Francis was throwing a costume ball that night. The night was beautiful and of course young. Everyone was dressed in formal costumes and everyone was lovely, all except Lovino. There was nothing wrong with his suit, or his breath. The only problem was the atmosphere. Bright and colorful, filled with happiness, Lovino didn't despise this feeling; it was just that he himself wanted to embrace this feeling.

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Lovino walked in and could already feel the atmosphere rise with warm and fluffy feelings. Antonio walked side by side with him and glanced over as he fixed his own tie. They didn't really talk to each other, other than a few agreements on their costume and their mask.

Antonio was dressed in an all red suit that was as red as a nicely grown tomato and his tie and mask were a nice shade of green. While Lovino was dressed in an all black suit while his tie and mask were a nice shade of white. Lovino just felt that Antonio was bringing too much attention to the both of them. His red outfit made people giggle as the walked in. Lovino felt a little good knowing there was a mask on his face.

Lovino tugged on his black mask a little and stood out the way of the dance floor. He watched his brother walk in a black suit with his Italian flag colored tie and mask. He looked over and to his brother who gave a little sheepish grin. Antonio watched for Francis and his other friend Gilbert.

Feliciano and Ludwig approached Lovino as the three of them watched all their other acquaintances come in awing at the French scenery Francis had carefully picked out. Little do they know Francis had prepped things for emergencies and 'real' emergencies.

"Feliciano…putting our national flag color on your tie and mask just defeats the purpose of guessing who you are at the party."

"I though it would be easier for people to guess considering the fact that we are twins."

"Then people would know who I am."

"Sorry brother." The music started to play and the lights went dim. The music was loud and the people were too. Lovino shook his head at the dance floor and Feliciano dragged Ludwig to the floor. Lovino watched his brother wrap his arms around Ludwig's neck and opened his eyes. They moved to the music and Ludwig finally put his arms around Feliciano's waist. Lovino gripped and balled a fist.

"If you do anything…" he thought, as he grabbed a glass of wine and placed himself in a corner secretly admiring the people on the dance floor.

X

An hour had passed and he noticed that one of Antonio's friends was missing. Before he could finish making him out, the ball room doors opened. The crowd went silent and the music seemed to also dim.

Blocking his path, Lovino decided to get through the crowd to try and find what the commotion was all about. He pushed and pulled his way through and stopped when he finally was able to see a man in white. Lovino stared and followed the man. His mask was black and he had a cape. The inside of his cape was black and so was the man's tie.

The man was looking through the crowd and seemed to be searching for something. Lovino also tried to look for something that might catch the man's eye. Maybe he was looking for a woman in the same type of outfit. Or a prince who seemed to look like he needed rescuing. Lovino started heading back to his corner as everyone's interest was slipping. The crowd was actually moving this time. Weird.

"Stop!"

Lovino stood still. Who was he talking to? He was the only one moving so Lovino slowly glanced over his shoulders. He saw the man coming closer. Was the wine spiked or was he actually coming this way. With temptation setting in his mind he had closed his eyes and felt a gust of wind in his face.

Lovino opened his eyes. There in his face was a yellow flower. It was like a sunflower, only this one looked liked it came from the sun itself.

"Please." Said the man. Lovino looked around him. Eyes were on them and his brother was smiling. Was this his doing? Lovino took the flower slowly and placed it in his chest pocket. The only color on there that repelled black. He then closed his eyes and held out his hand. The man in white looked confused.

"So? What are you doing standing there? Are we going to dance or are you going to let all these fuckers stare at us.

The man giggled and they were off to the dance floor. The crowd and music had applied more volume to the sound than there was before. As people started heading back to what they were doing.

"I-I don't know how to dance so sorry if I step on your foot."

The man took his hand and placed his arm around the Italian's waist. They started to move and Lovino was spun around and turned as he was trying not to trip. There were people still watching, but what they didn't realize was that it was Lovino dancing. Lovino was dressed like his brother and very similar to Korea.

Lovino stepped on the man's foot.

"My bad!" He went back to dancing. As Lovino was trying his hardest to keep the foot work he had noticed that Antonio and Francis were sitting next to someone dressed in silver. He figured Gilbert must have come late like this guy.

The music stopped and became more up beat. Lovino quickly let go and ran to the back of the previous corner he was in. Lovino glanced over his shoulders and continued to move forward. He was stopped and noticed That Ludwig and his brother were in his corner making out…with tongue.

"Why that little-"The man was getting closer. Lovino ran to the upstairs balcony.

"He didn't see me I don't think." He opened the doors and watched the city street. He was at ease for the next half hour. When he was about to doze off he heard the door open a little.

"Please go away. Why are you following me?!"

"I've taken interest in you."

"wha-"

"You are different from your brother, and I like that." The man came closer as Lovino was stuck in front of the perch.

Lovino closed his eyes. If this is how it is he doesn't want to see anything. His masked was pulled off and he felt the man's lips press against his own. They were warm and a little rough but very comforting that, Lovino also pushed forward. Did he want more? Was this actually what he hoped for? He couldn't tell. He opened his eyes and noticed the mans silver hair that embraced the moons light.

When the man let go he started leaving.

"Where are you going?" the man looked back and smiled as he waved Lovino's mask.

"See you soon."

Just like that he left.

And just like that the chapter is over. R&R to see what happens to Lovino. Will he ever find the stranger?