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Chapter Eleven – Destination: Rome

Trouble Maker


Hey everyone :)

Just wanted to let you all know that I am starting my Science GCSE Coursework now, so that will be my main priority. It probably won't affect my writing and updating at all but I just wanted to warn you all ASAP, to let you know.

And don't worry there will be more from Luca in the next chapter! Can't leave him out for long! ;)

Review Replies:

Things in Ink (Rose)

Heh, I think you're becoming one of my favourite reviewers Rose! Whenever I get a review from you I smile like a goof ;)

Double love triangles indeed, I may be a little mischievous with Luca's character. I will keep him, I really like him. If you follow the link I put up on my last chapter then you can see his amazing face... I didn't know how to describe an Italian man, so I wrote it in google and... hello gorgeous! ;D

Thanks, I wanted to include the actual language, but since they went to London and we speak English too that was kind of a bummer, but now they're in Rome I can include the native language!

Mal is bold ;) Really, it is? Wow... thanks! I will try to update Monday just for you to make your day triple awesome!

I do buy the episodes early, because I have money in my bank that I use plus I'm very impatient and would just end up buying it anyway! Hehehe.

I'm afraid I don't play SHS, it doesn't interest me in the way COD does. Oohh another person on my name signing reviews thing! Boom.

-Molly

(Aww I'm glad I made you smile, I always liked that name!)

SVUProductions

Sorry about the link! I sent you a PM with the actual link on. Also I changed it on my previous chapter, so people could look at it! Thanks for reviewing and letting me know! :)

-Molly

KokoKookieKreme (Valarie)

Hahaha, I will bring Luca back! That's not a bad idea; I'll definitely take it into consideration! Thanks for the suggestion Val!

Lylas

-Molly

foreverdreamingforthefuture

Same! Thanks for reviewing! Glad you liked it! :D

-Molly

TammylovesCOD (Tamanna)

You like Valarie's idea too huh, interesting. I may have to slip it into my story now! :D Luca is charming isn't he? (Don't matter about the link – I've changed the link on the previous chapter because the other one didn't work. Check it out, you won't be disappointed!) You're not being pushy, like I said any suggestions are welcome!

-Molly

Enjoy! Please review for me, it makes me update quicker because I get well happy and am like 'OMG, I must update now!' Love you all! Thanks for the reviews!


February 7th 2012

You are now Detective Ken Greene

You've been in Rome now for the past four days, just doing leisure activities that people brought up. Shopping, Small sightseeing, Museums and Attractions. The works. You have hardly spoken to Mal and Natara since your arrival seeing as they have been spending more and more time together and less time with the rest of you. On the up side you have been spending more time with Amy and are starting to get used to Kai's random outbursts. Something seems off about Kai though... whenever you're around Amy he seems to switch into this annoying... okay, more annoying guy. You're starting to think that the guys are getting out of hand. You are all starting to drift apart.

Although you would never admit it to anyone apart from Amy, you're starting to miss your banter with Mal. You're starting to miss the bad-ass guy times you would share, drinking and talking about random things... mainly fine women and the cases you would crack...

It's early in the morning and you've all made plans to visit the sights today. You get dressed in a simple black tank top and some dark jeans and head into the front room. Upon entering, your eyes instantly fall on Amy who stands in the kitchen preparing breakfast. The delicious aroma of eggs and bacon flood your sinuses.

"Mmm... something smells fine Amy!"

She turns around to face you and giggles. Her adorable laugh fills the silent atmosphere, changing it into a pleasant, uplifting one.

"Hehehe, Thanks! Take a seat, it won't be long."

"Cool... Hey, Amy. Why are you cooking anyway, why don't we just go out for breakfast like we normally would?"

"Well... I haven't cooked in a while; I got bored this morning because I woke up really early. So I went out and brought some things! Me and my mother always used to cook together... it was fun."

"I see... You miss your family?"

Amy sighs and turns away from you, you can tell by her voice that she is trying to hold back tears.

"S-Sometimes."

"Aww Ames. Come on, don't cry."

You get up from your seat and walk over to her, she refuses to look at you and so you place your hands on her small shoulders and spin her around to face you. Tears start to form in her eyes, but she attempts at blinking them away.

"Ames..." you mumble before pulling her into a hug.

Amy doesn't fight you but instead holds you close to her. You feel your shoulder growing increasingly damp with every second. You both stay like that for a while, letting her release her tears. All the while you gently rub her back and whisper comforting things in her ear. Pretty soon her tears dry up and she pulls away from you. She drags her sleeve onto her hand and uses it to wipe her cheeks.

