The rest of the night goes on with no interruptions. We have a blast and soon we are heading back to the house.

I help Brooks bring Ellie into the house, making sure she stays on her feet.

This girl is going to be a train wreck when she goes to college.

"I'll meet you in our room. I'm going to take a shower" Mason kisses my cheek.

I silently go downstairs, grabbing two bottles of water from the fridge. One for me, one for Mason.

I take a sip, closing the door behind me. I pop my medicine in my mouth, quickly swallowing it and proceeding to take off my makeup.

I tie my hair into a high ponytail and slip out of the dress and shoes into a sports bra and pair of sweatpants. I grab some white nike high socks and get under the covers, waiting for Mason to get out of the shower so I can brush my teeth and wash my face.

A couple minutes later he walks out of our bathroom, a towel around his waist and water dripping down his forehead.

"Ooh" I jump up and run into the bathroom, having to pee desperately.

I quickly complete my business and night-time routine, deciding to shower in the morning.

"Babe, shower in the morning. We have a big day tomorrow and I want to cuddle" Mason knocks on the door.

I yawn, opening the door.

He stands in front of me, towel in hand, sweatpants hanging dangerously low on his torso and no shirt on.

I take the towel from him, hanging it up to dry and slowly make my way to the king sized bed.

As soon as my back touches the mattress, I relax.

"This bed is more comfortable then yours at home" I let my eyes flutter closed as a laugh is heard next to me.

"Yeah?" He puts his arm around my waist, pulling me so that my back is flush against his chest.

I nod, feeling myself start to drift to sleep.

"Goodnight Mason" I mumble.

"Goodnight Le" He whispers, placing a kiss on my temple.

"Babe, get up" Mason whispers, rubbing my arm.

"Come on, we have a really fun day planned. You don't even need to shower" His fingers find their way to my hair.

I let out a small sigh, wanting to lay here forever.

He turns me so I'm on my back, now hovering over me.

Soon, I'm being tickled.

My eyes snap open and hysterics escape my lips.

"Stop" I kick around, having a really strong urge to pee since I just woke up and I'm being tickled.

"I have to pee" I shriek, sprinting to the bathroom as soon as he releases me.

"It had to be done" He laughs when I come out of the bathroom, an unsatisfied look on my face.

"Get changed" He hands me some clothes. I look at his outfit, he's wearing a some colorful swim trunks and a muscle shirt. He has some expensive sunglasses on and a backwards hat.

"I need to shower. Can I do that quickly?" I ask.

"You can but we're going in the water. Just get dressed, okay?" He kisses my forehead. "Meet me downstairs"

I look at what was handed to me, nodding and walking back into the bathroom.

I quickly change into the white bikini and the white sundress. Mason has taste, or maybe it was Ellie.

Once I'm changed I do some light makeup, grab my sunglasses and fluff up my hair. I slip some sandals on and pack a small bag with sunblock and other necessities and grab a cute sunhat from my bag.

"You look cute" Mason smiles, kissing my cheek.

"Thank you" I smile back, placing some water in the bag.

"Everyone's waiting for us, come on" He kisses my hand, pulling me to the back door.

We get on a 4-wheeler, I give him a questioning look.

"It's a long walk" He shrugs, pulling away, slowly.

He picks up speed a bit and I smile at the wind blowing in my face, the smell of salt in the air.

A couple minutes later, well passed the horses, we come to a cliff with a small set of stairs. I look down to see everyone surrounding a boat.

Woah.

We make our way down, taking the keys with us.

"Ah, you're here" Ellie smiles, hugging me.

"This is absolutely breathtaking" I gasp, admiring the blue water and huge boat they're standing on.

"I know, right. Come on, we need pictures" She claps, pulling me towards the water.

We take some cute pictures, I also take some with Mason. We then take a group picture and get onto the boat.

I take some pictures of Mason staring out at the water, choosing it to be my new background. He looks so content.

Within a few minutes we are pulling out from the dock and heading into the seemingly endless water ahead.

"Le, sit near the front, this is such a cute picture and you're outfit is adorable" Ellie gushes, grabbing my hand.

