Snappin' Necks & Cashin' Checks

Romanio Idoni Guerra. 262. Werewolf.

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rosyrosalie:

Rose laughed, albeit only briefly.

Taking the sleeve from his hand with a gracious nod, she replied, “I don’t know whether or not you want something from me.” She shrugged, “I do know that you aren’t going to get anything from me, regardless.”

“Then as far as you’re concerned, we’re done here,” he concluded with no real emotion in his voice. It wasn’t a secret that Roman wasn’t afraid to be straight-forward or that having the right to be in his company meant he could get something out of you. He wasn’t interested in making good impressions or making friends. Everything and everyone was a means to an end in his eyes. “Enjoy your coffee.”

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desantcs:

“Whatever you want,” she muttered, preparing herself for the glass that was going to be plucked out of her body. “I’m not hungry though, don’t waste your money”

“I wasn’t talking about food for you. I eat real food. Y’know, like veggie burgers and fries? Pizza, beer, salads. Ice cream?” Sliding in behind her with a pair of tweezers that seemed to appear out of thin air, he began picking pieces out one at a time as he set the shards in one of the hotel’s glasses. “I brought you food. He’s right there. I even made a joke about it,” he added with a slight cock of his head towards the body, slightly offended. “Oh yeah, forgot to mention. I have an apartment here in New York, so we’ll stay there tonight. Don’t worry, there’s more than one bedroom so you have your pick of the litter. We’ll head back in the morning.”

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desantcs:

She jumped slightly at the body being dumped on the ground as if it was a piece of garbage. Looking over at him for a moment, she sat down on the bed and removed her shirt, a small hiss as her shirt touched the rather large shards that were still embedded in her back. “What are we doing?” she asked, unable to look back at him

“Well, I’m gonna use my nimble fingers to take these out,” he gestured to her back. “Then we’re going for a proper breakfast. A little shopping since you stained your clothes, then we’re going to get you fitted for a ring somewhere a little Northeast of Midtown. They got a bunch of jewellers in this little area.”

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liamjeppsen:

Allowing Roman to tug his body closer, Liam opened his mouth to let the other slip his tongue in. In the minute Liam was lost in the kiss and how inviting it was. If Liam wasn’t thinking about the after math, he would allow himself to have fun with Roman and get carried away. He had to loosen up and Roman seemed to be the type of guy that would help Liam and maybe listen to him. It was only a first impression right now but Liam dared to go for more. Stroking the man’s jawline with his index finger. With a bit of confusion painted on his face and eyebrows knitted, Liam could only laugh it off. “Okay? I’m not a guy who flakes on someone.” Liam said honestly to Roman. He wasn’t quite sure if the hopes were about how the outcome was for tonight or just Roman speaking in general but Liam was hoping to ease the comfort for the guy. 

He nodded once, going back to wrapping himself up in their moment. Roman didn’t trust easily or all at once. He was fully aware of why he chose to push people away--- but he sounded sincere. Sincerity never spoke well with him, though. Sincerity inspired sentimentality--- weakness. In his experience, it was best to keep things casual. Still, he had reminded him of a man he once knew a handful of years ago. A boy. Someone who trusted a close friend of Roman’s too easily.

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desantcs:

“Depends, does it end with me being thrown into a mirror?” she asked, “because I really can’t deal with anymore violence from you. I really can’t, Romanio” she sighed, pressing her head against the door as she shut her eyes. Thinking for a moment, she slowly opened the door to let him in. “There was some glass I couldn’t get out, could you please help me?” she quietly asked, looking away from him

“Just shut up and open the door,” he sighed, watching as it was opened before he quirked an eyebrow. Nodding, he walked in before throwing the corpse he held to the ground, his neck was placed at an awkward angle. “Eat up. We’ll go get actual food after I’m done removing the shards.” Holding out a coffee for her, he cocked his head towards the bed. “Sit down. Take off your shirt.”

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desantcs:

Being tossed outside, she caught the attention of staff and she reassured them she was okay. Finally getting a room, she had a night of sleep she hadn’t had in days since her engagement to him. How dare he say she could view him as a decent person and then throw her against the mirror. But as morning came, she realized there was no way out of the situation and it made her sick to her stomach. Sighing, she heard a knock on her door and went to look through the key hole. “What is it?” She asked, Seeing Roman.

