I hate plane rides. Tiny seats that are always filled with creepy old men that invade your space, talkative people, crying babies, and crappy snacks. This is Novas and my first time flying. I'm excited because we are going to Italy. We get to spend three years in Sicily with my older brother Oliver. He left home at 21 years old because he got accepted into this special marines program. He usually comes visits one weekend every month. That was the agreement he and our parents made if he wanted to study abroad. But I think this program has been keeping him busy because I haven't seen him in three months.

"So do you think Oliver's friend is hot?" Nova asks. I shake my head and just laugh.

Nova is what you would call boy crazy. She is very beautiful with her long black hair, sparkling light brown eyes, and cute little freckles. She is my bestfriend and aunty Ashley and uncle Ethan adopted daughter, so it makes her my cousin also. She was adopted at 4 years old. We are the same age, I'm just 10 months older than her.

"I don't know. I just cant wait to see my brother. I miss him." I said.

Oliver and I are very close. Always have been, ever since my parents adopted him at 5 years old. Especially after we got kidnapped when we were just around five. It was a very scary time in our lives and it still haunts me at night some. When I use to have nightmares, Oli would come into my room and sleep next to me. He became very overprotective after that. So did Kevion, he is my twin brother. I also have two other brothers, Ryker, and Aydin. They are younger than me but you would not have thought that by the way, they are protective of me also.

That's right, I got four overprotective brothers and no sisters. I also got two older cousins, Easton, and Quinton, who arent that overbearing but still protective. So you can say I have six and not four older brothers.

"Well, hopefully, he is because I need a hot tour guide to show me around Sicily," Nova said, nudging me by my side.

"You're crazy. You better be quiet talking like that before your brothers hear and lock you in a room the whole time we here." I laugh.

"Your right. But damn, we are 24 years old and can't do anything without our brothers breathing down our necks. We grown and still gotta worry about them chasing off the boys." She said. I couldn't do anything but laugh. She was so outgoing, while I was layed back. My mother said we are just like how she and aunty Ash was at our age.

"Please put all electronics away and buckle your seatbelts. We will be landing in 15 minutes." The flight attendant said. I look out the window and all I see was the beautiful clear blue ocean and the sun is setting. So I knew it was after just 5 pm.

We finally land and the pilot turns off the seatbelt sign, signaling all of us that it was okay to leave the plane. I wait for the first few people to get up so I can grab my carry-on bag from the top cabinet. That was until someone runs past me and hits me in the side with their bag and makes me fall.

"WHAT THE FUCK DUDE! YOU JUST KNOCK MY SISTER OVER!" Kevion and Ryker yell. I look up and see the guy chasing after his child that was running off the plane. I knew he didn't mean to. I looked at my brother and said "I'm okay. It was an accident. He was just trying to catch up with his kid. Calm down." They just looked at me for a minute and Ryker said "But you could have been hurt Aviana."

"But I wasn't." He reaches his hand out to help me get back up while Kevion grabbed my carry-on bag for me. "He lucky you weren't because I would have hurt him," Kevion said, handing me my bag. See what I mean, overprotective.

We finally exit the plane and we all walk to baggage claim to get out other bags. Kevion walking with Ryker and Aydin. Nova and I were holding each other arms and Easton and Quinton walking behind us. We finally get there and I let go of Nova and start to search and look.

"What are you doing?" Nova asked me.

"I'm looking for Oliver. Mom said he was picking us up at baggage claim." I started jumping until I finally see him. His black short hair and black eyes. I wave run and jump into his arms, he wraps them around me tightly and swings me in circles.

"Hello, Princess." He says, putting me down and kissing my cheek. That was my nickname from him.

I look up at him and smile. "You got taller." He just laughs and says "No princess, you just got shorter." I smack him in the arms.

