𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢 + 𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤
“ didn’t waste any time , did you ? ” a sly jab is paired with an even slier grin as his door widens open . he leans himself against the doorframe , arms crossed over his chest , his head tilted with an ever - so amused look spread across his face . “ are you gonna sit there and stare at me or are you gonna come inside ? you’re acting like this is out of character for you . ” standing upright now and shuffling a step to the side , gio lifts a hand to gesture towards the inside of his home . between his comment , the gesture , and the expression he was sporting that all but said ‘ hurry up ’ , he wasn’t sure how else he’d get merrick’s stubborn ass inside . “ it’s been a while , ” the front door pushes shut as he speaks , “ you sure you weren’t missing me ? ”