“A peace offering,” he called through the door as he held the bellhop by his neck just out of sight. In his other hand, he held a two coffees situated in a holder. “How’s ninety-eight point six and two sugar sound?”

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rosyrosalie:

“Not a bad person… A stupid one, perhaps.” She said gently, and gave him a brief look. After a moment, she grinned. “You’re funny, so I’ll let you in on the secret: you can get something from anyone.”

“You think I want you to be attracted to me? No, I’m afraid not. I wouldn’t tolerate you at all, if you were. You already obtuse; I imagine you’re unbearable when you flirt.” She looked to the barista. “Dark roast with coconut milk, please. Medium.”

She tilted her head back at Roman, “Still, your insensitive nature isn’t entirely off-putting.”

“Your ego is impressive, but I wasn’t trying to tell you I would hit on you if I were straight. I was pointing out a fact. Don’t flatter yourself too much,” he gave a nod towards the barista who glanced between the both of them cautiously. “PSL, large, scalding,” he requested as he slapped his card down on the counter. Turning towards her, he smirked. “How dare you,” he teased before retrieving his card. “Guess I’m not trying hard enough.” Walking over to the side, he grabbed two sleeves, holding one out to her. “How do you know I want something from you?”

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liamjeppsen:

With the intense beats of the music, Liam’s focus was zeroed in on Roman as he felt the man’s hand move softly against his waist to his hip. The heat of his skin raising as he felt fingers go under his shirt for a few seconds. Liam’s hips swayed and his body arched closer to Roman as they continued to dance in time of each other. “Guess that’s my own fault” He whispered back to Roman, as his breath was right above the man’s lips before he closed in the gap. Liam brought a hand to hold on Roman’s jawline as he continued the kiss. 

Roman couldn’t help but allow the slight thrill that came from the other’s words to shoot a chill up his spine. He nearly lost himself in the kiss, but was so intoxicated by the premise of having someone else on his side. Maybe by his side. Slipping his tongue to lick experimentally at Liam’s bottom lip. Maybe he could’ve easily lost himself in the kiss and whisked them away to the closed confines of the bar’s muggy bathroom, but maybe he had no shame in displaying his affections. He didn’t particularly care. Pulling him impossibly closer, he smiled against his lips, giving them both a little room to breathe.

“Don’t get my hopes up.”

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desantcs:

She gasped as she hit the mirror, eyes widened with fear as she looked him over. “How am I supposed to view you as a decent person when you throw me against mirrors?” She asked, pushing him off of her. “I’m getting my own hotel room, I’ll let you know what room but I refuse to sleep with you” she said, taking a piece of glass out of her shoulder with a small hiss.

“Yeah, well, I’m not a decent fucking person,” he added nonchalantly, dusting off his hands. Scoffing out a laugh, he grabbed her by her hair before throwing the bathroom door open. “Keep me updated on where you are,” he spat, practically throwing her against the opposite wall of the hallway outside his door. Slamming it behind her, he closed his eyes, letting out a small breath.

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rosyrosalie:

It was strange. Normally, a comment like that would have aroused a quiet fury. Rose was too busy thinking of, and then returning a quick response to take the insult seriously. “A sure improvement from your usual conversations, with flee-bitten pretty boys like yourself. Congratulations on finally gathering up the nerve to speak to a girl.”

“That’s cute of you to assume, I suppose,” he noted, tucking his wallet back into the inner pocket of his jacket. “But wrong. I don’t talk to women because they have nothing to offer me. Hell, I don’t talk to almost anyone unless I can get something from them. Does it make me a bad person? Probably--- but I don’t care.” Opening the door to the coffee shop, he stood aside to let her walk in first. “Maybe it’s my complete lack of allure to the opposite sex that makes me practically ineligible to meet their fickle standards--- or maybe I’m incredibly fucking gay. Go ahead and order first.”

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liamjeppsen:

Setting his drink down, Liam took the man’s hand and followed the other’s lead. Getting to the dance floor so he could share some of his better dance moves. Liam was quite the dancer when he put his mind to it and while the song faded into the next one, the merman moved to the beat of the song. All while keeping his eyes on Roman. Seeing that smile shine through even on the dance floor. Leaning in more so he could hear the question, Liam took his mouth to Roman’s ear to answer. “I wanted to get to know you. Is that a crime?” The boy teased. 

