"That bad?" Matt asked with a slight frown, pushing the button lightly to turn the car off. Once the engine had stopped, he opened the door a crack, feeling the cold air slip through. "How come though?" he asked, his tone that of slight concern. He could tell Trixie hadn't enjoyed it but he didn't know she didn't enjoy it that much. He hauled himself out the car and made his way to the front door, glancing back at the car as he locked it. Matt still felt ever so slightly off, like something was destined to happen- not exactly anything good.

"A little less bad than that sounds." Trixie shrugged, offering a small, tired smile. She blew out a light breath and shook her head as she got out of the car and listened to his question, wincing at the cold. "It was kind of exhausting. I figured out I really hate being on stage- especially with Ava up there with me. But I got to see you in a suit and there was alcohol, so it wasn't that bad." She shrugged, curling her arms around herself and following him eagerly as she offered him a smile. "How was it for you?" She asked lightly, moving at his side.

Matts brow furrowed at the mention of the suit, having almost forgotten he was even in it. "I forgot about that" he mumbled, grabbing his blazer from the car quickly to then proceed into the house. "Understandable though, how awful getting attention must of been" he grinned, his tone teasing. His next worrrs followed with a shrug as he shut the front door, throwing whatever he had in his hands onto the counter next to them. "It was alright. I can safely say i won't want to do that again though" he smiled, grabbing a glass to fill with water. After he'd done so, he moved over towards Trixie, pulling her into his side. "I'm glad you were at least there though. And as much as you don't think so, you do look good" he said, a playful wink following his sentence.

"I haven't. You look too good to forget." Trixie teased, rolling her eyes at him playfully and following him. "It really was. The only attention I actually like is yours." She smiled, nodding at him slightly. "Agreed." She chuckled, settling into his side eagerly and wrapping her arm around his waist. She gently took the water from him and took a sip, scoffing at him. "Mhm. Thank you. I'm pretty sure you look a whole lot better than I do, though." She reached up and pressed her lips against his cheek at the wink.

"I think I can live with that being the case" Matt smiled, promptly taking his drink back from her after she had a sip, so he could do the same. He set the glass back on the side, turning back to look at Trixie. "I doubt it" he smiled, making his way over to the living room couch and sitting himself down, leaving the top two buttons is his shirt open due to the fact it was rather warm. After a couple minutes he looked back up at Trixie, opening his mouth to speak. "I was thinking once we have enough time off our schedules, would you wanna come back to Italy with me? For like a week? My parents want me to see them at some point that's all" he asked, brushing various dust off his leg.

Trixie simply offered him a disbelieving smile, following him to the couch and settling happily at his side, too tired to change and get ready for bed. She gently fiddled with the buttons on his shirt in the silence, her head leaned slightly on his shoulder. She blinked and brought her gaze up to him at his question, tilting her head and offering a sweet smile. "Of course I would. That sounds really lovely." She nodded, sitting up and pressing a kiss to his forehead.

i apologise for the slow replies, life's overtaken slightly)

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Matt smiled, imitating the sweet smile she had displayed on her face. "Good. I'll let him know later then" He spoke, his voice soft. As much as he wanted to go by himself purely for how strict and embarrassing his parents were, he knew it would be better to get her meeting them over and done with as quickly as possible. Then at least hopefully they would warm to her quicker. "How tired are you?" he asked curiously, glancing out at the pitch black scene outside the window.

Don't worry at all, this past week has been hell for me))

Trixie was wary about meeting his family, and she couldn't say her hopes were insanely high, but he deserved at least an attempt. Plus, Italy was beautiful and she would be with him- it evened out in her mind. "Depends on why you ask." She said lightly, settling her head against his shoulder again.

yeah, same. hope you're doing okay though))

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"Because it's late, we've been busy all day and we've got to get up fairly early tomorrow" Matt smiled, staring up at the ceiling as he spoke. He inhaled deeply, sliding his hand gently onto Trixies waist. "So if you wanna sleep we can head upstairs" he added finally, almost only thinking out loud.

I'm alright. You?))

"Egh, I forgot about that." Trixie huffed, settling her had into the crook of his neck. She let out a small sigh. "I could sleep. Probably anywhere, right now." She said softly.