Chapter 1
I refuse to give this book's chapters fun names because I suck at naming chapters so if I think of one then I will put it down here because I'm lazy! Now am I writing this is school? Yes. Is this going to go well considering I'm doing this while suposed to be taking a test? No(I did finish the test though I think I did well) Why do you guys read my awful books? I don't know. But lets go!
Tw: Scars, PTSD, talk about Panic attacks and the starting of one, talk of bad parenting, talk of neglect, Foster system, Remus. Please tell me if I missed any I would be happy to add them. We don't like Roman's aunts and uncles
Marcus kneeled down helping Roman fix the strap on his leg brace, looking up and making eye contact with the small boy. "Ok Roman are you ready to meet your uncle Logan?" he asked Roman just shrugged and looked down not making eye contact. Marcus frowned. He remembered when Roman was still full of joy even after facing such hardships he always had a smile on his face and was full of energy. Roman used to always be excited to meet a new family member and get to stay with them. But after being sent back so many times he lost his excited spark.
Marcus stood up and ruffled Romans auburn hair. "Come on buddy how about we play Dragon Witch before Logan gets here?" Roman immediately perked up nodding his head so fast Marcus thought it would fly off. He grabbed Romans hand and started towards the small play area to play with Roman. A few minutes later he heard his text tone sound alerting him that Logan had arrived. "Roman, buddy come on Logans here! Let's go meet him shall we" Marcus said while grabbing Romans hand. They walked down the hall way before coming to the front office where Logan was waiting.
Logan wore a black polo shirt with dark blue jeans and a blue, green, and yellow tie. He had black glasses that went over his dark blue eye's and hid dark brown hair was neatly gelled back in a very professional matter. He was tall and his jaw was set firmly as he noticed Roman and Marcus he watched them with a cold look in his eyes. Needless to say Roman was very intimidated.
Marcus swallowed his own fear before plastering on a large smile. "You must be Logan. I'm Marcus and this little guy is Roman. Can you say 'Hi' Roman" Marcus asked poking Roman a bit. Roman his behind Marcus's leg and gave Logan a small, shy wave. Logan just looked at Roman before holding his hand out to Marcus to shake. "Yes I am Logan. I am here to pick up Roman." Marcus shook his had as was slightly taken aback at Logans cold formal tone. "Yah. We just need you to sign a few things and I need to talk to you about Roman a bit and they you can take him home."
"That seems adequate" Logan started to walk with Marcus to his small office and sat down. Marcus handed Logan some legal documents for him to sign. When he had finished Marcus asked a coworker to copy them while he talked to Logan. "So Logan I thought it would help you if I filled you in on Roman a bit more."
"I have read his file's that you have sent me. It said he has been though 8 different family members homes the past year if I am correct. I must say I have never been the biggest fan of my cousins they always tended to be too self centered for my liking. It also said due to the accident Roman has an injured leg he requires a brace for and a PTSD diagnoses. Those are the main points I was able to gather from your records."
Marcus was stunned to say the least. He had memorized all that in the 2 weeks he had been informed about Roman? Marcus took a breath before be spoke.
"Yah thats all something I wanted to talk to you about but theres some more. For one Romans other guardians weren't exactly the nicest too him. They were constantly berating him and never really wanted him in the first place. So they would keep him for a little bit before sending him back. Roman's a smart boy though it's not so obvious at times and being bounced around from home to home has really effected him, so if he takes a bit to warm up to you don't be surprised. Also I wanted to talk to you about some of his triggers and how to deal with any episodes or panic attacks."
"Yes I have done some research about how to deal with panic attacks and PTSD flashbacks before"
"Ok thats good. Well one big thing I need to tell you is the Roman really doesn't like cars. They usually send him into panic attacks or flash backs from the accident. So he usually likes to walk places but as you know his leg isn't the best with long walks so just be prepared. He also isn't the best with sudden loud sounds and doesn't like yelling."
"Is that all" Logan asked standing up looking at his watch. "Yah it should be. And thank you again for being able to take care of him. We usually give more notice but..."
"It is fine. I forgot! My apologies but I have 2 house mates who live with me, there is still enough room for Roman to have his own. Is this still adequate?" Logan asked stopping to look Marcus in the eye. Marcus shrugged and opened the door. "That should be fine. Roman come on little man Logans going to take you to your new house now!" Marcus walked up to Roman. Roman looked at Marcus with fear in his eyes and pulled him into a hug. Marcus hugged the small boy before leading him to Logan. "Salutations Roman. I am Logan, I hope that you will find out living accommodations adequate"
"You have no idea how to talk to kids do you."
"I am not the best I must admit"
"Buddy he was just saying hi and saying he hopes you'll like living with him"
Roman just nodded his head and Marcus lead him and Logan out to the front door. Marcus leaned down and gave Roman a big hug "Bye bye Roman"
"Good bye Mr. Marcus" Roman whispered. Marcus let Roman go and Logan looked down at him.
"Come on Roman our train leaves soon and we do not want to miss it." Roman nodded and Logan started walking to the train station that was only a few blocks away. Roman tried to keep up with Logan but with Logans brisk pace and Romans short legs he struggled to keep up. Logan sighed after noticing Roman falling behind. "Do you want me to carry you Roman?" Roman hesitated before nodding and Logan leaned down and stiffly picked up Roman so that he sat in his arms.
