Operation Prinxiety (With a Side of Logicality)

Chapter Thirteen

Patton's POV

"Kiddo, shh. He doesn't hate you." I rubbed his back in slow circles. He still had threatening tears in his eyes but he refused to let them fall. He shook violently.

Virgil glanced at me and gave me a small grateful smile which I returned with a bright, big smile. "Maybe you should talk to him? You guys can clear things up." I winked at him.

Virgil raised an eyebrow in confusion and I cringed inside. Dropping hints wasn't as easy as I had thought it to be. I sighed and gripped his shoulder lightly. 

"Talk to him. Give him a chance to explain. I promise it wasn't what it seemed." I smiled when he nodded sadly and smiled shyly at me.

I grabbed his hand lightly and squeezed as we sank out in the living room.

I came back to a casual looking Logan and a depressed looking Roman. Roman perked up happily at the sight of Virgil. I silently huffed amused and resisted the urge to coo at how cute they were.

Virgil looked back at me and I waved him over. Logan looked pointedly over to me, gesturing Roman over to Virgil. Looks like they talked too. I shot Logan a proud look and he blushed, smiling slightly over at a different corner of the living room. 

Roman's POV

I nervously shuffled over to Virgil and smiled shyly. He didn't smile back. He looked down at the ground sadly and shifted slightly. I sighed.

"Virgil, I am so sorry." I started off. He looked up innocently. His eyes looked bloodshot but no tear streaks indicated that he had cried at all. He looked so sad. He looked so adorably innocent. How could I ever insult someone like this?

"I don't understand why you're apologizing. Roman." he added weakly. I glared down at the ground and huffed halfheartedly. I looked up, alarmed, at his suddenly guilty look. "I'm sorry, did I say something wrong? I- I'm sorry."

Patton watched us sadly and Logan stared on stone faced.

"N- No!" I shook my head and started to panic when he flinched at the sudden noise. "I don't know why you're apologizing."

"B- because I th- thought that y- you h- hated me for being such a- a- burden." he stammered. He kept glancing around the room, searching Patton's face for reassurance or guidance. Anywhere but at me. He looked terrified. It broke my heart. 

"Can I touch you?" Virgil stared suspiciously and glanced at Patton again. Patton nodded and waved a hand to continue. 

"I- I suppose."

"My raven, I would never touch you unless you truly wanted it." Virgil nodded understandingly. 

"I really do want it. It's okay... Princey." I blushed slightly at the nickname but before anyone could notice, I wrapped my arms around him. After a minute or so he leaned into my shoulder. 

After a few minutes, I pulled away but still grasped his shoulder gently. "I was apologizing for the way I treated you." I explained sadly. "I called you so many names. Gave you so many looks. No wonder you thought I hated you! I was horrible to you! I promise, I lo- I really like you around. You provide helpful insight and your always really enjoyable to have in our conversations or just the thought of you being there. It just, I don't know. Just know I don't hate you. I could never." I had to make many detours in my explanation to avoid revealing my real feelings.

Patton looked mildly disappointed but I brushed it off.

"Are you okay?" I asked.

"I think I'm fine now." he mumbled back to me. I smiled softly and looked over to Logan who was trying to hide his smile. Patton was beaming. Suddenly Logan looked extremely confused.

"Wait a minute. Patton, why can't we just tell them tha-" Patton's eyes widened and he tackled Logan to the ground.

"SHUT YOUR EVER FLAPPING GOB TALKER LOGAN OR I'LL SHUT IT FOR YOU!" Patton shouted an empty threat. Logan shrieked as they both hit the floor, Patton covering Logan's mouth. Virgil huffed, amused and I let out a loud, cheery laugh. I ruffled Virgil's hair much to Virgil's displeasure. He slapped my hand out of the way and I smirked at him. 

"You gonna be okay tonight, Virgil?" I asked worriedly. I looked dumbfounded at me. 

"I think you should be more worried about those 2. Don't want them leaving a mess after they're done."  I choked and looked at him, me now being the dumbfounded one.

"NOT IN FRONT OF THE KIDS, PUMBA!" 

"VIRGIL'S STEALING MY SPOTLIGHT!" I heard a more than unwelcome voice come from the corner of the room. Remus was glaring at Deceit who had his hands up in surrender. "CAN I STEP IN NOW?" 

"No, Remus. Let them have their moment."

"BUT VIRGIL STOLE MY JOKE!"

"I think it was for the better."

"I hate you!"

"Not what you said earlier."

"You disgust me, snake!" he shrieked. I looked over at Virgil who had started to crack up.

He's so cute when he smiles.