New Beginnings

I sit one the bed with my face in my hands. I'm feeling so many different things. I have no idea what to do. I hear Dria barge into the room squealing.

"What was that, Em?? Ugh, why does it have to be my brother though? I would love to hear details, but I can't think about Alessi like that."

I chuckle as I watch her shudder with a disgusted look on her face.

"Dria, I don't even remember last night. I mean I think I remember us kissing, but the next thing I know I'm naked in the living room this morning."

I feel myself blush realizing that Dria saw me naked. She sees my discomfort.

"By the way Em, you got a rocking body."

She winks at me causing me to blush harder. I grab my pillow and swing it in her direction.

"Seriously, Dria. What is wrong with you?"

She quickly grabs the other pillow coming back at me. We hit each other back and forth laughing so hard we start to cry. I'm really glad Dria is in my life. Ady would have really loved her. My face must not be hiding any emotions, because Dria quickly scoots closer to me looking concerned.

"You okay?"

She takes my hands into hers. I really don't deserve a friend like her.

"Yeah. I was just thinking how much my sister would have loved you."

She gives me a soft small before pulling me into a hug.

"I wish I could've met her. But I'm so glad I met you, Em. You're like the sister I never had. Gosh I wish Alessi was a girl."

Her comment leaves me laughing as imagine her brother as a girl. Definitely would have made this morning a bit more awkward for me.

The rest of the day is filled with Dria and me talking about anything and everything. We watched cheesy romance comedies and ate our weights' worth in junk food.

After our third movie, Dria pulls out her phone looking at the time.

"Alessi should be home soon. We could go ahead and head down for supper if you wanted?"

Suddenly thinking about being in the same room as him, makes me nervous. I mean I don't think I regretted last night, but he didn't say anything about it. Dria being Dria, is able to read my face like a book.

"Stop overthinking it. My brother is head over heels for you, Em. Last night didn't change anything other than him realizing maybe you don't hate him after all."

She shrugs at me before walking out the door. She's right though. I shake the nerves off as I head down after her. My stomach is in knots by the time I reach the dining room. It doesn't help that I hear his deep voice talking to Dria. Collecting myself, I head in and take my seat. I stare at the delicious looking pork chops in front of me. I'll use food as I distraction because I know the second I look into his eyes I'll be lost. He seems to understand my mood as he doesn't try talking to me until I'm heading out the door.

"Rose, I think we should talk."

His voice along with my nickname is enough to send shivers down my spine. I see him smirk liking the response my body has to him. Dang his arrogant self. I nod at him and follow him outside to one of the gardens. He leads me to a bench and we sit down enjoying the view around us. Eventually he breaks the silence.

"I wanted to make sure that you were okay. I mean I thought you hated me, but last night was a different story."

I look up at his smirking face letting out a small chuckle.

"Yeah. I don't know what to think myself. I'm sorry if you feel like I used you."

I look down ashamed as I just realized that he could feel like that. How could he not? I've been awful to him and then without an explanation or an apology, I slept with him. I'm brought out of my thoughts as I hear him laugh.

"Rose. You did not use me. Although, I wouldn't mind that. You can use me anytime you know."

He winks at me causing my cheeks to heat up. What happened to not standing being in the same room as him? Now I'm like a crushing schoolgirl. I shake my head at him giving him a disapproving look.

"But seriously. I wouldn't mind trying us out again. I've missed you."

I'm not sure what to say. He caused me so much pain, but I know it's not really his fault. He has been through so much too. I simply nod at him giving him a shy smile. Maybe this will be good for us. I even miss him too.

He smiles down at me before closing the distance between us. Our lips touch softly before the we got lost in the heat of the moment. I'm brought to my senses when I feel him pull me onto his lap. I pull back gently and look at him.

"Um. Alessi."

My voice squeaks causing Alessi to laugh. I glare at him not liking him laughing at me.

"We can go as slow as you want, my Rose."

He kisses my forehead before letting me down and leading me to the house. He drops me off at my bedroom door giving me a long kiss goodnight. Pulling away he eyes me over.

"Gosh Emilia. The things you do to me."

He shakes his head before walking off to his room. I'm not sure exactly what he means, but I can't help but agree. A smile never leaves my lips as I get ready for bed. I can't believe we are getting to try again.

Alessi POV

All day I've been thinking about her. And last night. I can't get the image of her clutching a blanket to her chest trying to hide herself. She's way too beautiful to hide, but way too humble to realize it. She's absolutely perfect. I shake my head realizing that once again I've become distracted by her. Thinking about her flushed cheeks and messy hair is making it very difficult to get any work done. Unfortunately, I don't get to take many breaks. Clearing my mind, I get back to work so I can get back to my woman.

The rest of the day goes by smoothly and I'm actually able to get some work done. I'm nervous to head back home to her. What if she changed her mind and regrets last night? I shake my head at myself. Only she can make me into an insecure little boy. I smirk realizing that last night I showed her how much of a man I am. Feeling better about myself, I head home.

I go straight into the dining room since supper is already prepared. Dria is sitting in her chair and I walk to her kissing her on her head.

"Hey sis. How was your day?"

She smiles up at me.

"It was pretty good. Your girlfriend and I ate way too much junk food and watched way too many movies."

She giggles at herself knowing full well that Emilia isn't my girlfriend. Not yet.

I look up to the door seeing her walk in. She looks breathtaking with her sweats on. Her short hair has a little wave to it bouncing around her neck as she takes her seat. I really like her short hair. I don't think I've told her that. It makes her look older and more free like her longer hair was weighing her down. Or maybe it's me that's brought this change in her. I'm brought back from my thoughts as I feel Dria kick my shin. I snap my eyes in her direction glaring at her. What did I do to deserve that? She simply shakes her head and motions towards the door. I follow her gaze and see Emilia trying to head out.

"Rose, I think we should talk."

I watch as she shivers causing me to smirk. I'd love to see how else I could make her body react. I shake my head getting those thoughts out of my mind. Not now, I tell myself.

I take her to one of the benches in the garden figuring this seems like a good place. I start talking and making sure she is okay. I would hate it if she regretted her night with me. I'm baffled that she thinks that I felt used. I'd love for her to use me. The thought is such a turn on that I can't help myself as I start to kiss her. I pull her on my lap enjoying the way her arms wrap around me. She pulls away way too soon and I laugh as I hear her squeak my name.

"We can go as slow as you want, my Rose."

I decide to take her to her room before I do something to scare her off. I lean down to kiss her goodnight letting my lips linger a bit too long. I just want to pick her up and take her to my room. Just to hold her and sleep next to her though. I've never wanted to just be close to someone besides her.

"Gosh Emilia. The things you do to me."

I shake my head as I walk to my room. I've never stopped loving her and I think I'm falling even farther for her.