Heart Strings (Passione x Reader)

Chapter Twenty Eight

You shrugged, "I have no need to leave right now."

"Let me know when you need to go," he seemed to dart out of the room, pausing in the hallway once out of sight, then walking silently away.

You fell back on the bed, pulling the blanket around you as Prosciutto stepped in, "sleep alright?"

"Mhm," you mumbled against the comforter.

He smiled though you couldn't see, and leaned against the wall. "Look, everyone will come flooding back soon, would you rather we head out for a bit?"

You propped yourself up, "alright." Prosciutto nodded, waiting for you.

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"You seemed worn out, I figured I'd save you from the rambunctious others today." You smiled gratefully. You found yourself in a nearby park, steering off into the connected woods.

You took in several deep breaths of the fresh air, Prosciutto content beside you. You sat on a fallen tree, Prosciutto reluctantly joining you. The greenery and trees around you hid you from the main path.

He seemed to relax as you spent several minutes in silence, listening happily to the sounds of chirping birds and rustling animals nearby.

You heaved yourself up, extending your hand to Prosciutto, who took it in his own and rose. Continuing your walk, you came across a clearing in the woods. You stretched out in the grass looking up at Prosciutto. He subtly smiled at you and joined you, his elbow brushing against you. Your attention turned to the sky, dark grey clouds looming. You frowned, though only for a moment.

You began to hum, Prosciutto joining you. It wasn't long before a heavy droplet thudded against your cheek, more incoming. You were quickly soaking, and you ran alongside Prosciutto out of the clearing. The trees offering some protection, you two made your way back to the park.

Reaching the edge of the woods, the rain was a blanket, you could barely see a few feet in front of you. Prosciutto meekly smiled at you, gripping your hand tightly before sprinting into the storm, dragging you along behind him.

Wet hair stung your cheeks as you tumbled through the park. You slipped in mud, Prosciutto stabilizing you before you fell. You began to shiver as you finally reached the house, you and Prosciutto laughing in the doorway. A puddle quickly formed beneath you as you shivered, though happily smiling. You glanced up at Prosciutto, his blonde hair matted to his face, it made your smile widen. "That was actually fun," Prosciutto spoke as you both calmed down.

"Very," you agreed. He became self aware, looking around at a few curious faces, his serious expression returning.

"Have fun you two?" Melone teased.

Prosciutto ignored him, "you must be freezing, you can shower."

You shook your head, "it's alright you can go first." He looked relieved, slinking away before anyone could strike a conversation with him.

Melone nudged you, "need some dry clothes?"

Illuso stood, maneuvering his way beside you two, "Melone I doubt you have any clothes that could keep y/n warm. Let me get you some."

Melone stood defiantly between you two, "I do! C'mon."

He handed you a purple hoodie and black sweats and shut the door quickly. You changed, cradling your soaking clothes in your arms and leaving.

Melone perked at the creak of the door, "here let me get this for you." The whir of the washing machine soon sparked up.

You followed the sound to find Melone, "I'm surprised."

"Why?" He turned to face you with a smirk.

"You didn't make a single move on me."

"Aw, you must have missed that," Melone chirped. Well, maybe you did, but he definitely wouldn't hear you admit it.

"So... where were you?"

"No need to fret! You're the only one to get my attention," he cooed.

You huffed, "c'mon." Though you had to bite back your smile.

"Alright," he put his hands up. "I was out for business, I can't give you the details." Seems no one could.

"Hm," you beamed at him. "Well thank you for the change of clothes."

Melone gaped at you, reaching his arm out as you walked away, pulling you to his side. "You can't leave so soon," he whined as Prosciutto stepped out of the bathroom, eyeing you two. Prosciutto's arm quickly separated Melone and you, and he scowled at Melone as he motioned for you to come with him.

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You stayed.