IMAGINE #14 - Foreign country
Finally, here’s the first anonymous request for Christian Bale ! I took a couple of days off but I finally finished it! I hope you’ll like reading it, I choose one of my favorite place! I hope I don’t forget someone in the tag list, if I did, then don’t hesitate to tell me 😄 Thanks for asking and reading, the following is in preparation 😘😍
Summary : It’s summer and this year, Christian decided to make a surprise for your vacations. He organized a little surprise for you...
Pairing : Christian Bale x Reader
Warnings : fluff only!
Tag list : @kittenlittle24
Holiday. This simple words is enough to make you smile. You couldn't even remember the last time you had vacations... Was it 2 or 3 years ago? With Christian's work, it's quite difficulte to find the time to go on holidays. After filming "Batman Begins" he linked up sucesses and it became almost impossible to have him at home for at least 2 consecutive weeks. But you weren't complaining, you know it was part of the job. After a couple of months of relationship, you promised him that you would never put a break on his career and it still is, 5 years later. You love him more than anything and you could do anything for him.
"Everything is ready, baby?", says Christian's voice behind you. You were in your bedroom, checking your luggage for the last time before leaving.
"Yep, everything is packed !", you answer while closing the last bag. Christian comes behind you and wrap his strong arms around your belly. His head posed on your shoulder, he closes his eyes as he smells your smell. He loves this perfect perfume emaning from your delicate skin. You take his hands in yours and lean against him.
"I can't wait to fly far from here to just be with you", he whispers as kissing your cheek tenderly.
"I can't wait... But it would be better if you tell me where we are going?". Christian's laugh sounds into your ear. He removes back and you turn around to face him.
"No no no, it's a surprise", he retorts with a malicious smile. "I told you, you'll have to wait until the airport".
"That's not fair!", you moan as you pout. Christian takes your head into his hands to kiss you tenderly on your lips.
“Wait”, he whispers against your lips after taking the two bags and leaves with a smile that shows how much he is pride of himself. You sigh, amused and grab your purse.
During the ride, you tried to have more informations but in vain. Christian was really determined to not say anything and it was really driving you crazy. He just told you to take some comfortable clothes as well as comfortable shoes to walk. What had he in mind ? You look at him with a suspicious eye as he says his last words.
"It's in a foreign country. That's all I can say, that's all !". He pays the taxi driver and you both get out of the car to take your bags. Christian directly puts his sunglasses, as well as you. Paparazzi’s were already waiting at the main entrance. They weren't especially there for you, they know that many celebrities pass in transit in this airport. And if they can catch some, they are happy. You look at them, with a frown, but Christian takes your hands to help you to relax. He knows how much you hate them. You walk discreetly until the main door and immediately get lost in the crowd.
Until the departure gate, he makes sure that you don’t discover the destination. After the check-in (were you weren’t allowed of course) and the security check-points, almost one hour of walking, Christian makes you stop in front of the big screen that was showing all the departures.
“OK, now it’s the time to reveal the surprise!”; he says with a funny voice as searching for the travel tickets. “Close your eyes and show me your hands”. You do as he asks and wait until he gives you the permission to open them.
“Tadam!”, he sings with a happy voice. You quickly search for the right informations on the ticket and a big smile appears on your face when you find out.
“Rome. Are we going to Rome ?”, you ask, full of joy. Christian knew how much you wanted to visit Europe since a long time. You nearly jump in his arms, tears of joy in the corner of your eyes.
“Thank you so much baby, this is the best gift ever!”. Christian wrap his arms around you as you kiss him many times on his delicious lips.
“You deserve it my love, we really need these two weeks off, far from here. Come now, or we’re going to be late”, he takes your hand and you walk happily until the departure gate.
14 hours later, you finally arrived at Roma airport. You quickly pick up your luggage at the baggage reclaim and search for a taxi. Apparently, Christian has planned everything months before because he knew exactly where to go. He shows a little paper with the name of the hotel at the taxi driver who just nods before driving.
It takes less than 30 minutes to reach the hotel. During the ride, you couldn’t stop looking everywhere, looking at the beautiful places and monuments, looking at the people. You feel so excited to live this journey. Christian notices your overjoying and smile. He knew how much you both needed a break. He has spent a lot of time far from you and sometimes he felt really guilty to leave you alone (even if it’s part of the job). He really wanted to prepare this surprise to make himself forgive.
“Here your hotel”, announces the taxi driver in a very roughly English as he parks his cab near the pavement.The hotel was really incredible. It was some kind of a little Italian house, with just some rooms upstairs and a little restaurant in the ground floor. Christian didn’t want a big palace with many people and luxury everywhere. He wanted something more special, typical and romantic. The owner, a very little old lady, greets you at the reception ; she is really kind and warm as Italian can be.
“Ah yes, mister Bale, a reservation for 2. One week”, she says in a surprising perfect English. After settling the reservation, she gives you the keys and lets you discover your new room. It wasn’t big - not like a suite - but it was enough for both of you. You thank the lady as she closes the door. You quickly open the shutters and a cry of wonder escapes your mouth when you discover the view.
