ALINA'S POV

"I'm sorry, you're my what!?" I question Adrian.

I don't think I heard him right.

He rubs the back of his neck awkwardly.

"We're twins. Did no one tell you?" He said looking anxious

I shook my head. "No"

I went back into my room and sat down on by bed.

"I'm sorry about my reaction, I think it's absolutely baffling that we're twins! I mean that's the coolest thing ever!"

Adrian came into my room as well obviously feeling a little more comfortable with me.

"Do we have telepathy? Because I had twins in my old school and they told everyone they did. Do we?" I asked him.

That would be so cool. A special bond with a special person.

"I'm not sure but we can try" Adrian said excitedly.

"Ok let's go! So what do we do then?" I asked

"Um how about we think of a random word. That's gotta be a fair way to do it right?"

I agreed.

"Ok so you count down from 3 and then we say the word after Go" I said to him.

"3"

"2"

"1"

"Go"

"Planes" "Planes"

We stared at each other in silence.

"AWESOME" "AWESOME"

We stared at each other again.

"That's gotta be pretty clear evidence we have twin telepathy!" He told me excitedly.

"This is the best!" I said whilst yawning.

"Oh I'm so sorry! You were probably sleeping when I barged in here, I'll go twinny!" Adrian basically screamed looking flustered before he exited my room

That was weird.

I shrugged it off. I was tired but happy.

I have a twin. The other half of me! Literally from the same cells!

Plus he's been really nice to me since I got here.

I'm so happy he's my twin.

I climbed back into my bed after making sure my phone was on charge.

As it's old it takes a long time to charge. In order for it to be fully charged it needs the whole night.

I turned my lamps off.

As I layed down ready to fall asleep my door was slammed open.

I sat up worriedly after flinching like crazy.

Was someone coming to attack me?

Were they going to hurt me thinking I was asleep?

"IM BACK!" a voice screamed as someone turned my light back on.

I took deep breaths trying to recover. I thought I was going to get hurt again.

"Adrian don't do that I got scared!" I told him.

"Oh sorry. I'm sorry I feel as thought I'm saying sorry to you a lot. I don't mean to do anything bad or annoying" he replied nervously.

"You're not annoying in anyway but you need to let me know if you are coming back. I was on the verge of sleeping" I reassured him.

"But what exactly are you doing here?"

"I'm here for a sleepover duh!"

Sleepover?

It was then that I saw that he was holding his pillows and a duvet with a blue teddy bear.

Before I could even say that I didn't feel comfortable with him on the bed next to me he put his stuff on the floor next to my bed

I guess that's a good alternative.

I watched him do it still baffled he invited himself but I wasn't annoyed or upset about it. He wanted to spend time with me. I thought it was cute.

I thought he was going to go to bed but he came up to me with the blue teddy bear.

He put the bear out in front of me indicating for me to take it.

"No I can't, it's yours." I said trying to decline it.

I couldn't take something that was his.

"Please take it. It would mean a lot to me" he pleaded.

Unsure of my actions I hesitantly took it. I don't want to be punched for taking something I shouldn't have.

"But it's yours? Don't you want or need it?" I questioned.

I didn't understand why I was just given it. No one ever gives you stuff in this world for free.

"No, I'm fine. I've got what I needed back so I don't need it anymore. It was just a substitution but now the originals back. Plus I want you to have it"

"Okay, thank you." I said as I turned the teddy over in my hands.

I dont know how long he's had this teddy for but it's in pristine condition but with some can't indications of it being cuddled.

Adrian then went to his makeshift bed after turning the light off.

I set the teddy in my arms as I got comfortable.

It didn't take long for me to start to doze off.

Just as I was about to fall into a deep sleep I heard someone talking.

I think it was Adrian trying to talk to me.

I tried to listen as best as I could.

It was something along the lines of him asking if I was asleep.

I didn't have the energy to reply as I was already gone into dreamland.

My last thoughts were, why was he not asleep? It was late. Was he wanting to chat with me or something? I'm not sure.

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I woke up the next morning. I stretched out my body.

As I fully awoke I realised that I actually slept the whole night.

That has never happened before. I either wake up in pain or due to nightmares.

I'm not going to question it as it's a good thing. I don't want to jinx the rest of my nights.

I checked my phone and saw that it was 6:30 a.m.

I was fully awake now as I usually awoke at this time.

Adrian was still asleep and I assumed it was too early to wake him so I snuck around him in order to get out of my room.

I went to the stairs trying to be quiet thinking no one else would be up at this time but I heard multiple voices from downstairs.

I felt uncomfortable. Would I be intruding if I went down?

I needed some water as well. I'm just going to have to brave it.

As long as Matheo and Luca aren't down there I'm sure it will be bearable.

I ventured down slowly and quietly.

I stayed behind the wall of the kitchen trying to sneak a look inside to see who was there.

It looked to be only Salvatore, Rocco, Romeo and Marco.

I was happy to enter with these.

I walked in slowly. I guess I was quite loud as they all turned to me.

I went red as I was a little embarrassed with the attention.

"Morning Bambina! Did you have a good sleep? It's quite early, are you having trouble sleeping?" Salvatore questioned.

