Chapter Seven

"Felix! It's been way too long!"

Oksana smiled warmly, hugging my best friend as I walked into the kitchen.

"Oh I know! I'm sorry. I've been busy with the channel and stuff"

He smiled apologetically, taking his usual seat at the head of the table.

"Oh yeah, I forgot that you are starting your own youtube channel. What do you do again?"

Oksana smiled, setting a plate full of food in front of the watery-mouthed swede.

"Oh, I'm starting to do gaming videos. Maybe I can do a video with all of us in it, because we are boss at games"

Felix smiled, shoveling food into his mouth.

I giggled at him, he sure hasn't changed his ways around here. Which brought me relief, because he really hasn't been at my house in a very long time. Sure, I see him in school, but he could be himself around us, and that was the Felix all of us loved. We didn't mind the nice and funny Felix at school, but it had nothing on the real Felix. While I was thinking, I noticed that Marzia wasn't in the kitchen. I didn't want to spoil the surprise, so I left Felix and Oksana to catch up while I searched for her. I looked in the bathroom, and found it empty. I quietly ran up the stairs and searched my bedroom. I found her sprawled out on my bed, fast asleep. I smiled and watched her.

She is just so adorable. Yeah, Felix and her are perfect for each other.

Her small figure laid completely still, only the small rising and falling of her chest told me she was deep asleep. Her hair was tied in a tiny loose bun, but still managed to find its way all over my black comforter and sheets. Wrapped in one of her arms was my favorite stuffed cat that Cry had given me for my birthday at the beginning of the school year. I giggled and kneeled next to the bed. I sat back on my feet and gently shook her awake. Her soft brown eyes opened and she smiled sleepily at me.

"hey Marzia, guess who's here"

I smirked.

"I thought Cry was?"

She yawned, sitting up so I could sit next to her.

"Actually, he had to go. Something came up"

I sighed in disappointment.

"Oh okay. So tell me what you were so happy about this morning! Did Cry confess yet? Where'd you get that cute scarf?"

She asked, running her hands over the soft cloth wrapped around my neck.

"Actually...He did more then confess"

I smiled happily, blushing at the memory of his warm lips.

Those perfect lips...

Her eyes widened in disgust. "You better not be saying what I think you're saying!"

I looked at her in confusion, and then I caught on to what she was implying. My eyes widened and I blushed wildly.

"No! Marzia no! We only kissed! Nothing more! Kissed! Twice!"

I defended loudly.

I saw relief in her eyes as she squealed and pulled me in a hug. "No way! That is just the cutest thing! See? I told you Cry liked you!"

"I know I know. You were right and I was wrong, as usual," I smiled, "now come on. Breakfast is ready, and you have a special guest to see you today!"

She gave me a confused look as I grabbed her hand and dragged her quickly down the stairs. I let her go right before we came into the kitchen, and I saw Felix still talking to my sister. He froze up and blushed as soon as he saw Marzia come in with me. I gave him a smirk, and I could just feel the daggers in his confused stare.

"See Marzia? Told you that you had a guest"

I smiled, plopping down in a chair next to Oksana.

Marzia blushed a little and shyly took a seat next to Felix, which caused both to blush even more. I turned to Oksana, and I saw her pained smile again.

"Marzia, keep Felix busy while Oksana and I go clean the living room. It's still a mess from last night"

I smiled, grabbing my sister's arm and dragging her into the other room.

When we got in the living room, I saw Oksana's façade slip. I definitely knew something was bothering her this time.

"I see it in your eyes Okie. What's bothering you?"

I asked seriously.

She forced a smile and motioned for me to sit down. When I didn't, she sighed and rubbed her temples with her index fingers; muttering to herself in Russian. This wasn't new to me though, she was always talking to herself in our native tongue.

"I got a call this morning from Aunt Martha. She was looking for Candace. She never came home last night, and Aunt Martha is terrified. I know that you two were really close, so I am going to ask you if you know anything"

She said seriously.

My heart wretched. I was overcome by shock and disbelief. I could only stare at my sister dumbfounded.

"I didn't think you did, but she has already called the police. She's afraid that the gang she was in has something to do with it, so she begged me to keep a look out"

Oksana said, pulling me into her arms.

I hadn't even noticed I was crying until I was sobbing. I clutched onto my sister desperately and just cried. The one family member other then my sister that has been through so much with me...was missing. She was a sweet innocent girl, but she joined a gang when my parents died, swearing to avenge their death's for me and my sister.

Oh god just don't let her be dead...

I could tell that Oksana was choking up too, but she stayed strong for me and held me while I sobbed into her shoulder. I couldn't breath. There was no way that I was just going to sit around and wait for her to be found. I was going to find that damned gang and I was going to find her alive. I sniffled and sat up, suddenly filled with determination and rage. My sister knew that look too well. She took one look at me and shook her head.

