𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟒
Calypso looked at herself through the mirror, should she change? She means the dress she's wearing. It was August and Demetrius' father's birthday and their graduation celebration. The invitation said to look formal, so she wore a black off shoulder dress, with chiffon sleeves that flowed out from her wrist. She decided she will wear her hair down. Her accessory only consisted of a necklace Rhory made years ago, a bracelet Malacus' gems had collected and the Knight emblem on her ring finger.
"You look cute," Rhory laughed from her door frame while passing her a headband made of pretty crochet flowers.
She was not having a good day. First she was sent flying with Rosendo, her fruit bowl was missing, and august managed to set something on fire, it took seven of them to put it out before Demetrius reminded them that they're magic. So far, she is still sane. At least her day wasn't so repetitive. She gave her brother a bemused look.
"I don't like sleeveless dresses." She bluntly said. Moving to her wear her shoes which are practical for running. Kitten heels. " And I will stab you with this puny heel if you keep making comments." Calypso threatened, slipping on said weapon.
"If you're determined enough, I'll let you give it a go." Rhory said with a shrug.
"I-" Calypso turned to her brother standing up straight. "You good, bro?"
"Depends on which spectrum." Rhory narrowed his eyes as if he's dealing with a drug lord.
His sister raised an eyebrow which he replied with the same action. They seized each other for a moment when Rosendo peaked his head through the door, looking annoyed, opposite of Rhory.
"Are you done murdering each other? I don't want to run in with my ghastly family. They're early birds." Rosendo dramatically said, he grabbed his sister's purse, her and his brother as if they weren't heavy.
Demetrius raised an eyebrow seeing his siblings being taken for ransom, by their own brother. Being older he opened his mouth. "Rosie, drop Rhory and Cali."
From across the conversation pit, Amadeo looked up from his cuffs to see what was going on. A sigh escaped his lips. "Rosendo!"
"Make him unhand me, please." Rhory grumbled not liking how he is handled like a book bag and his sister like a damn princess. Can't he get to be princess too?
"It's 10p.m. can we please hurry along?" Reagan told them while picking up Calypso from being a hostage and setting her on the ground. His hands wrapped around her shoulder. They look natural. It was beautiful.
"Oh that," August mumbled, reminding himself of where he is. "Alright! Enough!"
"Pick a big brother to apparate with. Reagan you're with our sister. Though luck." Malachi instructed, taking Cassian while beside him, Amadeo already apparated with Rhory.
Calypso saluted before shifting on her spot. Instead of using visual imagery to get her where she is, she used her brother's heartbeat and magic to identify where she would be heading. They both landed gracefully by the front of the Bertelli Manor. From the looks of it. The Bertelli Dynasty is old family that could date back to the eleven hundreds. Their Manor was heavily themed to be even considered close to modern. At least it's liveable. She prefers Potter manor.
"Amata," Reagan called out, blowing air behind her ear. "Let's go inside?"
"Oh, sure," Calypso mumbled, slipping her hand between his hand.
Reagan guided them to the main hall where all her brothers pilled. The familiar heartbeat of Anastasia was welcomed to her ears. Calypso turned her head to see the blonde hair female talking and flirting with a very flustered red head woman.
Calypso looked away to cover her smile only to see Amadeo with a girl all smiling and fun. The girl had a heart shaped face with brown hair running down from her shoulder to her back, she wore a simple icy blue dress that came off to Calypso in a humble way.
"Look," The girl nudged the boy beside her. Reagan turned to where she was looking and smirked mischievously. They shared a look before snickering at each other.
"Fancy seeing you both here," A voice said from behind them. The pair turned around like children caught eating candy at 3 am. Odysseus Cadieux raised an eyebrow with amusement. From friends to potential lover is his favourite trope. He smiled at his friends while carrying a girl with the hair and eyes as him, on his hip.
"Hi, Sisus." Reagan greeted, waving his hand. Odysseus nodded at that.
"You two look like you're caught doing something illegal." The blonde said, shifting around the girl who was sleeping on his shoulder.
"Nothing illegal per say. Just some sneaking." Calypso said, smiling innocently.
"Yeah. Sure, I believe you." Odysseus sarcastically just as the girl in his arms woke up. "Everyone, meet my little sister, Ianthe."
