Angelo and Jumpy

*sees Stefan*
*jaw clenches*
*leaves*

He is beautiful.
Just like you my dear.
*watches Angelo go*
*smirks*

*sighs*
I know.
he's perfect, unlike me.
He looks so peaceful.
No troubles lay on his shoulders.
No burdens he must bear.
*sighs*
I shouldn't have brought you in here.

*smirk turns into a frown*
No. You shouldn't have.
Look Jumps.
As much as I love seeing Angelo angry, I hate seeing you sad.
*tilts head up with finger*
I'll watch Dante.
You go, talk to whoever you need to.
I know I'm not that person.

A-Are you sure?
Okay...I will.
*picks up Dante and places him in Stefan's arms*
He'll be safe with you.
I won't be long!
Thank you Stefan!
*kisses cheek*

*touches cheeK*
Your welcome love.
*sighs*
*sits in rocking chair*
*to Dante*
Oh the stories I could tell you.
You know your dad hates me now.
But there was a time when we were close...

*from doorway*
I dislike everyone with reason.
I hate no one, cousin, without reason.

*sighs*
Angelo. I'm not arguing with you anymore.
I can't stand to see your face.
But Jumpy loves you, and I love Jumpy.
I love seeing you angry, but it makes her so sad.
I'm not going to be the one to make her sad.

*freezes*
When--
How long have you--?
JUMPY?
*inhales*
I thought this was about me getting you caught.
I thought you were getting back at me for making you lose Nina.

*gives a horse laugh*
*sings*
I've always loved her.
Forever and always, from the moment I saw her face.
*stops singing*
Remember?
The night you first saw her, was the night I did too.
But she had eyes for only you. Didn't notice the one beside you.
And the good cousin, perfect Angelo, got what he wanted. Again.
*sighs*
Nina was wonderful, but I never loved her like I love Jumpy.
I was only with her so I could be closer.
You really never knew?

N-no, I didn't.
*goes pale*
I don't always get what I want, Stefan.
Life doesn't work that way.
*thinks*
Or do you not recall going to a funeral with an empty coffin?

*bitter tone*
You've had your problems. But you're still the golden child.
You're the hero. The one everyone loves.
The scars on your chest and back are proof of that.
Things happen for a reason Angelo.
Everything and everyone has a purpose.
Except me, and that's how my life works.

*passes Angelo in the hallway*
*nods to him, then goes to door of the room*
Hi, Stefan!
How are you?

*pauses*
Uhm... Jumpy asked if I would get Dante for her...
She wants to take him down and let the others see...

Uh.
*wipes face*
*hands Dante to Rizzo*
*watches them leave*
*looks at Angelo*
I'm sorry. I'm a waste of space.
I'm a waste of your time.

*winces*
Stefan, everyone has a purpose.
No one knows their own until they've fulfilled it.
*looks at feet*
And you're not a waste of space.
You're still my family.

*looks up*
Angelo.
If I ever had one. I've lost it now.
And Rizzo is gone.
You don't have to lie anymore.
I'm not your family, and we haven't been for a long time.
We only share blood.

Only because we've made everything a competition.
I'm sorry for that.
You used to be my brother.

I'm sorry too.
You used to be my hero.
Things change. People grow up.
Its life.

*jaw clenches*
*hides face*
*nods*

*looks at his face*
He hates me so much...
*sighs*
I should leave now Angelo.
I don't think I should bother you anymore.
Or ever again.

I-uh--
Take care.
*half-smiles*
Don't do anything stupid.
We Moretti's tend to do that.

Angelo, you aren't going to fool me.
If I did something stupid, you wouldn't give a damn.
But I won't, that would make you far too happy.

*struggles to hold temper*
*voice cracks*
Do you have ANY idea how much I worry about you?
I wake up in the middle of the night and CRY, dammit.
I don't do that for anyone.
Do you honestly think I'd be HAPPY if you offed yourself?

*in a horse voice*
Angelo, how can I believe you?
How can I know its true?!
How will I know, that you really would care?
And to answer your question. Yes. I do think you'd be happy.

*nostrils flare*
Because when you're in hell for killing yourself, I'll be there to kick your ass.