He smirks. “Of course. I probably knew you liked her before you did, mate.” He slaps me right back, much to the others’ amusement.
“So, is it true they’re going to tighten the rules around here?” Carter asks as he touches his Schattenblüte belt. We’re all wearing ours…
“Yeah, it’s true.” Theo sighs. “I heard them talking.”
None of us questions it. Theo is good at making himself scarce, but he hears a lot.
“So remember, when you’re doing the deed, keep your belt on,” Theo mocks me, before shuddering. “Bro, I don’t know how you can do that knowing she’s Ahren’s sister. Dude’s going to castrate you.”
“I’d like to see him try,” I remark, as Carter smirks.
“I don’t know… if I were Ahren, I’d not want her with someone like you because as a future ruler… you’re going to be on the frontline in this entire thing,” Renji says, his eyes shadowed.
I never thought of that…
“Well, we’re all going to be out there. But we’re brothers, we look out for one another, and no matter what we do, we’ll be there for each other’s families too,” I say firmly.
“Whoa… hold up, families? Dude, are you already planning a family?!” Theo says, making the others smirk. I roll my eyes.
“It was just a point. Who knows when the time will arrive? Some of us may be settled down.” I stand up. “Stop overthinking that shit.”
The bell rings, signalling that everyone has to return to their dorms. The rules have been tightened, and there are strict punishments for those who disobey without reason to be wandering around.
“Alright, we’ll do as you said,” Carter says as he steps closer and hugs me, patting my back. “We’re in this together, even when we fucking want to rip each other apart.”
I give the other two a one-armed hug too, messing up Theo’s hair as I do. The asshole is taller than me already.
We all leave the classroom together, only to be spotted by Heaven. She arches an inquisitive brow before tossing her hair and walking off.
Renji chuckles. “She’s an interesting one.”
“She’s a haughty Rossi,” Carter corrects him.
“Not all Rossis are-” I’m cut off by Renji and Theo.
“Ok, ok! We get it, lover boy, not your precious little Rossi!” they say in unison.
I punch their arms lightly, my eyes scanning the hallway, but it’s empty aside from another first year.
An hour later,I’ve just showered and I’m in my room, sitting on my bed, staring at my phone. Trying to find the words to texther.
I’m not a great texter, heck, I don’t think I can relay anything without getting fucking stuck. Speaking to my brothers is different…
Sienna is online. I can see her status. She’s probably talking to her family… I glance at the time. There’s less than half an hour until she turns eighteen…
Alright Jayce, text.Sucking in a breath, I begin typing up a message.
JAYCE: Hey, you’re awake. If you’re not busy, want to come to my room for a while?
I hit send, hating how that message sounds. It’s instantly ‘seen’, and I arch an eyebrow. Was my baby girl waiting for me to message?
I internally kick myself as the little typing bubble pops up.
SIENNA: Hey, sure, as long as you promise I can stay the night.
I smirk. She’s got more confidence when it comes to the texting department… I drop back onto the bed, staring at my phone screen.
JAYCE: Sure, I can’t deny the birthday girl her request.
