*Roman's POV*

Virgil: Roman what the HELL happened?!

Roman: Lots of stuff Vee. Lots of stuff.
I drop my backpack on the floor by the door then flop down onto the couch. Which ended up being a very bad idea because as soon as I landed pain shot all through my body. Hopefully I didn't make it too noticeable.

Vee walks over to the couch and sits next to me.
Virgil: So what happened?

His voice was calm in the sense that he was worried but you could tell by looking in his eyes that he would punch a guy if he needed to.

Roman: Well, on my way into school there was a strong gust of wind that got pollen on my contacts. I didn't have any extra so I had to go without them.

Putting two and two together, I could tell Virgil already figured out what happened, but I can't tell him the truth.

With what happened last night and the whole FairyGodmother thing, I don't need to add more to it. So I'll just keep it to myself. I'll be fine.

I sigh and throw my arm over my face before continuing.

Roman: Mia and Axel were the first to notice, caused a whole scene.

Virgil: They did this didn't they? Man I knew I didn't like them. If they are the ones who hurt you I will light a fire under their butts. Literally.

Roman: No. No one hurt me Vee. I uhh...

Come on think!

Roman: We played a very intense game of dogeball in gym today and I kinda got hit in the face.

That seems believable enough.

Mom comes out of the kitchen holding a gel ice pack.

Mom (Alex): Here you go sweetie.

Roman: Thanks Mom.
I take the ice pack and place it on my eye, wincing at the cold.

Mom (Alex): Ma's making some hot chocolate, it'll be done in a bit. I heard you're dodgeball story, now how about you explain the other bruises?

Virgil: Brusies? As in plural? Ro, what's she taking about.

Mom (Alex): And before you try to deny anything I saw you limping on your way to the car earlier.

Well. She's not wrong. I have multiple bruises on my legs, arms, and stomach, mainly from Mia and her heels.

Roman: I kept looking down all day to draw the least amount of attention as possible. Since I wasn't watching where I was going I ran into multiple door frames and tables.

Not technically a lie, that did happen. I'm gonna be really sore tomorrow.

Mom looks skeptical and starts to say something but decides against it. Instead, she shakes her head and walks back into the kitchen. Virgil on the other hand didn't buy it at all.

Virgil: All right. Tell me the truth.

Roman: That was the truth.
Acting skills don't fail me now. Vee stares directly into my eyes and I try not to squirm under his gaze. After about a minute he gives up and leans back on the couch.

Virgil: You know you can tell me anything right? No matter what?

Roman: Of course.
He looks at me again and sighs.

Virgil: I still think you're lying through your teeth but if I find out someone hurt you, they are gonna regret it.

I laugh lightly to ease the tension when Ma comes in with the hot chocolate. I thank her and she turns on the movie we fell asleep to last night. Speaking of...

Roman: So what time did you wake up?

Virgil: Noon-ish.

Wow.

Roman: You feeling better then?
He shrugs and makes a so-so motion with his hand.

Roman: I was gonna talk to Logan but Pat had a doctor's appointment.

Virgil: Yeah I know, I talked to him.
I raise an eyebrow at him over the edge of my mug.

Virgil: I uhh... kinda got a little panicky when I woke up. I starting worrying about you cuz I kept feeling like something was wrong and it made me accidentally talk telepathically with Logan.

Roman: Really?? That's awesome!
Man, telepathy would be cool. I could've been talking to Vee or Pat, heck even Logan, instead of being hyper-aware of kids staring at me all day.

In hindsight, I could've told them the red eyes were fake... but then I probably would've gotten in trouble for 'causing a scene' and be told to just take them out. Which of course, I couldn't. So I would've been outted either way.

I snap out of my thoughts and focus back on to the conversation.

Virgil: He said that it was really weird for me to actually need sleep. Apparently, after your first few creations you'll feel a tiny bit of tiredness but that's it. He said to just rest till I feel normal again.

Roman: So you're all good?

Virgil: Another few hours of sleep and I should be. If I ever do sleep in again please wake me up. I don't care how tired I seemed before hand, I'd rather not panic my way into finding a new power.

I laugh and readjust my ice pack.

Roman: Will do Vee.
We fall into a comfortable silence and watch the movie. After about a few minutes in, I zone out and let my mind wander.

Which can be a bad thing.

What was up with that Deceit guy? Who's his boyfriend and what's his interest in me? Quest? What quest? I'm a kid in high school, my only 'quest' is to not fail my classes.

Why the random comment on my eyes? "Those are brighter then any other demon eyes ever seen."

What does that mean?? I really wish I could talk to Virge about this but I feel like Deceit would know if I ever told anyone. Like he's watching or something.

Well. That's an unsettling thought.