I look out at the buildings, gaping at the beautiful colors and scenery.

"That's the one" She gasps, showing Mason and me.

It is a beautiful picture.

Mason takes his shirt off, tensing his muscles and pulling me towards him as he sits down. We take more pictures like that, this time I'm in his lap.

"You now Elle. Gotta get some for Instagram" I laugh, grabbing her phone from her.

She does a couple poses, the pictures all come out beautiful. She's the dictionary definition of beautiful.

"These are really good" Ellie smiles.

"They always are" Brooks grins, earning an eye roll.

Ellie pulls him with her and I take a couple of them.

"Do you kids want to get in?" Jim asks, stopping the boat.

"Yes, Le. You need to feel the water" She smiles, stripping out of her sundress and throwing her hair into a messy bun.

I nod, hesitating to take my dress off.

"You're beautiful" Mason whispers in my ear, reminding me of something he tells me all the time.

I smile at him and take off the dress, walking over to the ladder.

Ellie splashes Brooks, the salty water hiding his face. I laugh and dip my foot in.

"Nice, right?" Mason smiles next to me.

"It is" I nod, going over to the ladder and slowly descending in.

Mason flashes me a toothy grin and dives into the water. The clear, blue water makes it easy to follow where he goes.

I smile, swimming over to him.

The water is relatively deep but Mason can probably touch.

Masons arms wrap around my waist and I smile, brushing his hair off his forehead.

"Mm, thank you" He gives me a small smile.

"You go under now" He lets go.

"Okay" I dip under, smoothing my hair.

"Isn't it so nice?" Ellie claps, swimming over to us with Brooks.

"It's amazing" I nod, resting my arm on Masons shoulder. He can, in fact touch the bottom.

"Let's do a chicken fight" Ellie suggests.

"Get on" I turn to Mason, a smile on my face.

"What? No, you get on mine" He laughs at his choice of words along with Brooks and Ellie.

I shake my head, embarrassed.

He swims in between my legs and soon I'm up, out of the warm water.

Brooks does the same to Ellie and then we start the fight.

I get Ellie off in a matter of seconds, throwing my hands up, laughing.

"That's no fair" Ellie laughs.

Brooks smiles at her, shaking his head.

"Mason, put me down" I tap his head.

"I don't know, I'm liking this" He chuckles, causing me to roll my eyes.

I wiggle my legs out of his grip and fall back, into the water.

"You're no fun" He frowns.

"Oh please. I'm plenty of fun" I wink, throwing a hidden meaning in there.

"Ohhh, Leah's getting a little freakyyy" He sings, earning yet another eye roll.

"You're an idiot" I smile making my way back to the boat.

"We'll go farther out?" Jim asks, earning a couple nods.

Mason and I climb back onto the boat and join Brooks and Mason stretched onto the bed-like structure on the back.

"Come tan with me" Ellie smiles. "Boys, go talk to dad or something. Its girl time" She shoos them.

Mason huffs walking to the front with Brooks.

"How in the hęll are you not hungover Elle?" I laugh, laying next to her.

"Oh trust me, I was. But I feel great now. The air and water here does wonders. I absolutely love Italy" She gushes.

"I can see why" I nod, looking around.

"So, are you guys okay now? Like completely fine?" She asks, taking her sunglasses off.

"I think so. I'm still a little upset about it all but he'll build it back" I nod.

"Oh thank God. Because your babies are going to be gorgeous" She laughs, causing me to shake my head.

"That's something Mason would say" I laugh.

"If you guys have a boy, he's going to be one hęll of a heartbreaker. And that girl is going to grow up to be a model" She grins.

"Oh shut up" I laugh, rolling my eyes.

"Do you want one?" She holds up a water. "Oh, yes please"

We talk for a while more, soaking in the sun.

"Girls" Brooks comes back to us, Mason not far behind.

"We brought lunch" He continues, holding some acaį bowls.

"My favorite" I smile, thanking them.

Mason sits next to me and hands me mine.

"So, we are deeper out, as you can see. We're going to fish after we eat and get a little farther out. Then we're going out to a little island we found a couple years ago" Mason fills me in on the plan.

