Cookies And Wine

Chapter 20

Roman nodded and walked out followed by Virgil then Patton. Virgil sped up his pace and walked alongside Roman.

"Are you ok?" Virgil whispered

Roman shook his head. He didn't want to cry again, and he knew if he spoke that would definitely happen again.

"What's wrong? Virgil whispered

"H-He l-lied and t-tried to m-make himself l-look l-like the v-victim and I d-don't know if a-anyone will b-believe him..." 

"Can I give you a hug?"

Roman nodded and they scooted to one side of the sidewalk, so Patton could pass them. Patton continued walking and eventually made it to the car, but wanted to give his OTP some space. Virgil hugged Roman tight and whispered encouraging words to him. Roman cried a little and hugged Virgil tight. Virgil gently rubbed his back when he ran out of things to say.

"S-Sorry"

"It's ok darling" Virgil said in a comforting manner

They let go of each other and walk to the car where Patton was waiting in the backseat. Virgil drove them to the police station and held the door open for them. Virgil handed Roman his phone with the video, and Roman did all the talking while Patton and Virgil sat in the waiting chairs. The police officer watched the video as well as a bunch of other officers for more eyes. He asked Roman tons of questions about this time and the other two previous times. Eventually they brought his roommate in cuffs for questioning. Roman sat next to Virgil as his roommate was being questioned.

"How are you doing Ro?"

"I'm a nervous wreck, but ya know I'm doing fine"

"Is there anything I can do to help?"

"No, all I can do is apologize to you two for dragging you in this mess. I'm really sorry"

"Don't be sorry. I'm glad I got to help you and I'm sure Pat feels the same" Virgil reassured him

"It's just the entire thing is nuts and we only met like 2 days ago… and I feel really bad…"

"Don't feel bad"

"Thank you… this probably wouldn't have ever happened if I didn't meet you, so thanks" Roman said with a small smile

"Your welcome, I'm glad I've got to meet you" Virgil said smiling

"Yeah, yeah, I know, I'm fantastic. Hehe" Roman giggled

"Pfft" Virgil said, despite that he was giggling

I ship it, Patton thought as he casually listened to their conversation

Roman smiled cheekily over at Virgil.

"Shut up" Virgil smiled

"Ouch" Roman dramatically put his hand over his heart "rude"

"Oh please" Virgil said rolling his eyes and smiling

"How rude can you beeeeeee?" Roman said jokingly

"Super rude, Princey" Virgil teased

"Pfft" Roman said smiling

The officer from the front desk came up to Roman and smiled wide.

"I have some good news"

"Yes?" Roman asked smiling a little

"Mr. Kennedy has been charged with attempt of rape"

"Thank you!" Roman smiled wide

Patton giggled and clapped quietly

"We're having cookies and wine when we get home!" Patton whispered gleefully to Virgil

The officer smiled and gave a nod to Roman then went back to the front desk. They were all smiley and giggley. Virgil drove them all back to the apartment where they made cookies and sipped wine. They laughed, talked, ate cookies, and drank. After awhile though the conversation ran dry.