A New hope

Chapter 12-Bye Bye Brace

 -one week later-

"up... down...hmm circle." I do as he tells me, rolling my left shoulder around my body as best as I can. "Twist your arm." I do so. "And that doesn't hurt?" he asks. I shake my head, still moving my shoulder around painlessly. He feels around it as I do. " Hmm, well I think you're good to take it off then." Tullio says, leaning away from me. I grin, happy to get rid of this damn thing. He looks towards me cautiously, "that doesn't mean you should be doing push ups and pull ups. Take it easy or you'll be right back in this thing." I nod again before thanking him and getting up from his bed and walking out of the room, my arm blissfully swinging by my side again.

"Sorella!" I hear Lucio say behind me, " Tullio finally let you out of that damn thing!" I laugh, grinning as he catches up to me and puts his arm around me. We start walking toward the main stairs "Just in time too. School starts back up tomorrow."

"Don't remind me," I grumble. My nerves have slowly been increasing during this past week since I found out I was accepted. "Ohh don't be like that!" Lucio chuckles, I think you'll really like school, plus you won't be so dolled up in the house anymore." he says mischievous, "Don't worry little sister, i'd sneak you out of the house to go to some parties even if you didn't go to school." I scowl at him. We both walk down the stairs before popping down on the couches, making ourselves comfortable. I look outside, watching as rain starts to downpour.

"You can't be too nervous sister. All of us will be there tomorrow. You have nothing to worry about, we'll take care of you." He turns serious, "If anything happens just find one of us and we'll deal with it." I just nod, wanting to stray away from the topic of school. Lucio goes to start speaking but the sound of a loud engine interrupts him, getting louder and louder. Weird I thought Elio was home already and he hates riding in the rain. I look towards Lucio questionably but he just shrugs. "It's probably Roman" he says to me.

"Who's that?" I question. I not know why anyone would want to be driving in this weather.

"He's Cassio's best friend" he says before the door is slammed open. There stands one of the most attractive people I've ever seen and he's sopping wet. He has to be 6,4 and is completely covered in black motorcycle gear that does little to his form that is no doubt packed with muscle. He holds a pitch black helmet against his side. His very dark hair is plastered to his forehead and has a slight curl. I know his hair would be gorgeous when it's dry. His sharp features are set in a scowl and there's a faint scar that runs through his left eyebrow and past his eye. He surveys the room first finding Lucio sprawled out on the couch, then his eyes sweep to me. His strikingly blue eyes take me in, he looks confused before a look of realization hits him. He opens his mouth, going to say something when a sharp laugh hits our ears.

We all turn to see Cassio on the top of the stairs, snorting as he sees his friend. Romans scowl returns to his face. "You look a little wet there," Cassio laughs, making his way down the stairs.

"No shit, you ass." I hear a low voice say from my left and I think my heart leaps at how attractive his voice is. Lucio gasps beside me, covering my ears. "Don't swear in front of my sweet baby sister." Lucio says from beside me still covering my ears. Roman looks at us with a small grin on his face. I bat Lucio hands away from me, rolling my eyes at him and shove him away from me.

"What? The principessa can't handle a little dirty talk." He says, he smirks as we make eye-contact. I blush, but don't look away. Out of the corner of my eye I see Cassio put his arm around his shoulder, having to slightly raise himself to do so. He pulls him toward the stairs and Roman rips his eyes away from me as both boys make their way upstairs. Roman's boots make a loud squelching noise with every step and I hear Roman complain to Cassio "damn face scanner wouldn't let me in without taking off my helmet" as they walk in tandem up the stairs.

"Ahem" I hear from beside me. I slowly turn towards Lucio, he looks at me with his eyebrows raised before wagging them. I blush even more, muttering a shut up. He just snickers before pushing me from my shoulder. I fake a wince holding my shoulder to my body. His face falls, "Cazzo. I'm sorry. You okay?" He says with a horrified expression. I, being dramatic, groan as I fall to my side. He mutters some stuff in Italian before he leans over me looking actually really guilty. He sees me grinning as I look up at him. He slightly growls at me, "why you little..." I shriek as he goes to tickle me, getting up and running to the other side of the couch, "ohh I'm going to get you, little girl." He says before launching himself over the couch and towards me.

I shriek again, laughing as I run into the kitchen not looking where I'm going. I laugh again before running straight into someone, both of us letting out an oof. Elio catches me, looking down at me before looking towards an evil-looking Lucio stomping our way. He grins before tightening his grip on me. "Elio," I beg, trying to get out of his arms, "please." He just smiles and turns me around so I have to watch Lucio with his fingers wiggling in the air come closer and closer. I struggle, wiggling my body to try to get out of his grasp. I feel a hint of fear hit my body at being held but when Lucio about a foot away Elio lets go of me.

It's quickly forgotten when I sprint away from them, laughing as I run down the hallway. I run until I get into the family room but curse knowing it's a dead end. Lucio and Elio are right behind me and I slam the door into their faces hearing them cursing before they open the door. 

By then I'm hidden behind a scowling Tullio who scolds me with his eyes. "What did I tell you about going easy?" He says to me as the boys zone in on me behind him, they both creep towards Tullio and I. "Uhh no way. Did you forget that she's hurt? She literally got the brace off less than 20 minutes ago." Tullio tells them, letting me hide behind him still. They both stop though they don't look like they want to. I stick my tongue out at them. They both scowl at me, "this is not over" Lucio growls with a little playfulness. 

Hey guys sorry this one's pretty short but do you like Roman??? I definitely have some plans for him later in the book. I actually can't believe there are 1000 views! like OMGGGGG, I was not expecting this! Thank you all so much! your support means the WORLD to me and really helps motivate me to write. remember to vote! - E.R.S