"Sorry..." she whispers, her voice almost inaudible "I didn't mean to-"

"No Amy. It's alright for you to cry, you miss your family. That's perfectly understandable."

Amy nods solemnly and manages a sad smile. She tucks some of her short hair behind her ear and takes a deep breath.

"Um... I should probably wake Kai up. Excuse me..."

She walks down the hallway and knocks on Kai's bedroom door. In a few moments the door opens and Amy walks in. You now stand alone in the kitchen, watching over the cooking to make sure it doesn't burn. Amy emerges with a very sleepy Kai shuffling behind her. She rushes back over to the stove and prepares breakfast for each of you.

Kai slumps into the kitchen table and rests his head in his hands. Both you and Amy chuckle lightly at his actions as Amy sets down a plate in front of you. She repeats this action with herself and Kai before sitting down next to you. The plate has mouth-watering slices of bacon and a steaming egg upon it. You lean over and peck Amy on the cheek before saying your thanks. She giggles and blushes heavily before you all dig in.

...


You are now Detective Mal Fallon

You and Natara have just returned to the hotel after having breakfast at a nearby diner. The food in Rome is incredible! Of course you paid, despite the protests from Natara. You both walk up to Ken, Amy and Kai's room and Natara knocks lightly. There is a long moment before the door opens. Amy stands in front of you and you can instantly tell she's been crying. You are about to say something, but Natara beats you too it.

"Amy... what's the matter?"

"Huh? Oh... nothing, don't worry about it Nat. Just had some emotional memories this morning. Come in."

You follow Natara into the hotel room and close the door. Kai is nowhere to be seen and Ken is cleaning up the dishes in the Kitchen. Amy strolls over and starts to tidy as well. Natara turns to face you and smiles before slipping her hand in yours. You grin as you feel her heat radiate to you.

"Hey... where's Kai? I thought we were all heading out now, you know to see the sights."

"We'll leave in a minute Natara. Kai woke up late, so he's in his room getting dressed and whatever." Ken answers.

You don't like the tone in his voice and you sense Natara doesn't either. She tightens her grip on your hand and squirms uncomfortably.

"Oh..." she mumbles before hanging her head slightly.

"Ken." You state, your tone serious.

He ignores you and continues to clean. You start to feel your blood boil, but manage to fight your temper.

"Ken." You repeat, although your frustration is clear in your voice.

Natara places a hand on your shoulder and whispers in your ear.

"Mal... its fine, leave it."

You don't listen, now completely irked. You slip your hand out of Natara's and storm over to Ken. You roughly grab his shoulder and jerk him around to face you.

"Hey man, what the hell."

You scowl at Ken and he glares back at you.

"What Mal."

"Dude, you've been acting strange for almost a week now. What's your problem!"

"I don't have a problem."

"Bull. Tell me man, I aint playing."

You can tell you're starting to raise your voice and feel Natara and Amy shuffle nervously behind you. Ken sighs and clenches his hands into tight fists. His voice turns into a very harsh whisper and you can tell he doesn't want anyone else to hear.

"Fine. You wanna know my problem? My 'problem' is that you think you can just saunter around here, sleeping with your partner and then act like nothing happened! News flash Mal, it doesn't work that way. Are you two even dating or is it a 'friends with benefits' deal."

His words shock you and leave you speechless for a brief moment. You look into his eyes and see just how serious he is. You actually have to consider what he's saying for a moment... 'Are we dating?' You lean in closer and match your tone with his.

"Hey. Not that it's any of your business what me and Natara do or don't do with our lives... yeah we are dating. I think..."

"Exactly man, you don't even know yourself."

"I..." You sigh heavily and feel your temper melting away "Look man. You know how I feel about her, I know what we did probably wasn't the smartest idea, but we can't take it back. And in all honesty... I wouldn't. We have nothing to be sorry for. Me and Natara have never been closer. We may or may not be dating yet... I don't know for sure. What I do know is that I care about her, like you care about Amy. You can't seriously be pissed at me for this. Come on..."

Ken thinks your words over in his head for a long moment, breaking your eye contact and staring at the floor. You notice that his hands unclench and he visibly relaxes. There is a long awkward silence before Ken speaks again.

"Buddy... I just don't want to see you both wind up hating each other. What are you gonna do if this doesn't work out, huh? You think you'll just go back to being friends and that'll be the end of it? Because it won't Mal."

"I know... but I won't let that happen. I'll make it work."

"You said that about Sandra..." Ken mumbles, knowing he may strike a nerve in you.

