Daniel turned the lights on as we entered his room.

"Ok, umm you need anything? Clothes...? I'll be sleeping on the coach-"

"Donald you can stay here. We can share the bed, it's a king size for Christ sake." I sighed.

"Oh" He smirked as he took a step closer to me "want me that bad huh?"

He took one step closer to me until there was no space between us.

I gulped due to the proximity.

You like it.

Oh fuck off!

Daniel's hands snaked around my waist as he grinned. He leaned down to kiss me, but I place my hand onto his chest and lightly pushed him away.

"But If we're going to share a bed, we're going to have to set some rules." I pushed him back and walked around the bed to get the cushions.

"What are you doing?"

"Building the wall of China." I simply responded, causing him to chuckle.

"You have this side" I pointed out the left side "and I have the right side." He nodded with amusement.

I turned around, my back facing him to take his jacket and beanie and then my jumper, only to reveal a black crop top. I had some leggings on so that was fine. I kicked my trainers off and turned around to see...

A Greek god himself.

Wow.

No wonder why they call him Zeus.

"You got a bit of drool here" he teased as he pointed his right side of his mouth. I scoffed and flipped him the finger.

I sat onto the bed and tied my hair into a knot. I didn't realise that the crop top raised, exposing my tattoo to Daniel.

"E. J. W." He read out loud "who's that?"

I froze, immediately hiding the tattoo. "Nothing" I murmured.

"Well, if it's nothing. Why have that tattoo then?"

"I said it's nothing." I snapped, causing him to recoil.

I turned around to face him and saw pain in his eyes.

Fuck that felt bad.

"Sorry." I sighed, running my hand through my hair, causing pieces to fall out.

I dropped my hands and pulled my knees onto my chest.

"Emilia Jiménez Watson." I spoke in a whisper. "That's what it stands for."

"You don't have to explain anything though." He quickly spoke, regret filling his voice.

"No. It's fine. You told me stuff about your family, it's my turn now." He nodded.

"When I moved to Spain two years ago, I met her and immediately became friends. She was funny, crazy and beautiful. She always spoke her mind. It wasn't until she met the world's scumbag and everything went downhill once they started dating."

"She wouldn't have the time to go out with me nor hang out. But two months into the relationship. He confessed that it was a bet. He posted pictures of her naked and videos of her too. She was embarrassed. That resulted her to shut people out. Including me."

"They found her body by the riverbank. She had killed herself. That destroyed me but nobody cared. They started to spread rumours that the reason why she killed herself was because she was pregnant. I refused to believe it. I knew it wasn't true. They were all assholes for doing it."

I didn't realise that I was crying until Daniel wiped a tear from my cheek.

"Please don't say you're sorry. Please." I pleaded.

"No, I wasn't going to. But what I'm going to say is that if I ever meet that jackass. I will kill him. Without hesitation."

There was a strange feeling buzzing in my chest.

It was new, it was different.

I liked it.

"We should get some sleep." I whispered, looking into his mesmerising eyes.

"We should" he whispered.

He turned the lights off as we got into bed.

"Goodnight Princess." I could feel him smirk.

"Goodnight Donald." He chuckled.

***

I felt a warm breath onto my bare chest. I fluttered my eyes open to see a not-so tiny human cuddled beside me, with its thin toned arms wrapped around my torso.

I smiled.

Astrid.

Her bun got all loose, causing all her hair to sprawl all over the pillow next to her. Her eyes were not entirely closed due to her long lashes and her mouth was a bit open, but no drool came out.

I loved the way her nose was squashed onto my chest, in a cute way.

The sun hit her face, exposing all her freckles.

God she was beautiful.

I noticed that the "wall" she built the night before was scattered onto the floor.

I checked my phone and saw that it was nearly lunchtime.

Wow. We slept for ten hours.

I also noticed that I received texts from Jack saying that he and Lori were going to bring Isabella home, and that they were going to be here in twenty minutes.

I looked around the room and then Astrid.

Wait, is my breath ok?

I breathed onto my hand.

Holy shit that's disgusting

I carefully pulled away from Astrid's grip. Wow, she has a strong grip. And made my way into the bathroom.

I brushed my teeth, I showered and about fifteen minutes later, I got out of the shower.

Well, it was mostly five minutes of hair and body and ten minutes thinking about Astrid.

The way she looked with my jacket and beanie. The way she teased me whilst playing the guitar.

The way she played the guitar. How she sang. How she completely blew me away with her voice will singing Ed Sheeran to me.

How she looked at me while singing it.

God...

I wrapped my torso with a white towel that was hanging and headed out.

I stopped dead in my tracks when I saw the room.

The bed was done, with cushions and all.

Astrid left.

I felt a pang of disappointment and sadness in my chest when I saw the room empty.

I didn't want her to leave.

I noticed that there was a note on the chest drawer. I squinted my eyes and grabbed the note.

As I read it, I couldn't help but smile.

Thanks for letting me stay. I enjoyed the company.

Xoxo Astrid.

I heard the front door open and a tiny voice accompany it as I changed into my shorts and T-shirt.

"UNCLE DANNY!" Isabella shouted. I heard her run up the stairs and into my bedroom. As soon as she saw me, she pounced and I grabbed hold of her.

"Ahh, here's my Belly!" I kissed her on the cheek, causing her to giggle.

"Uncle Jack and Auntie Lori said you had a girl here." She frowned.

Someone's jealous.

I would be jealous too if someone got the chance to share the same bed with Astrid.

"Was she pretty?" She asked.

I smiled down at her "she was beautiful."

There was a faint knock on the door and Lori and Jack appeared.

"Hey man what's up?" Jack said. I put Isabella down and he gave me bro hug.

"Bit tired but ok." I shrugged.

"Wild night?" Lori wiggled her brows.

"No" I messed her hair, causing her to glare at me.

She looked at me and Jack and got the message that us guys needed to talk. I mean, Jack was going to tell her anyways so...

"Hey Belly!" She knelt down towards my niece "how about we go downstairs and make some grilled cheese sandwiches." Imogen nodded her head enthusiastically and the girls left the room.

As soon as they left, Jack closed the door and looked at me.

"She fell for it? I mean the whole 'roads being cut' thing"

"Totally believed it." I smiled.

Jack chuckled and shook his head.

"Man you're totally whipped."

Yeah. Maybe I am.