Artist!Reader x Feliciano - Meet the Italians

"Oh~ Bellaaa~!" 

-Knock Knock Knock!-

You groaned and twitched slightly, buried in your blankets.

"Bella Bella Bella Bella!!!! Ve~ Wake up! It's a beautiful morning and we must start our adventures of North Italy~!"

"Ugggh..." you moaned out a little more coherent thanks to the constant noise. You grumbled and slid out of your bed like some unholy zombie, skulking towards the door, a blanket covering your form making you look like death itself. Ever so slowly you opened the door, a very much awake Italian on the other side bouncing on the heels of his feet. However his face turned to sheer horror when he saw the shadowed figure answering the door. 

"UAHH!! IT'S THE UNDERTAKER-"

"Feli it's too early for this.." you cut him off with a mild glare. The Italian blinked, seemingly coming back down to reality and placing a hand on his heart. 

"Ahh~ You gave me a fright (name!) You must not be a morning person. Neither am I! I usually sleep through them!" he giggled at his own joke and took your hand, dragging you out of the room and down the hall of his home. "But for you I wouldn't sleep at all! Especially since this is the first day of our tour together! I'm just'a so excited!!! I got everything planned out! I even made breakfast!" Feliciano rambled as he presented you with the kitchen showing you the gratuitous amounts of pasta he cooked.

Despite your grumpiness you couldn't help but smile as he helped you dish up your plate and sit down to eat. It was indeed the first day of your North Italy tour. You had just got back from South Italy with Lovino only just late last night. Your time with the Southern Italian had indeed been...amusing. Between the odd visits of his Spaniard friend Toni and him ranting on about the many things that annoyed him, you visited the many sites of South Italy. And boy did you draw. You sketched everything you could from the ancient architecture, to the locals and even your own renditions of famous works you saw in the museums. It was absolutely wonderful. But also absolutely tiring. Almost everyday you got back late and woke up early to do the whole thing over again. You were well aware what you agreed to when you said you wanted to visit all of Italy but goodness you were exhausted! In fact you were about to nod off into your pasta right now. 

"Ah careful (name)! I know the pastas great but don't be taking a nose dive into it!" Feli grinned as he scarfed down his own, much bigger, plate of pasta.

"Ah, sorry Feli!" you jerked your head up. "I think I may be a bit tired from yesterday still. Would you happen to have any coffee?"

"Ah si si!! We got coffee!" he bounced up and into the kitchen making you a cup of heavenly liquid caffeine. A few sips later and you felt a bit more awake...for the moment. Flashing the Italian a smile behind you cup you spoke up. 

"So, my magnificent tour guide, where shall we be exploring today?" 

"Ve~ Tuscany!!! Florence to be more specific~ I thought you may want to see the cathedral there! Then we could tour the rest of city and whatever else you wish to see~"

Your eyes got big hearing that you would be going to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, the heart of where all artists you revered had touched. This... was going to be...AWESOME. With caffeine powering your body and the news of where you would be traveling enhancing your excitement, you bounced up, giving your tour guide a quick hug and peck on the cheek, then rushing back to your room calling out to a slightly confused Feliciano. "I'll be ready in ten minutes!!! Oh my god I'm going to Florence!!!" The Italian beamed and went to get ready as well, a light hue of pink dusting his cheeks. "Ve~ I'll make sure bella has the best time ever!!!"

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And boy did you have a blast. Not only did you go to the Cathedral, you visited Piazzale Michelangelo and got to see the iconic statue of David. THE David! Then you went off with Feli to the Piazza della Repubblica which absolutely blew your mind and not far off got to see (and sketch!) the Fountain of Neptune! In between all the walking and drives, you and your amazing guide stopped at many shops and toured local markets. Feliciano seemed to be a well known local among the people and was treated kindly and with warmth. The silly Italian had decided he needed to spoil you with gifts as well, no matter how much you tried to deny him. But, he would pull the most ridiculously adorable pout until you caved in.

It was sweet, really. But what you treasured most was the conversation. Feliciano talked about any and everything. From 'local secrets' to some story about his brother and a tomato. And when you spoke in turn, he listened with rapt attention, hanging on your every word, always asking about your life back home, seemingly wanting to know everything about you. It was endearing and you loved every minute of it. But boy did the man make you blush! Whether intentional or not, the eccentric man had no personal bubble. He always was leaning close to you or wrapping and arm on your person. Though embarrassed and not use to such contact, your favorite you decided, was when you would so nonchalantly hold your hand in his and you walked down the cobblestone paths of Florence. His palm was warm and embraced yours perfectly, you thought. It made you have little butterflies in your stomach, and made you ignore the ache in your feet from walking so much. You felt you could walk forever if Feli just kept holding your hand...

Alas, the day was beginning to end. You were really starting to feel your energy drain. Thankfully, Feliciano's last destination was perfect, a field of wild flowers overlooking the sunset. Cheesy? Amazingly so, but in the best of ways. There you sat next to your northern guide, resting your feet as he tried to teach you how to make a crown of flowers... and failing miserably. Your poor excuse for a crown was mangled and sad looking while Feli's was a work of art. 

"Jeez... I just go to show that you can't be good at everything.." you trailed off, lifting your sad crown up. Feli snickered and playfully bumped your shoulder with his own. "It takes practice bella! Just think of it like drawing, the more you try, the better you get~!" he smiled and offered you his flawless flower crown, placing it on your head. "Ve~ very pretty!!" he grinned at you. You gave him a bashful smile and looked on to the now setting sun. 

"This is amazing Feliciano... Today was amazing. I get two weeks of this, I'm so lucky~" you looked to the other with a smile. "I think I'm really gonna love my time in North Italy"

The northerner flushed at your words and ducked his head slightly avoiding your gaze. "I'ma glad you think that bella... I had fun too! And tomorrow we can do it all over again!"

You winced a little, wanting to explore more tomorrow, but getting up early again? With your feet already aching from yesterday?? "Uhm... Feli... Do you think we could just.. relax tomorrow?? Maybe sleep in and go see something simple? I think I need a day to just recuperate." You hoped you wouldn't upset the other. Lovino had a specific schedule when you visited South Italy and while you loved being able to see so much, you were still drained from the experience and your feet felt ready to pop off and walk away. 

However Feliciano didn't even bat an eye at your request. In fact he looked a little bit...relieved? "Of course (name)! We can do that no problem." He gave you a silly grin. "To tell you the truth, I'ma not much of a morning person myself. I say letsa sleep till noon then... hm.. the beach! We will go to the beach! And maybe nap some more!!" Feli declared with a smile before standing up and offering a hand to you. You laughed. taking his hand and stood as well. "Sounds absolutely perfect!" 

"Perffeto! Then let us head back to my house si? There is more pasta waiting for us and super comfy beds for us to dream about tomorrow~!" 

With that, you and Feliciano hailed a cab back to his house. And not once did he let go of your hand.