“I guess we’ll have to see,” he smiled, pulling back to look him in the eyes. His hands settled on his waist before slowly moving down to his hips. His thumbs ghosted under his shirt for a moment before eventually returning to his waist. Swaying with the music, he studied the other quietly. Admittedly, he was beautiful. He had charm and he seemed interested enough--- it would’ve been a shame to rope him into all of this. “What if you didn’t want to know the real me?” He said after a moment, leaned back into the other’s ear as his breath ghosted along the exposed flesh. “What then?” Pulling back just enough to brush noses, he couldn’t help but take the intiative and push forward.

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declanderson:

“Isn’t it unfortunate you just had to have your brother rape me for it to happen”, Declan spat out. Roman knew he was in a very messed up state at the time - all his doing, Roman was probably really proud. Declan would never let him under his skin like that. “I guess you gotta wish another Enzo shows up, unless you’re just gonna take after him.”

“Right, I’m the one reminiscing about it”, Declan mumbled. The whole conversation was making him sick to his stomach, it was worse than usually in Roman’s presence. The slap across the face was quick and hard.

“Touch me again and I will burn you.”

“I wouldn’t say unfortunate,” he shrugged indifferently. “Taking after my brother? Wow. You obviously know nothing about me,” he quirked his brows, glancing away. The last thing he wanted was to follow in anyone’s footsteps. The ultimate revenge would’ve been bittersweet. As soon as the slap came, there was more surprise than pain, but it was followed up by a very real threat. Rubbing his jaw, he smiled. “You’re gonna have to do better than that, sweetheart.”

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desantcs:

When he let go she wasted no time in pushing herself off of him, “really? Because all you have done is ridicule me, call me pathetic, treat me like I am less of a person. You’ve fed on my fear, I feel exactly like I did when I was human” she said, “I already feel less of a person from what I dealt with from Nolan because of you and I don’t need you reminding me of how horrible of a person I am. So no, you can’t redeem yourself, and I’m not under your protection, because no matter what happens you’re going to continue this mental abuse. I’ve lived through it before, it never ends. So unless you fucking change I’m getting a witch to hide Nolan and I’m leaving. Do not test me, Roman. I’ve played nice but I’m done. I will not live in fear again. I have fought in countless wars, killed hundreds of men, and I have served for my country, I don’t deserve this level of disrespect, especially from you”

“It’s what I do, don’t take it so personally,” he scoffed. As she went on, he rolled his eyes. “Saw right through me, didn’t you? Even after all these years and in times of crisis, you still have your wits about you.” Straightening out his shirt, he smirked. If she didn’t want his help, she would get twice the amount of pain he delivered. “Don’t test you? Disrespect you? That’s rich. I have more wealth than a fucking deity and that is fucking rich. Do you not know who I am? What I’m capable of?” He grabbed her by the throat, forcibly slamming her head into the mirror as it broke beneath the sheer force. “You hide that fucker from me and I’ll make sure you know the repercussions for that little stunt, bella. You are marrying me and I’m going to rip every last part of you to shreds once I get what I want. Feel free to run. I’ll have Nolan painting that town red the first step you take.”

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desantcs:

“rispondami, dannazione” she screamed, trying to pull away from his grip. But as she found herself unable to pull away, she moved to violence. Punching on his chest, she tried to get him off of her but she found herself completely devoid of fighting anymore. “You have given me hell for centuries what gives you the right to attempt at ruining my life and then pretend you care?” she finally asked at a moment of silence. “You never cared when we were together, never. You’re only using me until you’re bored”

“Catalina,” he retorted sternly as she continued to hit him in the chest. Listening to her, he sighed softly, refusing to let her go. For a moment, he let them stand in silence before his lips parted and he loosened his grip the slightest. “My youngest brother had a panic disorder. So did Phillip and Joey, and now my youngest daughter Rosie has it,” he explained softly. “I’ve seen anxiety and depression in their strongest, most disastrous stages. I’m not pretending to care, Catalina.” Pulling back enough to look her in eyes, he shook his head. “I won’t lie to you. What I’m doing— yes— it’s completely out of boredom, but that doesn’t mean I don’t intend to look after you while I do it. You and Nolan may not realise it, but you’re under my protection now. I’m not gonna let anything or anyone hurt you. You comply, you’ll see I’m not as heartless as you think I am. Now breathe.”

