Dealing with Emotions... Ana tag Any

[anaromano]

[Character: Anastasia Romano]
[Location: In a class room playing catch up]

Why was it when it rained it poured? Not only was Ana dealing with jealousy over what she saw, but now Alek was sick. he had a fever last night and Ana spent most of last night in the ER, which equaled about 3 hours of sleep before she had to head to school. Not to mention having to find a last minute baby sitter. Thank god for neighbors who did not mind taking care of a sick child. of course now Ana felt bad for not staying home with Alek, but if she missed anymore school, she was in serious trouble and Ana could not afford that.

This was the price she paid for keeping Alek, being a young mother and having siblings who also needed to get to school on time. Well Ana was here. She had just called to check on Alek and he was doing fine. The fever was down and he was resting. Which was good, but they were far from over. Ear infection. That was what Alek had. Which meant for the next few nights Ana was going to be getting very little sleep because of the ear infection.

Now Ana needed to focus on catching up in school work. However, it was easier said then done. As she thought about catching up she was falling asleep right now. She was so tired. Of course Ana knew the whole Skye and Nero thing was 'supposedly' innocent, but after Nero confessed to kissing Skye for a second time, it was still frustrating. To see him in a close moment with her made Ana jealous. She could not help it. All Ana wanted to say was stay away from Skye for a little. However, Ana knew she could not say that. She did believe Nero when he said that he and Skye were just friends, but she still felt jealous.

She understood that Skye and Nero would always be friends, but it was still hard. Especially when she felt she had all this extra baggage that Nero did not need to be helping with, but he was doing such a great job of helping out. Ana really did like Nero. She might not trust easily, but he had this way with words that always calmed her down, but still. Right now Ana's emotions were getting the better of her. Not to mention Nate had found her this morning and told her about Skye's attack.

Ana promised to tell Nero. She had texted him, but still no reply from Nero. She knew Nero would want to be with Skye for the night and every fiber of Ana's being was wanting to be selfish right now and tell Nero how badly she needed him tonight. However, after having a kid, selfish was the first thing out Ana's window. So she would have to deal with another sleepless night as she encouraged Nero to go see Skye. It was just so much for one person. She was feeling the weight of the world and her decisions right now. "I wish I could stop time and time and take a nap." Ana said to no one in particular. She did not even know someone had entered the room.


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[findingnemo]

Nero had just gotten the text Ana had sent him about Skye. He had an idea of the war going on within Ana. He could see it in her eyes when he looked into them. He wished it would be easy just to never see Skye ever again but he knew it wouldn't be. He wanted to go see Skye in the hospital but he wasn't sure what to do at this point.

He walked down the hallway and, for some reason looked to his right and saw Ana sitting in this empty classroom. He entered slowly, sort of like a ninja.

"Time never stops, Ana... you have to learn to roll with it." he said gently as he came up to her. "Anything I can do?" he asked her.

He felt like an asshole in every single way. He didn't know what to do, at this point, to make anything up to Ana at all.

He wondered if he would spend an eternity trying to make up for his actions. He wasn't a cheater. He had never ever cheated on anyone... and, even though it was only a kiss, he felt like he had cheated on Ana. He felt like the biggest prick in the world.

[anaromano]

Ana sighed as she looked up at the familiar voice. He had a point. Ana knew she must look like crap. The lack of sleep showed on her face. She had dark circles under her eyes, she was pale, her hair was messy and she had on no make up. She felt like crap too. She felt so tired, that she prayed she could take a nap sometimes during the day after school, but Ana highly doubted it would happen. Too much to do. And now a stop to the hospital needed to be added to the list. As much as Ana did not trust Skye, the woman did not deserve to be in the hospital. it was horrible. "Tis must be true what is said...when pours it rains....I think..." It did not sound right but oh well.

Ana smiled, "I be fine. You go visit your friend. I may stop by later in evening. Once I get the kids taken care of with my neighbor. All you can do is be there for me, when done visiting Skye. I could use help later. I may wait till tomorrow to visit." She had to make sure Alek was okay with his fever. Even if she had to leave him with a sitter for school, she could be with him the rest of the day.

Ana sighed again and brushed some hair out of her face, "I just tired. Lot going on." She said. Her Russian accent was thick due to lack of sleep. Her brain was not focusing. Was she being selfish thinking she could do it all. Get the kids to cub scouts, ballet and take care of Alek all at the same time. It was difficult. Thank god it was never all at once, but a lot still needed to be done and her Aunt was out of town until the end of the week.

"I need nap." She said with a laugh. "When you see Skye let me know how she is. Tell her I wish her get better soon. Maybe I can go with you....at least I can go with you tomorrow." Part of Ana wanted to go with him to keep an eye on him and the other wanted to go because she could not face Skye alone. But today if Nero choose to go, he had to go alone and that did make Ana jealous, but she knew it was for the best. Apparently having a kid really does help one mature...a little bit. Ana was still thinking selfish thoughts. She laid her head on Nero's should and even then she wanted to fall asleep.

[findingnemo]

When it pours it rains... yeah it was wrong but he knew what she meant. He looked into her eyes, sleepless and worried.

