Sweet Bird of Youth

After Angelo and Sofia's talked the rest of the dinner was filled with more light hearted conversation. She loved that they could go from a very emotional conversation to him lifting her spirits with his charm and humor. She thought of how he really was born for a leadership position. He was so charismatic and charming that it just made sense. She found herself lucky to be the object of his attention.

After dinner Angelo asked Sofia if she wanted to watch a movie in his room and she agreed. He loved the light in her eyes when he told her he had a collection of black and white movies. She excitedly went through them and decided to pick a movie called "Sweet Bird of Youth". It was actually a drama she'd never seen and starred Paul Newman. She always found him very handsome and thought Angelo might like the drama aspect. She realized she didn't see a tv and just as she was about to ask a projector screen flashed on the wall and she gasped, turning around. She hadn't even noticed the seem-less projector just below the ceiling of his bed.

She quickly jumped on the bed and watched him set up the movie.

"Do you want some wine?", he asked turning back pulling her out of her daze from watching his muscles move while he moves random things around.

She thought about it settling for, "I've actually never tried it. Also knowing me I'd spill and ruin you're fancy sheets."

He laughed believing her, "Maybe a white wine? And please don't ever worry about spilling anywhere in this house. I don't care and everything replaceable, especially sheets. They switch them everyday for me."

"Okay I'll try it", was all she said thinking about what it just be like to have someone remake your bed everyday.

He left the room and quickly returned with a bottle and two wine glasses.

"Do you want snacks?", he asked and Sofia replied, "sure", with a sweet smile.

"Okay, I'll go and get some feel free to pour yourself however much you want.", he said hurrying off.

He'd opened the bottle and set it next to her on one of the bedside tables with the two glasses. She'd honestly only ever tried little tastes of other people's alcoholic beverages so she didn't know how much to pour and figured she'd pour both glasses almost to the top like any other drink. Sofia then took a sip and like she expected it didn't taste super yummy. She did however like the warm tingling feeling of it going down her throat. And took a few more sips before setting it down.

She nervously played with her hands as she thought of lying in a bed with a man. It was crazy she felt nervous for this even after all they experienced, but when she sat by herself there was so much to over think and this some how felt more intimate. If he had left her alone before they were to get into that bathtub together earlier she would have over thought that as well and got nervous, but when he was with her through every step he made her feel so safe. His comforting words and just his presence made her crave being close to him rather than fearing it. Now however, Angelo was taking a while to find snacks and she couldn't shake her nerves.

Thinking maybe more of the liquid that warmed her throat might calm her nerves she drank some more. She heard they called it liquid courage sometimes. Her mother said if she ever chose to drink one glass was all it took to relax so she kept drinking it. While zoning out and just reflecting on how wild this whole experience of having a fiancé over night was, she didn't realize how fast she was drinking and her eyes widened when she saw she was almost done.

It seemed the drink worked, however, because she felt really nice and relaxed now. She decided to get under his blankets and reveled in how soft the big blankets were.

When Angelo finally returned with way too many snacks in his arms, Sofia didn't hear him walk in. He watched as she moved her body agains the sheets like a puppy and stretched them relaxed.

"Comfy?", he asked walking up to her.

She finally noticed him and smiled wide, nodding.

"I finished mine", she whispered, covering the side of her mouth like she was telling a secret.

He looked at the two glasses and saw how high she filled the glass instead of the recommended way which was about a third high.

"Is this how much you put in yours?", he said with raised eyebrows.

"Yeah, why?", she said frowning. He thought she'd might be embarrassed if they both found out how buzzed she'd be from that much, so he didn't have it in him to let her know what she did. He'd tell her later and besides even if she was a lightweight he knew she wouldn't get sick from that amount.

"Just curious", he said giving her a smile.

She sat up on her knees handing him his glass saying in a cute voice, "have some Mr. Cowboy."

"Hmm only if you say I'm yourrr cowboy.", he said with a smirk as she held the glass in front of his mouth with her little hand trembling a slightly from the weight in a way that made him want to laugh.

"You're my cowboy, baby!", she said bringing back the accent.

He smiled and brought his mouth to the glass.

"A modern day John Wayne if you will", she winked referencing the famous actor who often played a cowboy in old movies as she tilted the cup for him to drink.

"Well John Wayne was the epitome of a manly man so I'll take it", he said with a wink, "now why don't you go get cozy little lady."

She climbed back under the bed and patted the spot next to her for him to join. He climbed in with her starting the movie. He then adjusted himself next to her wrapped a long arm around her, causing Sofia to snuggle against him in response. He then began explaining all the snacks he got and Sofia asked him to feed them to her with puppy dog eyes that he couldn't say no to. She'd open her mouth for him and he watched as she mmm'd in approval.

She grabbed his hand and kissed it saying thank you with a smile causing him to raise his eyebrows. He was so used to hook ups rather than actual relationships that it surprised him when she was wholesome like this. Her graciousness in response to the simplest actions was endearing.

"You are a treasure", he said shaking his head with a smile and going back to focusing on the movie.

His mind, however, kept being preoccupied by focusing on her little reactions. Whenever something tense would start to happen she'd subtly grip him tighter. And when something romantic would happen she'd stiffen and he'd look at her to see her completely immersed into the scene.

It came to a part where Paul Newman wrapped his arms around the leading lady and dipped her before they embraced in a passionate kiss.

"I could do better than that.", Angelo said while chewing a piece popcorn causing Sofia to snort.

He sat up and looked at her, "What you don't believe me? If I recall correctly I had to catch you because you were so weak in the knees the first time I kissed you!"

She gaped and blushed, shocked that he went there.

"First of all, I'd never been closer than a ten feet radius from a guy so the bar was low okay!", she laughed before continuing, "and sorry it's just funny to hear you say that with popcorn all over your chest."

Now it was him gaping, "I thought you were a sweet little angel and look at you now being all savage!"

She giggled brushing the popcorn of his chest. He knew she was just being more blunt because of her first time drinking wine. Suddenly he held a spoon to her mouth that had some type of desert of it and she opened her mouth. She didn't know what it was but it was absolutely delicious and melted in her mouth. Before she could say anything suddenly his lips were on hers and his tongue was in her mouth. She didn't know if it was the delicious taste of the dessert or the affect of the wine but she felt light headed from loving it so much.

Sofia wrapped one of her legs around him and he brought their bodies closer together on the bed. He was right, this was even better than anything she'd seen in a movie. Not only did he hold her right but she felt completely devoured when he kissed her like this. When he finished they just stayed in each others arms and stared at each other.

They movie continued and soon Sofia fell asleep in his arms.