The Roses and The Lilies

𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑟 7- 𝐶𝑎𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑛'𝑠 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑦 𝑒𝑦𝑒𝑠

(I love Taurus and Virgo they're adorable so here, I have made them an aesthetic ^)

"V, babe, no offense, but you can't paint," Taurus stated, looking at his husband's painting.
"I'm not an artist. I'm a stalker," Virgo deadpanned.
"Obviously," the other rolled his eyes.
"Hey, nice horse Virgo!" Mini chirped, appearing next to the couple.
"You can tell what that is?" Taurus looked down at her with disbelief.
"Yes. It has four limbs, a head and a tail plus it's got a person on its back," she replied with a shrug. "See ya later you two. I've got to make sure Ophichius doesn't kill his easel," she slipped away toward the man whom was glowering at the canvas.
"Made a friend so fast?" Taurus teased, nudging Virgo.
"I like her," Virgo replied with a shrug. "Plus you're like best friends with Cancer now,"
"I like her. She's not part of the mafia, she's normal," Taurus admitted.
Virgo frowned. "She's the sister in law to the boss of the english mob,"
"She can't kill a person with a teaspoon in more than 50 ways," Taurus reiterated, making Virgo snort.
"Touché amore mio,"

"This is going to be so awkward," Aquarius whined.
Mini rolled her eyes. "You're overreacting dude, you're just going on a date with your future husband,"
"Arranged husband," Aquarius shot back. "We're barely even friends,"
"Eh," Mini shrugged. "Have you talked to Sagi?"
"Since when?"
"Since the Italians came over,"
"Yeah briefly," Aquarius answered, flushing slightly.
Mini sighed. "Aqua, you've had a crush on him-,"
"I do not have a crush on him!" Aquarius screeched.
"Girls? You okay?" Ophichius poked his head into the room.
"Fine!" Aquarius bit out as Mini snickered.
"Okay? Uh see you later for lunch," He ducked back out.
Mini dissolved into giggles as Aquarius glared at her.
"Shut up,"
Mini was hit by a pillow.
"Hey!" She squawked.

"Hey. Can I join you?"
Sagittarius shrieked and almost fell off his chair in surprise at the sudden appearance of Capricorn.
"Oh! I got you," the Italian grabbed his waist and heaved him back onto his chair.
Sagittarius flushed red as Capricorn moved to sit next to him.
"Thanks," the Englishman finally stuttered out.
Capricorn looked amused. "You're welcome,"
"What um brings you here?" Sagi looked over at the blue haired Italian. 
He shrugged in response. "You... seem uneasy. I wanted to know why,"
"Uneasy?"
"Yeah. You seem... defensive," Capricorn said carefully, studying Sagittarius' face.
"I guess I'm not used to fourteen people being in the house. It's usually just the seven of us plus some servants,"
Capricorn cocked an eyebrow as Sagittarius stared back at him.
"You're staring at me," he noted.
"You have really pretty eyes," Sagittarius replied, brow furrowing.
Capricorn's eyes widened and he choked.
"Ah! I'm sorry!" The ginger blabbed. "I- that- it-,"
Capricorn burst out laughing. "Thanks Sagittarius. You have pretty eyes too," he winked, causing the man to flush red.

"CHE CAZZO!"
"I think Libra found your prank," Aries turned to Gem.
The two were sat in one of the many lounges, Aries picking at her nails as Gem hummed the tune of 'baby shark' whilst he was working.
"Uh huh," he replied, not looking up from his tablet.
Aries narrowed her eyes at him.
"Why aren't you reacting to your own prank?"
"Because it's happened many times before. Talcum powder hits the target, they swear loudly and get covered,"
"Then why do you do it?"
Gem looked up at her. "Because it's who I am. I'm the prankster," he offered her a small grin.

"I told him he had pretty eyes Cancer. It's the end of the world!" Sagittarius whined.
After his and Capricorn's conversation, the ginger had gone to find a friend.
Cancer had been up in her room, painting. So he decided to bother her.
"End of the world indeed," she chuckled. "You like him don't you?" Her eyes sparkled with amusement.
"But I also still like Aqua," he grumbled. "I don't understand,"
"You can love two people at the same time Sagi. It's not abnormal," The woman shrugged.
"I know. It's just ugh. Feelings. I'm a sniper. I'm a killer. Killers aren't supposed to have feelings!"
Cancer snorted. "Yet I'm married to a practical assassin,"
Sagittarius huffed. "Yeah,"
"Tari. Feelings are important. Don't ignore them, but don't make anyone uncomfortable," She advised.
"What if I just ignore my feelings until they go away?"
"Good luck with that. But if you truly like them, I doubt the feeling will go away,"
The door swung open, revealing Scorpio with a big scowl.
"Scorpio? What's wrong?" Cancer set down her paintbrush.
"Argentina is being difficult," he grumbled. "I hate that witch for making them hate us back in the 1900s," he paused and took in Sagittarius, sat on the bed. "Hi sag,"
"Yo. I'm gonna... I'm gonna go bother Gem. See you!" He shuffled off the bed, walked past Scorpio, and walked out the door, closing it behind him.
"What's happened? Why are they being difficult?" Cancer questioned.
"They're refusing to co-operate with our peace negotiations. You never know when someone is going back on their promises," he mimicked.
"Have you told Ophi?"
"Yeah. Told him after I got back from the meeting," he sat down on the bed with a huff.
Cancer joined him and put an arm around his shoulders.
"It'll be okay," she murmured. "We'll be fine,"
"Hopefully. Let's just hope the alliance with the Italians is good. They're nice people. I like them," Scorpio leaned into his wife's embrace.
"They are," she agreed.
"I forgot to ask- did you take the test?" He straightened.
Cancer nodded. "It was positive,"
Scorpio's eyes lit up. "I'm gonna be a dad?" He murmured.
"Yeah. You are," she grinned and kissed his head.
Scorpio hugged her tightly.
"Love you," he murmured.
"Love you too,"

Chapter translations (google translate)
Amore mio- my love
What the fuck- che cazzo