"Alek is still sick?" he asked her curiously.

He wished he could help... in any way. He would if she asked him to. If she needed him to. He was attached to all of those kids. They were beginning to be like part of him. It was odd but true.

He hugged Ana gently to him, pulling her into his lap as he sat down in a chair. He let her rest her head on him.

"Maybe you can take a couple of minutes break, you shouldn't be working yourself like this." he told her.

He didn't want to go see Skye alone but he knew he had to at one point. He felt bad for having to do it but Skye was his friend and he couldn't just let her lie there in the hospital bloodied and battered and not go see her. That would be un-Nero-like. He was her protector and he cursed himself for not being there to protect her from the beating she took.

He kissed the top of Ana's head gracefully. He couldn't stand all of the difficulties in relationships - whether it be friendships or dating. He couldn't help but think selfishly when it came to those issues. He wanted Ana to not hate Skye but at the same time, he knew that couldn't be. Skye was Nero's ex and Ana is the new girl... they were bound to hate each other... what did he think he could have his cake and eat it too? Nope.

[anaromano]

Ana sighed as she sat down on Nero's lap. She rested her head on top of his head. "Yes. He is sick. Doctor said ear infection. So he up and down all night." She admitted. Ana smiled as Nero kissed the top of ehr forehead, "if I be honest, please do not be mad." Ana said in a small voice.

"I know Skye need you...because she got hurt, but could you....maybe help me tonight. We can see Skye tomorrow....please. I need help. My Aunt is gone for now and I cannot keep doing it alone." Ana hated to admit she needed help, but it was a fact of life right now. Ana needed serious help. "I need one night to sleep more then few hours and I know Alek is not your responsiblity, so you may say no if you want, but I could use the help." She told him.

She knew what it meant. It meant he would be sleeping over, "Just for few nights." She told him. "And....I um...sorry about being mad the other day. I was how do you say...green with envy....I am sorry. I do not mind you friends with ex girlfriend, but I get jealous when I see you with her. I cannot help it. To see her and you close...makes me upset." Ana figured she might as well be honest. "When I saw her close with you. I thought the worst and I am sorry, but.....it makes me jealous." She told him. Man she actually felt better admitting all that. "Please do not be mad at me......" She did not want him to be mad at her for admitting that when she sees them together she gets jealous.

[findingnemo]

Nero looked at her as she spoke and smiled a little at her admittance that she needed help.

"Of course I will help you." he told her. "I'm sure Skye will understand..." he told her shrugging lightly.

He didn't want to seem like a heartless prick but, he seemed to think Ana and Alek came first at this point. Ana needed to be healthy to take care of her son - and in order to be healthy she needed some sleep. Not just a few minutes here and there but a good amount of sleep.

He listened to her as she spoke about being envious of Skye and he could not say he was surprised at all by her little confession. He knew it - she was bad at hiding it. He also had to admit something.

"Yeah... I can't say you're alone in that area..." he said shaking his head. "When Nate was flirting with you I wanted to wrap his face around a pole." he said shaking his head. "I mean... you're fucking beautiful but... you're my beautiful... not his and he had no right to flirt with you like he did but... I also have no right to be mad... considering." he said trailing off and shaking his head.

The kisses he and Skye shared were so much worse than Nate flirting with Ana... but it still made him angry.

"I'll stop home and get a few days worth of clothes and stuff I need. My dad won't really mind me not being home if he knows its for you. Hell he asked me when I was going to get you down the aisle." he laughed a little. "He's just happy that I've found happiness in someone besides Skye..." he laughed.

[anaromano]

Ana had no idea why she thought Nero would be mad at her for basically asking him to be with her for a day instead of visiting Skye at the hospital. Ana was not trying to be insensitive to Skye, but right now she had to focus on her son and siblings and Ana literally felt like she could collapse at any moment from lack of sleep. Hell sitting on Nero's lap was making her fall asleep. Tomorrow was a new day and one where Ana planned to be well rested. "Thank you. This makes up for everything that tis happened in last few weeks." Not that much happened, but enough had.

Ana used her hand to massage the back of Nero's neck. "I admit I flirted back to upset you, but now when I think bout it, I see tis was wrong move, because I did not like flirting with him....I like flirting with you." She said softly. Ana gave Nero a small kiss, "You so sweet." She told him. "Walk down aisle?" Ana asked, "I never heard such expression." She really hadn't, "But sounds very fun." She said. Although walking down an isle....was that fun...she hoped so, or else she just seemed like an idiot.

"I would love to meet your dad one day. You practically met my whole family. All left is my Aunt and she might be moving." The good thing was she seemed to not be planning on moving till Ana was 18. So Ana and the kids could stay once she applied for citizenship, "But no worry. Kids and I will be staying. Tis not till I am 18 and I can get american citizenship without being married. I hope." That was as long as they did not deny her. "I am very lucky to have you." Ana knew she did not hide her jealousy well, but she did not want to hide it. She wanted Nero to know, but now she was over it. She told him the truth and asked for help and he agreed. It would be nice to sleep in Nero's arms for a night actually. And Ana meant just sleep.