Chapter Three

Beep! Beep! Beep! The alarm went off on the nightstand next to me… But I was already up~

I turned off the alarm and walked out of my room, smiling like a fool, "Well, I hope Antonio isn't up yet, so I can make breakfast. I did learn from the best!" I gloated to myself and started down the stairs. Today I was wearing my light blue shirt with see through lace sleeves that went to my elbows, as well as my short denim jean shorts, pink and blue knee high socks on my feet, furry slippers on them.

I stopped on the last step and froze, looking at the male standing in the kitchen, flipping pancakes.

"A-Antonio?! Why are you up this early?" I asked, crossing my arms in annoyance. He jumped and stared over at him, obviously shocked I was there.

"I'm sorry! I was oblivious to the fact you wanted to wake up early and prepare some delicious breakfast for us!"

"Don't try using big words on me, thanks." I rolled my eyes and gaited up to him, "Let me help you fix those pancakes. My treat."

He glanced at me and smiled, "Okay, set out the plates, I'm already almost done."

"Oh, you suck."

"So do you!"

"Nyeh!"

"Nyeh!" I threw my arms up and growled at him while heading to the cupboard, pulling out the plates and silverware. I set them out and sat down, running a hand through my short hair.

"Do you have some maple syrup from Matthew? You know? That guy from college who always appeared out of nowhere and scared us to death?" I laughed curiously.

"I believe I do, Melly~!" He turned and pulled out a small container of the brown golden liquid. "Here it is!"

I held out a hand and smiled, taking it, "Thanks, and I told you to never call me Melly."

"You call me Toni!"

"But you don't care when I do. 'Cause you like it." He placed the plate with the pancakes on it in the middle of the table and sat down in front of me, "Dig in!"

I put on of the pancakes on my plate and poured the maple syrup over it, putting some on his after he asked. We ate for a little while and I cleaned the dishes for him.

I got up after and headed into the family room, turning on the t.v I felt a soft hand on my head, brushing through my hair, "Melissa… I need to tell you something."

I looked up and tilted my head, "What? What is it?"

"Well, of course you know the Olympics and all." He asked, walking around the couch and sitting next to me.

"Of course I do!" I smiled; I was a really big fan of the Olympics, and always wished to go into it at one point in my life.

"Ah, I assumed you would. To let you know, I am going to be gone for the Olympics for the next few days. You can watch me while I do some of the trials. Just look for the team competing for Spain!" He laughed softly and hugged me tight, "Lo siento, mi tomatita…"

I frowned softly and hugged him back, laying my head to his shoulder and closer my eyes, "Can't I come with you? Please? It'll be less trouble."

"No, no. I don't want anything to happen to the house, and I think you could keep good care of it."

"Really?" He nodded and released the hug, "I'm heading out know. I'm sorry; I'll see you after the ending ceremony." He picked up a few bags and turned towards the door, opening it, yet he stopped and looked at me. "I'll… I'll really miss you, Missy."

I stared at him and felt a blush form across my face while I sat up and stared at him, "I'll miss you a lot more than you will me." I whimpered quietly.

He smiled and sighed as he walked out. I shook my head and got up, locking the door after he left. "I'll really miss you…" I mumbled, flipping through the channels. I suppose a few hours passed while I watched a movie, looking up at the time. "Dammnit… I should make some dinner. Pretty kind of late." I looked in the kitchen and found a container of tomato soup, taking it out and starting to heat it up. I finally did and ate it all, lying out on the couch with a full belly.

I watched some Avatar the Last Air Bender for a while before I felt tired and turned off the t.v, getting up and turning off the lights. I got to my bedroom and pursed my lips, "Why not… sleep in Antonio's room, he shouldn't mind. He isn't here after all." I smiled and quickly changed into matching lilac sweat pants and top. After brushing my hair a couple times, I walked to his room and lay out on his large bed, "Ah..." Just as I closed my eyes, the phone rang loudly next to me.

"Ah! Holy hell!" I jumped up and picked it up, yawning, "Hello? Who is it?"

"Melly? That was quick! I was just calling to tell you I was on the plane to London now, how are you?" My heart beat quickly and I smiled, biting my bottom lip, "Antonio! H-Hah, that's wonderful! Hey, when you get there, will you see if you can say hi to my cousin Arthur for me?" I asked, rubbing my eyes and yawning loudly.

"Oh, of course! I really miss you! I miss you so much, Melly. I cannot wait to see you again~!" I began to blush hard, looking away and mumbling quietly, "I miss you even more…" It hit me that we sounded like a new couple, which didn't help me keep from blushing harder.

"I doubt that!" He laughed loudly into the phone, a voice in Spanish able to be heard in the background. "Oh, that's my que to turn off my electronics! Sorry, mi tomate~ I'll see you another day. Adios-"

"Wait!" I blurted out, covering my mouth as I blushed hard.

"Que? What is it, mi tomate~?" I twirled a finger through my hair gently and looked down, holding the phone to my ear, "Can… can you tell me good night?"

There was a pause, before I heard him laugh quietly, a hint of sadness in his voice, "Of course I can. I will tell you good night every single night if it means making you happy… As long as you're happy, I'm happy." I could just feel his soft hand on my shoulder and I smiled, sighing quietly. The feeling disappeared and I lay back on the bed.

A quiet purr rose from his throat and he exclaimed gently, "Buenos noches~" After that, the phone hung up and I shook my head, "I miss you so much…" I set the phone on the holder, a strange feeling on the back of my neck. I turned around and looked around in the dark, frowning at the shadows moving. "I-I'm just… imagining…" I yawned and closed my eyes, going to sleep a little while after.