Hey all.. It's been a while since I've written something... I was listening to the song "Make it Stop (September's Children)" by Rise Against and I had an idea to make a sequel to my GerIta oneshot "For the Love of Art" (read it if you haven't yet! :D). I dedicate this fanfiction to those being bullied for their sexual orientation or being bullied in general. Bullying is wrong, no one should have to suffer through it. Watch the music video for the song, it inspired me to write this, its very powerful. Well I hope you enjoy the story!

"And too much blood has flown from the wrists,Of the children shamed for those they chose to kiss... Who will rise to stop the blood?"

It had been a week since the time in the art room when Feliciano and Ludwig realized their feelings for eachother.

They walked to their math class. Ludwig slowly moved his hand toward Feliciano's and intertwined his fingers with his, causing the little Italian to blush. Feli smiled and stood a bit closer to him as they walked to class. People throughout the hall were whispering. Ever since Feli and Ludwig got together, people were always talking among themselves when they walked by. Ludwig had a feeling he knew what they were saying. Feli came even closer to him. "L-Ludwig, why have people been ignoring me and start whispering whenever we wlak by?" Feli asked nervously.

"Ich weiss nicht..." Ludwig lied. He didn't want to discourage Feli. He knew that it would take time for others to accept them. People had been ignoring him as well with the exception of Elizabeta, Kiku, and Francis, who were really their only friends at this point.

Feliciano teared up. "F-Fratello won't even talk to me..."

Despite all the stares they were getting, Ludwig stopped, let go of Feli's hand and pulled him close, kissing him softly.

Some students looked away awkwardly while others laughed and others walked away slowly.

"Get off of mio fratello!" they heard an angry Italian voice shout.

"L-Lovino!" Feli cried out, holding Ludwig's hand tightly.

"I hate-a you two so much!" Lovino shouted. "You potato jerk, you've corrupted mio fratello!"

Feli cried. "L-Lovino... Why can't you-a understand that I-a love him..." Tears rolled down Feli's face.

Lovino shook his head. "I hate-a you!" he shouted again. The angry Italian ran off.

"Come on, let's get to class, Ludwig said putting an arm around Feli as they walked the rest of the way to class.

When they reached the classroom, they took the last two seats at the back of the class behind Elizabeta and Kiku.

"Feliciano?! W-What's the matter?" Elizabeta asked hugging him close.

"I heard peopre tarking about what happened..." Kiku said.

"Everyone's ignoring me and mio fratello hates-a me!" Feli cried on Elizabeta's shoulder.

While Elizabeta was trying to comfort Feliciano, Ludwig explained the situation to Kiku.

Kiku nodded listening. "Hai... It seems things are getting worse..."

Ludwig nodded. "Ja, und Feli is taking this harder because I don't think he understands vhy..."

Kiku nods. "Hai..." he then smiled slightly. "Don't worry, we'rr rook out for him as werr."

Ludwig smiled a little. "Danke schoen."

The class went by quite slowly. Feli had tuned out of the lesson and stared at the clock. "Why does everyone suddenly hate me...? I love Ludwig, w-what's so wrong about that?' somber thoughts ran through Feli's mind. Before he knew it, silent tears formed in his sorrowful hazel eyes and they fell upon his page of notes leaving tear stains. He started to sob quietly.

Ludwig gently grasped his hand.

"Is everything alright Mr. Vargas?" Ms. Braginiski asked.

"He's just being a big baby," Alfred said laughing abnoxiously.

"I was not speaking to you Mr. Jones. Feliciano, would you like to step outside for a moment?"

"Si... Is it alright if Ludwig comes with-a me?" Feli asked quietly.

Ms. Braginiski nods. "Da."

After Feliciano and Ludwig went out into the hall Alfred laughed again. "Ha that was probably just an act so they could make out in the hall-"

"Stop it you fiend!" Elizabeta shouted angrily.

"That's quite enough. And Alfred, I will not tolerate bullying in my class. Take that as a warning."

Alfred rolled his eyes.

Feli cried into Ludwig's chest. "Bella, why does everyone hate-a me?"

Ludwig blushed a little when he called him 'bella'. He wrapped his arms around him and lightly kissed his forehead. Before he could say anything Feli spoke again.

"W-Why does everyone think its wrong that I love you?"

Ludwig turned crimson. "...It's because ve are different..."

"Veeee... I-I still don't know why it's such a big deal. Francis, Kiku and Elizabeta don't mind it..."

Ludwig let go of Feli and punched the wall. "This is a cruel vorld ve live in. There are few who care anymore."

"Vee... L-Ludwig, don't do that, you're-a scaring me..."

"Feli... Es tut mir leid..." he said quietly. He kissed him softly.

Feli smiled a little. "Ti amo..."

"Ich liebe dich-"

The bell rang.

"Let's go get the homevork," Ludwig said as they pushed passed the students leaving the room. Alfred smirked at them as he left.

Ms. Braginski acknowledged them. "Is everything alright?" she asked genuinely as she handed them the homework.

Ludwig nodded. "Ja, danke."

"..Hey if you're having any problems, don't be afraid to report it, okay?"

Ludwig and Feliciano both smiled. "Danke Frau Braginski." Ludwig said, Feli just silently nodded. They left the class, it was time for lunch.

So there's chapter 1. What do you think? Please leave me a review, I love opinions and constructive critcism. Thanks for reading and I'll try to update soon :)