Ianthe, shifted her head hearing her name and smile seeing familiar friends of her brother. She'd seen the pictures that was on her older brother's desk. He was proud to present who he associate himself with. She was happy that he was happier now.
"Hi." Calypso greeted the little totter while Reagan waved his hands.
"Hello." Ianthe greeted groggily. Calypso and Reagan swooned at the adorable baby.
Odysseus rolled his eyes. "Look at you two, being mushy."
Calypso rolled her eyes. "Shut up, it's a cute little baby."
Reagan snorted. Odysseus glared at his best friend. Calypso pinched the brunette's side.
Regan winced in pain but his pain subsided just as his eye caught a treating figure towards them. Calypso and Odysseus looked at each other before turning towards where Reagan's sight stopped.
"Well, if it isn't the Black sheep of the Aristocratic society," The infamous Xanthos Cadieux, the spare of the Cadieux dynasty, approached them with his air of arrogance, smirking in his privileged glory. Calypso wouldn't assume he would be related to Odysseus, the boy had dirty blonde hair and green eyes, he stood as if he owned the world.
But what caught Calypso's eyes was the boy beside him, her eyes narrowed at the brown haired boy behind the wannabe messiah. She then turned her gaze to the said messiah just as Odysseus rolled his eyes at his younger brother's dramatic flair.
"Xannie, thought you'd be with Father." Odysseus said with an icy tone. "Attacking my friend won't do you any good."
Xanthos tutted, turning his piercing green gaze towards the silver eyes goddess. "You need him to protect you?"
Calypso mocked him with a smile. "No. He's the one protecting you."
Reagan whistle low before moving to tug the girl's sleeve, Odysseus moved to cover half of the girl. They were sure Calypso wouldn't do anything, she knows what she's doing, they aren't so sure with Xanthos. Just in time, the saviour, Rhory Beau came to the rescue, holding his sisters shoulder while his face morphed into a faux smile.
"I'll be honest with you, Xanthos, she does not need protection." Rhory said, pulling his friends and sister back. "But I do suggest you go mingle before making a fight."
Rhory wore an unsettling smile, threatening the younger boy to try and approach them. Calypso tugged her older brother. The older boy turned to his sister to see her shake her head. Completely understanding her, he retreat back and smiled kindly to the blonde heir.
"I'll stick to your words, Beau." Xanthos hissed, walking away smoothly.
"I hate him," Ianthe huffed, crossing her arms.
"You can hate him all you want, Annie." Rhory sighed, taking the child from Odysseus.
"Oh! I remember you! You gave me ice cream!"
Rhory smile before turning to the trio in front of him. "Try not to kill my sister. I'll take Ianthe to Lady Cadieux."
"Thanks, Rhory." Odysseus genuinely said.
Rhory saluted before walking away with a talkative Ianthe telling him about how she wants ice cream.
"Your brother is a dick," Calypso finally said, glaring at Xanthos, albeit unbeknownst to him.
"He always is," Odysseus hummed.
"Ignore him, who's dancing with Lili?" Reagan asked, turning to Odysseus.
"Me." Odysseus said, earning an understandable nod from Reagan who instead turn to the refreshment tables. The blonde quickly drag his friend to the dance floor where the music was up-beat. "Is your brother always like that?" She asked.
"Always have been." The blonde sighed, twirling her around. "Father favoured him because I'm introverted."
"From what I observed, Ianthe seems bitter towards him."
Odysseus scoffed. "Please, she hates his guts. If she was going to choose, she would choose to save her chocolates over him."
Calypso hummed letting the conversation fall into the silence. The blonde sighed being reminded of the first time he met his friend. It was like meeting her all over again. This time she looked healthier, glowing. She didn't look tired, nor looking for her agenda.
He decided to tease her. "Is that your agenda, Ms. Black?"
The female looked at him with a straight look. Amusement lit up her features recalling that they were in the same situation when they first met.
"Maybe," She grinned.
The blonde bonked her head with a reprimanding look. Behind them Reagan was smiling while dragging away his best friend from further ruining his 'best brother' position in the family. God know what would Calypso do to him. Odysseus caught his friends, Reagan smiled letting them continue to go on.
"Has he asked you on a date?" He asked the girl while dancing along the music.
