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"Do you know why it's leaning?" Derek asked tilting his head to the side.
"Actually-"
"Baby it was a rhetorical question," Derek said quickly.
"Oh ok," Spencer smiled.
After what happened yesterday they seemed to be closer together. Holding hands and even kissing in public.
"We should go to the Eiffel tower it's like next door," Derek suggested next.
"Tomorrow," Spencer smiled.
"Why tomorrow?" Derek pouted.
"Do you even know how long it takes to get there?" Spencer asked.
"No how long?" Derek asked.
"Nine hours and fifteen minutes from Verona," Spencer answered.
"Of course you would know," Derek rolled his eyes.
"Well what'd you expect?" Spencer asked raising an eyebrow.
"You're right," Derek grinned.
"Let's take pictures!" Spencer said excitedly.
"I'm down for it," Derek smiled as he saw his husband happy.
"Ok now pretend you're holding Pisa in place," Spencer motioned.
"What?"
"It's a perspective picture like an illusion," Spencer explained.
"I know I just didn't expect you to want to pretend to do something impossible. You're all about statistics and logic," Derek said.
"I can be fun…when I want to," Spencer smiled sweetly.
"You can also be mean," Derek whispered softly.
"I still heard that," Spencer eyed his husband.
"Sorry," Derek mumbled childish.
"I love you too but you're like a little kid," Spencer chuckled.
"Wow gee thanks," Derek feigned hurt.
"I'm sorry baby," Spencer placed a peck to his lips.
"Forgiven," Derek said quickly.
"Childish," Spencer poked his ribs.
"Ow," Derek complained.
"Suck it up. You're pure muscles," Spencer scoffed.
"Yea only for you," Derek held his hand.
"Now pictures please," Spencer shooed him away.
"Alright," Derek smiled as he began to pose for the camera.
"Mi Scusi," A young man said.*
"Si, hai bisogno di aiuto?" Spencer replied.
"Sì, ho perso mio marito in mezzo alla folla," the young man said desperately.
"Ti aiuteremo," Spencer said.
"Grazie!" the man said happily.
Derek and Spencer helped the stranger look for his lost husband. They searched for an hour until they decided to give up. In that moment a built man with dark hair and eyes walked over. He had a smile and soft features.
"Domenico dove sei stato?" he asked.
"Spiacente," the young man, Dominic, said.
"Sorry has he been troubling you?" the dark haired man asked.
"No…we were just looking for you," Spencer replied.
"Sorry again he does that," he chuckled.
"What?"
"He thinks I left him. We just got married and our families have big controversy. Anyway my family has said many horrible things to tear us apart and now he's afraid of letting me go," he explained with a thick accent.
"It's alright we didn't mind," Derek smiled.
"Sorry," Dominic whispered.
"It's ok," Spencer reassured.
"I'm Robert and this is my husband Dominic," the big man introduced.
"I'm Derek and this is my husband Spencer," Derek grinned.
"Wow this is great. Another couple like us!" Dominic exclaimed.
"Yeah honeymoon?" Spencer wondered.
"Yep," Dominic smiled.
"Great well we'll see you around," Robert waved as they disappeared in the crowd.
"Did you find something off?" Spencer asks Derek.
"Like what?" Derek replies.
"Dominic not once looked relieved…he looked panicked."
"….I noticed," Derek agreed.
"Let's head back and walk around," Spencer finally spoke.
"Okay," Derek squeezed his hand tight.
He felt uneasy after meeting the strange couple. He felt like something was off. Way off. But he didn't know what and honestly he was afraid to find out.
They walked together in silence enjoying their company. It was already getting dark but they didn't mind. Then they saw Dominic running. He seemed pale and there was blood on his lip. Spencer shot a glance at Derek and before he knew it he was seeing stars. Derek shouted his name and caught his limp body before it hit the pavement.
Derek looked up and saw Robert with a metal bat. He was about to swing but Dominic got in the way. Derek took the chance and tackled the bigger man down to the floor. He smashed his fist against his face. A few people heard the commotion and called the police. A few policemen came rushing with paramedics behind. They cuffed Robert and took Dominic and Spencer in an ambulance. Derek received minor cuts and insisted he was fine to ride along.
The paramedics stitched him up and put bandages. They were looking over Spencer taking his vitals. Everything happens to him. Why! Derek thought shouting in his head it was his fault. Spencer was always right. Derek had a gut feeling but ignored it and now his husband lay in a stretch on their honeymoon. Why the hell didn't he see that Dominic was actually looking for help to get away from his abusive husband? If that guy even was his husband. Derek shuddered at the thought. How many times had that freak beaten an innocent guy? Derek wondered.
"Sir?" a paramedic called.
"Yes?" Derek answered quickly.
"He shall be waking up once we get to the hospital," he said.
"Ok thanks," Derek nodded.
"Are you tourists?" he asked.
"Yes," Derek replied.
"Would you like to warn your family?" he asked.
"No," Derek shook his head.
"Alright we're almost there."
Ten minutes later they were in a hospital room. It was quiet and eerie. He looked at his husband and felt guilty all over again. He looked up and saw Spencer starting to wake up. He got up and sat next to his bed holding his cold hand. He stared into his eyes and what he found was horrifying.
"Who are you?" the weak voice asked.
Derek's world shattered into a million pieces.
*For those who don't know Italian or can't figure it out here is the translation:
1st conversation:
Dominic - Excuse me.
Spencer - Yes do you need help?
Dominic - Yes I lost my husband in the crowd.
Spencer - We'll help.
Dominic - Thank you
2nd conversation:
Robert - Dominic where have you been?
Dominic - Sorry