8.

                                    

                                          
As the three arrive back at the garage Nero carefully wakes Rose who has been sleeping the howl ride.
"Rose, we're back." She groans as she rubs her eyes and then stares straight up at Nero. "Already", She asks with a groggy voice and sits up. 
"Yeah. You hungry?" Nero smiles at her softly as he tries to lighten Rose's mood after being kidnapped by Urizen. 
"A little..."
"You up for pizza?" Rose nods and Nero picks up the phone ordering three pizzas and drinks. "Man, I'm starving", Nico sighs as she looks at a few of Nero's robot arms. "True", Nero agrees and Rose only nods.
                          
With a chuckle Nero pinches the blonde's cheek. "You still sleepy?" Rose nods as Nero removes a few strands of messy hair from her face. "Then you can keep sleeping until the food comes, okay?" 
                          
Whenever Rose is sleepy she's very clingy and her face gets all puffy and cute. No one could resist that not even Dante. 
As Rose lays back down onto Nero's lap Nico tip toes over. "You told her yet?"
"It... wasn't the right time", Nero explains while looking onto the floor in defeat. Before Nico exits the van she flicks Nero's forehead knowing that he can't chase after her. "Dammit Nico", He whispers not wanting to wake Rose.
                          
In Nero's eyes she currently looks like a cute kitten that needs love, attention and, of course, sleep. 
                          
After a while of combing Rose's hair with his fingers he also fell asleep.
Nico who finds the two lovebirds still sleeping in the van takes the opportunity and grabs the camera for a quick picture to hang on the picture wall.
                          
Right on time for food Nero wakes up with Nico holding a carton of pizza in front of his nose. "Wake your girlfriend."
"She's not my girlfriend!"
"Yet."
"Yet?" Nico's and and Nero's eyes widen as they hear Rose joining in on the conversation. "Hey, Rose. Did you sleep well?" Nero tries to loosen up the mood. "Yes. What were you talking about?" 
The blonde rubs her eyes as she sits up. "Nothing in particular. The pizza's here", Nero saves himself. 
                          
All three sit in the van and eat their pizza in peace while listening to some music and chatting a bit. Rose's mood has lighten a bit since she woke up which really makes Nero happy and worry less about her. 
"Nero, what was it you wanted to say before Nico came", She suddenly asks causing the male to stop his movements. "W-well, it wasn't really important so you can just forget it."
Rose raises an eyebrow but decides to not ask any further questions on the topic.
It must have a reason that Nero avoids the topic. 
                          
Suddenly a knock is heard on the van's door and as it opens V stands there with his signature cane and book. "So you found her", He says as he sees Rose on the couch.
"Yea, luckily Urizen didn't do anything to her physically", Nero says as his gaze shifts to the said female.
"I'm fine", She only says with a smile. "He really didn't do anything. If anything else he rather protected me from the other demons there."
                          
V raises an eyebrow. "What do you mean?" 
"Before I was knocked out we were right in front of Urizen's throne. As one of the demons who took me wanted to hurt me he stopped it from doing so." The black haired male rubs his chin in confusion. "Interesting yet extraordinary." 
"I'm sure it doesn't have any meaning though", Rose adds with a smile. "So we don't have to worry."
"If that jackass dares to take you again I will kill him", Nero threatens as he takes the last bite of his pizza.
"Nero, you've done quite enough for now. Rest a bit", Rose says as she lays her hand on his shoulder which causes him to almost light up in flames. His cheeks are bright red. 
                          
Nico clears her throat multiple times to catch the male's attention. "U-uh, yea, but you should keep it easy as well", He just says in return while scratching the back of his neck.
"Then it's set!" Nico jumps up from the driver's seat. "Tomorrow's a free day for us!"
"I'm not too sure about that idea but one day of rest should be alright", V agrees.
                          
"Hey, Nero. Can we talk?" Nero nods at Nico as the both exit the van leaving V and Rose behind.
                          
As they are sure that both won't hear their conversation Nico hits Nero's arm without a warning. "What was that for", He yelps. 
                          
"I just gave you a free win for Rose! If you don't use this chance I'll kick your ass. She obviously likes you too so do something!"