We're Screwed

Chapter 9

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PREVIOUSLY

"You'll have to catch me first Mia Cara" Ezio taunted, slowly moving a few paces backwards.

"Is that a challenge?..because I can't run well in a dress" I pouted, faking the look of disappointment on my face.

"You can always take it off Cara.." He jested, giving me a wink.

I frowned.

"Ezio…"

"Hmmm.."

"You better start running…".

CARA POV

"GET BACK HERE YOU IDIOT!" I screamed, although laughter filled my voice. I was actually enjoying myself, and I was starting to gain on Ezio; even though he was cheating!

"And why would I do that Mia Cara?" Ezio yelled, turning his head round to face me. He winked making me glare back.

"Actually Cara…."

"What?"

"I'm quite surprised" Ezio jested, making my eyebrows knit together in confusion.

"Surprised at what?" I huffed, looking down at the now ruined dress, that was covered in dirt and torn in many places.

"I never would of took you as the athletic type, Bella" Ezio teased, making my legs move even faster.

'I'll show you bloody Athletic.'

"Touché Ezio" I grinned, making him go quiet. I thought he was sulking at the insult, but I soon realised that he was actually plotting something; when he ran up a wall and scaled it.

I stopped in my tracks and watched as he ran up the wall and reached out to a loose stone that was in clear view; hanging out so he could grab onto it. Then he hoisted himself on top of the rooftops, letting his legs dangle over the edge at me, tauntingly.

"What's wrong Cara? Can't you climb up a little, tiny building?" Ezio mocked, making me fold my arms in irritation.

"Actually, I don't want to flash everyone below; when I climb up and kick your ass!" I pouted, seemingly frustrated. He knows I don't know how to climb up roofs!

CHEATER!

"Ahhh of course that's why" Ezio hummed, holding his arms arrogantly behind his head and leaning back against a wall.

I scanned around to look for an easy route to the rooftops. A small pile of crates caught my attention; they were located near a small alley way.

'Ohhhh Ezio your gonna get it now', I thought evilly to myself, as I hoisted myself up the crates. My dress kept getting in the way though, and I stumbled a bit as I kept tripping on it, so I ripped the dress till it reached the top of my knee. I looked rather odd with my pink converse on, but shrugged it off. I guess I could get better grip with the shoes, and those shoes Claudia wears;...no thanks.

"Well at least I have something to distract Ezio with" I murmured quietly to myself; as I threw the discarded bits of material in a corner.

I made a small jump onto the ledge of the lower roof; and made a short gasping sound as I came into contact with it, rather painfully.

Stupid wall.

Once on the roof, I looked around for my Target. I grinned as I seen him leaning back on a wall with his eyes closed and a grin on his face.

"Took you long enough Mia Cara".

I jumped a bit at the sudden noise and frowned knowing that I couldn't sneak up on him.

"Well sorry if I don't climb roofs for a living" I sulked, making him chuckle.

"Actually Cara, I don't cl-". Ezio opened one of his eyes, and the other followed suit immediately when he caught sight of my bare legs on show. His eyes glinted in mischief making me grin.

Plan Distraction…complete.

"Well, I like what you've done to your dress, although it's not quite short enough yet" he pouted, as I slowly made my way towards him.

"Ezio…?" I hummed, flexing my fingers by my side.

"Si Bella?" he replied, still in a daze as his eyes raked over my form.

I quickly sprung my arm out and in an instant, I hit him, spinning on my heel and running off making a childish squeal come from my lips.

"TIG!" I yelled, catching him of guard. He grinned and got up from his resting place.

"You shouldn't have done that Mia Cara.." Ezio playfully growled before he started his chase.

That's when it dawned on me. How the hell am I going to get down? And better yet…how the Fuck am I going to outrun him on here when I'm starting to run out of roof?

I looked around in a panic trying to find an escape route, not looking back to see the smug grin that was probably on his face, I also didn't want to see if he was starting to gain on me, although he probably was.

"What's wrong Cara..? you running out of roof?" Ezio joked, laughing all the while.

"Shut up" I mumbled, finding another roof coming up into my view, which only had a short distance to jump from; I think I could do it.

I pushed my legs faster and breathed steadily from my nose, so I could keep my heartbeat at a steady pace. As the ledge of the roof was coming into view; I sprung my legs up and leaped across to meet the next roof. I landed smoothly and mentally gave myself a pat on the back.

"HELL YEAHH" I cheered, grin plastered on my face. Man this wasn't so hard.

I started humming the song 'I believe I can fly' and giggling every now and then as the adrenaline still rushed through my veins. The next roof coming ahead was a tricky one. As I jumped I would need to try and grab on..but should I risk it…?

Hell yeahh! My pride was too big to not do that.

Ezio will not get me…

I followed the same action as I did previous, but latched onto the ledge of the roof and pushed myself over it. I was starting to get arrogant so turned around to see how much of a lead I had got with Ezio; but what was getting me worried.. He was...gone?

'Where did Ezio go?'

I looked around frantically to try and see were the idiot had disappeared of to. I cautiously paced along the rooftops until something from above, swooped down and grabbed me forcefully by my waist, knocking the air out of my lungs.

I only had a second to comprehend what was happening when I seen Ezio's grinning face; as we were falling and heading for a very uncomfortable looking haystack.

"Tig" Ezio murmured, in my ear, making me shut my eyes, bracing for the impact that was about to come.