I take a step back and see a guy standing next to him. He was tall, about 6ft. Blonde hair, blue eyes, he had muscles and tattoos. I wave at him and give him a small smile. Oliver sees and says "My bad, this is Leo. Leo this is my princess aka little sister Keyona. She is also OFF LIMITS." He looked at Leo and narrowed his eyebrow. Leo just chuckled and say "Nice to meet you Keyona."

"So are you in the marine program with Oliver," I asked. He then looked at me with a confused look and then looked at Oliver and then back at me.

"Yeah. But we aren't allowed to talk about it." I look at him for a few seconds before I just nod my head.

"Oliver!" Kevion and Adyin run and hugs Oliver. I guess I'm not the only one that missed him. I then see Nova and the rest of the boys come and they did a group hug. I just laugh.

"Hey Everyone. This is Leo. Leo this is Kevion, Ryker, and Aydin. These are my little brothers. Then there Nova, Easton, and Quinton, those are my cousins." They all wave and Leo just waves. He turns and looks at Nova and smiles at her. She looks at him and blushes. They stare at each other for a while until Oliver starts talking.

"Does everyone got their bags?"

"I don't. Hold on." I was about to walk off until Adyin grab my arm and said "I grabbed it for you." I look at him and grab my bag, kissing him on the cheek, "Thanks, Aydin."

"Alright well, we are going to be driving in two different cars. Kevion, Ryker, and Princess, you will be riding with me. Nova, Aydin, Easton, and Quinton, you will be riding with Leo. Unless Nova, you want to ride with me and Key." Oliver says. I look at her and I knew she wanted to ride with Leo. I have seen how they looked at each other.

"I think everything is fine. Let's go. I'm hungry and want to take a nap." I said. Oliver nods, picking up my bag and leading up all out the airport. On our way, Nova whispers "Thanks Key." I just wink at her and smile.

We all hop in the cars and drove to the Mansion. Apparently, Oliver knew where it was because mom sent him the address. When we arrive, my mouth drops. This place was huge and amazing.

It had a modern and elegant look to it. The fountain and fresh-cut green grass, made it smell earthy. I loved It. Oliver must have seen my face because he reached into the glove department and handed me a set of keys and smiled at me. I snatched them and jumped out of the passenger seat and ran into the house. I unlocked and my eyes grew even wider.

Once you walk in, you are welcomed by an amazing living room with a glass chandelier hanging from the ceiling. You see stairs and two glass doors. I run up to see what is behind it and walk out to the most beautiful sight I have ever seen.

The patio had a couch and lounge chairs all around it. A beautiful view of the beach and sunset. I step out and walk to the edge and grab the railing. I take a deep breath, breathing in the salty freshwater, slowly closing my eyes.

"Why do I have a feeling this is where I'm going to be having to search for you for the next three eyes." I turn around and see Oliver standing by the door with his hands in his pocket and a smile on his face.

"It's beautiful Oli. I can't believe I haven't came sooner." I said. "Well, you've come here now and I'm excited to show you around." He takes a deep breath and looks at me. "You know I would do anything for you. I would never let anyone hurt you." I look at him for a second. I tell when he got something on his mind. When something is bothering him. I don't say anything because I know Oliver will tell me when he is ready. I just look at him and smile, "I know you would. I love you, Oliver."

"I love you to Princess." He kisses the top of my head. I know Oliver isn't my blood brother but I'm glad our mom adopted him. He may be overprotective but He truly is the greatest big brother any girl would be lucky to have. I'm glad he is mine though. "Now why don't you go pick a room, unpack and take a nap. The boys wanna go out and I'm sure you and Nova do too. I have a few errands to run with Leo and then we will be back around 9 pm to get yall." He looks at his watch, "It's 5:30 now so you have a couple of hours to kill. I'll be back in a bit. Love you."

"Love you too Oli." He kisses my forehead and leaves.

I turn around to look back at the sunset that is laying beautifully over the ocean. All its different shades of orange, yellow and pink reflecting through the bright blue water. I can't believe I'm here and I'm so excited to see what adventures the next three years will bring in this city of Italy.

I just wished I knew what kinda adventures.