"Huh? Who?" Calypso frowned, tilting her head.
"Reagan, I mean, has he asked you on a date?" Odysseus repeated, his head motioning to Reagan who was currently talking to Rosendo.
"He's planning to ship me off to italy, but that seems a bit blurry with things happening around." The girl hummed as she twirled to the music.
"Call us when you're taken for ransom." He said as he perked up when the tempo of the song fastens. They needed to change partners. They perked up at this and started to depart form each other. She placed a chaste kiss on his cheek before being caught by a new partner who was her own brother, Demetrius. He smiled at his sister having to have her an his new dance partner.
"I heard ransom."
The girl laughed. "I swear, It's just a date."
"I know." He hummed. "He likes you a lot." Demetrius told her sister. She only smiled having nothing to say, but Demetrius has a lot to say. "He looks at you like you're his salvation."
His only sisters hair flared pink, indicating the blush her body can't make. Demetrius chuckled at the rare reaction before simmering down.
"We didn't stop him from seizing his opportunity. We know him well enough that he can keep you happy." Demetrius said, speaking for all his brothers. "That's why we just let you have your fun. Seeing you happy is what all of us are wishing for."
"Thank you, Demi." Calypso gave him a toothy grin, before asking in a faux suspicion tone. "Who's the girl Deo is talking to?"
Demetrius laughed. "Her name is Emalyn Frudium. She's from a half-blood. Smart girl. Humble too. Never cross her though, she fights."
"Let me guess? Muggle style?"
"Yup." He said, popping the 'p'. "She slapped August once. He still has the scar on the back of his neck."
"Oh, I like her."
"Get in line, princess."
After a few rounds of dancing, Calypso broke away from the dance floor. She swiftly round the corner to where her family was standing around talking. She slipped between Reagan and Rosendo taking her attention to the drinks in front of them.
"I can't believe those followers are here," August quietly said, glaring at a certain group of men that surrounded his father.
Calypso turned her eyes towards the sea of men. She gave them a once over. She was familiar with all of them during the battle of Hogwarts. Her eyes turned to the children beside their fathers. A scoff passed her lips when she saw Xanthos, Amadalia and their little group of wannabe's. Seems like they're all suck up to their fathers.
"Rosier is here too, what is he doing here? Last time I checked he's shit talking about muggleborns." Rosendo commented, judging the blonde who was conversing with one of the sacred houses in Russia.
"Probably scheming about," Calypso mumbled, taking one gulp of her drink and setting it down.
Reagan only gave her look. She returned this with a questioning gaze. He turned his eyes somewhere. She followed his gaze and her eyes harden at the sight. Odysseus was with his father; the older man's hand was firm on his son's shoulder and his eyes were formed into a conniving gaze. Beside Odysseus was Ianthe, glaring at her father all while her brother had a blank face.
"Poor Lord Cadieux..." Reagan mumbled, snaking his arm around Calypso's shoulders pulling her close to prevent anyone from stepping into their conversation.
"Poor Sisus, you mean, to live with a man chasing faux glory..." Calypso corrected him, watching Odysseus grip the ring that was made for the 13 knights. Once his father face away with a cynical smirk, the eldest Cadieux turned his head towards them. Quietly as possible, through their own rings and earring, they heard a soft "I'm fine.".
Calypso raised her head up and caught Reagan's gaze. A silent agreement passed the couple as they turn back to their friend to see him talking to his sister, all normal as if the devil didn't just whisper to him.
"Amadeo, Malachi," A baritone voice snapped all of them towards the left. There stood a man with piercing blue eyes and blonde hair. It was neatly kept so was the robes he was wearing. He stood with so much authority and power that even calypso herself felt little in his presence.
"Heya, old man." But it seems like Malachi isn't intimidated by him. So was Amadeo as he stood idly and laidback.
"You're hurting me, I'm not that old, son." Seems like Lord Latil was just like his children, laidback and chill. His eyes greeted each of his step-sons and stopped to see a copy and paste version of Cassian in a female from with grey eyes.
"Oh, you must be Calypso?" The former head of the Latil dynasty asked.
Calypso swallowed her drink and nodded. "Yes."