"Don't Lily. I don't need you missing too. She will turn up"

Oksana smiled.

I shook my head. My mind was made up. Yes, I knew that it was irrational and stupid. But I didn't care. I felt more tears well in my eyes as an image of my precious cousin laying in a ditch somewhere...dead. I started trembling, and the trembling quickly got worse until I was shaking violently with loud, choked sobs. They were loud enough this time to catch the attention of Marzia and Felix in the kitchen, and they rushed to my side. They showered me with questions, but I was crying too hard to answer them. Oksana gently pushed them away and pulled me in her arms, whispering words of comfort like she has done so many times before when I cried.

Marzia and Felix looked scared. They've never seen me cry, despite knowing me almost all of their lives. They looked so lost and confused, and I felt so bad for crying in front of them. But I couldn't stop. I cried until their faces were so blurry that it was hard to tell if they were human or not. Oksana just held her façade, holding me and telling me over and over that everything was going to be alright. After a few minutes, I finally calmed down enough to talk. But I didn't speak until after I was done hiccuping and whimpering.

Jeez. You'd think someone just died.

"hey guys, I think it's best for her to be alone right now. I know she certainly doesn't want to talk. I'm going to put her to bed, and i will be right back"

She said softly, leading me to the stairs.

I felt so drained. I really didn't want to move. I looked at my sister, who held onto me firmly and was leading me up the stairs. The ginger was really small, but boy was she strong. She could go from being my sister to my mother in less than two seconds. As a matter of fact, she was my sister, my friend, my mother, my enemy, and my councilor all in one. It didn't matter what she was going through, she always had time for me. Always giving words of comfort when needed, and a slap to the face when it was necessary. She was a lot stronger than people gave her credit for, but hell, she had to be. She had nobody to go to when she was weak, because we were all we had. Sure we had friends, but nobody to actually talk about our feelings with. Hell, we can barely do that with each other, and we were as close as anyone could get. With that being said, I have never seen my sister cry. Except when we learned about our parents death, and even then it was only a few tears. Why? Because she was trying to be strong for me. And god did that thought kill me. It was because of me that she couldn't cry, and I hated myself for it.

She opened the door to my bedroom and helped me onto my bed after shutting the door back. I felt like a child, but I really was drained. I couldn't move, I couldn't speak. She looked at me, and her annoyed face softened.

"Look Lily, she will be okay. She will turn up here soon. You'll see. Now get some rest while you ca-"

Her soft voice was cut off by a knock at the door. I didn't even bother protesting when she got up to open it. I really didn't wanna see anyone right now, but hell, I really didn't want to talk.

Just please leave me alone.

I was shocked to find Cry standing in the doorway. Oksana's face revealed that she was equally as shocked, but she let him in. She didn't bother explaining anything to him as he hesitantly approached me.

Fuck. Now Cry has seen me cry the same day that he tells me that he loves me.

He crawled on the bed next to me and pulled me in his arms. He didn't even say anything, but I ended up crying as soon as my face was buried in his chest. He didn't say anything. He just let me cry. Which I was grateful for. I heard the door open and Oksana quietly leave the room, shutting the door behind her. Cry leaned down and kissed a tear away that had found it's way down my neck, and then kissed me. I didn't mind the salty taste, just feeling his lips on mine made me smile like an idiot.

You are so fucking perfect Cry. I love you.

"No more tears baby. Someone as perfect as you shouldn't be sad. It'll be okay, i'll make sure of that. I don't care if I have to run down the streets naked, I'll do anything to see you smile. I love you"

He whispered.

Again. You are so perfect.

My heart stopped at his words, and I couldn't help but smile. He smiled and kissed me again. "That's the smile I wanted to see. I was just seconds away from stripping and taking off down the streets!"

I burst into giggles. "You really wouldn't do that Cry"

"Oh? You don't think I wont?"

He smirked, getting up.

Before I could reply, he was already taking off his shirt. The sun pouring from the window and bathed his slightly muscular body in a heavenly glow.

Oh fuck. That body. Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck! Don't do this to me dammit!

He started fumbling with his pants and I bolted up and started to shield my eyes. "Okay okay okay! I believe you! Keep your pants on!"

He smirked and zipped his pants back up. He walked back to to me, the sunlight following his gorgeous body. The closer he got, the deeper I blushed. He noticed this and chuckled. He leaned in and kissed me softly, causing my heart to start pounding.

Fucking hell Cry. Can't you see what you do to me?

He crawled back onto my bed and pulled me into his arms. He was so warm...I found myself falling asleep surprisingly quick with happy dreams.


(Major plot twist huh? Bet you didn't expect that. Join me next chapter for more Lily and Cry! Leave a Review if you want me to continue this story, cause I'm starting to get the feeling that you guys aren't enjoying this. Anyways, Have a good day guys. Take it easy. Heartsymbol)