A/N-I DO NOT OWN THE NAKED BROTHERS BAND!

Hey guys!

Lol, big surprise, but I'm already not really "in love" with this chapter. But I think it's kind of important because it sort of helps move the story along and establishes a few things.

Anyway...

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The couple sat on the couch for the rest of the day. At first, Rosalina was actually tired, but then after she'd taken a nap, she wasn't anymore. But she didn't want Nat to leave so she stayed in her current position which meant Nat couldn't get up. Her head was resting on his chest, and he was stroking her hair. Neither of them minded. Just yesterday was stressful enough for Nat, so he was grateful for the break.

"So I never got to ask," Rosalina said. "What did your aunt want?"

"She told me that we're going to have a wake this Saturday and the funeral will be this Sunday," He said, continuing to stroke her hair.

"Did you even find a funeral home yet?"

"We decided on one."

"You know it's a good thing we're on fall break; otherwise I think we'd all be stressed out."

"I know," Nat agreed. "I know exactly what you mean."

"Nat!" Alex said, coming into the living room. "I'm hungry. What are we going to have for dinner?"

"I guess, just for today we can have pizza," Nat said. He looked down at Rosalina. "That means you're going to have to get up."

She groaned. "Do I have to?"

"C'mon babe," He joked, grinning.

She stood up from the couch. "I hate it when you call me that, Nathaniel. You know it."

"Yes, but sometimes, very rarely, I like to annoy you. It's fun," He said, walking into the kitchen.

She followed him. "Fine then, if you like to annoy me, than I'll torture you. I won't kiss you any more for the rest of the day."

"What? No! I'm sorry! I take it back!"

She shook her head. "Too late. You'll have to wait until tomorrow."

"Please, Rosie?" He begged.

"Nope, sorry, I've made up my mind."

Nat frowned, and turned to get the phone to order the pizza.

Rosalina hopped up on the counter and waited until he was finished. "I've made a decision."

"Which is?"

"I won't kiss you on the lips."

"So how is that good for me?"

She shrugged. "You'll see." She hopped off the counter and walked into the living room.

He followed behind her.

They sat on the couch like normal, except Rosalina wouldn't lean her head on his shoulder, or even sit too close to him. At first, Nat didn't mind, but then after the pizza came, Alex, Rosalina, and he watched a movie, and it was almost time to go to bed when Rosalina still hadn't said much to him. Or even glance in his direction.

Alex had already said goodnight, went to bed and they were lying in Nat's bed when he finally said something to her. "You're not mad at me, are you?"

She shook her head. "No, of course not."

"You haven't talked to me at all."

She turned on her side. "I'm sorry…I didn't mean to worry you or anything."

"It's fine, but with everything going on, I can't lose you too."

"You're not losing me," She said. "You're stuck with me."

He kissed her head. "Good."

Rosalina fell asleep almost instantly after that but Nat tossed and turned all night.

"Nat, can I talk to you?"

"Sure, Rosie," He said, sitting down on the couch and putting his arm around her. "What's up?"

She scooted away from him. "Look…this is becoming too much…I can't do this anymore. I'm sorry but we have to break up."

"What?" Nat asked in shock.

"I'm sorry, Nat. Maybe we can still be friends." She walked out of the apartment without another word.

Suddenly, the guys walked in and stood in the living room. "Nat," Cooper spoke up. "We need to talk to you."

"I don't know if I can guys…Rosalina just broke up with me. For no real reason."

The guys looked at each other.

"Well…" Cooper said. "That's sorta why we came."

"Being your friend comes with too many problems," Thomas said.

"We don't have time for that," David said.

"Plus, we're starting our own band," Qaasim said.

"What?" Nat asked, standing up from the couch. "Why?"

"It's too many problems even being in the same band. There's too much drama," Thomas said.

"But…guys…" Nat was speechless.

"Sorry dude, but we gotta go. The girls are waiting outside," Qaasim said, as he led the way out of the apartment.

Nat followed them. "What girls?"

"The girls who used to like you but like us now," David informed him.

"Have a nice life, Nat," Cooper said, as he and the guys walked out.

Nat was confused. His best friends and his girlfriend all just left his life. All at the same time, everyone he loved left him. Now what was he supposed to do? Who was he supposed to talk to?

Just as he thought this, the house phone started ringing. "Hello?" Nat said, picking up.

"Nat, it's your aunt Emma. I'm calling to tell you the funeral is off."

"Why?"

"I met a new man, and we're moving to Las Vegas to start a new life away from New York."

"What about me? What about Alex? How are we supposed to pay the bills? The job I have doesn't pay enough for that."

"You've got that silly little band Miles helped you with, don't you? Besides, you'll be eighteen in four years. You can get another job. I'm sure there are plenty of people who would take in a kid like you."

"But…Aunt Emma…isn't there–"

"Sorry Nat, I have to go our flight leaves soon. Talk to you soon, maybe….or not. Bye!"

Great, He thought. The only who hasn't let me down is Alex, wherever he is. How was he supposed to go on? What was he going to do? He would have to get another job, one that paid much more than the band did. Who knows how he'd have time for school, two jobs, and taking care of Alex? Who was supposed to help him?

Nat sat up in bed, breathing heavily. He looked beside him.

Rosalina didn't seem to notice anything.

It was just a dream, he reassured himself. Scratch that, it was a nightmare.

"Nat?" Rosalina mumbled sleepily.

"I'm fine, Rosie. Go back to sleep," He whispered.

She sat up and looked at him. "Are you okay?"

"Yes, I'm fine," He repeated.

She felt his forehead. "You're a little warm. You're sure you're okay?"

He shook his head. "No…"

"What's up?"

"I couldn't sleep and when I finally fell asleep, I had a nightmare that everyone I loved and cared about left me because they couldn't take it anymore."

"Is that what you're afraid of?"

He nodded.

"Nat, don't worry about it. I promise you, I'm not leaving you. I told you that. I could never leave you, Nat. And the same goes for the guys. You've known them for a really long time. Do you really think they would just get up and leave you?"

"Well…no…but in my dream–"

"Nat, it was a dream; something in your head. It didn't actually happen. It won't happen." She laid back down. "Come here."

He laid down next to her and she laid her head on his chest.

He kissed her head again. "Thank you, Rosie."

"I love you, Nat. Don't you forget it."

"I love you too."

A/N-Natalina Love is always the best! (: Don't you guys agree?

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