Logan carried Roman to the train station and onto the train as he didn't want Roman to accidentally run away from him. They train ride was short and they were soon at the station closest to Logans house. Logan picked up Roman again and walked to his car, he unlocked the doors and headed to the backseat where he had already set up a red carseat for Roman. Roman looked at the car and instantly panicked.
He started crying and smacking at Logans shoulder. "No. No. No! Please no no nononono" Roman desperately pleaded. Logan's face remained still but he was in fact shocked. This was the first time he actually heard Roman speak. Romans breathing started to quicken. "No cars please please please. Please Logan. No..." Roman trailed off having a hard time speaking. Logan shifted Roman so he could look him in the eye's. Roman's face was streaked with tears and he was desperately trying to escape Logans grasp. Logan looked Roman in the eye's before speaking in a calm voice.
"Roman can you look at me please." Roman continued to struggle but looked at Logan "Good now breath in for 4, hold for 7, and now out for 8. Good job Roman, you are doing a good job." He continued to lead Roman through the breathing exercise till he calmed down a little.
"Please no car Mr. Logan" Roman whimpered
"Just Logan is adequate Roman. And I am afraid we have to take the car. The walk to my house is far too long for us to walk. I promise I am a safe driver and there are not many cars on the road here." Logan said. Roman slightly nodded and Logan bent down and started strapping Roman into the car seat almost being bested by the imposable mechanism. Before stepping into the drivers seat he put Romans bag into the seat next to him. "Roman is there any toy or article of clothing you value most?"
"Uh... My lion" Roman said a bit confused as to what Logan was asking. Logan opened his red bag and pulled out the Lion that had been sitting on the top and handed it to Roman. Roman clutched tightly to the toy and Logan got into the driver seat starting the car. Logan started the drive back to his house periodically checking to make sure Roman was still ok. There were a few times where he needed to stop and lead Roman through the breathing exercise again but other then that the ride went well. Logan soon pulled into the drive way of his house.
His house was 2 stories and was painted a dark grey with a black roof. It almost looked like it was haunted(Hint hint wink wink) Logan spend a few minutes fumbling with Romans seat before unclasping the straps. Roman instantly jumped out of the car as fast as he could and Logan put his bad over his shoulder. Logan walked Roman up to the front door and unlocked it leading him inside. Just then Remus fell down the flight on stairs landing at his feet.
"LOGIE YOU'RE HOOOOMMMEEEE" He shouted at their feet. Roman jumped backwards but Logan just stepped over Remus used to this. "Remus I would appreciate if you would not scare Roman for your first impression. Roman this is my house mate Remus. Remus this is the boy I told you I was fostering, Roman. Remus's boyfriend should be around here somewhere." Roman have Remus a small wave still standing in the door way. Remus finally caught sight of the small boy and squealed "He's so CUTE! Oh my Satan look at him!"
"Why is Remus screaming" Just then a man wearing a yellow shirt with a black blazer and black bowler hat walked in.
"Ah there he is. Roman this is Janus. He is Remus's boyfriend and my other house mate. Janus please say hello to Roman" Logan said gesturing to Janus
"Oh hey kid. What are you doing. You just gonna stand out there all day?" Janus said noticing how Roman still hadn't moved from the door
"It's 'going to' not 'gonna' Janus"
"Tomato, Solanum lycopersicum" Roma finally took a step inside and Remus closed the door behind him. Remus kneeled down and looked at Roman. Roman looked up through his long bangs that covered most of his face. Remus suddenly gapsed
"Look Janus! He matches us!" he shouted gesturing wildly for Janus to come closer
"I totally understand what you mean Remus" Janus replied sarcastically
"His scars look! He has one over his nose like me and the one on his cheek and eye like you!" Remus said excitedly. Roman quickly looked down tugging his bangs lower over his eye's. He didn't like other people seeing his scars but Remus seemed so happy. He peeked up and for the first time noticed how Remus had a scar running across the bridge of his nose like he did and Janus had a scar running over his left eye and a horizontal scar running from the corner of his mouth back to his ear. They matched the scars Roman had perfectly. Roman smiled a bit now that he wasn't the only one.
"Logan the fates have brought us together! This kid is destined to be ours!" Remus shouted. Logan sighed and turned back to them from the kitchen where he had started making dinner.
"Remus you are not Roman's legal guardian I am."
"I knoowwwww. But he lives with us and I already love him so he's my unofficial son!"
"Whatever you say Remus" Logan said only half listening as he finished the sandwiches for their entire group. "Can we just eat dinner then head to bed. Roman you've had a long day and I'd suggest having a goods night rest will be helpful" Roman just shyly nodded before taking a bite out of his sandwich. They soon finished dinner and Logan lead him to his room on the first floor telling him that if Roman needed anything he lived on the first room to the right of the stairs on the second floor. Roman got changed into his pajamas and got into bed. Logan turned off the lights and closed the door leaving Roman to sleep. Just as Roman started to drift off he thought he saw two light blue and purple figures watching him.
Hey how was the first chapter? Does any one else want to help me murder Romans aunts and uncles for making our dramatic boy sad? Also did I make Roman have a hurt leg just so Logan, Janus, and Remus had to carry him more? Yes yes I did
Well thank you for reading
IDK don't die or something
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