"Anthony.....?" called a faint voice from up the stairs. Rosalie stood at the top of the stairway, looking rather mangled and worn. "He’s going to kill me, isn't he?"
“Rosalie….” Anthony said, with great surprise as he turned to face her. Her head, tilted downward to the floor, not daring to even make eye contact with him. Anthony took a sigh, gnawing on his lip a while before he answered.
“He’ll try…but I won’t allow that?” He promised, staring at her. Suddenly he heard a few chuckles, before Rosalie through her head back and started to laugh hysterically. “R-ro-?”
“Holy shit, Anthony!!” She interrupted. “That was one hell of a corny line. You can do better than that can’t you?” Rosalie continued to laugh her was down the stairwell. “Wow…now that’s funny.”
“Rosalie…” Anthony mumbled. He started to walk, so that he could meet her at the foot of the stairs. When she made it down, still laughing, Anthony couldn’t do anything but look at her.
“What?” she said, between chuckles. But before she could say another word, Anthony had gently wrapped his arms around her shoulders.
“Stop it.” He whispered to her, as her laughter subsided.
“Stop what?” she asked, her arms dangling limp at her sides.
“You did the same thing when you were little.” Anthony Explained. “Something terrible would happen, and you’d start making jokes to lighten the load. But you’d turn around and cry your eyes out.” He told her, still holding her close.
“What….What the hell are you talking about!?” Rosalie exclaimed angrily, she tried to shove away but was plastered to him by his grip. “Y-you don’t know shit, Anthony!!” She said, still mad, yet no longer fighting. What was the point?
“I do know. You put on this tough, hard-ass front….but inside, you’re still the crying girl you always were….” Anthony said, pulling away, yet keeping his hands on her arms. “That’s alright. I’m sure you’re scared…. I’m scared for you, Rosalie.” He stared into her eye for what even for his felt like days.
Rosalie scoffed, rolling her eyes. “Just what do you think was gonna happen, Anthony? Did you think I was gonna suddenly burst out into tears, and fall into your arms, sobbing?” she shook her head with disbelief. “Well, guess what! I’m not that that same little crybaby you use to have to protect and help every time she fell at the playground…” She lightly pulled his hands away from her arms and started to walk past him. “…That girl had to grow up when you ‘died’.”
Rosalie turned a left corner into Shells’ living room. It was really nice; the walls were painted a light, crisp turquoise. All the furniture was dark blue, almost a full navy. The many vases that shelter ferns, and the carpet itself, was a lovely royal blue. “Damn. She sure knows how to decorate.” Rosalie said, to herself, though perfectly loud enough for Anthony.
Andre’ followed her inside. “Well actually, Haley decorated it…Along with the rest of the house.” Andre’ came to a sudden halt when Rosalie turned directly around to stare at him.
“I’ve been meaning to ask you this.” she said, raising a brow at him.
“Umm…Yes?” He asked, wondering what she could possibly be wanting to ask.
“Which do you prefer from me?” Rosalie asked, cocking her head to the side.
“I-I’m sorry? I…don’t think I-”
“Names? You have two names. What do you want me to call you? Andre’? Or Anthony? Because frankly, I don’t feel like going back and forth” She explained as if it were the simplest thing in the world. “And please…do not say ‘whatever you want’ because that’s crap.” she said, turning once again to admire the room.
“Actually I had no intention to. I want you to call me Andre’…Anthony was a horrible person. He left a little girl alone…and even though there were chances when he could’ve come to you….he didn’t. I loathe that man…” Andre’ said, huffing angrily, a slight growling mumble in his throat.
“Well then, Andre’.” Rosalie acknowledged, taking his hand and leading him to the couch. She sat down, pulling him down beside her. “I know absolutely nothing about you. Sure Anthony may have been into some things, but you’re obviously not him. “She said, casually, leaning back against the smooth fabric out the sofa. “Shellbie said we have nine hours. I’m sure we can have two to ourselves. So start talkin’.” she demanded.
Her arms were folded tight over her chest, and her legs her crossed, one over the other.
Andre’ smiled faintly for a moment, but then sighed and began talking. He started with things he enjoyed, thinks he constantly thought about and things he felt he couldn’t stand at all. And as Rosalie listened, she soaked in every bit of what he said. She even noticed times when he mentioned her, and how he started to watch over her, but could never interfere with her life.
It amused her just how long he’d been around, and all the times, he’d gotten ‘thirsty’ and had to take off immediately.
Suddenly, a knock came to the door, and they stopped. Andre’ glared at the door, as if waiting for the door itself to tell him who was on the other side. “He stood, holding up a finger at Rosalie, making sure she sat there, without a word. He walked smoothly to the door, not making a sound as he walked. He kept his right hand into a clutched tight fist. Andre’ took hold of the door knob, twisting it ever so slightly. All that could be heard was the sound of The Doorknob, and Rosalie’s breathing.
To Be Continued...
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Watch Calvin be a bunny or something. xDDD
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I'm just very suspicious of giant glowing gems on mysterious pedestals! >__<
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Felicia of *Keyguards;
Arian of *Corrupted-Hearts
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"If you make anymore comments here, i'll bite you all to death." -Hibari; KHR
Reborn: Objection!
Judge: On what grounds?
Reborn: It's nap time
Judge:.... .... sustained.
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I'm just very suspicious of giant glowing gems on mysterious pedestals! >__<
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Felicia of *Keyguards;
Arian of *Corrupted-Hearts
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"If you make anymore comments here, i'll bite you all to death." -Hibari; KHR
Reborn: Objection!
Judge: On what grounds?
Reborn: It's nap time
Judge:.... .... sustained.
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I'm just very suspicious of giant glowing gems on mysterious pedestals! >__<
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Felicia of *Keyguards;
Arian of *Corrupted-Hearts
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"If you make anymore comments here, i'll bite you all to death." -Hibari; KHR
Reborn: Objection!
Judge: On what grounds?
Reborn: It's nap time
Judge:.... .... sustained.
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...Sweet like a taste of blood red wine.
Lovely like death in the moonlight's shine.
Drawn from the shadows, color me sinned.
Murder like an angel with a grim-grin...
-Erin
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Felicia of *Keyguards;
Arian of *Corrupted-Hearts
~~~~~~~~~~~~
"If you make anymore comments here, i'll bite you all to death." -Hibari; KHR
Reborn: Objection!
Judge: On what grounds?
Reborn: It's nap time
Judge:.... .... sustained.
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...Sweet like a taste of blood red wine.
Lovely like death in the moonlight's shine.
Drawn from the shadows, color me sinned.
Murder like an angel with a grim-grin...
-Erin
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