"It's finally great to meet you, my sons were being protective over you refraining me from meeting you. They assumed I would adopt you. Barmy, I say." He rolled his eyes. "I already have a daughter; his name is Malachi-"
"Hey!"
"But for honesty, I do respect Lord Black as your father, quite a spunky man. Amara is a bitch for ruining your father like that."
Calypso was beyond amused at this.
"Dad," Rhory whined. "Stop talking like that..."
"Like what?"
"Like you're young," August deadpanned.
Lord Latil looked offended. His own sons only shrugged, drinking their drinks to avoid having to defend their father.
"You speak splendidly, Lord Latil. Don't mind Rhory, he's sleep deprived." Calypso smiled, earning a snicker from Reagan and an irritated groan from her brother.
"Thank you, little nymph, please call me Max, Maximillian is too long."
"Then call me 'Lili'." Calypso grinned.
"I have acquired a new daughter,"
"Sirius will be mortified," Rosendo snickered, earning a few of his own reaction to scatted along his brothers.
"Collecting children again, Maxxy boy?" A heavy French accent said from beside Max. Calypso turned her eyes to the French that had the similar face to Rhory.
"Been there, done that." Max shrugged, moving to stand beside his heir.
"Oh! Oh mon! You must ve Calypso!" The French lad exclaimed, facing Calypso. "I am Raphael Beau-Cerys."
"He's my father," Rhory pipped in, popping a cracker in his mouth.
"Bonjour, Lord Beau." Calypso greeted, bowing her head.
Raphael grinned. "It zeem like, zee prinzess is as elegant as Rhory described."
Calypso's hair grew bright pink making Reagan, from beside her chuckle while running his hand through her now pink hair. Max and Raphael stood shook at the display of magic. Metamorphamagus are from ancient bloodlines, so it is very rare to see one expressed themselves wildly with this ability.
"Excellent ability, Lili." Max complimented.
"Thank you,"
"Zeems like Amara isn't that bad," The French jested, earning a nudge form his friend. "You all came out extraordinary, you too, little king."
Reagan tipped his head while Rosendo beamed at his best friend. He was very proud.
"Where is your father, Lili? Did he come with you?" Max asked the girl, while sipping his assumingly, alcohol drink.
"My father doesn't fancy pure-blood parties." Calypso politely replied. "Although, I can most likely drag him along."
Raphael laughed heartily. "Please do, dear, your father is the youngest among us."
"And I've heard from Deo and Achi, you've recently did some detective work. I applause your work." Max smiled, patting his twins' head. "Be careful, my dear. Its no secret of you and that chosen one's capabilities."
"Those deaths are not cause by an adult," Raphael followed, smiling mischievously. "Not most can see damage when they are ignorant. As much as I diszapprove of your way of handling the situation, I congratulate you for being a powerful witch."
"I open my home to you, little misfit." Max announced making his sons smile with warmth.
"And I too, It iz very lonely without Rhory around the summer." Raphael added in, raising a glass.
Calypso was buzzing with the colour pink. Reagan gently ran a hand down her forearm, taking her back to reality. She cleared her throat and mustered a smile of gratitude.
"Thank you so much. In exchange, my family will be at your dispense."
"This my sister!" Rosendo cried, tackling her in a hug. Rhory wanted to mischievous for today and tackled his sister knowing she could carry all of them with one hand.
"She is wearing a sleeveless dress!" Cassian reprimanded, pulling his sister away from the fray.
"If she flashes someone, I will make you two parade naked around the house." Amadeo threatened, his eyes scolding them.
"Do they know I charmed this dress to not fall?" Calypso whispered to Reagan who chuckled.
"Nope, I double checked," Reagan winked.
Calypso smiled as she successfully pried of her overly affectionate brothers.
Maximillian and Raphael grinned to themselves seeing how chaotically harmonious the half-siblings are. Seems like they will be fine.
𝟏𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟒
"We're not going camping?" Rhory sulked, rolling over his back while tweaking his little invention.
"I'm sorry, I swear, we'll make it up next year," Amadeo promised while he was hastily tying his necktie.
"Has anyone seen my necktie?! I HAVE A SHIFT!" Malachi panicked, running around.
"Accio necktie," Calypso casted, waving her hand. A black necktie had appeared in the palm of her hands. She passed it to her brother.
