The Arcobaleno

Chapter 2 - Of Schools & Meisters

~ 8 years later ~

Bright sunshine streaked through the white curtains, illuminating the figure who stirred lightly upon the large bed. Tangled raven hair filled the white pillows as slim hands clench the blue comforter higher. The figure curled tighter under the warm covers and turned, intending to head back to sleep when the large white mahogany doors slammed open.

"Wakey wakey, eggs and bakey sis!" 

Anastasia grumbled as she turned away from the door. "Shut up Hadrian. It's only like 7 in the morning, I have time to sleep."

The now 15 year old, stood by the door, features crossed between amusement and frustration. The small boy and long grown into a handsome teenager, standing at a tall height of 6"1 with his father's features. His green eyes were darker and his hair was styled into a 'windswept' look, even from afar Anastasia was able to see why girls went crazy after him.

"Normal people are usually up by 7 in the morning you know." He stated deadpan, as he took in the sight of stacked books on her desk, hinting at what kept his sister up all night. 

"Well, I'm not normal." She mumbled, "Now go away and let me sleep."

Hadrian frowned momentarily before a sly grin crossed his face. "Well, that's too bad. I guess, I'll just have to finish your share of eggs benedict.

The teen had never seen his sister shot up any faster, internally he wondered if it had hurt.  

"Did you just say, eggs benedict?" She asked, a gleam in her wide eyes.

Hadrian nodded, and watched as his sister gave a small happy cheer, shouted a "Be out in 5!" and slammed the bathroom door shut on him.

Chuckling, he leaned on the door knowing that his sister meant good on her words. She really would be out in 5 minutes. Slowly he observed her room, initially his parents had no idea on what room would suit her and decided on allowing her to design the room according to what she wanted. He had watched as the white room exploded with colours, the ceiling was painted like the night sky with glittering stars covering the entire expanse

The walls were painted a soft ice blue with a darker blue lining it. Her white mahogany bed was pushed to the center with two nightstands beside it. A small black sofa with blue pillows was placed in front of the bed, along with a glass coffee table. A dark blue carpet was under it, reaching all the way to the bed covering the white marble floors. A red mahogany desk was pushed to the right along with a white high-back rolling chair and several bookshelves of the same wood. Her bathroom and closet was off to the left, near the large window that had seatings that matched her bed, done in cream.

The soft click of the door drew his attention to his sister, who stood by the open bathroom door dressed in a comfy pair of shorts and a loose t-shirt. Her long black hair was held in a loose bun as several strands framed her face.

"Well? What are you waiting for?" She asked, urging him out the door. "Breakfast is waiting."

Hadrian simply rolled his eyes, "Who was the one who didn't wanna wake up, hmm?"

A small smack to the back of his head was the only thing he received for his comment.

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"So?" Anastasia began as she sipped softly at her tea. "Who wants to start first?"

Hadrian froze like a deer in headlights, but her parents simply continued to eat their breakfast. Being of a noble family does have it's perks, a good front mask seemed to be one of them.

"Start what dear?" Her mother questioned as she lightly buttered her toast.

Anastasia gave her an unimpressed look, "Really? I know you guys by now. There's no way at all this," she stated, gesturing at the rather lavish breakfast they were having. "Is a coincidence. So spill."