"EZIO YOU BASTARD!" I screeched, as the wind combed itself through my hair and his grip tightened on my waist.

ASHLEY POV

"Excellent Ashley, that smells great" Maria praised, causing a grin to form on my face as I looked down to further examine the cake I had just baked.

"Thanks Maria, but it's not as nice as yours" I frowned, yet I was still pretty pleased with my efforts.

"Nonsense piccola it looks great" she confirmed, giving me a warm smile.

I placed the cake on the dining table and then made my way to the living area, to see how Cara was doing. That reminds me…it's been well over an hour…Oh man please say she didn't do anything stupid; seriously I need to supervise her all the time!

I scanned the room searching for my childish friend, but to no avail.

"Cara..Come out come out wherever you are.." I chirped, expecting to see Cara get ready to jump on me from behind; instead I see Claudia storming through the door laughing! And she was being escorted by some random dudes.

Cara what have you done.

I ran frantically after Claudia and decided to investigate. Claudia was having a discussion with Maria; before eyeing my cake approvingly, and Maria's brow was furrowed in concentration- until she began laughing with her daughter.

"Did I miss a joke?" I inquired, wanting an explanation.

"Ashley.. your friend is Hilarious! I've never laughed so much in my life! Although she got us in a bit of trouble…" she trailed of, while I crossed my arms and frowned.

"Trouble…?"

"Si, well she ran into some familiar faces and they didn't say the politest hello to her..So she took matters into h-her o-own h-h-hands" Claudia snickered; her calm demeanour suddenly wearing thin.

"Oh Lord" I muttered, capturing myself in a much deserved face-palm.

"What happened exactly?"

"Well…

EZIO POV

"WHY THE HELL DID YOU THROW ME OF A ROOF!" Cara screeched, making a smirk find its way to my face.

"You were perfectly fine..and I felt like it" I calmly assured her, getting rather distracted by the view. Her bare legs were tangled with my own and she was sat on my knee like a young child.

"This is your fault" she stubbornly replied; gesturing to the ruined dress.

"I don't mind taking full credit for that Mia Cara" I replied; wagging my eyebrows at her in a suggestive manner. She glared at me in response; but I know that she's only playing hard to get. I've met her type before, and they all end up the same in the end.

I love a challenge.

"Urghhh you're so annoying, now I smell of hay and horses and..and..other smelly stuff" she huffed pouting like a child. I grinned in response. She looked cute when she did that.

She leaped out of my lap and stood beside the cart, brushing loose pieces of hay from her hair and dress-if you can still call it that.

She missed a piece of hay on her hair so I ran my fingers through it and got it out for her. I gave myself a silent celebration when she didn't say verbal abuse to me for it. Instead her cheeks flushed pink; but it disappeared as soon as it was there.

Her hair was also out of its tamed loose braid and fell out in wild curls. I couldn't keep my eyes from her body and cursed myself from letting my mind wander.

After an awkward silence, Cara sauntered over, a twinkle in her eye.

"Ezio…."

"Si..?" I asked uneasily. This was the same expression she wore when she humiliated me in front of Claudia friends. 'Well I never seen her as the jealous type' I mused.

"TIG!" she grinned and turned to sprint away.

I rolled my eyes at her. I guess this game may carry on for a while….

I took off in a fast jog, planning to sneak up on her again.

ASHLEY POV

"SHE DID WHAT?" I yelled, trying to hold back the laugh that tried to expose itself; someone had to be the adult.

"Oh, then my Brother came and then Cara 'chased him'. She confirmed, with a little nod of her head.

She chased him.

I couldn't control it any longer and laughed till my hearts content.

"Do you know were she went.?"

"Si, but you don't know the area so you will be clueless" she pointed out, making me give a wolfish grin.

"Don't worry..I'll just follow the sound of destruction".

CARA POV

I'd lost Ezio about five minutes ago, so steadied to a fast walk.

To say I got looks from people; about my attire, was an understatement. I inwardly cringed realising I put most of the courtesans to shame.

Oh man…

I looked around and ran one of my hands through my hair. 'C'mon Ezio where are you.. I don't know my way back', I thought desperately.

"Ciao Bella's"

Pfftt I'd recognise that voice anywhere…no respect for woman, just like his brother.

I approached the crowd of courtesans, humming 'I'm sexy and I know it' as I walked over to try and boost the little pride and dignity I had left.

"Cara is that you..?" Federico smirked, making the Courtesans frown at the lost interest.

"The one and only" I chirped, giving a false smile to the pissed looking girls beside him.

"What happe-"

"-Ezio"

"Ahhh I see" he grinned then looked around for the 'said' person.

"Where is he?"

"I don't know..We were playing Tig and then I lost him and now I'm lost!" I pouted, raising my hands in a desperate way; at the sky, for added dramatic effect.

"Tig.?"

"Yes. Tig"

Federico started laughing and walked over to me and put his long-sleeved vest around my shoulders so I had a little more modesty.

"It seems you like stealing my vests hmm?" Federico chuckled, wrapping his arm around me and leading me in the direction of the Palazzo Auditore.

All the while Courtesans glared at Cara's head for stealing Federico away and a certain 'Ezio' watched the situation from a nearby rooftop, planning to ambush Cara at the most precise moment.

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TRANSLATIONS

Bella's- Beauties

Piccola- Little one