HEART LIKE GLASS

19

"Okay, this week we're gonna set outside our regular curriculum for a lesson in local history as we approach Founders' Day. Apparently the community leaders feels it's more important than World War 2 but hey what do I know?"
Roman snorted gaining an amused glance from Ric, however his attention was drawn to the door when someone walked in.
"Sorry I'm late."
Bonnie smiled taking her seat, however when Roman turned to speak to her she didn't look at him, not even a glance.
"Well, it looks like we will be at full occupancy today. Welcome home, Bonnie."
Alaric smiled kindly at the witch.

Class went by quickly and everyone hurried out of class when the bell rang.
Except for Roman who took his time walking up to Alaric's desk.
"Today was very boring."
Roman teasingly smiled as Ric chuckled.
"Thanks for knocking my ego down."
Roman chuckled messing with a few papers on Alaric's desk.
"You're still okay with me staying at your place?"
Roman bit his lip as Ric rolled his eyes.
"I've told you millions of times you can stay as long as you need to until you feel like talking to Damon."
Roman smiled resting his hand on Alaric's arm.
"Thanks."
Alaric smiled as Roman lazily walked out of the classroom.

❁

"Have you found it?"
Roman sighed rubbing the side of his forehead.
"No and even if I did remind me why would I give it to you?"
"Because we're besties."
"I think you forget dopplebitch I'm much more loyal to Niklaus than I am to you."
"Don't test me Roman."
Katherine said annoyed.
"Give me a good reason not to."
Roman hung up the phone taking a deep breath, he could never understand how so people loved that bitch of a girl.
He looked around at Miss Mystic Falls, he couldn't seem to find Stefan or Alaric so he was on his own.
However the party reminded him of a long time ago.

❁

1995

"You seem to hate these parties."
"Well we're trapped here love what do you expect?"
Roman chuckled shaking his head.
"More than usual, you seem to hate this year more than the last."
The man looked at Roman with a slight grin despite the situation.
"One of the reasons could be I feel weaker, but how could I hate it entirely when I get to be this close to you again."
Roman laughed resting his head on the mans shoulder and kissing his neck softly.

❁

"Roman!"
The Salvatore jumped looking to see Damon.
"Yeah? Sorry."
Damon looked concerned but brushed it off.
"I need your help."
Damon hurried out of the estate Roman following.
"What happened?"
Roman asked worriedly.
Damon stopped turning to face Roman as he took a deep breath, he knew Roman cared deeply for his twin.
"It's Stefan. He drank human blood again."
Roman's eyes widened before he sped to the boarding house.

"Where is he?"
Roman asked Elena as she pointed toward the cellar.
Roman ran downstairs quickly seeing his brother chained to a wall.
The sight almost brought tears to his eyes, he had seen Stefan in Chicago and everyday he regretted not saving his brother.
"Stef, Stefan why?"
Roman whispered staring at his brother through the bars.
"What did you do?"
Roman asked Elena quietly as she stood beside him.
"Vervain."
Elena told him as he nodded.
"It might not work."
Damon spoke making the two turn their heads.
"If It doesn't I know what to do. Lexi showed me how to help."
Roman sniffled looking at his twin.
"Ro this isn't your fault."
Damon said quietly resting a hand on Roman's shoulder.
"I should have been there to stop him. I've been acting like a child ignoring the both of you, I should've known he-"
"No one knew he'd do this."
Damon spun Roman around to face him.
"So don't you dare blame yourself baby brother."
Roman nodded sadly letting Damon rest his hands on his shoulders.
"And as long as you can help him it will be okay."
Elena ruffled Roman's hair with a weak smiled as he chuckled.
The three took a seat in front of the cell Roman resting his head in Elena's lap as she ran her fingers through his hair.

In that moment all Roman wanted was his brothers to be family again.