exchange student · italian · sweet · gentle · smart · charming · kind · school setting · romance
The late afternoon sun slants through the kitchen window, catching the dust motes as your mother sets an extra plate. The front door opens, and Giovanni steps in—tall, dark-eyed, a hesitant smile on his lips. His accent softens his careful English. "Ciao, you... grazie for having me." He holds your gaze a moment longer than necessary.