~Virgil's PoV~

I was currently downstairs, burrito-ed in a blanket. Patton and Logan had to go back to doing the activities. But Roman stayed with me. Honestly, it was nice to have him around but, well, you can't feel the pain of losing something you never had right? (A/N: YES. EVERY TIME AN OBC CAST MEMBER LEAVES) 

So I tried to persuade Roman into leaving me alone and going with Patton and Logan. But he refused. I don't understand why he won't just leave me! If he wants what's "best for me" then why won't he leave me alone?!

"Hey, Virgil! I just made some lunch! Do you want some sandwiches?" Roman asked, walking towards me with a plate with four sandwiches, cut in triangles, on it.

I shook me head no. I usually refused to eat anything.

"You're eating this Virgil," Roman said simply. "You have to," 

I don't know what came over me, but I snapped.

"WHY?! WHY DO I HAVE TO? WHY CAN'T I JUST STARVE MYSELF AND JOIN THE REST OF THEM?! HUH? I'M ALL ALONE, ROMAN, CAN'T YOU SEE THAT?! I'M ALL ALONE AND THERE'S NOTHING YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT. SO JUST LEAVE ME THE FUCK ALONE AND LET ME DO WHAT MY FATHER DID!" I yelled at him.

"DO YOU HONESTLY THINK YOU'RE FATHER WOULD WANT YOU TO KILL YOURSELF?! DO YOU TRULY, HONESTLY, BELIEVE THAT?" Roman yelled back.

"WHO CARE'S?! NOT YOU, NOT PATTON, NOT LOGAN, NOBODY CARES! NOBODY KNOWS! I KNOW IT'S ALL JUST A PITY ACT ROMAN, SO DROP IT ALREADY!!" I screamed, tears rolling down my face. Roman stared down at me. I held his gaze.

"Do you honestly think so little of me, Patton and Logan? Do you honest to God think I'm just pitying you? Virgil, listen to yourself. that's complete bullshit," he suddenly grabbed me by the shoulders and pulled me towards him, so our noses were touching, "Well I'll give you something that isn't bullshit, I truly care about you, so does everyone. Virgil, you're one of us now and we will protect our own, you got that?"

I could only nod

~Time Skip~

A few days had passed and I noticed some changes, firstly, that whenever Roman walked into the room or touched me I got this weird feeling in my stomach. Secondly, that none of the others had swung by, apart from the occasional Paris or Maddy.

Now, I was on Roman's bed, reading his book. He was downstairs making lunch. Honestly, I really liked laying on his bed. It was super comfortable because of all the blankets and pillows. And it just had that signature Roman scent that made me feel safe. Not in a creepy way, but, ya know, like you're parents bed.

Yikes, parents, let's not think about that.

I've been getting better I think. I haven't broken down in a while and it's becoming easier to smile. (A/N: Hey, that rhymed!)

"Virgil! Lunch is ready!" Roman called. 

"Kay!" I yelled back, putting in a bookmark and climbing down the ladder.

~Time Skip to After Lunch~

I was sitting on the couch, leaning against Roman and drawing. His arm was resting on my head as he watched television. My heart felt strange when he did that. It was so familiar but-- Oh Fuck. I don't have a crush on Roman. Do I?

No, no possible way!

.

..

...

Okay, maybe I do.

I noticed that as I zoned out I started to draw Roman again. I blushed but kept drawing. The farther I got along the more I realized I couldn't do Roman justice with my drawing. Roman was just way to perfect to put down on paper. I was mentally slapping myself to stop at this point.

Soon Patton and Logan got back, Patton ran over and hugged me.

"Hey, kiddo! How ya been? The squad's inviting us for a campfire, you wanna come?" he asked excitedly. I was genuinely sick of staying inside this house all day. I know! A really big surprise coming from me!

 "Yea, sure," I shrugged. Patton grinned.

"Great! Put on a hoodie, 'cause we're staying there allll night!" Patton whooped, running into his room, presumably to get a hoodie. Logan rolled his eyes, but the corners of his mouth were upturned.

"Hey Virgil, ya wanna come with me to steal some smore supplies?" Logan asked. I grinned evilly.

"Let's go,"

~Author's Note~

Yaaaaay!!! Virgil finally realized his crush!!!

HAHAHAHAAHAHA

I just realized that I have no idea where my locker is at my new school sooo... I'm McFucking screwed lol

Ily! 💜

~Smug