Arianna's Room

*snickers*

See? Not all bad, is it?

And where have you heard it? O.o

*shrugs*
I don't remember.
*thinks*
Oh, yes.
Stefan came home singing it, drunk, after going to an AA meeting.
*smiles*

*smacks forehead*

*turns down song some, feeling a little ridiculous*


So, how do you like the bookshelves? I really wasn't sure about the way they'd look in the room.

I'm quite fond of them.
*glances at Arianna*

*giggles*

Fond, eh?

*steps closer to bookshelves*

Yeah, I liked the idea of not having to hide my books in boxes under my bed any more.

*turns to look at a copy of Jane Austen's works*

It's nice to be able to just pick it off the shelf and read without having to worry about cramming it away.

*watches the back of her head*
I suppose it is.

*starts to turn around*

So, do you read mu--

*almost walks into Angelo*

*gasps*

*looks up*

*swallows*

*blushes*

*looks away*

*looks back up*

*stammers a bit*

--ch?

*stares down at Arianna*
*distractedly*
..repeat that?

*steps a little closer, not breaking eye contact*

*hushed*

I asked if you read much.

No, I don't..
*leans in and tucks a lock of hair behind Arianna's ear*
*kisses tentatively*

*wraps arms around Angelo's neck*

*leans in*

*giggles a little*

*wraps an arm around her waist*
*kisses deeper*

*runs hands through Angelo's hair*

*pulls away for a brief second to speak*

Mm- shouldn't we lock the door?

*continues kissing Angelo's neck*

*picks up*
*kisses collarbone*
I suppose so..
*closes door*

*kisses Angelo deeper*

*begins to unbutton shirt*

*stops herself*

*pushes Angelo away for a second*

What about Jumpy?

*tilts Angelo's chin towards her eyes with finger*

*sighs*
*looks away, pained*
I was trying to avoid that topic, you know.

*looks down*

*internally kicks self for being such a moral person*

Angelo, this isn't right. You're married and you have a child. Besides, Jumpy's screwed up enough without having to worry about her husband having an affair.

*takes a step back*

*sits down on bed*

I think you should probably leave now.

*laughs coldly*
And she's the only one who's allowed to be reckless?
Am I just supposed to wait, as always, to follow her across the continent, begging her to forgive me for something I haven't done?

*puts head in hands for a minute*

*looks up*

Perhaps you haven't considered that I was only mentioning part of my concern. I certainly don't want to be your good time, or your way of rebelling against your wife. I don't want to be the other woman, because the other woman always loses. I don't want a meaningless relationship when you're still in love with Jumpy. It'd hurt too much to know that no matter how happy I tried to make you, you'd still be going back to her.

I can't go through that. And I can't very well ask you to leave Jumpy, because you have Dante to consider. I think you should try to work things out.

*closes eyes*

*thinks*

Arianna, you're an idiot.

*rubs the bridge of his nose*
You don't understand, Arianna.
I'm not happy anymore.
I'm tired of being hurt, time after time, and I know this is what I can expect from Jumpy, regardless of feelings one way or the other.

*stands up*

*walks over to Angelo*

*puts hands on shoulders*

Look at me. You don't want to throw away your marriage over this. If she's being annoying or causing you pain, you need to work it out. It's not only the right thing to do, but it'll probably save your relationship. I want this as much as you do, but I just can't. Not knowing you're in love with someone else.

You need to be with Jumpy, be with your family.

*removes hands from shoulders*

*lifts Angelo's hand to lips*

*averts gaze*
I'll go back to my son.
I'm NOT going back to her.
*thinks*
Not again.
I can't handle any more.

*drops Angelo's hand*

That's entirely your choice. But I'd rather you have your issues sorted before I start anything.

:/

(Hoover is none too pleased with this turn of events that mirror her own poops)

*thinks*
Goddammit, Arianna. You are so fickle.

*swallows*
Alright, then.
*kisses softly and leaves*

*flops back onto bed*

*curls up under covers*

*puts in headphones*

*stares at wall*