Chapter 3: New Meat

"Wait… what's a mafia princess?" Rogue asked.

Lucy comedically fell of the chair. She couldn't believe that a guy who just shouted at the words 'mafia princess' but doesn't really knows the meaning of mafia princess.

"Let me explain. I think you may already know the Mafias, right? Well, in different countries in the world there are Mafias secretly living in it. The children of those Mafia leaders are called aristocrats. Aristocrats can be the next in line for their parent's place or even the place to lead the entire Mafia but only a few people could get a chance to become the next mafia boss. They have a chance if either the Mafia boss has no child to replace him or her or if the child has died… or was killed," Lucy explained.

"So the reason why those men were after you was because… you're the Mafia boss' only child!?" Rogue exclaimed.

"Um… yeah," Lucy said.

The room became silent yet again after their conversation. After a few minutes, Lucy stood up from the chair and was about to head for the door until she felt someone holding her hand.

"Chotto! Lucy, where do you think you're going?" Rogue asked as he gripped his hand onto Lucy's.

"Now you are okay, I think it's kinda best if I leave already so that your family won't be harm because of my stay here," Lucy explained unable to get out of the grip of Rogue.

"Baka! Lucy, I know we just met but I think you're safer being inside our house for the time being. Those bastards won't even dare going through all of the houses in Magnolia even if they are part of the Mafias," Rogue said.

Lucy was astonished. It seems like it has been ages since someone told her something like that. Being the respected princess and all, no one had even dared to shout or scold her.

"Gomen, Rogue-kun," Lucy said in a soft voice.

"It's okay. You should really stay until morning, okay?" Rogue said as he took a step out of his bed. But as he stepped out, he felt a slight pain in one of his side.

"Whoa! Where do you think you're going Rogue?" Lucy said as she swiftly helped him settled down on his bed again.

"I was just gonna go to one of our vacant rooms so that I can prepare it for when you go to sleep," Rogue replied as he attempt to stand up again but was just push down by Lucy.

"No, you shouldn't really stand up yet while you have those kinds of injuries. I'll be okay just sleeping on that chair of yours!" Lucy persisted.

"Lucy, you're my guest. At least I can do is make you comfortable sleeping here," Rogue said as he gave out a small smile.

"But if I sleep in another room, who will help you out when you need help?" Lucy said.

"You're really persistent, aren't you?" Rogue sighed. "If you really want to sleep here, the least I can do is get a comfortable mattress for you to sleep on. You might get back pains sleeping on that chair."

Rogue then stood up from the bed and headed for a closet near his desk. He took a white mattress and a baby blue blanket out of the closet and put it on the side for awhile as he closed the closet door.

After that was done, he took hold of the mattress and laid it out on the floor and near his bed and then he also laid out the blanket above the mattress. He stood up and looked at what he did.

"Hmm… I wonder what's missing," Rogue asked himself.

He kept on looking at the laid out mattress until finally came into his mind. Lucy just kept on looking at what he did while sitting on Rogue's bed. Rogue took on of his pillows and put on the mattress.

"Here you go, Lucy," Rogue said as he presented his finished work.

Lucy giggled a little when she saw Rogue's reaction at his simple work.

"Thanks Rogue," Lucy said.

After what he did, Rogue went to his bed and sat next to Lucy. Both went silent after Rogue sat down.

"I wonder what else I should talk to her," Rogue thought.

Suddenly, Rogue got a glimpse at his unfinished dinner and it hit him.

"Lucy, have you even eaten dinner yet?" Rogue asked as he faced Lucy.

Lucy faced him and blushed when she noticed how close their faces were.

"N-no, I h-haven't eaten yet," Lucy stuttered as she quickly looked away.

"Hn? Why not? You shouldn't really skip out on important meals, don'tcha know?" Rogue said as he plainly looked at her. "If you want, just bring up your food here and you can eat with me."

"Okay," Lucy responded.

Lucy went out of the room and went downstairs.

As she arrived at the kitchen, she saw Romeo and Alzack eating their dinner while watching some TV. The two's attention went from the TV to Lucy when they suddenly heard footsteps.

"Hey there Lucy-neesan, how's Rogue-niisan?" Romeo asked.

"He's doing fine. He just wanted me to eat something so I just came by here to get some soup and go back upstairs," Lucy explained.

"Lucy-chan, if you want some milk and bread, too, it's with us," Alzack said.

"Thanks," Lucy said as she scooped some soup for her.

After getting some soup, she sat down on a chair next to Romeo.

"Can I ask you guys something?" Lucy asked as she stared at both siblings.

"Sure," both siblings said in unison.

"It's about your brother," Lucy said.

"What about him?" Alzack asked.

-After a few minutes later-

Rogue just sat on his bed, eating.

"I wonder what's taking her so long," Rogue said as he munched on his bread.

"Sorry for making you wait, Rogue-kun," Lucy said as she entered the room.

"It's okay. Just come over here and let's eat together," Rogue said.

