1 The Landing Party

~June 6th, 2018 ~

I took in a deep breath as I took my first step out of the terminal. I couldn't help but smile. I had finally made it to Italy. I would finally start my journey of freedom. One without all the judgment, and pain of the past. I let my body begin to relax as I walked around only to stop at the upcoming window. I smiled at the view in front of me. It was utterly breath taking and beautifully done. The artistry could be seen in the Buildings even at a distance. The soft fresh scent in the air. I had fallen completely in love within a matter of seconds. It wasn't until I turned back around that I realized that I had completely walked past my welcome wagon. There was a girl and a guy holding a poster that said: " HELLO, Ms. Extra, and welcome to Italy''. The girl and the guy had both been smiling as I looked at them. That being said even though they were smiling you could tell they were a little tired. I began to walk towards them analyzing their outfits. The girl had been wearing a beautiful crested, white crop top that wrapped around her waist and a pair of flair-out blue jean shorts. Her hair flipped over to one side. It was pretty as she had dark blue highlights in her black hair. Almost as if it had been echoing the ocean at night. I smiled at the thought before analyzing the Boys outfit. He had been wearing a Loose yellow v-cut tee with a pair of loose ripped jeans that were cuffed at the end. His hands filled with Bracelets. His hair is a Gentle shade of chestnut brown. Lost in my own thoughts, I hadn't noticed how close I was to them nor did I notice that their smiles had disappeared and been replaced with wide eyes as they spoke to each other.

" Crap," I said as I fell down. I had tripped on my shoelace right in front of them. I cringed at the thought. " Way to go Dariana, Definitely not embarrassing"

"Um, sta bene? " The ocean-eyed girl spoke.

{ Um, Is she okay?}

" Ti sembra che stia bene" The brown-haired boy responded.

{ Does she look okay to you }

I looked up at the two of them as they looked down at me with what I believed was fear.

" Stai bene," The girl started

{ Are you okay }

Before the guys slapped her shoulder and spoke. " Inglese dobbiamo parlare inglese che potrebbe non capire ricorda"

{English we have to speak English she might not understand remember}

Me only registering the English part of the sentence I began to finally speak" Ah Yes I don't speak Italian very well. "I smiled softly. The girl smiles back, extending her hand to me. " Sorry about that, I sometimes forget to switch back to English" she helped me stand back up.

" Oh um it's cool I mean I'm the one who decided to study abroad here. The smart move would have been to Learn more Italian. " I chuckle softly as I pat myself down.

" Treu" The boy began to speak. "but Luckily for you, Florence is pretty well versed in the English language so you should be more comfortable here" He smiled as he stuck out his hand

" I'm Leo by the way and uh, this Michealet." I shook his hand before facing her and shanking hers as well. " Yeah but you can call me Letti '" She grinned widely at me before taking me in.

" Ohh sorry I'm-" I begin to speak only to get cut off by a smooth, deep voice.

" Dariana Estra~" The deep full voice echoed. I turned around to see the face that had lips clung to my name like that. Like a calling, the name I had heard a thousand different times sounded so much better as it fell from their lips. The way he extended out each vowel. I didn't know if it was because of his accent or because his voice sounded like a siren but it just, It sounded …..so…... Erotic, to say the least. But his voice had nothing on his face, I instantly lost my breath.

" Also known as my Lil sister's Newest obsession"

While he had been thinking about me being his sister's obsession I had thought of five different ways he had become mine and how in each fantasy the only thing that left his mouth was my name. He was beyond beautiful, His thick Honey brown Hair that had been slicked back curled softly against the back of his neck. The brown makes his sun-kissed skin look warmer. He looked young even with the light stubble on his face. His eyes Match his sisters, Being a bright blue. Although his was a lot lighter and had light hints of green in them. Like how the sky meets the tree in the woods on the horizon I didn't know how but I was drawn in. His lip was this perfectly, kissable, shape. The way they arched on top I hadn't ever seen anyone with a more perfect face. From the cheekbone to his jawline. This man was pure gold. Times passed differently as Letti cut in Breaking the hypnotic appeal that he had. " Shut Up " Letti yelled, punching her brother in the arm. He playfully groaned in pain. " Oww is this how you treat your beloved big brother ".

" More like a personal chauffeur " Leo Cut in with a smile as I chuckled softly at the trio. " Hey, Big brother not chauffeur " He winked my way. " Yeah, yeah then why are you here "

" I'm here because you would shut up about h-" The brother spoke,

" Oh, you're one to talk a-" Leo coughed as to interrupt them from arguing. They both looked at him before straightening up and looking at me. "I'm Zareus by the way" The older brother finally introduced himself. " Yeah, well I'd introduce myself but, you already know my name " I smiled at him. It might have just been me but I swear when he smiled time froze. He was-

" Anyways, " Letti cut in " You must be tired from the flight "

" Um yes " I responded back trying to avoid her brother's eyes.

" Well, luckily we have some time before school starts so you can sleep in all you want today and tomorrow."

" Great" I responded back with a smile as I grabbed my suitcase. " UH, I can get that" Zarius began to reach for my suitcase. " Are you sure I mean i-" I started on.

" No no it's cool I mean you must be tired anyways" He smiled before meeting my eyes I smiled and notably let my body relax. " Yeah, your right but-"

"No, but that's what we're here for, " Letti encouraged. "Okay, then thank you." I let go of the handle and let him take it. Lettie chuckled before putting her arm around my shoulder.

"While you're at it Leo why don't you grab the other one" Letti Order with a big grin. " Hey " Leo yelled as Letti grabbed my hand and began to walk away " That's so not cool ": Leo said as he smiled as he grabbed one of my bags and began to walk.

The conversation continued like this lightly as we walked out of the airport and got into the car.

I learned That Letti & Leo were second-year Fashion. They lived together in a small apartment complex that they would be sharing with me. I also learned that Letti and Leo were both 22. Zarius had been 25 and the oldest of the siblings. He had apparently lived not too far from Letti and he mentioned that he was around often. All in all the ride was nice and I was kept interested. It wasn't until we arrived at the apartment that the problems started.

" che diavolo"

{ what the hell.}