"Every laugh shared is a memory made."

Vaas and Mitchell walked back inside. Aria slowly sat up when she saw their faces. They were blank of expression. Yet, almost ten minutes ago they were happy go lucky dudes. "They're here?" Vaas gave her a blank stare. She took it as a yes.

"Stay here. You stay with her Mitchell, and you," he pointed at Josh, "Don't walk around." Vaas started to march to the door. She felt her heart flutter in fear. She knew he was angry but he shouldn't be. He only knew her for almost an hour. Why should he care?

"Vaas. I don't think you should introduce yourself." He stop in front of the door, turning his head to gaze at her. Crazed green eyes meeting shy, fearful blue ones. She nervously gazed down at her hands, her thumbs fiddling. "There's a lot of people." He laughed.

"Aria, my love," he walked back towards her and gently grasp her chin and tilted her head up, "There is no such thing as too much. I'm just going to welcome them to the hotel," relief filled her body as she smiled them, "And warn them of they bother you I'll kill them," he added with a bright smile. Her eyes widen taken aback. She wouldn't suspect that someone as kind as him would say something so harshly with a bright smile. She found it wrong but strangely cute but still wrong!

"I-I don't think t-that's a good idea," she stuttered, "They'll jump you." He gave a hearty laugh.

"Jump me? Hermana, I don't know if you're confusing me with a pussy but right here," he pointed down and Aria being her innocent self looked down with instinct and he eyes met with his crotch. Her eyes widen in surprise and she immediately turned her head like a owl to look behind her, "But this right here is a dick. Those 'men' that harass you are the pussies. I think those girls have bigger balls than them." If she didn't feel so flustered she would've laugh. "Just to prove you I won't do anything, how about you come down with me?" Fear struck her. She knew what they would do to her if they saw her with him. The degrading names. The cat-calling. Harassment would worsen. She shook her head a no. Vaas tilted his head, curiosity on his face. She was fine, happy and talkative but the moment he mentioned them it was like she retreated back to her protective bubble. No matter how many times he assured her safety he knew the damage was already done. Years of torment and bulling has taken its toll on her innocent soul that yet fought so hard to see the positives of life. Broken and beaten she sought for life, friends and love that always seem to be out of her reach. He bent over slightly, his hands on his knees. "Aria, look at me." She turned her head to face him. "If you want me to hurt them. Say it and I'll see that it gets done." She kept shut. "If you don't get up with me to go introduce myself, I don't know what I'll do to them. Especially that Daniel guy. I'm a pretty crazy guy."

"You don't look crazy." He smiled brightly at her.

"The most craziest people have the simplest appearance hermana. Remember that," he ruffled her hair a bit and she childishly smacked his hands away while making a adorable squeak sound, "Come mi Reina." Without warning, he hovered over her and scoop her up bridal style knowing damn well she wasn't going to get up.

"N-no! Vaas put me down!" she protested as she tried to squirm out of his grasp but failed as he readjusted her so he can have a firmer grip.

"Nope," he laughed as he exited the room, "I'm not in the mood to spill blood and only you can prevent that."

"M-me?! That isn't fair!" He laughed again as he called the elevator up. She groaned in defeat and threw her back, allowing her neck to be exposed. She looked like a dead person in his arms as she did that. "Do I even get a say in this?" The elevator doors opened and Vaas entered, carrying her.

"Yes but whatever you say goes in one ear and out the other with me." He pressed the first floor button and the doors slowly started to close.

"Go figure," she groaned before going silent. He raised an eyebrow while smirking as he saw her exposed neck.

"What are you doing?"

"Playing dead." He chuckled.

"You really shouldn't show your neck like that reina."

"Wait? Wha-?!" Her eyes opened wide as she felt lips kiss her neck tenderly before she felt teeth clamp down softly and felt her skin be tugged. It took her a few seconds to realize what was happening. "Vaas! No! Don't do that!" she squealed as the doors closed, Josh and Mitchell hearing her.