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desantcs:

“Get off me,” she cried, trying to push him off her, “is this what you wanted? To see me completely broken? To see me like how I was when I was human?” she yelled, “Because congratulations, Romanio, you win. Do you want a picture of this moment so that you can celebrate it?” she asked, tears starting to dry on her cheeks. “I realize how fucking pathetic I am, I get it. But if it was someone you cared for that was being used against you you would be doing the exact same thing as me.” She went quiet for a moment as she slowly stood up and cleaned her face. “I will go out in public, dry my eyes and pretend that we are happily in love and you can have all the power in the world. Is that what you want, Romanio?” she asked quietly before turning around and glaring at him. “I’m tired, Roman, so just decide what you want of me and get it over with”

“No, I’d stiffen up my upper lip and deal with it. I don’t form attachments because I don’t want to deal with--- whatever this is,” he gestured vaguely. His voice was level, even as she screamed and yelled into his face. As her deciding question came, he bit the inside of his cheek to avoid saying anything that might upset her more. Reaching forward, he pulled her into an embrace. He’d let her take out her aggression on him if she needed to. You couldn’t inflict pain on someone who purposefully blocked it out, but you could sure as Hell try. He held her regardless. “That’s enough,” he said sternly, but no raise in his voice. “Right now, I want you to take deep breaths and quiet your mind. Breathe with me. In,” he inhaled slowly. “And out,” he exhaled just as calmly. “Don’t think. Just do.”

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desantcs:

She couldn’t sleep, everytime she closed her eyes, thoughts of her human life that she had buried deep inside ran through her mind. Looking over at him, he was asleep and defenseless, she could easily grab a sharp object and stake him. And once she did that she would never have to deal with him again. But that’s what he would want, for her to try something on him to give him an excuse to hurt the people she loved. Backing into the bathroom, she closed the door as she struggled to catch her breath, the voices of her father and mother berating her for ruining the De Santis name ran through her mind. And then the voice of Nolan, telling her how pathetic she was, and with her wall completely shattered she let all of her emotions out. But when she heard Roman’s voice, she assumed it to be one of the many voices plaguing her mind and reminding her of all her faults. “Go away!” she cried, unable to even stand at that point. “For god sake, what else can you take from me? Just go!”

There’s a well known fact about Roman Guerra and that would be his unflinching ability to walk away from certain situations. Sentimentality had never been his way of life. It was too much emotion over logic. Nothing good ever came from being attached to someone else. As the sounds of Catalina’s anger stood muffled against the door, he scoffed audibly. Opening the door, ready to tear her a new one, he gently closed it behind him before making his way over to her, crouching to eye-level with her.

“Hey,” he spoke softly, reaching out a hand to brush her hair out of her face. “Come ‘ere,” he attempted to coax. “You can keep the tough girl act and not speak to me, or you can come here and let me comfort you. I’m not gonna hurt you.”

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xremyisms:

“You lied to me.” Remy had bought it unfortunately, but at least she had the common sense to challenge it to be sure. Wrong to even say she was along side him. He was insane. It was the word expendable that got into her head. She hated that one in particular. “I am not your thing. I am not in need of saving. If I decide it’s over then it’s over, and I will be sure to keep you far from Nolan while I’m at it. Clear?” She leaned closer across the table, voice dropped to a low level as she glared daggers at him.

“Yes, I did,” he announced happily as she continued talking. He was on the cusp of a headache and he had every intention to reach across the table and take her head right then and there--- but he feigned ignorance. She’d get the satisfaction of thinking she had the upper hand, and he’d get the satisfaction of letting her assume she did. “Try as you might, little one. Cat didn’t tell you? I have no intention of touching him. He’s under my protection for the time being. So you can shove your morality speech where the sun don’t shine, sweetheart. He’s still my toy and he’s gonna stay that way til either one of us drops dead.”