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Edit: Italics kept stuffing up for some reason in the documents. Had to fix the whole thing, sorry if there were any random "thought" bits that were not in italics. I keep finding grammatical errors...

Warning for Oocness, I try my best. Did not copy or plagiarize in any way.

Chapter 14

Days without a sound part 1

Elsa tugged onto the bed sheets with a groan. She lolled over to the side, her eyes opened dazedly; she was having a five-second mind blank. Her legs hung off the bedside as she tried to get herself sitting upright. When she finally managed, she looked down at her clothes—gah, she hadn't showered or changed from yesterdays gathering—gross—and the make-up was still caked onto her face (very bad for pores).

Ohhh shit.

Now she remembered. She blatantly asked the Cavallone boss to hug her. One day Elsa would really wake up from doing something wild. Although it didn't seem as bad as the time she'd gotten drunk and started stripping, but really it was much worse.

"I can't believe I said that…might as well tell him I'd like see his sweaty hot body smothered in honey. Real smooth Elsa, real smooth." She muttered, peeling off the Yukata. She picked up a handful of clothes and draped a towel over her shoulder, and then headed for the bathroom.

She coughed coarsely on the way, "Geh, I think I'm coming down with a sore throat…"

xxxx

"Elsa, I brought you breakfast." Dino chirped, his silly grin radiating from his lips. He strode into Elsa's side of the room, placing a plate full of bacon and eggs on the itsy table beside the bed, "Hey, I'm taking you out today"

Realizing she wasn't even there, and hearing the heavy drumming of water, he peered down at a pile of clothes in an open suitcase. He knelt down and began prying around her belongings. Well, he was her fiancé, so there was no harm done right? All he had to do was avoid the undergarments. He decided to take a lucky dip, heaving out two things at once – no dirty intentions whatsoever (yeah, right). In one hand was a black hardcover diary, in the other was a pair of socks—not quite what he expected (in other words, it wasn't a pair of underwear). The bathroom door swung open.

"Ah shit I forgot my bra—WHAT THE HELL?!" Elsa screeched, a damp towel was wrapped around her tightly, her wet hair dripping a trail of dark spots behind her.

Dino slid the diary in his jacket and threw the pair of socks back into the suitcase. He groped around behind him for some kind of shield before she could strike him, "W-W-Wait!"

"You pedophilic son of a—" She froze.

Dino looked at her, cautiously.

Cough. Cough. COUGH. Cough. Cough. She began gagging hoarsely. She drummed her hand against her chest.

"Elsa you okay?!" Dino bounced up, scrambling to her side. He clutched on her on the shoulders and began shaking her vigorously, "Hey! Get a hold of yourself!"

She shoved him away, and then opened her mouth to scold him. But nothing came out. She tried again, but the only sound she could make was a grunt.

"Els?"

Elsa began waving her arms about hysterically. I've lost my fucking voice you idiot!

"Have you lost your voice?" Dino asked.

Elsa nodded her head with a croaky sigh. For once you understood me.

"It's probably from all the yelling since you came here…" Dino muttered.

She whacked him in the head, then stormed back into the bathroom, snatching a white bra off the floor on the way. Blonde Mafiosi these days…

xxxx

"I'm sorry madam I don't know what you're trying to say." Romario scratched his head, staring at the unfathomable girl desperately trying to get her message through.

Tell Dino I don't want to go shopping with Yano and him! Elsa flapped her arms frantically. She then grabbed Luciano by the shoulders and yelled soundlessly in his face, mouthing out the words YA-NO.

Luciano smirked at her, obviously getting what she meant. He snickered, "Hehehe, no way am I letting you off. If Dino gets a day alone with that crack-head then I'll be damned…"

Screw you! Screw you! Elsa stomped her feet on the ground angrily.

"Hey Romario, she says she can't wait to go shopping with the boss!" Luciano said.

I think…I'm going to drop dead. She was on the verge of ripping her hair out.

"Oh hoho you're finally getting around" Romario smiled, giving her a thumbs up.

Elsa wanted to talk. She really really really wanted to blabber, yell, scold, nag and groan. But all she could do right now was wait for the irritating Cavallone boss and his two-faced angel to drag her along on their lovey-dovey exhibition. The red car arrived, and Dino stepped out, he strode around the car and jerked the door open with a clunk. She could see Yano glowering at her from the front seat.

