Disclaimer: I don't own Hetalia.

This oneshot is pretty much finished, except for the last scene, which is giving me heck. And...it got to be pretty big, so I decided to break it up into smaller chunks, for easier digestion. Because trying to read it all at once gave some people headaches. XD

So what I'm going to do, is post one installment of this oneshot a day. I know that would technically make it a chaptered fic, but really it's a oneshot! Split into easily-eaten pieces. Like a cake, or something equally delicious.

There should be about 11 installments, give or take.

"...and then you draw two interlocking hearts into the foam, like this," Antonio, part-owner and full-time manager of the coffeeshop Copa de Amor, explained as he demonstrated the preparation of his latest creation, "and sprinkle on some dark chocolate, and there we go!" He presented the cup with a proud flourish. "That's how you make today's special!"

"Looks simple enough." Lovino, Antonio's cousin and full-time barista, commented.

"What a cute special!" Feliciano, his brother and fellow barista, exclaimed. "What's it called?"

"The 'Filtro de Amor'." Antonio set the cup down and rummaged under the counter. "We'll give everyone who orders it a free kiss with every cup!"

"W-what!" Lovino sputtered, outraged. "I'm not kissing anyone, bastard!"

"I'll do it!" Feliciano volunteered happily. "I think it's a great idea!"

"You're not kissing anyone, either, idiot!" Lovino smacked his brother on the head, causing him to pout and rub the spot, looking reproachful.

"Now Lovi, there's no reason to be difficult about this." Antonio chided, straightening and setting a container on the counter. "Just put a kiss on the saucer, or on the lid if they order it to go; like this." He opened the container and pulled out a foil-wrapped chocolate kiss, setting it on the edge of the saucer of the beverage he'd just prepared. "See? Isn't that nice?"

"Oh, a candy kiss." Feliciano realised, and smiled. "That's cute, too!"

"Oh." Lovino relaxed, the blush fading from his cheeks. Candy kisses were okay. "Say that it's candy earlier, next time."

"I'll leave this here so it'll be easy to reach." Antonio placed the lid back on the container, and pushed it a little closer to the coffee machine. "Thanks again for agreeing to work today, boys. It's tough to find help on Valentine's Day. I hope it doesn't interfere with your plans!"

"It's okay, we don't have any plans." Feliciano reassured him, as he and his brother pulled on their black aprons. "So we're happy to help!"

"I'm here for the time-and-a-half." Lovino said, tying his own apron. "Time-and-a-half plus overtime, don't forget."

"Yes, yes, of course." Antonio agreed, and shook his head sadly. "I can't believe none of us have any plans for Valentine's Day! Look at us! We're handsome, sweet and charming; not to mention we're fantastic lovers." He grinned and winked, causing Lovino to snort and Feliciano to giggle. "So what are we doing wrong?"

"You and Feliciano are idiots," Lovino informed him, nudging him aside so he could practice making the special. "And I work too damn much to meet anyone worthwhile."

"You don't have anyone you like, Lovi?" Antonio asked with surprise.

"I have someone I like." Feliciano offered, sliding a tray of pastries into the display next to the register. "But, he doesn't feel the same way." He added, a little sadly.

"I know how you feel, Feli." Antonio slumped on the counter, dejectedly pillowing his head on folded arms. "The person I like hates my guts. And I don't know why! We used to be such good friends."

"Probably because you're an idiot." Lovino reiterated unhelpfully, causing Antonio to pout. "And he's an idiot, too." He set a cup next to Antonio's elbow, and Antonio reached to take it, brightening when he glanced down at the picture in the foam.

"Oh, you drew a tomato! How cute! Thank you, Lovi!" He enthused, reaching an arm out to hug his prickly cousin-slash-employee, but Lovino dodged out of reach and brushed past him, barely managing to avoid the onslaught of affection on his way to the storeroom.

"Hurry up and finish it, bastard. It's almost time to open the shop."

"Oh, you're right! I'll just finish this, and then I'll write the special on the board. Feli, could you put the signs up, please, and start the register? We'll open in five minutes." Setting down his empty cup and licking his lips, Antonio clapped his hands, eyes twinkling. "Let's get ready for Valentine's Day!"

AN: Pssst, guys, you're late.

I love Valentine's day. It's one of the two holidays I enjoy (being kind of disinterested in Holidays in general, otherwise). But this year has been kind of ...eventful, and on top of that I tend to lose track of time. This year I woke up on Valentines and thought 'Thank goodness I have four more days 'til Valentines. That gives me plenty of time to write a oneshot!'. Then I went out for coffee and mentioned that to a friend, and he looked at me like I was nuts, and informed me how terribly, terribly wrong I was; shattering all my illusions! Alas, I was distraught. I'd never missed a Valentines day before! I had so many flowers to order! Everyone was going to get them late! and the worst part? I didn't have time to get a one-shot written in time for Valentines! *cue epic fall to knees while being careful not to spill the coffee* Nooooooooo!

Long story short, this has taken a lot longer to get written than I planned, for various reasons.