" Hey, Giorno. "
Giorno was sitting on the grass and leaning against a tree with a book in his hand. The sun hit the water and it sparkled. The picture was one you would see in a postcard.
" Hello, amore mio. What are you doing today? "
" I just got out of a meeting. "
" About Melina's house? "
" Yeah, I decided to not sign the papers and let the bank repossess the house. I've gotta get anything I want out of there soon. "
Giorno tapped the grass next to him and set his book in his lap. I walked up to the tree and sat down beside him. The title of the book was written in Italian so I couldn't read it. He continued to face me and his hands were folded on top of his book as he gazed at me.
" You didn't want to keep the house? "
" Well, right now I feel safe with you and the others, seeing as how there's someone after me. "
" I agree, but you didn't want to keep it for future use? After the person has been caught? "
" Not really. It's Melina's house, not mine and it's very beautiful but I don't see a use for it if I'm going to live with your guys for a long time. "
" Long time? "
" I mean until I go back to the city. Of course I'm taking care of work through my computer but I still want to go back to the office and work there. "
" Oh, I see. Are you going to stick around at all once the dangerous man has been caught? "
" Yeah, I want to stick around and figure out what Melina was doing stalking your family and anyone involved. Especially how she found out so much without talking to anyone. "
" I'm curious about that as well. I have a theory. I think she had a stand. "
" Why do you think that? "
" She seemed to like research, so if she were to accidentally hurt herself with the stand arrow, maybe a little cut she developed a stand. One that reads people like a book. "
" That's a good theory, but doesn't the person have to be impailed with the arrow. To see if they get a stand or they die? "
" That's the only kink I'm trying to work out. I don't know any other way she could have known so much about us, and seen our stands unless she had one. "
" She did talk about stands in the files. "
" That's why I believe she has a stand, there's no other explanation unless she just wrote that information down after hearing us talk about it. "
" You've been thinking about this a lot haven't you? "
" With this idea, I've also been working with my team a lot and haven't had time to relax. I had some time today and I thought I would come to the park. It's a beautiful day and the pond is nice to sit by and read. "
" Sorry for disturbing your peace. "
" Disturbance? Don't worry about disturbing me. Amore Mio. Ti accogliero sempre a braccia aperte (I'll always welcome you with open arms)."
" Non capisco (I don't understand)."
"Quindi, hai studiato la lingua italiana (So, you've been studying the Italian language)."
" . . . "
" Amore Mio? "
" Non capisco. "
" Did you only study that one phrase? "
" Yes, I did. And I'm proud of it. It's the one phrase I need to say every time you talk to me in Italian. "
" At least you're trying to learn the language. "
" I am, it's interesting and I want to learn. It would be fun to speak another language and have someone understand. "
" Keep up your studies. You are doing very well. "
" Thank you. I'm going to go home and relax a little, it might be nice weather but I get hot very easily. I also need to talk to Joseph when I get back. "
" What did he do this time? "
" He hid my clothes, only leaving the ones I'm wearing right now. I'd like them back, and I don't know where he put them. "
" Have you checked his room? "
" I have, but I didn't see them in there. "
" I see, would you like me to walk you home? I don't mind. "
" No, you relax. I'll be fine going home on my own. We'll talk more later, alright? "
" Alright. I'll see you at home. But before you go. . ."
Giorno unfolded his hands and he used both of his to lift one of mine up. He kissed the knuckles of my hand and smiled at me.
" Be safe. "
" You know you always do these types of gestures towards me. Kiss my hands all the time, comfort me, and you have a very calming aura. "
" Is this a start to a confession, I'm hearing? "
" I'm afraid not, my Italian man. "
" I don't think it would be so bad to be claimed as Y/f/n Y/l/n's boyfriend. Or companion, or lover. "
" If you keep being smooth, and continue doing these kind gestures you might find yourself in the position with me confessing something to you. " I said getting off the ground and standing up.
" Thanks for the advice, it's very useful to me. " Giorno said looking up at me.
I noticed that there was a small red color in Giorno's cheeks as he looked up at me. It caused my smile to widen.
" Addio, Giorno. "
" Addio, amore mio. Il tuo consiglio mi è molto utile. Forse un giorno presto si sentirà una confessione. Ma sarà mio per te (Goodbye, my love. Your advice is very helpful to me. Maybe one day soon a confession will be heard. But it'll be mine for you.)"
" Yeah, yeah, yeah. "
I walked away from the tree and started making my way home, and leaving the Italian man to think instead of reading his book.