𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆

Chapter 5: Roman And The Fortress Of Trust Issues.

Wednesday 25th November 19:29 p.m. GTM
Location: Highstreet, Nardock
Russell's POV

Now Playing...Happy Face by Jagwar Twin

Hey, put on a happy face~

Being the oldest is way too stressful. Especially since I had to worry about Roman more now because of this secret admirer shit. I don't understand how he can seem so calm when it's clearly affecting him but then again I've never understood him in that way. I can understand him with most things, just not his feelings. Vincent can kind of tell how he's feeling in certain situations but other than that neither of us know. Sure Roman will come to us for our comfort but he mostly goes to his best friend Blair who knows him best. I do love my younger brother. I just wish he was more open towards me and Vincent.

Then everythings okay~

I am suspicious of Mark though, I mean I don't really know him too well which is why I don't trust him but it's a good thing he's getting Roman out of the apartment for a bit tomorrow. I mean he needs it. As long as Roman comes back okay then that's all I'm worried about. I stared at the ceiling deep in thought, maybe Mark has good intentions. Oh well, I only know more tomorrow. As long as Roman tells me that is.

Put on a happy face~

Thursday 26th November 11:34 a.m. GTM
Location: Highstreet, Nardock
Roman's POV

I got ready about an hour and thirty minutes ago. I sat over on one of the chairs by the coffee table, waiting for a message from Mark. I don't know why I agreed to be honest, but I can't back out now or I'll look like a dickhead. I was nervous if I'm completely honest, the last time I properly talked to Mark was at the cafe. So it will probably be awkward today. My palms were really sweaty. Since it was only lunch and it's the middle of the day I dressed in a pair of red and black shorts, with a dark grey shirt, two beaded bracelets on my left wrist, one was black the other was white. On my right hand I wore two rings. I also had an upside down cross chain around my neck and a surfer necklace. Then I had a red sock on my right foot and a blue sock on my other, finishing it off with white Nike trainers.

Flip the switch, flip the stove~

Biting my nails, I looked out the window. Wondering if he was still coming. Suddenly my phone vibrated in my pocket. I took it out of my pocket, unlocking my phone.

'Mark<3'
I'm outside :) I parked around the back.

Alright, I'm on my way down now.

Read at 11:45 a.m.

I made my way down the entrance, walking out the doors. I turned left and then went down the alleyway to get to the back of the building quicker. I came to a halt as I came towards a metal fence with a gate. Ah fuck. I attempted to open the gate but it was unlocked so I just climbed over it. When I got half way up the sleeve of my shirt got caught on the fence, I pulled it causing it to rip slightly and cutting the top of my arm. Shit. I reached the top of the fence and jumped down onto the ground. Well that just didn't work. I continued walking, turning a corner and I see a black mercedes. Stepping out of it was none other than Mark.

Worlds gone mad, let's start the show~

I was not prepared for this but it's my fault for agreeing to this lunch. I took a deep breath, breathing out through my nose before I made my way over to him. He rounded the car to the side I was on, standing over me. Oh my fuck. He was so much taller than me. My breath lodged in my throat. He was around 6'3? 6'4? Definitely over 6 foot. He gave me a warm smile, "I'm so glad you agreed to come, you'll enjoy this afternoon, trust me." He assured me. I hate that. When someone says 'trust me' it does not give me a good impression. Pushing the thought to the back of my mind, I smiled back at him fidgeting with my hands. A few minutes went by just us staring at each other. I swallowed hard, still keeping my gaze on him.

Get your kicks and let's go~

I cleared my throat, swaying on my feet. "Yes, right. Shall we get going?" he asked. I nodded my head, fidgeting with my hands once again. He stepped aside letting me get in the passenger side of the car. After I got in and shut the car door, Mark rounded the car getting in the opposite side. I gripped my legs, digging my nails into my skin. I'm having my doubts about this and I am having a lot of issues with wanting to trust mark. That's probably me just being me. He started the car and drove off from the back of the building.

Thursday 26th November 13:26 p.m. GTM
Location: Unknown
Roman's POV

If you're sad, don't let it show~

I have no idea where Mark has taken us. It did not look cheap whatsoever. Why didn't he just take us to one of the cheap cafes or something? I was already regretting my choice in clothing. In the car I had time to study what Mark was wearing and I felt less dressed. He was dressed in black pinstriped trousers with a navy turtleneck and the coat I'd seen him with at the cafe the first time I met him. Mark also had a watch on his right wrist and a ring on his left ring finger. Was he married? And why did it bother me so much? I barely know this guy. It shouldn't bother me. I was snapped out of my thoughts by Mark saying my name. I brought my gaze towards him. "Are you okay? You seem a bit off." he inquired. Unable to force an answer out of myself I glanced out the window.

Say I'm happy, I'm happy, I'm happy today~

He sighed bringing my attention back towards him and he stared at his cup. "Look, Roman. I know you're having a hard time trusting me from the way you're being closed off. I'm trying to do something nice and I'm finding it very difficult as I don't do these things often.  Can you tell me what's wrong?" Mark requested. I didn't respond. I couldn't. Looking over at the ring on his finger. He took notice of this, raising his hand slightly. "Oh I see, no I'm not married. I just think the ring looks best on my ring finger." He chimed in, placing the hand back on his cup, looking over at me. I let out a deep breath I didn't know I was holding. What was wrong with me today? Why did me thinking he was married infuriate me so much?

I'm happy, I'm happy, I'm happy today~