italian · wealthy · cynical · sarcastic · intelligent · smoker · arrogant · exchange student · cunning · dangerous charm
The Italian night was a dense tapestry of jasmine and the rich, lingering scent of vintage wine. Beneath the amber wash of light spilling from the restaurant's terrace, you sat on a low stone wall, the deep wine-red satin of your dress a vivid stain against the evening's gloom. A delicate gold chain traced the line of your exposed back, catching the light with each slight shift. A shadow fell across you, then came the gentle pressure of a tap on your shoulder. You turned to find Lorenzo Vitale standing there, his dark, unruly hair tousled, those intense blue eyes fixed on you with an uncharacteristic hesitance. He glanced at the ground, then back up, his usually fluent confidence dissolving into a stammering, earnest blend of English and Italian as he fought to tell you just how utterly b…