Lucy settled herself on the mattress and began eating. As the two ate, they finally talked to each other without pausing. Lucy just suddenly felt comfortable with Rogue as they continued on talking to each other.

"You know, Rogue, this is my very first time sleeping over at another person's house," Lucy confessed.

"Really? I thought being a mafia princess, I was kinda sure that a lot of people invites you to sleepovers," Rogue said in a surprised tone.

"Well, it isn't easy being the mafia princess, that's for sure. If anyone who's really close to a person like me, may have a possibility that they can be killed or used. There were some invites but I choose not to go because of their safety," Lucy said.

Rogue felt a little sad for Lucy's past.

"At least, you have you're family with you," Rogue said as he tried to cheer her up.

"I guess so. They still care for me and love me especially my big brother," Lucy said as she gave out a small smile.

After that brief conversation, the two continued on eating and talking as if they've known each other for a long time. The two continued on talking until their foods were gone. It was nearly 10:30 when they finally finished their talk.

"Rogue…," Lucy said.

"Yeah?" Rogue asked.

Both of them were now lying on their beds, looking blankly at the dimmed ceiling.

"I'm so glad that I met you today," Lucy said.

"Me, too. I'm glad that I was the one who saved you this afternoon," Rogue said.

Rogue took a quick glimpse at Lucy and was kind of surprise to see the girl asleep. He just looked at her for awhile. He has to admit she looks really cute under the moonlight that was illuminating through the glass window.

"Good night Lucy," Rogue said before he finally went to bed.

~~~~The next day~~~~

Rogue woke up really early the next day. It wasn't even shining outside. Rogue sat up on his bed and looked down to see if Lucy was still asleep and to his surprise, Lucy was gone.

Rogue quickly jumped out of his bed despite of his injuries, just to make sure that Lucy was still in the house.

"Raois! Where do you think you're going?" shouted by a 40-year old woman who was sitting on one of the counter seats.

Rogue stiffened. It has been a long time since he heard that name. His real name.

"M-mom!?" Rogue stuttered as he faced his mother.

She has white and clear skin, wavy, dark purple hair that complimented her brown eyes and she was wearing a short, white nightgown under her blue bathrobe.

"Mom, why are you still here?" Rogue asked.

"Is there something wrong with me being in my own house?" Mrs. Cheney said but a little lower than her first tone.

"N-no ma'am," Rogue said.

"But…"

"But what, Raois?" Mrs. Cheney asked.

"Have you seen a blonde girl walked out of our house even a little while ago?" Rogue said in a worried tone.

"Yes actually," Mrs. Cheney said in a softer tone. "And I'm actually proud of what you did for her, Raois. Doing all that just to keep her safe. You really remind me of your father."

Mrs. Cheney hugged her son very tight. It has been actually a long time since Rogue was hugged by his mother and it felt really nice. Not to mention that she was proud of him for what he did and also that he reminded her of his husband.

"If only you're here to see this, Skiadrum. You're son is really becoming like you," Mrs. Cheney thought.

She continued on hugging Rogue until Rogue finally felt the pain of his injuries again. Mrs. Cheney quickly let go of her son when she started to hear him murmuring in pain.

"My, oh, my, Lucy did mention to me that you were injured badly because of what you did just to protect her. With those kinds of injuries, I say you better stay here until next week," Mrs. Cheney said as she walked back to the kitchen.

"But mom…" Rogue protested.

"No buts, Raois. I won't accept your excuses this time. Even Lucy told me to let you rest for awhile," Mrs. Cheney said.

Rogue could only sigh to his mom's order. He couldn't really object to what she says. He won't even dare.

~~~~After a week~~~~

"I can finally go to school," Rogue said to himself as he walked to the Sabertooth class.

It has been a week since the first day and Rogue has already missed 4 days of the week. Rogue begged his mom a lot of times for him to go back. It took him some time but at least he's now at school even if he has a few injuries left.

"Rogue!" Sting shouted at his best friend as he put his arm around Rogue's shoulder.

"Hey Sting! How's it been? Has anything happen while I was gone?" Rogue said.

"Well, aside from girls being worried about your absence, there's a new meat who arrived just last week," Sting smirked. "She's a real beauty and she already befriended almost everyone here in Sabertooth."

"Really? It seems like you have a new target, eh, Sting?" Rogue said a little interested.

"Maybe but I think a girl like her may already have a boyfriend," Sting said as he put his hands behind his neck. "Oh, wait, here she comes!"

Sting pointed at the girl who just went in the class. Rogue turned around and was completely surprised.

"Hey, Sting-kun," the girl smiled.

The girl walked towards Sting and Rogue and gave both boys a sweet smile.

"Good morning Rogue-kun. I hope you're okay now," the girl said.

"Lucy!? You're the new student?" Rogue said, shocked.

It's been a month, right?(OwO) I'm sorry for the wait minna~

Just got a little lazy and busy... I hope I satisfy you guys with this new chapter (OwO) I'm gonna work on the new chapter a lil later.

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