"Thanks, Lils." Malachi mumbled, kissing her forehead before tugging his twin to the floo. "We need to be fast; I don't want dad on my neck."
"Bye!" "Take care!" "Love you both, don't kill each other."
"Demetrius! Where are you!?"
Calypso sighed to herself. It was 9 in the morning, and everyone was busy. Amadeo had meetings. Malachi is starting his intern shift. August is starting his day with the Bertelli finances and Demetrius is being scouted for a quidditch team. So far, it wasn't too chaotic where Cassian needed to assist his older brothers. He left it for Calypso. She doesn't mind.
The black heiress, exhaled through her nose as she walked down the east manor. She travelled down up to the 3rd floor where Reagan was sleeping in. She knocked on the door and waited for an answer. When he did manage to muffle an answer. Calypso cracked open the door.
This was her first time in his room. It was just like hers with dark green colours and gold trimmings here and there. His bed was longer prior to his height. Calypso entered the room to see the brunette sprawled over his bed with his blankets over his body. The silver eyed misfit silently plopped herself on top causing him to grunt at the sudden pressure, nevertheless, he turns to face her.
"Good morning to you," Calypso greeted, climbing on top of him and laying flat.
"Have you had breakfast?" Reagan asked. His voice was deeper than usual cause by the sleep he was awoken from.
"Two hours ago," Calypso answered, muffled by her face being planted over the blanket.
An hour or two passed, the comforting atmosphere lulled the pair to sleep. It's when Reagan shifted to his side only to stop feeling the weight on him. He turned his head down to see Calypso on top of him, dozing off with her face pressed on crook of his neck. Sighing, he shifted on his side and pressed her closer. He pressed a soft kiss on her forehead.
The humbling atmosphere dare him to sleep again, but the boy stayed awake softly stroking the girl's hair. He listened to the soft shallow heartbeat from the girl, but not daring to fall into slumber. She was in a deep sleep and god dare him to wake her up, she needs enough sleep. With a resigned breath he smiled softly.
A few minutes passed with Reagan just staring out his room, the girl between his arms shifted around and made a displeased noise of waking up. He looked down to see a frowning Calypso. She looked up and just casually pressed herself more into his embrace and hid her face.
"We need to get up, sweetheart." Reagan said, stroking the side of her exposed face.
"We don't have anything to do..." The girl protested. Reagan being older, poked her side and said. "Calypso, we need to move, we can't sleep the day away."
"What do you suggest we do?" She asked, twisting away so she sat up leaving him sprawled on the bed.
"Date?" He suggested, staring up at her. The girl looked at him and plopped down on his chest making the boy grunt. "Sure, sound ideal."
Cassian stared at his sister who was beside their brother Rhory, watching him tweak a little mechanical butterfly. His eyes twitched at the scene, no not because of Rhory, because of what he agreed on. His little sister on a date with a family friend who's been there with them since diapers. Oh the horror, what was Amadeo thinking? Not that he can complain, Cassian fully trusts Reagan, he watched the boy as they grown up.
Plus, his sister seemed to be glowing. He ran a hand down his face, oh his little beautiful and ruthless sister.
"I can feel your internal monologue from here, Ian." Rosendo said to his older brother, plopping beside him, his blue eyes carefully threading what Cassian was feeling. Out of all his brothers, Cassian was harder to reader, harder than Calypso. His older brother has a wall built around him, and ramming a shield to it would deem useless. That's how Cassian is.
"She's only fourteen," Cassian mumbled, turning to Rosendo. The brunet, opposite of his mischievous looks, gave his older brother a look of reprimanding. "They aren't doing anything bad, Ian, just be happy Lypso is blooming. Look at our little princess all grown up."
"That's the thing, Rosie, our little princess is growing up too face, I can only free that she was twelve yesterday." Cassian stressed, nipping at his fingers. Rosie pat his brothers hands.
"Ian, calm down, she will still be our little sister, that won't change." Rose assured his big brother. Cassian may not act like his all might brother with words, but his actions justify his big brother role. The only noirette among the brothers sighed, bumping shoulders with his brother.
Rosendo smiled before turning to his little sister and decided to jest her a bit. "So...you're with him, now?"
Calypso raised an eyebrow. "In the process off, at least,"
"Jealousy, Jealousy, little sister, snatcing the finest man among the sea of hoes." Rosendo razed, earning a mock glare from sister. Rhory snorted.
