"You know, she might stay if you told her the truth. If she knows how much you care about her." Hopefully what Gabrielle said would be true. Hale stands before Room 302, wondering if he should knock. Would she be inside? Checking his watch, he sees that it's 1:30. According to the brochure the tour lasts from 1 to 2, so Kat won't be back until later. Hale has half an hour to figure out how to go about this.
Harvey, the poor guy, is now missing his employee key card, which can get into every room in the building. Hale swiped it out of his front pocket earlier as he slid the $50 tip in its place. For such a fancy establishment their staff is a bit sub par.
Inside the suite looks normal enough. There is a suitcase at the foot of the bed, some brochures and scattered papers on a desk. Curiosity getting the best of him, Hale goes over to each.
There are a variety Some of Sicily in general, some of the different museums and beaches here, and a single one of Grand Villa Astalia.
In the suitcase is a whole new identity. A brightly colored wardrobe that doesn't really suit her (she was always more of a black and blue kind of girl), Gabrielle-type magazines, feminine products that he didn't need to see... Well, that's enough looking around for now.
Instead, Hale feels around for a hidden side pocket that Kat usually stitched into any suitcase she brings. Surely enough, cleverly concealed within another pocket, is three fake passports , wads of euros, and... some photos.
The first is a one of her father, Bobby Bishop. It is a profile shot, half his face cast in a shadow. Mysterious, intriguing, and in Hale's eyes the perfect example of how thieves should be like.
Then a group candid shot of Simon, the Bagshaws, and Gabrielle. Hamish and Angus's faces were covered in smoot and dirt, looking guilty. Simon looked shocked, and Gabrielle was mid-way through rolling her eyes.
The final picture brings a smile to Hale's handsome face. Gabrielle took this picture without Kat knowing. But apparently she knows about it since she has it wit her. He remembers this day...
Waiting. It was all I could think to do when Kat left. It was getting late and I shouldn't be worried. Kat knew what she was doing, she always did. But I couldn't help but worry. She was my Kat and I felt like I had to protect her.
"Still waiting?" I didn't turn to see who it was, or even wonder how Gabrielle could consistently walk up unnoticed. Too deep in thought I guess.
"Nope," I denied anyways. "Just can't sleep."
"Riiight," she drawled. Gabrielle took a seat next to me.
"Hale, drop the act, okay. This," she gestured around my body, "can't hide it."
I quirked an eyebrow. "Can't hide what? My boyishly handsome good looks, irresistible personality, and all around attractive being?"
Quick as a whip, her manicured hand flew over and slapped my shoulder. I winced.
"Ouch, Gabs!"
A click of a window sounded upstairs and we both froze. I smiled, knowing only Kat would enjoy taking the challenging way in. Gabrielle moved across the room to the bay seat, messing around with an old Polaroid camera she picked up on the way.
Slow, calculated steps made their way down the stairs. Kat must have thought we were all asleep.
"Hey, Kat," I greeted as I heard her final step. She walked over sleepily and plopped down next to me.
"Hi... Wallson?" she asked with her eyes half closed. I let out a carefree laugh that only Kat can get out of me. Nice to know she could still make jokes in a half conscious state.
"Nice tr-" I froze when Kat's head brushed against my shoulder. Next thing you know she was fast asleep. Carefully, I wrapped an arm around her and pulled her closer. I wished I could be in this moment forever.
Click! Gabrielle snapped a picture from across the room. As the picture developed, she said, "I'm preserving the moment. Who knows when you two will finally get together when you're both awake."
Hale looks at the photograph preciously.
He almost drops it when the door opens and in walks in Kat.
Like, no like? Leave a review! I did all of these basically without reading over it and editing so... yeah, some mistakes are probably scattered. It's late and I really wanted to just post something. Oh, and I changed the point of view for the flashback on purpose just because it was easier. Sorry if that was confusing, it felt necessary I guess. There'll be another section or two after this so it won't be long. So... reviews?