Sigh. I was an idiot to think Dino would want to spend any quality time with just me. Elsa stepped in the back seat, shooting Dino a glare. Not realizing what she meant, he slammed it shut again.

"Eto, Elsa-chan. It's great that we can go shopping together!" Yano immediately chirped. She smiled in the mirror, reflecting it for Elsa to see.

I'm not. Elsa forced an uneasy smile back at her.

"Ano, I'm sorry about your voice though. Really, I love it when you talk, it's such a shame ne?"

Can this bitch just shut up already? Elsa just nodded.

Yano's smile brightened up a notch. Elsa shuddered, something was coming.

"Eto…Elsa-chan ne…today would you mind keeping away from Dino for today?"

Excuse me? Elsa cocked an eyebrow at her, crossing her arms in the process.

"I-I know you want to stay with Dino for his money and all but…to…to tell you the truth I…" Yano blushed a shade of pink, and pressed her hands against her cheeks like an innocent highschooler experiencing her first time in love, "I really love him and all so…so…eto…kyah this is so embarrassing…"

NO WAY IN HELL WILL I—

Dino hopped in the car and slammed the door shut, "Okay we're ready—hm? Was I interrupting something?"

Yes you were! Dino you get this girl out of the car right NOW, or I'm out of here! Before Elsa could throw a spastic fit, Yano just winked at her through the mirror, as if she'd said yes to it all.

"Eto…nothing much. Let's go now ne?" Yano smiled.

Elsa was suffocating in this woman's filthy hands. She let out an empty groan and slumped in her seat. Why of all days did she have to lose her voice today?

xxxx

Elsa expected this. One hundred percent she knew this was going to happen. Why was it so hard for her to have a little joy and fun on a holiday? She could be traveling around Japan, climbing Mount Fuji or something, eating raw fish perhaps! But no, she was sitting on a bench while the two-faced cherub was yapping away at Dino while pulling out racks of sunny dresses with frills and pink zips and whatnot baby colors that made Elsa feel sick in the stomach. Dino did try to move them over to the more sophisticated and overpriced section, but they somehow always ended up in a field of frills and young girls with Yano in the lead. Elsa twiddled with her fingers, gazing at the Chanel retail outlet that stood before her eyes, a line of drool dripping from the corner of her mouth; unfortunately, Dino's wallet had probably taken its toll after Miss Oh-so-perfect's shopping spree. Damn, today was meant to be Elsa's day, so unfair. As she turned back to the two, she realized a crowd of people had formed nearby them.

"Ehhhh she's so pretty…and oh my gosh is her boyfriend like a model from Europe or something…DROOL MUCH?"

"They look like celebrities, are they celebrities? I want their autographs…"

"Imagine the children!!!"

Elsa gazed at Dino. Her hands had tightened into balls of fists. He really was a good looking man, a definition of smot, and she had to admit, every part of him was perfect. He was kind, he was caring, he had money, he had power, yeah he was sometimes a stupid klutz – but that was the cute side of him. And right now, he had someone perfect for him, right by his side. They looked like a couple from outer space - too perfect. Ew, Was she jealous?

No. No, love is for idiots. She buried her face within her hands, Love is for idiots. You wanna go through that again Elsa? Do you? No, you don't. Every man is the same, every person in this world is against you. No Elsa, love is for idiots. Period.

"Kyahhh thank you so much! I love you!" Yano's voice echoed through her head, "I'll be right back."

Elsa twitched, he head was beginning to spin. Love is for idiots, love is for idiots, that's how everybody screws up in life. Yes, you don't want to screw up in life do you? Remember? Remember those times those stupid assholes messed with your head, claiming they were interested. Yeah right…interested.

But Dino's not like them.

No hell what am I saying, he's EXACTLY like them. They're all the same, pretending to be special.

Dino would never do that.

Shut up SHUT UP. He's probably mocking me anyway, yeah, look at him, all he cares about is what a nice ass Yano has.

You know that's a lie.

No it's not a lie, all they care about are looks, appearances. I'm nothing, I'm not even close to cute.

Not cute. But what about the time he called you beautiful?

That was make-up…MAKE-UP. It's always like that, they're just saying it.

Keep denying your feelings and you'll be a nun in the future.

I'm turning schizophrenic, you don't exist, get out of my head.

