Chapter 23
"What happened to you my sweet Hoshi? I want to be able to help you...I wish I really couldn't...But I can't...Not when I don't know what's wrong..." Ezio thought as he held my body close to his, my small but deep wounds healing. I snuggled into him as he stood up. I looked up at Ezio while he turned his back to everyone. He looked down at me then I felt something wet hit my face. I strained to see but when the small wet thing hit me again I seen the glisten of tears. I frowned a bit then reached my hand up to wipe away his tears, but make it look like I was only stroking his face. I mouthed the words "There there sweetheart...I'm not dead right? Don't cry Ezio..." I tried to soothe but he only clutched me more to him. I smiled sadly, wrapping my arms around Ezio as he buried his head into the crook of my neck; his very soft cries the only sound in our small group. I rubbed Ezio's back softly and he held me tighter, like he never wanted to let me go. My eyes shifted to Elizabeth and she just nodded, ushering everyone away to leave me and Ezio alone. Once everyone was gone the dam was let loose. A loud sob was heard from Ezio, my heart breaking at the sound. I cuddled him into me, trying to soothe him.
"Ezio...Honey...I'm okay...Look at me..." I told Ezio. Ezio looked up at me with teary eyes. I moved, wiping away his tears and cradled his face in my hands. "Ezio...I know you're worried...And this probably hurt you more than anyone else...I'm sorry I hurt you..." I said softly. Ezio moved, wrapping his arms around me and pulled me tight to his chest, which I did not protest. I smiled a bit, snuggling into Ezio like he was the only one in the world who could possibly understand my pain and suffering. I moved, gently cupping Ezio's face and made him look at me. I moved up and very softly planted my lips against Ezio's lips. I had a soft blush on my face as a tear ran down my face. I smiled softly when I felt Ezio kiss me back. I pulled back slightly and wiped Ezio's tears away again. "Ezio...Come on...I think you'd rather not let anyone see you crying...Let's go inside...Okay?" I said softly to which Ezio nodded and slowly stood up, me getting up with him.
We headed into the house, a soft smile on my lips then I stopped, facing Ezio. "Hoshi? What is it?" Ezio started to panic but I just shook my head. I reached up, taking his hood and pulled it down a little farther than usual, just to hide his constant frown now and his tear streaked face. I leaned up, kissing his cheek then continued off. I heard a "Hey, Hoshi, can you give me a hand?" from Claudia. I looked to Ezio. "Sure Claudia, one second. Ezio honey...Why don't you go up to your room...I'll be up soon...We can take a nap alright?" I said softly. Ezio nodded in agreement and gave me a quick kiss on the lips then trudged off. I smiled, watching his back then headed towards Claudia.
"Sooo Claudia, what's up?" I asked as I entered Claudia's room. "Well Hoshi...To be honest...I need your opinion on something..." She said, she seemed a little unsure to me though. "Well...what's wrong Claudia, what do you need me opinion for?" I asked, a little confused and starting to get slightly worried. "Well...What dress do you think is better? I have a date tonight and I REALLY wanna impress this guy!" Claudia said, puppy dog eyes and all. I let out a laugh, nodding "Alright Claudia, I'll help you."