Chapter 3

Felicita's POV

It was lunch time when we got back. Luca went into the kitchen to prepare lunch while the rest of us chill around the game room. Aria decided to play chess with Debito, while Pace played cards with Nova and Liberta. I just picked a book and sat down to read. "Checkmate," I heard Aria say. Debito sighed and chuckled.

"Wow, you are very...sneaky, Aria-chan," Debito smiled. Aria grinned.

I could tell that Aria has already taken in the liking of Debito. Well, he only 7 years older than us. I glanced over at Liberta and Nova who are grieving over their lost. Pace grinning in triumph. Luca walks in. "Time for Lunch!"

We walk over to the table. This time, Debito herded Aria to sit next to him, while I sat in between Nova and Liberta. "Now, what are we eating today, Luca?" Debito asked.

"We're having Focaccia al rosmarino. I heard from Papa that this is Aria's favorite," Luca said.

My mouth was already watering. Aria smiled in delight. Debito whispered something into Aria ear causing her to giggle. I honestly, think they looked wonderful together. It's been three years already since the Duello. Debito got on better terms with Jolly and he stopped making advances towards me. (thank god)

Nova glanced towards me. "What's wrong, Fel?"

I shook my head. "Nothing at all. Everything's fine."

"So, Milady, how do you like it?" Luca asked.

I smiled and nodded in approval.

Aria's POV

Debito was actually charming. I was warned by Pace while we were still at the village that Debito was a player...but...I don't see that. I smiled at the thought. I was back in Feli's and I's room, just chilling. Someone knocked. "Who's there?" I asked.

"I have a letter for Ms. Aria."

The letter was slipped under. I took it and went over to Feli's writing desk, opening it. "Shit!" I cursed. As I try to stop the bleeding finger, Feli walks in.

"What's wrong?" Feli asked.

I turned around. "Oh, while I was trying to open this letter, I cut my finger."

Her eyebrows crease. She bandages it carefully. "Okay now?" she asked.

I nodded. "Hey Feli?"

She looked up. I looked away blushing. "Do you think...Debito might like me?"

Feli blushed too. "Umm...th..tha..that would b..be cool for him to like you..?" she said.

I sighed. I stood up. "Well. He invited tonight to see him at the dock. We're going night boating..."

Feli smiled. "Debito is nice. He would never hurt you..."

Normal POV

Felicita and Aria explore the mansion before Aria has to leave with Debito that afternoon. They watch a spar in between Liberta and Nova in the spar quad. "Who do you think is cuter?" Aria asked.

Felicita blushed. "They are both precious to me. I would never hate them in fact."

Aria leaned back. "Nova seems to hate me. But I guess that's okay. Because I hate him too."

Felicita frowned. "I don't think that he means to treat you poorly. That's just his nature..."

"Possibly. Maybe."

Aria stood up. "How about you and I spar? I am dying to see how you do," Aria suggested.

Felicita smiled back. "I can't wait either."

The two headed to the boys. Nova stopped first. "Why are you guys here?" Nova asked.

"We would like to spar. Do you mind?" Aria retorted.

Nova backed away. Liberta was confused for a moment but he then he snapped back to reality. He walked over and sat next to Nova. Felicita stood ready with her small daggers close to her. Aria picked out a large bo staff made of metal. "Ready when you are," Aria announced.

Felicita made the first move. She launched off. She went straight with her multiple kicks at the chest. Aria backflipped, steering clear away from Felicita's kicks. Then Felicita threw the daggers. Aria blocked them with the bo staff. "Nice try, Feli," Aria smirked.

She then ran straight for Felicita. Felicita was ready, she sidestepped, thinking that Aria might run into the wall behind her. But instead of stopping, Aria kept going and did hit the wall.

Instead of crashing, she ran up the wall and sped, running the wall around the sides. Aria jumps off, and sweeps Felicita off. Felicita, shocked, stands up again. She grabs another bo staff. The two staffs crash.

The friendly competition turned a new corner. Aria throws a kick, knocking Felicita again. Felicita falls and see the bo staff coming downward. She rolls, and stands up. She hits Aria's side with the bo staff, causing Aria to fall. "Nice try," Aria whispers.

Felicita gasps as she was suddenly pinned. The sudden bo staff was keeping her from getting up. She strained. She then saw Aria, slightly panting, pointing the bo staff and smiling. She tossed the bo staff aside and put out a hand. "Good job."

Felicita took the hand and stood up. "WHOOO! NICE NATCH BAMBINA! YOU TOO, ARIA-CHAN!" Debito shouted. The girls look to see a crowd.

Felicita blushed. Aria tried containing herself. The girls stepped away and headed inside the house. "We should get ready for dinner," Felicita suggested.

"Yeah. You're right," Aria agreed.

The girls left to go do just that.

Sorry that it was such a short chapter! Nekosama01 has been very busy with tutoring and it's SUMMER. Yes, Nekosama01 has tutor in the summer. Very sad. :'(

R & R. Arigato!

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