I bet my life [North Italy]

[I know I took the path that you would never want for me
I know I let you down, didn't I?
So many sleepless nights
Where you were waiting up on me
Well I'm just a slave unto the night]

'To: Feli <3'

'Where are you?' That message was sent two hours ago.

'Read 12.04 am', the screen displayed. 'Feli, Last seen on 12.05 am'. You clutched onto your phone, the corner showing, '1.38 am'.

The bright screen was burning your eyes, but you weren't willing to let it lock off. Tapping again and again, and yet he still didn't come online. You tried calling multiple times too, and all of them went to voice-mail.

You clearly knew why he wasn't answering and replying. You chose to be clueless and oblivious, but the truth was showing pretty well. Messages from random girls, 'Dear Alice.', 'Little cutie, 'Jane <3.' All labelled with some sort of cute signs, or sweet words. Those times when you came home and overheard him talking and flirting with people on the phone.

After your 5th tried, he finally picked up. The tone of an exhausted person,

"Hello...who's this?" you bit your lips, feeling like they were going to bleed.

"Feli? It's me. Where are you?" and came a really long pause. A soft yawn could be heard before he spoke again, "Oh good morning, (F/N)!"

"....Where are you?" You questioned again. "....." and the line dropped.

Along with your heart. It sank like an anchor, frustrated and hurt, you threw your newly bought phone across the room and sobbed into your blanket. The silent night was disturbed by the sad crying of a poor young girl, and there was no one there to comfort her. Choking on her tears, she desperately tried to soften her crying by burying her face into the pillow. Never have she felt like she was going to die from the lack of breathe, disgusted by every single sound she's making, she slapped and pinched her face.

'Stop...' You gripped the bed sheets, 'Stop crying...'

[Now remember when I told you that's the last you'll see of me
Remember when I broke you down to tears
I know I took the path that you would never want for me
I gave you hell through all the years]

And there he was, lying on the bed on some woman who he couldn't even remember the name. The woman was sound asleep, her calm breathing filled the air and his ears, but he couldn't sleep. Putting on his clothes which have scattered around after the wild activity, he quietly opened the door but the creaky door unfortunately awoken the lady.

"Mr. Vargas? Where are you going?" she asked in a weak voice, but yet he couldn't replied. Ignoring the lady's words, he left the household but was surprised to find himself in a unfamiliar environment. Scared and lonely, he checked his phone only to come across with a few messages left by you.

"Why did you have to do this to us?" the message said.

"Please come home, I miss you." He could practically hear her angelic voice, letting him reminisced the times when they would chat all night. Unable to continue with the guilt, he locked his screen but came face to face with the reflection of himself, and he looked terrible. It didn't look like much changes to people around but to him, he looked like a monster. Who broke the trust of the only person who dedicated their life to him. Droplets of water started to fall on the screen, flowing down from the sides, and he jumped in shock. Wiping it off frantically, he switched it back on to inspect for any problems, coincidentally another message popped up again.

"I won't give up." And those four words stabbed him in his heart. Not being to control anymore, he let himself dropped to his knees and cried for her.

[So I, I bet my life, I bet my life
I bet my life on you
I, I bet my life, I bet my life
I bet my life on you]

The last time he went home for two weeks ago, thinking that he had enough of you, he traveled to Germany to hook up some ladies and catch up with his pal.

While you on the other hand, was lost and confused. Everyday you would sit in front of your doors, every night you would lie in your bed, phone switched on. Without any miss, messages and call were sent on a daily basis. On the two weeks, he picked up twice and that was all. You knew well, but you couldn't give up on him. Every time you want to give up on him, he would come back and showed you sweet affections and words that you can't seem to reject.

"You know how cute you look?"

"If I could, I would kiss you everyday!"

"Hey, what house do you want us to live in?"

"I promised to be good to you~ So just leave it all to me, yeah?"

"I bet our child will be cute~"

"You look absolutely amazing."

"I love you! Ti amo~"

It used to bring joy to your heart, but now it's just depressing feeling that fills the empty heart of yours. Those words kept playing in your head like a cassette tape, words that you would use to tell yourself he still loves you. No matter how much people kept telling you it wasn't worth the wait, you didn't believe them.

"It's nothing." you lied.