"He's in love," Josh stated as he iced his sore ankle. Mitchell opened the fridge and grab a bottle of water and uncapped it and brought it to his lips.

"Yeah no shit." Meanwhile in the elevator, Aria was looking at her reflection from the button panel, her head tilted upward a bit to gaze at her neck. As she thought, there was a nice, noticeable red mark right smack in the middle of her neck.

"Why Vaas?" she complained as she turned to him. He smirked as he admired his work. He marked what was his. He gently grasp her by her waist and pulled her close to him so they were chest to chest. She instinctively had her hands on his chest but she didn't make any effort to push him away. It felt right, having him near. She felt safe but she knew she wasn't at the same time. She noted how her heart seem to beat differently with him. It felt weird. She couldn't really explain it. This was all new to her. He had his forehead against hers and swayed side to side softly as if they were dancing.

"Don't worry," he smiled showing his perfect teeth once more, "It'll go away. I didn't suckle enough hermana to leave a hickey." She let out a sigh of relief. "Or did I?"

"Vaas I will kill you where you stand," she laughed.

"I doubt it. You can't kill this handsome person in front of you."

"Hmm, you might want reconsider that."

"Oh really?" he taunted.

"Yes really," she said with wide eyes that made him laugh before he bent over and tossed me over his shoulder. "No!"

"I'm sorry what was that?" asked Vaas, ignoring her pleas to be put down, "I must be hearing shit again."

"Vaas put me down!" She hit his back and kicked her legs while laughing.

"Huh? Did you hear that elevator door? No? Me either."

"Vaas come on! Please!" She let out a surprise yelp when she felt herself start to fall and she immediately wrap her arms around his waist burying her face in his back. "No! Don't drop me! I'm sorry! I'll behave!"

"You sure?"

"Yes!" Just than they heard the ding of the elevator indicating they have arrived at there destination. "Can we turn back?"

"Do you want blood spilled?"

"No."

"There's your answer!" he stated cheerfully as he exited the elevator.

"I don't want to see them," she mumbled into his back. He stop walking.

"Aria, let go of my waist."

"What? Why?"

"Just do it." She complied and released her grip around his waist. She then felt herself be pulled in the opposite direction by her legs, like a parent would do with their child and hold them in front of them. That's what Vaas did. He was holding her up by grasping her thighs, her legs dangling freely on either side of him, arms wrap around his neck staring at her with calm yet angered green eyes. "How many times do I need to tell you that you have nothing to worry about?" She gazed at him before ashamedly looking down. "Hey, don't look down. Look at me." She lifted her head. He saw the tears in her eyes. "No crying mi amor. Show them you are stronger than they think you are. Tears don't solve anything. Don't waste those on them. Like I've said before they aren't shit. You hear me?" She nodded a yes as she blinked furiously to dry her tears. "Never think you aren't worth it when you are. Whatever they told you are lies. You are beautiful. Beyond beautiful. You're stunning, breath taking, smart, caring. You are a rarity. Don't forget that." She laughed.

"You're going to make me cry Vaas." He smiled softly at her, the anger disappearing quickly as it came.

"Hey, at least those are tears of joy." She kissed his cheek and nuzzled her face in the crook of his neck, hugging him.

"Where have you been all these years when I needed you?"

"Here." She giggled.

"Well, well. Aren't you a quick one Aria? First those two guys now him? You sure do work fast," snickered a snotty female voice. Aria tensed, tightening her hold on Vaas. She knew the voice all to well. Vaas on the other hand, was glaring darkly at the person who spoke. It was a women with blonde hair.

It was Maya. Daniel's girlfriend.

I know that this is short but I needed to update this. The next chapter will be longer, I promise :) Don't worry my followers and readers. Love you all, xoxo. If anything, PM if you have questions, suggestions or anything. Thank you and have a wonderful day :)