Vieri was angry.

Scratch that, Vieri was completely furious.

He glanced behind him to see the cause of his rage still following him. Federico caught him staring and gave a small wave accompanied by a smirk. Vieri scowled and sped up his pace.

He turned into an alleyway and broke into a run, hoping to lose the older Auditore in Firenze's endless side streets. He ran as fast as he could, changing direction at every turn. Once Vieri was sure he had escaped, he stopped to rest, leaning his back against the nearest wall.

He shut his eyes, breathing heavily from his sprint. He growled, wondering how this had happened in the first place. Him, Vieri de Pazzi, running from a fucking Auditore! Cazzo, it was bad enough that Ezio was continually mocking him, not to mention completely destroying his chance to have his way with Cristina but now he had to deal with Federico practically stalking him!

He pinched the bridge of his nose, trying to stifle the headache that was forming. He opened his eyes to see Federico's face mere centimetres away from his.

Vieri did not scream. He didn't scream dammit!

"You look so cute when you're flustered."

Federico stumbled back to avoid the punch thrown at his face.

"Stronzo! Why are you following me?" Vieri all but snarled.

Federico grinned.

"Well it's such a nice day, so I though we could maybe go for a walk... Hey! Wait up!" He called as Vieri stormed off.

"Lazy Auditore! Unlike you, some people actually have things to do!" Vieri snapped.

"Like what?"

"That is none of your business!"

Federico shrugged.

"How about later then?"

"What?"

"Would you be able to go for a walk with me later?" Federico said slowly.

Vieri scowled, "If I say yes will you leave me alone?"

He nodded then paused.

"Do you promise?"

"Seriously!"

"Just promise."

"Fine I promise, now will you go away?"

Federico grinned, falling behind Vieri as they walked.

"If that is what you wish, mio caro."

"W-What!" Vieri stuttered before spinning around.

He managed to catch a glimpse of Federico before he leapt onto a roof, out of Vieri's reach.

"I swear I will have you hanged, Aquila!" Vieri shouted.

He saw Federico pause to look at him before breaking into a fit of laughter.

"Using pet names are we? Aw bambino, you're making me blush."

Vieri felt his face flush, causing Federico to laugh even harder. He swore viciously.

"Forget the hanging, I will have you head on a fucking pike if I ever see you again!"

Federico pouted.

"Oh but that's no good, you promised to walk with me later," Federico replied with a smirk.

"…Cazzo."


Translations:

Firenze = Florence

Cazzo = Fuck

Stronzo = Asshole

Mio caro = My dear

Aquila = Eagle

Bambino = Baby