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

Hey guys!

So sorry for the late update! I've been really busy lately and I didn't even think about the story. Luckily, we have A LOT of snow where I live and basically everything's closed so I get to stay home today and tomorrow.

By the way, I just wanted to put something out there:

All these chapters that you're reading, I've written a while ago. This chapter right now that you're about to read, I wrote sometime in late November/early December. The chapters will hopefully get better as the story goes on.

Hope you enjoy!

Nat's POV

Her phone rang, signaling she had a message and she picked up her phone and checked the message. She frowned, sighed, and dropped her phone back into her backpack. "Great…"

"What's wrong?"

"My dad is going to be working overnight."

"Again?" I asked in disbelief. I hated knowing she was here by herself, but I couldn't stay.

She shrugged. "It's okay. I'm used to it."

"I would stay with you, but I have to take care of my little brother."

"So what about you? You know about my dad, so what about yours?"

I shifted uncomfortably on the couch. "Uh…he's a dad. You know." I couldn't tell her. I wouldn't tell her. She might get scared, or freaked out. That was the last thing I wanted for her.

"Yeah, but is he nice? Does he work? Tell me about him."

I shrugged. "He's just a normal dad."

"Okay…" I knew Rosalina could tell I wasn't comfortable talking about my father. "So what about your little brother?"

"He's the best," I smiled. "He's always there for me, and we look out for each other. We're really close too. I wouldn't trade him for the world."

Rosalina smiled. "That's so cute!"

"Yeah…" I nodded. "When my mom died, Alex and I got really close, even when we were so little. I had to take care of him since no one else would…" I mumbled the last part, hoping Rosalina wouldn't hear.

"What do you mean?"

"Um…my dad…worked a lot," I said, trying to rack my brain for an excuse. "Like your dad," I added quickly. "I guess he just took my mom's death pretty hard."

I could tell she still didn't really accept my answer, but she dropped it anyway. We spent the rest of the day just hanging out and talking. When the morning became the afternoon, we decided to go back to school, but this time Rosalina was able to slowly walk there. I was patient, and walked with her the whole time. "I'm sorry," She said for what seemed like the millionth time. "This is really stupid."

"It's okay," I told her. "You're doing fine."

"But I'm so slow and you could've been there right now if it wasn't for my stupid ankle."

"But hey if you never sprained your ankle, we never would've started dating."

Rosalina grinned. "Okay…maybe it isn't so bad."

We made it to school just as the final bell rang and the students of Amigos Middle and High School were released for the day. Alex ran over to us. "Hey Alex," I said, doing our handshake with him.

"Hey Nat."

"Alex, this is my girlfriend Rosalina. Rosalina, this is my little brother Alex."

"So you're the girl my brother really likes," Alex said, looking up at her.

Rosalina laughed as I turned red. "Alex!" I gave him a look.

"What?" He didn't see what was so wrong with it. "It's true! You really like her don't you?"

"Aw, you really like me?" Rosalina asked, smiling at me.

"Of course I do," I said, nervously scratching the back of my neck. "But I didn't need Alex to say it for me."

"Well, it's nice to meet you Alex," She said, smiling at my brother.

"C'mon, let's get to the car. Jesse's waiting," I said, leading the way to the car.

This time, all three of us, even Alex, walked slowly with Rosalina to the car. We got inside and Rosalina told Jesse to take her home. "So you'll be okay tonight?" I asked when Jesse pulled up to Rosalina's house.

"Yeah, I've stayed by myself before."

"Call me before you go to bed, okay?"

She rolled her eyes. "You're overprotective, but it's cute, so I'll let you."

I smiled and kissed her cheek. "I'll see you tomorrow. Same time."

Rosalina's POV

"Okay, see you. Thanks Jesse!" I slowly walked into the house, ate dinner, and then spent the rest of the evening in my room. I wonder what's going on with Nat's dad. He always seems uncomfortable whenever he comes up. Usually he's so laid back about stuff, but whenever I even mention his dad it starts to get awkward. I mean, I can't really force him to tell me anything but I'd wish he tell me if something were bothering him. And what did he mean that he had to take care of Alex since no one else would? Surely their dad would've cared for them wouldn't he?

