Note: This fiction is also on mafiabosstsuna blog, which will post every chapter every day for next 16 days. Yes, there are 16 chapters of this story that we wrote few months ago. Hope you like it as I wasn't entirely sure with which character to go with (Fon, Mukuro or Dino) and any kind of feedback is welcomed. Do note that this is in second POV. I had intention of changing it to one of my OCs, but decided against to.
It was cold. The rain that has stopped towards the morning refreshed the air along with a silence that followed, with only raindrops that were free falling from the rooftops and trees making silent noise. It was a small town and the quietness of people comforted, and calmed, anyone that wished for peace.
Reaching out a hand, you looked up into grey sky that covered the usual blue clearness. Remaining still, your hair was blown by the wind as you stood on a bridge, leaning on fence, wearing nothing but a pale blue dress that reached your knees and no shoes. If you were cold, you were hiding it well.
"[Name]," A male voice called from the side.
Turning your head to the side, a smile spread over your lips. "Dino," You called and took a step away from the fence before running to him and wrapped arms around his neck. "I missed you…" You whispered.
Dino smiled gently as he embraced you in a tight hug before looking behind, seeing Romario standing few meters away. His eyes showed worry. Dino gave an assuring smile and pulled away, holding you for shoulders. Your eyes met and he could see the sparkle that he always loved to see.
"There's something I must speak with you about." He held your hands and looked at them, spotting a ring on your left ring finger. It was a simple white golden ring with five diamonds on top. He went over it with his finger before his eyes fell on his own white golden ring he had on his left hand. Raising his gaze once more to meet your eyes, his smile appeared back.
"What is it?" You asked in soft voice, worry seen in your eyes.
"Let's get you somewhere warm first." He replied instead before he took off his jacket and wrapped it around your shoulders. He could see your shoulders slumped down, relaxing against his warm approach.
They walked towards his car, Romario opening the doors and before they sat inside, you looked at Dino's right hand man. You quietly stared at him, Romario returned it with a puzzled look, unsure what to do. "Signora," He spoke, lowering his head instead.
You stared at him for a while more before you smiled brightly. "Thank you for looking after Dino, Romario." You said and lowered your head.
The man looked at you in surprise, but warmly smiled. "It's my job to look after him." He replied and looked at his boss, who sweat dropped, feeling like he wasn't even there.
Holding a cup of warm tea, your eyes stared at it before you raised your head and looked at Dino. Smiling softly, Dino returned it in a matter of seconds, before it faded, wondering how to tell you the news. Seeing his worry and feeling his uneasiness, you put cup on table and reached out for his hands that were resting on table.
"Dino," You called with soft voice, your hair falling over shoulders. "What is troubling you?" You tilted head to the side, wondering.
Dino laughed bitterly and averted his gaze for the first time. "I'm leaving Italy." He started slowly and quietly. "My tutor asked me to come to Japan again, to talk about the alliance with the future Vongola boss." He looked at you, who still stared at him with same expression. "I don't want to leave you alone…" He stammered. "Would you like to come with me?" He asked.
Your eyes widened at his question. "To Japan?" You repeated and once receiving a nod, you furrowed your eyebrows. "But I don't know Japanese." You were confused. "How would I talk with them when our language is different?"
Dino chuckled. "Don't worry," He raised your hands and kissed top of your knuckles, your cheeks heating up in no time. "You being by my side is all I need." He said and looked at the approaching nurse.
"I apologize for disrupting your meeting, Don Cavallone," The nurse spoke softly. "Signora [Name] needs to take her medication." She said.
"Of course," Dino nodded and released your hands.
You quietly stared at the nurse, who handed you a medicine, before you took it with water the nurse brought along. Opening your mouth, to show you drank it, the nurse smiled once more and walked away satisfied. Looking back at Dino, you smiled.
"[Name]…" He spoke in warning tone when you put handkerchief in front of your mouth.
"I'm fine, Dino." You said and put it beside on table after looking around. "I want to leave this place. It's suffocating me more than ever…" You closed your eyes and in a second Dino held your face, his brown eyes staring into yours, pain clearly visible on his.
"Don't talk like that…" He whispered. "I will talk with your doctor and take you with me to Japan." He sadly smiled. "But you need to promise me you won't do it again." His smile disappeared. "Promise me, mi amore…"
You quietly stared into his eyes before you nodded. "Anything for you." You smiled, Dino's lips turning in a wide smile.
He kissed you on forehead. "Thank you…" He closed his eyes and leaned his forehead on yours.
Closing your eyes, your chest tightened with guilt spreading like a wildfire, making it harder to breathe. You knew it wasn't good to not taking medication, but you didn't want to feel numb on purpose, like you were drugged. You wanted to feel, wanted to laugh, cry, yell and smile freely. But you also knew, as you could see and feel, Dino was blaming himself more. You didn't want to see the sadness and regret on his face anymore. You wanted to see him smile like he used to when you were children.
"I suggest you take your medication, Signora [Name], or we will have a serious talk." The doctor stared at the you, telling you he knew of your little rebellion.
"I will." You nodded.
"I only remained silent because I saw you were getting better, though as a doctor, I should have never done that." He let out a sigh before looking at Dino, who was puzzled, having no idea what to do, less alone what to say. "I've known about Signora's little mischief for a week, especially after she started smiling every time a nurse approached her." He shortly explained.
Dino's eyes widened and he looked at you. "You've been doing that for a week?" He asked.
Letting out a nervous chuckle, you looked away, murmuring a quiet: "Sorry…"
The doctor sighed and shook with head before speaking once more. "Everything is now fine." Dino looked back at him, ready to argue, but he overtook him; "I've been observing her closely ever since and I haven't seen anything that could endanger her or the rest of patients. It was clearly seen she was getting better."
"You could have lost your job." Dino argued, worry seen in his eyes.
You bit your lower lip and stared at your hands, moreover at your ring. "Dino…" You whispered his name and looked at him, holding his left hand. Dino looked back at you and he immediately relaxed. "If it makes you feel better, then I will continue to take medication." you said determined. But it also made you feel guilty, for making him show an expression you despised to see.
Dino let out a sigh. "That is not what I meant…" He said and caressed your hand, giving it a slight squeeze. "I'm angry and worried about your well-being and doctor Benedetto could lose his job if his higher-ups found out about this. Not to mention I wouldn't be able to see you as they would send you to the isolation room and I know you hate that place…"
You lowered her gaze. "I'm sorry…" You whispered.
"It's alright," Dino caressed your cheek and pressed a kiss on your temple. "All that matters to me is that you're well." He looked back at doctor, who was fondly smiling at them. "I was wondering if she could go on longer trips?" He asked, changing the topic.
The doctor looked at papers on his lap, speaking: "For the last few months she was getting better and helped other patients. I spoke to higher-ups regarding her leave and they agreed together to release her months prior as a reward for her well-being." He looked at Dino. "She can go on a trip, but be aware if she has mood swings or any kind of different action. As you've seen for yourself, she could throw a tantrum, but I believe it won't come to it anymore. Not to mention, different air will also help her to get better."
The corners of your lips turned up in a smile as you leaned your head on Dino's shoulder, who smiled warmly. "Thank you, Mr Benedetto." He bowed with head. "Thank you for everything."
"It's my job as a doctor to help people as much as I can." He responded. "And it was a pleasure to work with Signora [Name]. She's a hardworking person, and stubborn on times…" He laughed, Dino following seconds later.
"That she was always…" He agreed and caressed you hand before holding it tightly.