"Do you like him?" Rosendo asked. "Genuinely?"
He trusted both to them. But he needs confirmation from both. He watched as Calypso's eyes soften and her lips curved to a smile. The three lone brothers shared a quick look.
"I do, I like him." She said, realizing that she does indeed genuinely like Reagan more than a friend.
"There we go," Rosendo smiled. He may not be looking after her as much as he used too, he trusted his sister's own whim. She may not show it, but she is at the strongest he had ever seen her. Oh, merlin, he wished he didn't have said that, if he'd known how right he is and those words will be eating him alive.
"How about you, Rosie?" Calypso pressed on, sitting on the floor beside Rhory. "I heard you were admiring a girl."
Cassian can't save him here nor can Rhory.
Rosendo's face dropped and playful smile etched to his face. "You know it's a cover up."
The girl smirked. "I know. Who's the boy?"
Rosendo chuckled seeing that his sister can see through people easily. "I only like him because of Quidditch, but no, I'm not interested with anyone."
She hummed. "Take your time. Mine just happened to fall out of nowhere."
"I blame Reagan, messing with my sister." He scoffed.
Before Calypso can retaliate, Reagan came barging in and stopped as they both looked at each other. A snicker left their lips. They wore the same outfit. Calypso wore a white sunday dress with brown sandals while Reagan wore a loose white polo and beige pants and brown sandals.
"Oh gods, they're soulmates confirmed." Rosendo sighed exasperatedly.
Rhory rolled his eyes and smacked him with a wax chip.
Cassian, after realizing he was now responsible for his sibling's safety, sighed running a hand down his face. Kudos to Amadeo and Malachi for shouldering their antics. He's an amateur at this big brother thing.
"Enough--" Cassian warned with a hiss. He turned to Reagan and began speaking in graeci, telling his time long friend to take care of his sister and try not to cause a widespread media uproar.
Calypso smiled as Cassian threatened to dislodge Reagan spine if he does anything cassian wouldn't want to happen. She was glad her brother wasn't that over bearing or overly protective. She would be blowing a gasket if they were. But oh, she was sure Draco and Harry would be the one interrogating her.
Finally departing away, Calypso followed the brunette out and stopped when he went straight towards the garage. Tilting her head she fasten up her pace.
"We're driving over there, if that's okay with you." Reagan said. Calypso frowned before realizing what he meant when he tossed her a black sleek helmet. The girl's eyes widen when he hopped on the unoccupied motorcycle she's been wondering who owned it.
"You have a driver's license?" Calypso asked, flabbergasted. Walking to the vehicle while snapping on her head gear.
"Yep, I'm nearly seventeen, amata." Reagan told her, hopping on the bike and twisting the left handle. Calypso whistle hearing the revving engine. "Hop on, c'mon, we're wasting daylight."
"I have short legs, give me a break." Calypso grumbled, hopping behind Reagan.
The boy made sure she was perfectly sat behind him before speeding away from the garage. Calypso grinned as she watched the trees around them blur from the speed they were going from. Reagan glanced at his rear view mirror and smiled seeing his girl just looking around, and from the aura he can feel, she's was content.
"If you don't mind me asking, where are we headed?" Calypso asked, tucking her chin over Reagan's shoulder. The boy hummed, "Since I can't bring you to Italy, you haven't seen the shopping district here in Greece, the Athens are a great sight." Reagan said, turning on his signal light. "Greece is rich in history and since you love food as much as Ron does, a food trip seems pliable."
Hearing food was involved. Calypso perked up taking interest and looking at him for more.
"A food hall if I must say."
"Sounds heaven, Ray."
Reagan parked by the pier leaving the motorcycle by itself. Meanwhile calypso made sure it was safe by planting a seagull to watch over the vehicle. The older boy then outstretched his hand to the girl, which she took graciously. He pulled them to the city centre where Calypso's face grew in awe at the beautiful crowded humble town. The beautiful buildings and colorful banners were spread around the high building, waving around the wind. The people buzzed around, buying and selling products. The paths were mixed of granite and diorite spread among the district, it was looking at a masterpiece built with history and gold.
"Magical, I know." Reagan winked, guiding her by the shoulder.