When I thought it was time for bed and I didn't want to worry about Nat anymore, I dialed his number, which he put into my phone earlier that day. He finally picked up after seven rings. "Rosie?"

"Hey Nat."

"Listen Rosie, now's–," He was cut off by a loud noise in the background. "Now's not a good time to talk."

"Oh…I'm sorry. Is everything okay?"

"Uh yeah–" another loud noise "everything's fine."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah, I'll call you in a little while, okay?"

"Are you sure? Is everything okay with Alex?"

"Yes, everything's fine."

"It doesn't sound fine."

"It's fine, Rosalina I promise." I could tell he was getting irritated, but I could also tell he was trying to hide it. "There's no reason for you to be worried. I'm fine, and so is Alex."

"Okay."

"I promise I'm okay."

"Okay, I believe you."

"I'll call you back in a few minutes."

He hung up without another word and left me a little confused. What was going on? Why did he suddenly not want to talk? He didn't sound like himself either. Usually, he sounded very cool, and calm. But on the phone, he sounded worried and slightly scared. Maybe I should go over there… I glanced at the clock, and then put my phone in my pocket. By now my ankle felt almost completely better. It was still slightly sore, but I would deal with the pain. Just as I was about to walk out the front door, my phone rang. "Hello?"

"Hi Rosie." His voice sounded strained.

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah…yeah, I'm fine."

"You don't sound okay."

"I'm fine, Rosie. Don't worry."

I wanted to know what was really bothering him but I wasn't going to push it. "Okay."

"So how are you? Is your ankle better?"

"Yeah, it's a lot better. I think I'll even be able to walk by myself tomorrow."

"That's great."

We were both quiet for a while until I couldn't hold it in any longer. "Nat, I know you're not okay and I want to know what's bothering you."

"I'm fine, really."

"No, you're not. I can tell."

"Rosalina, listen to me. I'm fine. Alex is fine too. We're all fine. I'll see you tomorrow okay?"

"Okay, but you'd tell me if something was wrong wouldn't you?"

"I promise. Good night Rosie."

"Good night," I said quietly as Nat hung up. Although he told me that everything was okay, I had this unsettling feeling that he wasn't telling me something.

~NBB~

"Rosalina…"

I groaned and buried my head deeper into the pillow.

"Rosalina c'mon, get up," A voice whispered. The person leaned down and kissed my head. "C'mon, get up."

I rolled onto my back and opened my eyes. "How'd you get in here?"

Nat, who was leaning over me, smiled. "I told you I have my ways."

I pushed him away from me. "You're a creep."

He winced, but brushed it off quickly. "Oh I see how it is," He said, kneeling over me again.

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

"I-I'm fine."

"You're lying. What's wrong?"

"I'm fine, Rosie." He smiled at me, but I still didn't believe it.

"Then why are you acting so strange?"

"I'm not."

"Nat, please, just tell me what's bothering you."

"Nothing, I'm just a little sore, that's all. It'll wear off in a few days."

"Well, why are you so sore?"

"That's not important, what matters is that I'm fine and you're fine."

I gave him a look.

"I promise."

"Fine, get out."

He gave me a confused look.

"I can't change with you sitting there watching me!"

"Darn," He joked, giving me a goofy grin.

"That's disgusting!" I shouted, throwing a pillow at him.

"I'm kidding, I'm kidding! You know I'm kidding. I would never do that."

"Good," I smiled at him. "So get out."

He quickly kissed me and walked out of the room shutting the door behind him.

~NBB~

"Nat…? Is that you?"

"Yes Thomas, it's me," Nat said, as he stopped walking. We were holding hands as we walked to class.

"Wait, I thought you hated her?" He asked, gesturing to me.

"Thomas, quit being rude." Nat glared at his friend. "She's my girlfriend."

"I'm sorry, I just thought–"

"Well you thought wrong!" He snapped.

"Nat," I said, putting a hand on his chest. "Relax, he was just asking."

Nat sighed. "You're lucky there's a girl around, Thomas."

"Yeah, thanks Rosalina," Thomas said, looking at me. "I'll see you guys later."

I shook my head as Thomas hurried away. "Is he always like this?"

"Unfortunately, yes."

A/N-Soo I hope you guys liked it! Please review!

~NatalinaFanForever~