so well love," Harry praised as he began to slowly thrust in and out of you, burying himself deep inside you with every move.

"Faster Harry, please," you begged, the slow pace he had set making you want him even more.

"As you wish darling," he said before pulling your hips into him faster and speeding his thrusts up. He leaned over you as he thrust quickly into you, so your back was pressed against his chest. He kept one hand on your hip while the other was gripping onto the headboard. You leant your head back to rest it on his shoulder, as he harshly sucked the supple skin on your neck leaving dark purple marks. He finished attacking your neck and straightened up again, but as he moved his hand from the headboard, you grabbed onto it, placing it gently on your throat. You looked at him over your shoulder to check he was ok with it and his eyes were ablaze with lust. You gave his wrist a quick squeeze and he began to apply pressure with his hand, lifting up your head slightly. He looped a hand around your waist to bring you onto your knees, so he could have a firmer grip on your throat, but still continued to thrust into you. You arched your back so he could get a good angle and he began pounding into you, hard, squeezing your throat slightly as he did. You were gasping loudly, tears streaming down your face from the feeling of it all, and Harry was whispering a mix of curses and praises in your ear. Using his hand looped around your waist, he slipped his hand down to rub your clit, providing the exact stimulation you needed for your orgasm to come rushing through you for a second time.

"Harry!" you choked out as you came for a second time, his grip on your throat loosening a bit. You couldn't hold yourself up anymore and fell down onto the bed, but he gently pulled out of you and turned you over. He softly kissed your lips, slipping his tongue into your mouth as he slowly pushed into you again, although his thrusts were losing rhythm as he neared his orgasm.

"Did so good love, you were perfect for me," he whispered sweet praises in your ears as he continued to push into you.

"Cum for me," you purred in his ear as you looped your arms around his shoulders to pull him into you, legs locked around his hips. He buried his face into your neck as he sped up his thrusts, moaning loudly into your skin. Eventually, he let out a cry and almost collapsed on top of you as he spilt into the condom.

"Fuck," he whispered as his movements stilled, still inside you, trying to catch his breath. He pressed a light kiss to your shoulder as he slowly pulled out, you whining from the loss of something inside you and he smirked.

"Needy," he chuckled as he collapsed beside you, pulling off the condom before tying it and dropping it in the bin beside his bed. You felt too spent by the whole experience to be able to even move a muscle and Harry realised this.

"You alright love," he checked and a big smile grew on your face as you nodded slowly.

"Never better," you rasped, voice a bit rough from him choking you.

"C'mon, let's get you cleaned up," he replied tenderly, rising from the bed to help you get up. He scooped you up in his arms, you nuzzling your face into the crook of his neck. He carried you through to his bathroom where he set you down on the open toilet and let you do your business while he started running you a bath. Your heart swelled at the gesture, no one had ever given you aftercare quite like this before.

You finished peeing and flushed the toilet, slowly wobbling over to the sink to wash your hands. Harry saw you struggling to stay upright on your shaky legs and quickly walked over to you to stand behind you, wrapping his arms around your waist and resting his head on your shoulder.

"Thank you," you whispered lazily as he pressed a small kiss to your head, and led you over to the warm bath he had prepared. He helped you in before he got in behind you, letting you rest your weary head on his chest. You felt so at peace and relaxed but also your heart was pounding loudly. You felt like you were beginning to like him a bit too much. Yes, he was undeniably gorgeous and incredible in bed, probably the best you had ever had, but he was also kind and funny and caring and you really liked just being near him. You wanted to hear what he had to say, what he thought about things and you wanted him to hold you in his arms forever because it was the nicest feeling in the world. Before you had time to spiral over it, however, Harry distracted you as he began gently washing you with a sponge, making sure he got rid of all the grime and sweat you had accumulated from the pub and the sex. He carefully washed your intimate areas, knowing you felt extra sensitive down there at the moment before moving you forward slightly so he could wash.

Eventually, the water was beginning to go cold, so he slipped out of the bath, helping you out with him. You shivered slightly, so he quickly wrapped you up in one of his fluffy towels before going back into his bedroom, soon returning wearing some boxers and handing you a jumper and some old shorts. The clothes were a bit big on you, but they smelt distinctly of Harry and it felt like being wrapped in a big Harry hug when you put them on.

"You ok with staying over?" he asked, not wanting to overstep your boundaries. You nodded in response, even if you hadn't wanted to stay, you didn't think you'd be able to get home in the state you were currently in.

When you nodded, you swore you saw Harry relax his shoulders and let go of a breath he had been holding but you didn't think much of it. You were too tired. You both exited the bathroom and you crawled into his bed, gravitating towards him as he got in on the other side. Before you got comfy with him, you grabbed your phone to send a quick text to the group chat, to let them know you were safe but not to wait up for you. You blushed as their messages began flooding in, inquiring all sorts of details about your night with Harry, so you quickly shut off your phone and placed it on the nightstand. Harry was also scrolling on his phone, but he placed it down when your arm snaked across his chest and you rested your head on his shoulder.

"You're pretty," he whispered, admiring your gorgeous face and all the tiny little details on it. You blushed, hiding your face in his chest as he chuckled at your embarrassment.

"Stop," you whined, not knowing how to respond to his affection.

"Just telling the truth," he replied and you gazed up at him then, admiring his face too, his deep green eyes, his pointed nose and sharp chin. He was perfect.

"I think you're pretty too," you replied as you traced the outline of his swallows on his chest. It was his turn to look coy but instead of hiding his face like you had done, he leaned down and captured your lips with his, slowly moving his mouth over yours. It wasn't a passionate kiss by any means but it left you the most flustered out of all the kisses you had shared that night. It was a sweet kiss, gentle yet loving and that had you spiralling once again. You wanted him to kiss you like this forever and that's when you knew.

You were going to fall in love with this man.

part 2!

she's done it again, she's begun writing something as a oneshot and shockingly enough it's too long to just be one part. whoops. i think this might even have three or four parts. i like this a lot though and i hope you do too

sloane xx

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