You let out a sigh, remembering the night you told Ken about your divorce. You did say you would make it work... but you couldn't.

'What if we didn't work out? I couldn't lose her...'

"I know what I said Ken. I just... I mean..."

As you struggle for words, Ken reaches over and places a hand on your shoulder. He squeezes it lightly and sighs.

"It's alright buddy. I know you love her. Just... be careful okay?"

You nod slightly and pull back. You flash him a small smile and walk back over to Natara. She looks at you, biting her lip nervously. You pull her close to you and kiss her cheek lightly. You tuck some of her soft silky hair behind her ear and lean in close.

"Nat... we need to talk later."

As you pull back you see a look of confusion and panic cross her face, you reassure her by stroking her cheek tenderly. Her emotion melts away and is replaced by a contented smile.

"Sure."

As if on cue, Kai emerges from his room wearing a strangely designed top and just as odd trousers. You try to fight back a laugh and can tell the others are trying as well. Amy and Natara cover their mouths with their hand and look away, a muffled giggle escaping their lips. Ken clears his throat numerous times and takes deep breaths.

"What?" Kai says glancing across each of you. Unfortunately his eyes stay on you, making you laugh harder.

"Maligator? What's so funny?"

"Nhh... N-Nothing." You manage to make out before bursting into laughter.

Shortly everyone joins in, unable to contain their laughter any longer. Kai just stands there utterly confused. As the laughter dies down there is a light knock on the door. You instinctively walk over and throw the door open. The entire atmosphere changes as you see who stands in the doorway. Silence overthrows the room and everyone turns to face you. A certain young, tanned man stands before you, a cocky grin plastered onto his face.

He smiles at you before looking over your shoulder at Natara. You shift your body in front of his line of view and glare at him. Luca simply shrugs and calls over your shoulder in Italian.

"Ciao Natara! Hosentitoragazzi che stavano andandoa visitarei luoghi esareipiù che felice diessere la vostra guida."

In a flash Natara appears at your side, slightly nudging you out the way. She beams at the young arrogant man and starts speaking in Italian also. You have absolutely no idea what either of them is saying and that bugs you. They could be saying anything after all. You know you trust Natara more than anything in the world... but him. Not a chance.

"Mi sembra meraviglioso! solo di uscire se si vuole entrare. Oh, e non vi dispiace Mal... lui èdavvero innocuo."

Natara giggles after finishing her sentence and steps aside to let Luca enter. Upon hearing your name you glare at Natara, but she just dismisses it with a wave of her hand. You can see Amy blushing heavily and has turned as silent as a mouse. Kai and Ken glare at Luca as well, making your smirk. As Luca enters he continues his speech.

"Grazie bella. Non vedo l'ora di trascorrere più tempocon te."

"Aww, anch'io Luca."

Their conversation seems to end there and Luca sits down of the sofa. You see his eyes flicker over Natara's body a number of times. You can feel your blood boil beneath your skin and want nothing more than to punch him in his smug face. A lot. Amy and Natara take a seat either side of Luca and start talking to him. You huff and walk over to where Ken and Kai are standing. You lean in close to them and whisper

"I don't like this kid."

"Me too. He needs to back the hell of from Amy or I'm gonna-"

"Ken chill man. I'm not as worried about Amy as I am Natara. She even speaks Italian for God's sake! Did you see the way he was checking her out. I swear, if he tries to hit on her once more."

"I know man... I know."

"Shall we be going then Americans and beautiful ladies?" Luca pipes up, interrupting your conversation.

You hate how smooth his voice is, how tanned his skin is. He reminds you of another Oscar. Tall, dark and handsome. You can see something in Natara's eyes when she speaks with him or looks at him. And you know that Amy has it bad. You can't help but get a bad feeling deep in your gut. And your gut has never been wrong before... you can tell. This guy's gonna be trouble.

Italian Translations:

Hosentitoragazzi che stavano andandoa visitarei luoghi esareipiù che felice diessere la vostra guida. – I heard you guys were going to visit the sights and i'd be more than happy to be your guide.

Mi sembrameraviglioso!Grazie.Stavamo solodi uscirese si vuoleentrareOh,e non vi dispiaceMal...lui èdavveroinnocuo. – That sounds wonderful! Thank you. We were just heading out if you want to come in. Oh, and don't mind Mal... he's harmless really.

Graziebella.Non vedo l'oradi trascorrerepiù tempocon te.Thank you beautiful. I look forward to spending more time with you.

Aww,anch'ioLuca. – Aww me too Luca.