“Christian!”
Your room looks directly onto the Colosseum. This is probably the best view in Roma, if not the most beautiful one ! People at home will never believe you! You go onto the balcony and lean on the guard-rail, admiring the ancient monument. This is as perfect as you imagine it. You have the impression to be back going in those antique times.
“How do you find Italy so far ?”, asks Christian as walking behind you to wrap his arms around your body. You drop yourself against his chest and closes your eyes to become soaked of the smell, the noises, the life of the city. He smiles against your skin, glad to see your happiness. He really wanted this holidays to be special and perfect.
“This is the best place on earth”.
You stay there, for almost 30 minutes, enjoying each other presence, watching the city until you hear your respectives stomachs to rumble. You both laugh and decide to explore the city. You ate like 5 hours ago in the plane and it was time to eat something. You quickly change into something more comfortable - the weather is really hot so a short is perfect.
Chirstian takes his little guide book and search for a little place where you could eat something quick before going for some visits. You both walk, hand in hand, with sunglasses, looking everywhere. The city is so alive with all this narrow streets, little shops and group of people vively chatting everywhere. You find the first little restaurant, in a big square with a big fountain in the middle. Christian chooses a pizza and you opt for a traditional pasta meal. You really enjoy your delicious meals with a bottle of red whine.
"What do you want to visit first ?", declares Christian as he sees you taking the little guidebook.
"Mmmh..." you start as checking some informations into it. "I'd love to visit...the Colisseum first of course and then the Trevi fountain".
"Good choices! Walking into the Colisseum will help us to digest". You laugh at his remark. Christian was really a funny guy, an aspect of his personnality that no one really suspect. Some people try that he's too serious - you first, when you met him for the first time - but you discovered that you were wrong.
"This is really incredible baby, I'll never thank you enough for this beautiful surprise", you confess as leaning a bit closer to him, head on your hands.
"I'm glad you like it. I realized that I’ve been away for a long time and I promised you that I’ll be more present...", you quickly take his hands.
“Don’t be sorry, you couldn’t do differently. This is your job and I promised you that I’ll be with you, for better or for worst, remember?”.
“You are perfect. I love you so much”, he whispers as leaning closer too to take your hand a places a sweet kiss on your lips. You deepen it a little bit, placing your right hand on his right cheek.
“C’mon, it’s time to visit now!”, you exclaim, a big smile on your face. Christian agrees as taking your hand to his lips to kiss it tenderly.
The visit at the Colosseum was really incredible. You queue for a long moment but once inside, it was really worth it! It was amazing to think that you were actually walking into an antique monument, old from many centuries! You climb the stairs to visit the the upper tiers. You take some pictures and an hour later, you are back in town to visit the city center. Sometimes, you stop at a little stall to look for some gifts but Christian recommends you to wait to buy some things now.
Around 4 pm, you finally reach the Trevi Fountain. Of course, there are many people around it and so you patiently wait for your turn. You admire this work of art. You look at the people around you and an idea crosses your mind.
“Do you have a coin?”. Christian frowns at your question and takes his wallet to check. “Two would be fine”. He gives it to you, still with incomprehension on his face. You take him by the hand and go closer to the fountain.
“We make a wish and then, we will throw the coin into the fountain”, you explain as showing him the other tourists who were doing the same.
“Alright”, Christian keeps your hand in his and both of you turn around to turn back at the fountain. “One...two...three”, he counts and, at the same time, you throw your coins in the air and they land in the water. You clap your hands, happy.
“What was your wish ?”, he asks seductively as leaning against you.
“Mister Bale, it’s forbidden to tell a wish otherwise it will never realize”, you answer, pretending to be shocked. “You’ll never know!”. Secretly, you just think of what you asked : a long life with the love your life. You don't know that Christian just wished the same thing. Christian laughs and kisses you lovingly.
You take an Italian ice-cream at one of the little shops that surrounded the square while walking until your hotel. Back in the room, you both prepare yourself for the evening. Christian wants to invite you in one of the best restaurant of the city, what couldn’t delighted you more! You choose a little dress with some sandals as he wears a simple shirt and a jean. Once ready, you go back to the city center by foot and find the restaurant - thanks to Christian and his perfect guidebook.
You really spend a perfect evening. He really chooses the traditional restaurant, with the little tables in terrace, a little candle in the middle and some romantic music in the background. You really ate a delicious meal while talking about your projects and the future. For dessert, you take together a succulent chocolate cake. Christian was giving you one piece and you do the same until you eat everything.
Around 10 pm, you go back to the hotel, really exhausted by the flight and this beautiful first day. You take a shower together to refresh your body, cuddling under the water for a moment, before going to bed for a long sleep. You quickly make your way onto Christian’s arms, leaning your head on his shoulder. You love so much sleeping like this.
“Good night my love”, whispers Christian as placing a kiss on the top of your head. In your drowsiness, you hear him before going down into a sleep with beautiful dreams...