"It is..." The girl mumbled, looking around.
People were around, bustling around and talking. It was loud but it only added to the beauty of Greece. Reagan smiled at the twinkling eyes of the girl beside him.
"Let's go to my to go, Gyros are the best to snack on." Reagan said, dragging her to the pristine stall. Calypso hummed as she was given the food. Reagan encourages her to take a bite. The girl took a plenty size bite and her eyes widen at the flavour exploding in her mouth.
"Holy shit," She quietly exclaimed. "This is good."
Reagan laughed quietly as he took his own bite of his food, silently watching his girl enjoy her food. He was glad he planned a food trip knowing quite well she would enjoy food rather than doing something what most couples do.
"What's after this?" Calypso asked, wiping her mouth clean.
"I was planning to buy you Komboloi beads. There's also a hand-painting ceramic shop near the Athens entrance." Reagan listed, wiping away some residue from her face.
"Ooh, can we buys things for our friends?" Calypso asked, instinctively reaching out for his hand.
"Of course."
Their journey to purchase the beads were successful. Reagan explained to her that their beads were used to express soothing and de-stressing. Calypso bought the polished stone ones. Their next stop was in a ceramic painting.
Reagan challenged her to find a painted piece that reminds her of each other. The girl can only grin as they began searching for their respective objects. Out of spite, Calypso brought a cup with swirling patterns of the rainbow. It made the brunet laugh. He brought with him was a cup coloured with pink and intricate patterns. This made the goddess snort in amusement. Reagan paid for the cups out of spite.
Calypso aimlessly stood by the shelves upon shelves of ceramics while Reagan was in line to pay for their cups. She was admiring certain piece ogling at the beautiful creations made by hand. Her window shopping was stopped when someone bumped with her shoulder.
"Sorry," The goddess mumbled her apology, raising her head to make eye contact.
"Oh, my." The boy she bumped into grumbled. "It's my fault, please excuse me."
As he passed by, Calypso felt a spike of malevolent aura. She looked over her shoulder to see no one. Her frown deepened trying to spot the heartbeat if she can, but she was cut off when Reagan went to call her name. She brushed off the feeling for a while, reminding herself to check it later.
Their next stop was a café and restaurant near the pier. They took seat by the corner where least people crowded.
"Can I pay half?" Calypso asked, flipping through the menu seeing it was a affordable price with her allowance that was given by her brothers and father.
"No, I-"
"I want to pay, please?"
Reagan sighed. "Sure."
Calypso smiled thankful for his cooperation. They called in a waiter who was happy to server them. Reagan ordered his meal followed by Calypso.
"This is the most stress-free day I've had." Calypso commented, twirling around her Komboloi beads.
"Is that your way of saying this is the best day ever?" Reagan jested with a wiggle of his eyebrows.
The girl rolled her eyes. "Yes, It's my way."
"I'm flattered, Lili."
"You're welcome." Calypso jokingly said back.
There it was again. He was looking at her with a smile. Smiling because she's smiling. It was contagious, she never smiled a lot so, when she does smile, it was heavily contagious. Should friends look at each other the way they do? Probably not. Falling in love seems like drowning and flying at the same time. Best friend. Other Half.
He was knee deep. Who could have known that caring for his best friend's sister would end up with him loving the stars and all it's burning glory.
He didn't mind star-gazing.
23 years. She had never cared for building a relationship. So she barely give two of her fucks, but here she was on a date with a boy much older than her who never had to prove himself to her, because he was confident he could be the sun in her little black and white world. And there he was raining sunlight, does it have to feel like this or it's just normal human function to feel attached to a human like her? Probably.
She like her little empty ocean walking but a little summer wouldn't hurt her right?
She doesn't mind the sun and flowers.
"Oh look at that..." Calypso quietly muttered, feeling a certain someone's heartbeat fluttering against her own ribcage. It was a rowdy heartbeat but it fits right in with her rather tamed one. "I can hear your heartbeat."
"Pardon him, he doesn't know what to do under pressure." Reagan smiled, earning a humored raised eye-brow from the girl across from him. Apparently, while the other side of his ribcage welcomed another heart, that belonged to the calm ocean.
"Shut up and eat your doughnuts."
"Ey, that's mine!"