*Virgil's POV*

Halfway through the movie and I was as zoned out as Roman seemed to be.

I want to believe Roman, I really do. But there's something in my brain telling me that he's lying. And I don't know what or how to feel about that.

I wish I could just hug him and tell him that whatever the truth is well get through it together like we always have. But, of course, the downside of being a ghost means no hugging.

Man, the dream I had last night of actually having physical contact just made me want it more. It was only a dream right? Of course it was. It's literally impossible for it to be real.

But if I have no memory of my past life then I have no memory of human contact right? Or would that be something remembered subconsciously.

Brains are weird.

*Logan's POV*

I personally hate going to doctor's appointments. Well, Patton's doctor's appointments. I've never actually had one, there's no need.

Since Patton's 15 now, (his birthday is months before Roman's) doctor's ask him more about female stuff. Which is, to say the least, truly bothersome in the sense that it makes him really uncomfortable. Which makes me uncomfortable.

In their defense, they don't know, it's not their fault. It's that transphobic women of a mother.

We are currently in the examination room waiting for the doctor. I had just finished talking to Virgil, which was a weird experience.

He shouldn't need sleep, no matter the circumstances. Although, FairyGodmother did say that stuff like this could happen considering-

???: Do you how do? My name is Dr. Picani.
My thoughts were interrupted by a happy-go-lucky looking doctor entering the room.

He had a traditional white coat and baby blue scrubs underneath.

Mrs. Hart(Patton's Mom): Where's Dr. Brown?

Dr. Picani: She had some family issues and we are understaffed right now so they called in a few of us therapists to do check ups and stuff.

Mrs. Hart: You're a therapist?

Dr. Picani: Yes, I typically work at-
I tune them put, instead opting to watch Patton shift uncomfortably on the examination table.

According to Virgil, he can see me now if I uncloak, but I don't think it's a good idea to do that at the moment.

Dr. Picani types out some stuff on the computer and Patton grabs his necklace and fidgets with it anxiously. With the doctor and his mother not paying too much attention he mouths something that I don't catch and looks around the room.

Is he looking for me?

He speaks again this time barely a whisper.

Patton: Come on Logan. Show yourself. Please.
Well, I guess I can't say no. If he knows I'm here I might as well let him see me.

Dr. Picani: Alrighty, you ready?
I drop the cloak to allow Patton to see me and give him a thumbs up.

Multiple emotions come at me all at once, none of which I could decipher. All I do know is the way his eyes lit up was the best thing I have ever seen.

*Deceit's POV*

Deceit: Babe! I'm back!

???: I'm in here!

I follow the sound of my boyfriend's voice to our bedroom where I find him sitting on the bed with a laptop. I climb in next to him and pull him into a kiss that I feel him smile into.

Deceit: So whatcha looking at?

???: Just doing some research on our... subject.

Deceit: That might have been useful before I left.

???: Oh shush, there's only so much you can learn online.

He clicks on a link that opens a file from the Department of Family Services. It surprising what you can get into in the Underworld.

Bio. parents of Roman Young, Margret and Tim Young, have been arrested for child abuse.
The child in question was adopted by Alex and Kat Sanders and has integrated well and has taken the last name 'Sanders.'

The file also contained photos of Alex, Kat, and their home. There was also a picture of young Roman and mug shots of the Youngs.

???: Serves them right... Anyway, what did you find out?

Deceit: I didn't see Virgil but Roman doesn't seem to made any headway on his quest.

???: Quest?

Deceit: Hey it was the first word to come to mind ok?
He rolled his eyes and lightly punched me playfully.

???: You're adorable you know that?

Deceit: Uno reverse card bitch.
He sticks his tounge out at me, puts the computer away, then snuggles into my side.

???: Did anything happen to him?

Deceit: Happen? I didn't see anything, why?

???: I don't know, just a feeling I guess... this is gonna work right?

Deceit: Of course it will love.

I place a kiss to his forehead and rub circles on his back.

Deceit: Of course it will.

*Roman's POV*
*The Next Day*

I borrowed some concealer and foundation from Ma to cover the bruise. Luckily, we are pretty much the same shade.

Virgil: Are you sure you should go to school? Maybe you should rest a little more. Avoid the other kids for a day.

Roman: Vee, I promise I'm fine. Plus, they'll go back to ignoring me when the new contacts come in.

???: Hello my gay family!
The yell was followed by laughter that echoed downstairs.

Roman: Uncle Thomas is here!

Virgil: That guy kinda freaks me out. Nothing against him he's cool but I feel like he can sense me. It's weird.

Roman: Meh, I'm sure it's nothing.

Virgil: Logan started as a simple shadow and occasional weird feeling.

