Okay, so I am visiting my grandparents house for three weeks, so I haven't been able to find the time to draw the heading picture. I will try to find the time to draw next week's! So I will just be using an older picture I drew of Virgil for something else. Sorry guys!

Virgil pov
We sat down around the coffee table. I took my place on the floor, Patton and Roman sat on the couch, and Logan sat on the tall comfy chair that looks like a throne. Thomas went to the kitchen and came back with a chair. He sat down on it and faced us.

"Okay," Thomas started, "shoot" Logan sighed and rubbed his temple, thinking about where to start.

"Have you heard of the prince of Rome?" Logan asked, filling the awkward silence that filled the room. I felt like I was suffocating from all the tension that was here.

"You mean the statue that woke up because he touched Virgil's hand?" He asked, voice smothered in sarcasm. He waved his hand at me and Roman. I pulled my hoodie up over my head. Please. I just want to go to bed. I just want to sleep in my own bed. He continued, "have you guys seen the news? Or anything social media related?" I nodded, but noticed that nobody else did. I caught up while we were on the plane, once I had finished my sketch. Thomas looked at me and sighed. "Here" he handed his phone over to Patton.

Patton took it and scrolled through the page. Roman was looking over his shoulder. They both looked shocked. Logan looked on his own phone. His eyes were squinting. I knew he was processing this information and may need a while. I studied Roman as his face slowly turned red. My eyes fell back onto my lap as I fidgeted with my zipper.

WHAM!!!

My head snapped up. Thomas was standing over Roman, one of Logan's text books in his hand. And not just any book, the thick one about the science theory. We all looked at Thomas, shocked. He shrugged and sat back down. 

"WhAt ThE hEcK?!?!" Roman yelled. I stifled the laugh when I heard his voice crack. His reaction was really, really funny. Thomas smirked at my reaction. He was obviously proud of his actions.

"Excuse me, but how could you do that?!" Logan screeched as he jumped up and ran over to where Roman and Thomas were. He ripped his book out of Thomas's hands and yelled, " if you EVER touch my FAVORITE book like that AGAIN, you will be SORRY!!" 

"Logan!" Patton exclaimed, angered that Logan was ignoring the fact that Roman was just smacked in the head with a heavy object. He wrapped his arms protectively around Roman and glared at Logan. At this point I couldn't stop laughing. I fell over and my stomach ached. I haven't laughed in such a long time. I chuckled, but this is a true deep laugh and I can't stop. The harder I try, the harder I laugh. I knew the others were arguing, but this felt like sweet, sweet revenge. For the kiss. For the complications that were added into our lives. For the panic attacks. For all of it. His expression of pure shock was so worth it!

When my laughter died down, I noticed that everyone was silent. Their fighting had stopped. All eyes were on me. Not paying attention to the fact that they all looked pleased, I quickly felt self-conscious about everything I was doing.

"Sorry… I um… sorry..." I mumbled out.

Thomas was still smiling, "You have absolutely nothing to be sorry for," he said with a wink. "After all, I swore to myself I would do it as soon as I saw that idiot kissing you." Roman looked horribly offended and I didn't know how to feel. I felt mortified that he saw the picture, but glad he did. After all, if he didn't, I wouldn't have witnessed this. I smiled into my hand. I love Thomas. He's the literal best.

"This is a touching moment and all, but I'm wondering, what do you know about the topic Thomas?" Logan questioned.

"I know the full legend, I know that, apparently, Virgil is this guy's soulmate, I know the story behind the 'turning into stone' part, I also know that you have a lot of explaining to do." Everyone stared at him.

"I don't even know the full legend." The prince finally stated, eyes wide. Thomas shrugged.

"Well, we'll tell you our part first and then you can share where you have acquired this information from." Logan stated bluntly. It was clear that he was still upset over the book. Roman looked a bit disappointed. I guess he wanted to hear the legend. Logan began, "this is Roman, as you know he is the prince of Rome and was once a statue. He is at least 3,000 years old and is fluent in many different languages. We brought him back here because there really was no other option. From what we know, he is good with children and is a good sword fighter."

Roman cleared his throat, "I'm right here you know! You could have just, oh I don't know, ask me! I have feelings as well Mr….. ssss... Smarty-pants!" Logan rolled his eyes.

"I was simply giving information in the quickest means possible." This gained more offended princy noises from Roman. 

"What's wrong princy?" I smirked.

"Ha! Jokes on you, I like that nickname and I'm going to use it now " he sassed, snapping his fingers. I rolled my eyes. This guy is too cute. Wait what? No! I have a boyfriend! Oh my gosh! My boyfriend! I jumped up.

"Virgil, what's wrong?" Patton immediately jumped up with me.

"I have to go!" I said without stuttering for once. I ran over to the door, grabbing my helmet on the way out.

"Where are you going?" Roman was on his feet too at this point, I glanced back at him.

"I need to le.. I need to go see Janus." I quickly replied. I'm out the door before the others could react. I rushed down the stairs, knowing the elevator would be too slow. I dashed to my bike on the bike rack and took out my key for the lock. I jumped on and started pedaling like my life depended on it. I have to see Janus!

I rode for twenty minutes before I reached his dorm. I quickly put my bike on the rack and locked it up. I didn't even take my helmet off as I ran into the building and bolted up two flights of stairs. Panting, I stopped outside of his door. I desperately knocked. He needs to be home! I have to talk to him!

The door opened and I saw Janus's surprised face appear. I didn't think, I just collapsed in his arms, sobbing. I barely remember much after that

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