Was this an interrogation or what?

"Oh no, I usually wake up at this time. I had a lovely nights sleep, thank you" I replied.

A lovely sleep due to the death of my abusers.

"Awesome another early riser! Welcome to the club!" Marco said and coming over to give me a fist bump.

I happily accepted it.

I went to go sit down at the lavish island they had in their kitchen. I was opposite Rocco who was making some sort of green smoothie drink.

It looked pretty nice so I gathered up the courage to ask him if I could have some.

"Hey Rocco, is it ok if I have some of the drink you're making please? If it's not a bother?" I asked politely.

I don't eat anything for breakfast usually but I really fancied this.

There were gasps from Salvatore, Marco and Romeo.

I turned to them wondering what had happened.

They looked at me in horror.

I got a bit scared.

"Alina, you have to save yourself! Rocco's smothies are the worst thing ever! It's basically vegetables. VEGETABLES ALINA!" Romeo emphasised at me.

I shrugged at him in response and turned around in my seat. I came face to face with the drink.

I looked up to see Rocco staring at me excitedly with his own drink.

I smiled in return and took a big gulp of the drink.

It was delicious!

This was amazing.

I slurped the whole thing down as fast as I could eyeing the rest that was in the blender. I slurped the last bits of it and enjoyed every second.

I looked up at Rocco and saw his eyes shining at me.

It made me red again.

I lifted my glass and gained the courage to ask.

"Can I have another please?"

This is some Oliver Twist shit.

"Of course" Rocco replied.

I was a little shocked. I knew he didn't speak much so I felt special that he replied to me, even if it was 2 words.

He complied and filled my cup again.

I repeated the process and I heard Marco and Romeo talk about how they were fainting at the sight in front of them.

Dramatic much!?

"Thank you Rocco, this is the best thing I've ever tasted! Can I have this every morning please? If it's ok with you?" I said excitedly.

Rocco nodded happily which in return made me happy

I was turned around in my chair and was face to face with Marco, who was scanning my face.

"Did Rocco brainwash you? You can let me know if he did. No one actually likes his drinks" He whispered to me.

"No he didn't, I just love Rocco's drinks" I replied.

He stood back up and announced "Alina Giovanni was taken too soon, gone to the dark side of the vegetables. What a poor soul" he said mournfully.

I just had to laugh, but so did everyone else in the room.

It was a very comfortable atmosphere.

I really enjoyed it.

"Alina do you want to skate with me today?" Marco asked.

He wanted to spend time with me!?

Yes, of course.

A million times yes!

But I couldn't really due to my injuries.

I couldn't reply though as Salvatore already did.

"Ahh no can do today kiddos. We need to take Alina shopping for school which starts next week. She needs supplies, uniforms and such"

That saved me an excuse.

School? Already?

Come on! There's no special vacation for kidnapped children that have been brought back to their biological families!?

I'm going to have to make new friends! Damn it.

Salvatore obviously saw my scared face.

"Do not worry bambina, Romeo, Rocco , Luca and Adrian will be there for you. For whatever reason. Don't be afraid to ask them for help if you need"

I mean that did reassure me. Any type of support would be helpful.

I sat at the counter thinking about school as I waited for everyone else to wake up.

The boys chatted around me whilst tying to include me in some of their conversations.

It was nice to be included.

We all went to the table in the dining room for breakfast.

Everyone in the family was shocked that I was already up and downstairs.

Athena greeted me good morning.

Luca and Matheo seems to wake up with stone cold faces and harsh glares.

They ignored me and I ignored them.

The only person we were waiting for was Adrian.

Apparently he had a tendency to wake up very late.

As everyone found their seats for breakfast I heard what seems to be an elephant tumbling down the stairs.

Every head turned to Adrian as he tumbled into the room.

He scanned everyone until his eyes locked onto mine.

He breathed an obvious sigh of relief.

I gave him a questioning gaze.

"I woke up and you were gone! I didn't know where you were! Don't do that again!" He said with crazy eyes.

I felt really bad.

I can't imagine waking up to find your newly returned sister missing again.

"I'm really sorry Adrian, I'll let you know in the future if I wake up before you where I am." I replied.

"Wait, hold on did you guys have a sleepover!?" Marco asked us.

"Yeah, why?" I asked.

"Because I would've liked to been invited! Why was the invite not extended to the rest of your brothers?" He wailed.

"It just kind of happened. Adrian invited himself. I'll invite you guys if it happens again, I promise"

Most of them nodded happily.

I didn't want them thinking I was nasty and leaving them out on purpose.

There were pastries, fruits and much more on offer for breakfast.

I didn't want to draw attention like last night, so I took some fruits.

"Is that all you're having baby?" Athena asked.

"Yeah, I've already had 2 of Rocco's smoothies so I'm not the hungriest.

Adrian and Athena looked surprised.

Is it really that big of a deal?

"Everyone, today we will be going shopping for Alina. She starts school next week so she needs stuff. You guys will also be able to get anything you guys need as well. You'll all be coming" Salvatore said to the whole table.

Everyone except Matheo nodded and agreed.

"Fine but I'll be on my own doing my own shit, alone" He said looking at me straight in the eye.

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