Roman: That's fair. Let's go!
Uncle Thomas is Mom's twin brother and he's one of the coolest people I've ever met.

I swing around the door frame and run downstairs where I find Thomas and my moms talking.

Roman: Uncle Thomas!

Thomas: My favorite nephew!
I jump off the last few steps and he catches me in a hug.

Roman: I'm your only nephew.

Thomas: Details details. So. Which kid do I have to punch?
Ma sighs and shakes her head.

Ma(Kat): You can't punch children Thomas.

Thomas: I can if they hurt my nephew. Sorry bud, you didn't blend you're makeup too well.
The man isn't even here for five minutes and he already knows somethings up.

Roman: Oh that's nothing. I got hit with a dodgeball. No big deal.
He looks skeptical and I hear Virgil come down the stairs behind me, he walked instead of flying which is weird.

Roman: In other news, I have someone I want you to officially meet.
I grab his hand and turn to face Virgil.

Roman: Uncle T. this is Virgil. Virgil, Thomas.
Virgil gave an awkward two-fingered salute. Thomas just smiled.

Thomas: Nice to formally meet you Virgil. Although, I was under the impression your name was Anx?

Virgil: It was but uh... we figured out my real name recently so, yeah.

Thomas: Interesting...
He throws his arm over my shoulders and squeezes.

Thomas: Alright! I'm taking you two on a trip!

Mom(Alex): Thomas he has school.
He just laughs then turns to face Mom.

I'm surprised he took it so... casually. When Mom and Ma first met Virgil they had tons of questions. Like how long we've known about this and how it worked, or how Virgil became a ghost (a question none of us have an answer to.)

Thomas: Aww come on sis, one day off of school won't be the end of the world. Besides, you guys need a date night every once in a while.

Mom and Ma loom at each other seemingly having a conversation with their eyes. Mom sighs then turns back to us.

Mom(Alex): Alright fine, but you make sure he's at school ON TIME tomorrow got it?

Thomas: Message received.
This is awesome! A whole day with Uncle Thomas! The last time I seen him was last Christmas and even then it was brief.

Another plus is that I get to avoid Axel and Mia! I run up the stairs and into my room, Virgil trailing behind.

Virgil: You see what I mean? He barely even reacted, he just smiled!
I pick up my backpack and shove a random outfit and last night's homework into it.

Roman: Its... probably nothing. Besides, you didn't want me to go to school and now I'm not. It's a win-win.

Virgil: Whatever you say.
After zipping up the bag I swing it over one shoulder and headed back downstairs, said bye to my moms, and stopped at the front steps when Thomas turned back to look inside.

Thomas: Oh, almost forgot. Happy anniversary you two.

M and M: Wait what?!
He closes the door but it doesn't do much to muffle the voices inside.

Mom(Alex): I knew I forgot something!

Silence.

Mom(Alex): You forgot too didn't you?

Ma(Kat): ...Maybe.
The three of us laugh and head towards Thomas's car, which is a red mustang.

Thomas: Well now that that's taken care of.
He pauses for dramatic effect and clears his throat.

Thomas: Prince Roman! Art thou ready for an adventure?

Roman: Indeed Sir Thomas! We shall ride into the day in this mighty steed!

R and T: Huzzah!
We both dramatically puch our fists upwards as if we had swords. Virgil just sighs and shakes his head.

Virgil: You two are geeks.

Roman: Why thank you kind sir!
I bow in his general direction and he sighs again. Some people just don't appreciate good acting.

We all get into the car and as soon as Thomas starts the engine 'Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)' from Hamilton instantly shot through the speakers.

Thomas: Sorry about that, I was listening to Hamilton on the way here. Anyways, I'm thinking ice cream first then the park.

Roman: Sounds good.
We sit in silence with Hamilton still playing in the background, just not as loud as before, until Virgil speaks up.

Virgil: So where did he even get this car? Didn't he have Alex's old one?
I shrug and turn to ask Thomas.

Roman: So when did you get the car? Last I seen you were driving Mom's old minivan.

Thomas: Oh my boss FG gave it to me not to long ago.

Roman: FG...?

Thomas: Yeah, you'd like her. She's pretty cool.
We pull into a McDonald's and stop at the drive thru.

Virgil: Who names their kid FG?

Thomas: Its a nickname obviously. Saying FG is easier to say since it's shorter then her actual name.

Wait. Did he? No... He's not supposed to be able to hear Virgil right now.

Thomas: FairyGodmother is her actual name. See that's way to long to say all the time so that's where the nickname came from. Now, do we want cones or sundaes?

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So. It's been a while.
I am sooo sorry for the inconsistency I'll try my hardest to get the next chapter out sooner.

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