…

She felt a hand rest gently on her shoulder, "Elsa, Yano's gone to the checkout, it's your turn now, where do you wanna go?"

Screw it. It was inevitable, she knew it would come down to this. She couldn't help it, and avoiding it wasn't going to help. Damn it. Damn it. Damn it.

Dino I think I might –

"Hey you like that brand don't you?" He pointed behind her, a goofy smile spread across his lips, a stupid smile, Elsa's personal favorite. She didn't want to admit it, but it was, it put her at ease.

I don't want to, and I'll hate you for it but –

"Let's go," He held her hand and pulled her off the bench.

I think I do, I really do –

"Don't even worry about the price, I promised you before didn't I?"

Shit I'm dragging this aren't I?

"I wonder if I brought enough…guess I'll use my credit card."

I don't want to, stop being so nice to me.

"Elsa?" He turned to face her.

I hate that I'm in love with you. I hate that you're the reason I'm acting like this. I don't want to be in love again.

And for the first time in two years, Elsa broke down into tears.

"HEY WHAT THE—?!" Dino let go of her hand.

Fuck you. Screw you. I hate you. She cried louder, her soundless voice emitting hiccups and blubbers. Her tears ran down her cheeks like a tap on full blast, her hands uselessly wiping them away. This was pissing her off, he was pissing her off, everything was pissing her off. Love was like a bullet wound. Oh god, this was so embarrassing.

"Elsa stop crying, what's wrong?!"

I can't even fucking talk, idiot. She stomped on his foot, then cried even louder, sniveling away. She wanted her voice back. The people around them were beginning to stare.

"O-Ouch…Is it because I left you here? I'm really sorry if it is!"

Who the hell would cry about something as stupid as that?!

"I don't want to see a girl crying."

My pride, my pride – urgh – my pride. It's gone…

"Alright, I get it." Dino said.

Get what? This is all your fault –

Suddenly, he tucked his arms behind her back and swept her off the ground, carrying her in the utmost embarrassing position yet. Princess-style? Elsa de Luca? Carried by a mafia boss? Heart rate increasing by 10mph per second? Elsa cried even louder. Gah I'm such a crybaby.

She wrapped her arms around his neck, weeping in the fur of his coat, or jacket, or whatever hell it was he was wearing. And he dropped her, both landing flat on the ground with a thump.

Real smooth Dino, real smooth – more like epic fail.

"Damn I tripped…that was lame." Dino apologized, chuckling. He ruffled Elsa's hair in a messy lot, smiling at her with every last ounce of sunny radiance he had. She grip around his neck became tighter, her rapid breathing finally calming down. Dino was such a gentlemen, and that was a fact.

Finally, I've stopped crying. After I get my voice back, I swear I'll –

"Cry on my shoulder Elsa, I don't know what's wrong…but let it all out on me. I'll even let you hit me - not too hard though."

She burst into tears again, this time howling twice as loud.

I just stopped crying you asshole, great. She soaked her tears in his clothes; the constrict of her arms around him were choking him. He was beginning to suffocate, but he let her. He slid his arms around her and drew her shaking body closer, caressing her hair, soothing her down, his warmth filled her with tingles, but it only made her want to keep crying. Passersby were 'awing' at the scene.

Yano jaw-dropped as she walked out of the store, witnessing the awkward moment, the shopping bags in her hands plummeted to the ground with a thunk, she began twitching in rage, "I'm gone for a minute…and this happens…"

Dino sighed, rocking her in his arms, "I just wanted a peaceful shopping trip."

They kept like that for the next hour or so, people were starting to wonder when they would ever leave. But somehow, they couldn't ask, it was an impossible interruption. She cried louder every ten minutes, and would soften down after five. Drowning her tears in the man that caused this all in the first place hadn't made her feel any better, but just for five more minutes, she would tell herself, because it just felt so darn good, letting it all out. Crying was for losers, according to Elsa's logic, and she was going to enjoy being a loser just for now.

Finally, having succumbed to a state of hiccups, Elsa took a few deep breaths, then loosened her grip around Dino's neck. She dug into his pockets and pulled out a black wallet. She pointed at the Chanel outlet and frowned at him eagerly. You owe me now.

"Yes, Yes." Dino sighed. He'd become a telepathic?

Things were going to change between them for now on, drastically, and for the worse.