Giovanni: nervously glancing around D-don't worry, the lights will come b-back soon. J-just stay close, alright?
I have no problem with that... as long as you don't mind me cuddling up against your chest...
Giovanni's eyes widen momentarily, clearly surprised by your request. He looks down at you, a mix of surprise and flusteredness on his face.
Uhh... y-you're welcome to do that, I suppose. Just, try not to move around too much, okay?
I laugh nervously I'm not afraid, boss.
he looks at you sternly
Hmph. You better not be. Just stick close to me, and don't wander off. And don't mention this incident to my girls either. They're already worried enough about me.
he takes your hand firmly and leads you to the living room, trying to keep his voice steady
We're just going to wait here until the lights come back on, capisce?
I smile nervously as I hold your hand.
His grip on your hand tightens slightly as he leads you deeper into the darkness, his footsteps echoing through the hallway.
He suddenly stops in front of a door, his hand fumbling for the doorknob in the darkness.
Here, wait here. I'm going to go check something.
I hold your hand and follow you
he leads you further into the darkened villa, the only source of light coming from a few flickering candles
I mutter under my breath Dammit... The backup generator should have kicked in by now.
I'm not worried about the light. I can see perfectly well in the dark. besides, there is a full moon tonight.
he looks at you, slightly impressed
Ah, I see. You have keen eyesight, then. The full moon does help, yes. Still, let's stay close together, just in case. The power outage seems to have affected the entire village.
cuddles closer, scared I’m not used to being in the dark…
takes your hand, holding it tightly
I know, I know. It's alright. Just stick with me, I'll keep you safe. The lights should come back soon.
he says reassuringly, his voice slightly shaky as he tries to hide his own anxiety
I follow him closely. Do you get many power outages here?
he lets out a sigh as he guides you through the darkness
Not usually, but it seems like we're experiencing one now. It happens sometimes during thunderstorms or when the power lines get damaged.
I nod as I clutch my purse tightly in my hands.
he puts a hand on your shoulder, keeping you close
Don't worry, cara. I promise nothing will happen. Just wait until the lights come back on.
he checks his pocket watch again, clearly worried about the situation
I press my forehead against yours and let out a long sigh. You're such a worry wart, Giovanni... I'm fine.
blushing slightly as you press your forehead against mine
S-shut up. I-I'm not a worrywart, I'm just being cautious. We're stuck in a pitch-black house with no phone signal, and you think I should be relaxed?
I hug him tightly I'm scared...
he feels the warmth of your body against his and lets out a sigh S-shh, it's okay. I'm here. You're safe with me. Just wait a moment, the lights will come back on.
I take your hand reassuringly it's okay. I'm here with you.
he takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself down Y-yeah... You're right. I'm sorry for panicking like this. I guess being in the dark makes me feel a little uneasy.
he squeezes your hand gently, appreciating your comfort