"Okay, sounds like fun. Minus the fishing" I joke.

I'm not a huge fishing person. I think it's boring, in my opinion.

"I love the island" Brooks nods, a smile spreads on Ellie's face.

"Don't ruin the surprise" She claps.

I look at them with a mixture of confusion and curiosity.

"What are you talking about?" I ask.

"You'll see" Mason laughs, shaking his head.

We all laugh and chat, just enjoying the trip and the memories that are being formed.

Not too long after we finish eating, the boat stops and the fishing begins.

Tara and I chat a little while everyone else fishes. Ellie drops out within a couple minutes because she got bored.

They catch some fish and release them right after a picture is snapped.

This goes on for a relatively long time, us all in casual conversation the whole time.

"Girls, get in with them" Tara pushes us in to get with the boys.

We take a picture and then they go back to their fishing.

"Tara, can I run something by you?" I question. "You too Elle"

They both nod and I rub my hands, nervously.

"So, Mason's birthday is coming up next month and I've been looking around for something to get him. I have a couple ideas but I don't know a main gift to get him" I sigh.

"He's not a guy that you can buy. I bet he would be happy with you just being there" Ellie smiles.

"Yeah, I've been having a hard time myself. I'll try and get an idea if he want's anything specific and I'll let you know but I'm stuck" Tara nods.

"Okay, thank you guys" I smile.

"What are you beautiful ladies talking about?" Mason walks over to us, wrapping his arms around me.

"You scared me" I laugh, rubbing his arm.

"I'm sorry" He kisses the top of my head, sitting next to me.

"How's dad and Brooks?" Tara asks.

"They're good. Still going" Mason laughs.

"Got bored?" I ask, receiving a nod.

Ellie gets up and walks over to talk to Brooks and Jim.

"What were you two talking about?" Mason, being the nosy äss he is, asks.

"You" Tara responds, taking a sip of her drink. It looks like a vodka and cran.

Mason rolls his eyes, turning the conversation to something about a party for his grandmother.

How did I get her? What did I do that caused my parents to become abusive? Where did I go wrong in my life to have everything turn upside down, just to have someone come in and save me. It might sound clique and basic but he really did save me. Mason Rielly White saved me from my parents and myself. I can honestly say, I may not have been alive without him. I regret each and every terrible thought that crossed my mind, but since I met Mason, I've been happy. I never went back in my room after being hurt with the intention to hurt myself more or thoughts of ending the pain. Now, here I am, living my best life away from my toxic parents, with the love of my life and his family, in Italy. I couldn't of wished this on a shooting star. I seriously hit the boyfriend jackpot.

"Can Leah come? Please mom? I'm going to be so bored. You know I don't like that side" He whispers the last part, snapping me out of my thoughts.

"I'll work something out Mason, please. I don't want to go either" She mumbles.

I guess everyone has that side.

I don't like my dad's side. They were never very involved and as soon as everything fell apart, they left without even saying anything.

I'm better off without them. It shows who they really are.

"I'm sorry, I'll be dragging you to a family party" Mason laughs, flashing me a knee weakening smile.

"That's okay, not like it will be any worse than anything I'll be doing. Meaning, nothing" I smile.

"We're going to the island now" Jim calls, smiles erupting on everyones faces.

"Ready for a good time Le?" Mason smiles.

"As ready as I'll ever be" I kiss his cheek.

Bring it on Italy.

I was pretty fast this time! I'm so sorry, I was out all day black Friday shopping. Absolute madness. I got a Christmas tree! Love it! I hope y'all enjoyed. The character introduction has been updated, go check it out to see who I picture Elijah and Alexis to be! We are almost at 100k reads and I'm in such shock. I love you angels so much. This is all because of you! Don't forget to vote, comment and share! (REPUBLISHED BECAUSE OF AN EDIT MADE)

Question: What is your favorite Disney movie, original and show?

Answer: Movie would be Peter Pan or Beauty and the Beast. For Original, High School Musical or Cloud 9! Maybe even Camp Rock. I don't know, they're all so good. Show would probably be Hannah Montana or Jonas.

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~Leah