A Touch Of Cinnamon

Chapter Twenty-Six

"I know mi amore. I'm so sorry." I cried into his chest, gripping his shirt tightly as if he'd disappear in midair. My whole room was quiet except for my sobs and his sweet nothings that he mumbled against my hair.

"I think straight with you." I told him once I stopped crying.
"You drive me crazy."

"I know."

"Being with you literally kills me."

"I know."

"We shouldn't be together-"

"I know."

"But I can't help but love you despite all that. You're bad for me." I tell him, hot tears brimming my eyes. He stares into my eyes with a defeated expression.

"I know." I stared at him for a moment, praying to god to give me a miraculous force to prevent me from what I'm about to do because I know there is no turning back. Roman's own tears silently fell as he sat in silence. I felt the feeling in my chest, it burned causing my heart to race and my mind to become hazy.

I loved him.

 I lurched forward, wrapping my arms around him as I pressed my lips against his. He reacted quickly, our teeth clashing as we desperately tried to kiss on another. He gripped my shirt as if he didn't want to let go. In his kiss I am home. I kissed him harder while he slipped his tongue into my mouth. I pulled back for air and laid my forehead against his, my eyes stayed closed as I panted softly trying to catch my breath. I opened my eyes to find him already staring into mine. I pulled away only for him to put his hand behind my neck and pull me into a kiss which caused me to flinch. I shook off the unpleasant shiver that graced my body and continued to kiss him back. Now I understand the cliche of something feeling so wrong and right at the same time. It just sounds silly. We pulled apart again. "I can't forget what happened." I remind him.

"I don't expect you to, I'm just asking for a second chance." I nodded.

Even if in the future he hurts me, I love him so hell maybe love is fucking blind but who needs to see anyways when I have him.

He smiled at me, making my heart swell before I could say anything else my bedroom door opened revealing my mother. My blood ran cold when she spotted Roman. I couldn't tell what she was thinking as she looked between me and Roman. "Your father won't be pleased with this Kennedy. I don't know approve what-" She gestured between us. "This is but I love you and want you to be happy. He has to leave, your father should be home any second." I nodded, mentally thanking my mom for being understanding.

"I won't hurt him again ma'am." He told her seriously.

"I really hope you don't Roman." She told him, warningly. As we were walking down the stairs and almost out the door my father entered the house, Immediately making eye contact with Roman.

Oh god.

My father's face contorted with anger and he came marching towards us. Once he was in front of Roman, he lifted his fist and punched him square in the face. I jumped back at the sound it made before realizing what happened when Roman was tackled to the ground with my dad on top of him."Dad! Get off of him!" I yelled, trying to pull my dad off Roman but he didn't seem to budge.

"I'm going to beat the shit out of him then kill him! He's just like his father!" He kept punching him, Roman didn't fight back, only tried to block the blows. My mother was also trying to convince my dad to stop.

"Dad please! I love him." I begged, trying to hold back his fist, he momentarily stopped and looked back at me.

"He hurt you, Kennedy."

"I know dad and he deserves a lot of things but killing him will not make this better, I can't live without him dad. I refuse to." I pleaded with all seriousness. He sighed and got off of Roman and left to his room without a single word or glance. I wanted to my dad but instead went straight to Roman, checking over his face to see the damage my father had caused. He was grotesque. Already his left eye was almost swollen shut and bloody spit drooled from his slack jaws. His face was bruised and his lip was busted. I know Roman could have easily fought off my father but didn't so I was quite gratefully for that. "We should go to your house, my dad wouldn't be too happy if we stayed longer." I suggested to which he nodded. "I'm sorry." I felt so bad. He dismissed my apology.

"There is no need, I deserved it."

"Mom can I-"

"Yes, you can go if you want, I'll try to calm your father down. Be safe, love you." She said, softly with a smile. I told her 'love you too', she came up to me and gave me a kiss on my forehead before heading to their room.

"I need to pack some clothes but do you think you can manage to get to the car? I'm going to drive." He nodded silently before heading out. I quickly packed my things and left the house, getting into his car. I glanced at him as he slumped against the passenger seat. I sighed, pulling my seat belt on and starting the engine after I adjusted the seat to accommodate to my size. I backed out of my driveway and continued on my way while I lowered my window for fresh air. Fresh air flowed into the car bringing the freshness of the country air to our senses. I looked at myself from the mirror and didn't even recognize the person that stared back at me. It wasn't even that I looked different, it was that I felt different. Shaking my head I looked over at Roman again and smiled. 



Sorry I haven't written in a long while but I've been working on school. Thank you for ready be sure to Vote and comment, I love reading your comments. Hope everyone is doing lovely, see you in the next chapter! Also don't hate for this chapter haha <3