Title: Mutual Likings
Characters: Romano, Italy
Challenge: Prompt: Cooperation
Bonus Words: peace, stubborn, willing
Rating: T
Summary: There's only one way the brothers could ever cooperate on something that mattered to them.
A/N: Yeah, I think it's self-explanatory.
Disclaimer: I don't own Hetalia
Part of LiveJournal's HetaChallenge Monthly Theme Challenge!

Romano looked at the pot in front of him with a stubborn expression. Why the hell was he working with his brother, in the same kitchen? He was idiotic, and stupid, and…and…better than him in anything he did, so what was the point in making something together? It made him sick to his stomach.

"Okay, dumbass, you're going to help me do this, but don't you dare go get your friend, Germany, so he can eat with us, okay? I don't want that potato bastard here while I eat or else I'll get all barfy," Romano said as he broke the peaceful atmosphere.

Italy was mixing the pasta straws and the making it soft with the hot water with a carefree smile until his older brother said that.

"Aw, but Germany's my friend!"

"No! He won't eat with us! Now, I am going to make the tomato sauce and you are going to make the pasta soft and we are going to eat together, just you and me. Only. It's bad enough we're getting along. I'm not willing to make friends with that jerk."

"Well, then, can we invite Japan?" Italy flashed a smile of hope.

"No! No guests! I told you already. Don't make me repeat it all the damn time!" Romano yelled as he prepared the sauce.

Once the food was ready and they had served themselves with enough pasta, Romano felt satisfied with himself. At least he had some time with his brother and he was making the effort to bond with him. Yuck.

"Can't we invite Spain, at least?" Italy asked shyly.

Romano slammed his fork on the table. "Especially not that bastard," he barked. Oh, no, not the tomato bastard. Just…just Italies. Just this once.

I love these two so, so much, especially Romano, but it's just they're so air-headed. Funny 'cause it's true. XD Anyways, R/R, plz! Support is love!

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