[I've been around the world but never in my wildest dreams
Would I come running home to you
I've told a million lies
But now I tell a single truth
There's you in everything I do]

Rushing to the airport as fast as possible, Feliciano boarded the earliest plane that was there. Time was suddenly passing at the speed of a snail, his heart seeking out to you. Wanting to hold you and tell you the things you wanted to hear, wanting to go back to you before you give up on him. It was difficult to find a cab in such an early morning of 6, and he waited for a good one hour. Finally making to the destination at 7.48 am, his heart was pounding hard in his chest, the thought of seeing you made him so happy. Even though the guilt still lingered in the back of his head, he knew there was more important things, and it was you.

Standing in front of your porch, he suddenly lost his confidence. But mustering his courage, he took a deep breathe and knocked on the door. But you didn't answer, you were too tired to be awoken because of the lack of sleep from last night. Just then, Feliciano remembered of the spare keys that he had. Being overly excited, Feliciano kept missing the keyhole as he smiled in a cute manner. After what seemed like an eternity, the door to his love was finally unlocked. Pushing his luggage to the side of the living room, he headed to your bedroom.

But he wasn't prepared for what he saw.

[Now remember when I told you that's the last you'll see of me
Remember when I broke you down to tears
I know I took the path that you would never want for me
I gave you hell through all the years]

You were sleeping, but that's not the part. Your eyelids, they were red and puffy. Those eye bags was incredibly dark too, hair sticking to your face because of the dried tears. Arms were full of bites and the whole room was in a mess, the photos were spilled everywhere. He gasped in shock as the guilt he felt earlier started to creep back to him. He clenched his teeth hard and tears starting to fall, hastily making his way to your bed, he hugged you tightly and sobbed into your shoulders.

Feeling a familiar warmth engulfing you, you quickly opened your eyes as you felt someone hugging you. Freaking out at the thought of someone barging into your house, you immediately pushed the person off. Taking a clearer look at the intruder, your eyes widen.

"Y-you..." being at a lost of word, you couldn't even utter a single thing. Covering your mouth, you felt tears threatening to spill again. He looked back at you, sadness was presented in his golden irises too. There was a silence which gave both of you the time to recollect yourselves.

[So I, I bet my life, I bet my life
I bet my life on you
I, I bet my life, I bet my life
I bet my life on you]

He stood up slowly and made his way back up on the bed and sat cross-legged, his eyes stared at yours, as if asking for permission to speak. You gave a hopeful look, wanting to see what he wanted to say. Without a warning, he tackled you into a tight hug which threw you both of you off the king sized bed, squealing in surprised, you wrapped your arm around his torso, afraid of being injured. Luckily a pillow have nicely placed itself on the floor and cushioning you to safety. Your breathe became more rapid as you remembered who you were holding right now, heart wanting to break through your rib cage, you started to cry again.

But you weren't the only one.

His fingers ran through your hair, getting a few tangles here and there. Rubbing your back, he still haven't said a single word. Deciding to 'break the ice', you spoke.

"...I..I...missed you.." Those words were spoken between sobs. He lifted himself up, in a pinning position, it made you blushed. Red hue was showing on his cheeks too, but his smile was so gorgeous. Despite still sniffling, you quickly returned the gesture, and it drove him crazy. All those memories of the love you both shared, those days when he would get to see your face every morning, every single expression you showed, it felt like the world to him. The shame of having the thoughts of wanting to leave him made him felt like the worst living thing in this entire universe.

Unable to hold in his love, he leaned in for a tender kiss and you didn't spare a single second hesitating. You could feel electric sparks happening and adrenaline running through your blood stream. Oh god, it was perfection. Grabbing his shoulder for your dear life, you were afraid that he might leave again, but his actions showed that he had obviously made the wrong choice. He hesitated to hold your hand, but you intertwined your fingers with his. In need of oxygen, you slowly pulled away and glanced at his eyes,

it was filled with love that you needed.

[Don't tell me that I'm wrong
I've walked that road before
I left you on your own
And please believe them when they say
That it's left for yesterday
And the records that I've played-]

Holding each other in embrace, you stayed quiet. But he had something else in mind,

"I need you, I really do. I'm sorry, Bella. I didn't know what I was thinking, I just...I promised. I know, you may not believe me anymore. But I need you as much as you need me, I..I.." and the rambling kept going. It made your empty heart swelled in joy, and you kissed him again to shut him up. Resting your forehead against his, you weakly mumbled the words 'welcome home.' Now that he's here, you felt so relieve and so exhausted, so happy and yet so tired. Almost being lured in by the thought of being able to sleep properly now, you smiled gently and he did the same too. Lying on his chest, you closed your eyes to listen to his sweet words. Fumbling with the ring on your ring finger, he continued to speak.

"This time, I'll do it right."

"So, [Please forgive me for all I've done]."