[A/N: So hello everyone! This is my very first story so I'm nervous… Chigiii~! . Well, this story happened in the modern time (Feli and Lovi were just normal people in here take note! ^^). At first, Grandpa Rome and his two grandchildren were the main characters! Next chapter will be… Secret! Mind giving comments on my story? Go! ]
-16 years ago—
"Listen little fellas, Grandpa cannot live forever so you must learn how to manage yourselves. It's a good thing Feli knows how to cook and he's pretty good at it too!'' Their Grandpa said while ruffling little Feli's hair.
"Feli is good at everything-always good at everything." Lovino said while looking away from his grandpa and his little brother.
Lovino Vargas, the older of the two little Vargas, was a hothead and foul-mouthed child but is responsible and can handle things properly with only his own. He was a bit jealous to his little brother, Feliciano, who always pleases everyone with his cute and cuddly charms and natural talent. His natural talent of pleasing people every time without putting any effort while Lovino put extra and his all to please everyone pisses him too much.
"Lovino, I would like to talk to you outside. Come with me. Feli, stay here and don't come outside si~?" Their grandpa grinned at Feli and Feli nodded as a sign of understanding. After that, they closed the door of the room and headed to the couch in the living room.
"What do you want? Will you scold me for what I said earlier? Well I'm ju—'' Lovino was surprised by the sudden movement of his Grandfather. His grandfather hugged him tight.
"Listen Lovino, I know I had many debts to you as your nonno and I really want to pay that but…" His grandfather now was holding back his tears but eventually failed.
"Wai-what? Are you crying nonno? Hey! S-Stop that! If yo-you're just kidding me it's not funny you jerk!" Lovino was now confused and starts to panic. His Nonno was a strong man and is always smiling so he find it hard to believe what he sees right now.
"Look my grandson; I went to a doctor last week because I'm not feeling so well. He said that I have a disease. It is called Alzheimer's disease. I will eventually forget some things at first then I will forget my name, my age, your name, Feli's name and everything. It can lead to my untimely death so I'm telling this to you—to you only." His Grandpa said while a river of tears was flowing from his aged eyes.
Lovino did not realize that he himself was now crying. He broke into tears and was now sniffling then said: "Why?! Why are you dying you old man! You're gonna leave us alone?! How dare you! What about Feli? A-about me?! Don't mess up with me! What will happen t-to our restaurant? You still don't teach me how to cook pasta and paint! No, no, per favore mio nonno…" Lovino said while sobbing.
His grandpa wiped his tears, brushed away his hair, and kissed his forehead. "Now, now, hush or else Feli will hear us down here si~? About the restaurant, since I trust you enough, you will the one who'll manage that."
"Wha-what?! Are you kidding me? How am I supposed to handle that restaurant while I'm still 6 freaking years old?!" Lovino was surprised by his grandpa's decision.
"And that's one of the reasons why I want to talk with you personally my child. Look, I know you know the men in black suits no?" With that question Lovino nodded as a yes. "They are the Italian Mafia—it's a criminal syndicate but it is more like family to me. Although it is bad and has illegal purposes, it has a good side. It serves as protection. For an example you got hurt and you are shot in the arm, the mafia will fight and avenge for you. You got it?" His grandpa said seriously but somehow, had a proud face and satisfaction as he spoke.
"So what do you mean nonno? What is your connection to them?" Lovino asked to satisfy his own curiosity.
"Let just say that I'm the Padrino—the boss. I'm the highest of all and I chose you to be my Underboss. The Underboss is someone who is under the boss, second-in-command in short. You are now in charge of our Capos or captains. They are in charge of crews or a group of lower underlings called soldiers and associates. You can now join me to manage and do jobs all over Europe. Do you understand my child?" Said his grandpa.
"Woah~ that sounded so badass Nonno! T-that means I-I… I'm now badass like you too!" Lovino said with sparkling eyes. "But Nonno, I can't handle all of that after you… pass away… how can I-"
"I forgot to say Lovino… There is a position which we call consigliere. He is an advisor to the boss and wields power. He has a low profile but has great control to the mafia family. When I pass away, he will help you so don't you worry." His Nonno said carefully and then Lovino nodded.
"But Nonno, how's Feli? Wi-will he have a position? I think Feli is too fragile to do this kind of job so—"
"Let us go upstairs and check Feli. Then afterwards I'll tell you." The two went upstairs to the room where they left Feli and saw that he already fell asleep on the couch. Their Grandpa carried Feli princess-style then put him on their bed. He waved his hands to Lovino that says "come here" while staring at his little other grandson. Lovino went beside his Nonno and also looked at Feli.
"Lovino, what do you think of Feliciano? I want to hear the truth so that I can make the right actions before I run out of time. I want to do my best to fulfil my role as a good Grandfather to you both." His Nonno said truthfully.
"I… Well, I think Feliciano is a nice fratello. He is nice, sweet, talented and cute brother so everyone loves him. Whatever he does he was always get praised while me, I work so hard to get praised…" Said Lovino with a melancholic tone then glanced at his grandfather that is now thinking hard with his chin on hands.
"Aah~ I see… You think Feliciano is cute, nice, sweet and talented hmm…" Said his Nonno with a teasing smirk. "I see now that you have a crush on your fratello huh!"
"Wha-What the-! You sick old perverted man! H-he is my fratello so how the hell could that happen! You jerk!" Lovino was blushing like the tomato on their blanket. He punches his grandpa while his grandpa just laughs at him.
"Just kidding, just kidding Lovino." His Nonno said while trying to stop Lovino's small punches. After Lovino stopped, his grandpa took a deep breath then exhaled. "Haaaa~ I understand what you feel Lovino. You are always appreciated like your brother but because of your shyness, you always blush, turn away, hurt and cuss at the one who praises you am I right?"
Once again, Lovino blushed deeper and looked down to his feet to hide his tomato face. His Nonno got everything right—every detail right. He nodded to his grandpa and still hid his face. His grandpa ruffled his hair then spoke: "To me, I love both of you more than pasta, more than pizza, more than money, than my restaurant, than my ladies, than my Mafia, than the whole world, than myself. You, Lovino, are my responsible and trusted grandson. As the older sibling, a fratellone to your fratellino, you must be able to defend and protect Feliciano at all cost. If I'm gone to this world, there's no one to protect him. As you said, he was fragile, too bouncy and sunny for this job. It won't fit his natural character but, I want you to assign him as your underboss someday—maybe if he was already physically, mentally, and emotionally fit. Tomorrow, I will bring you to the hideout and I will introduce you to everyone as my official heir—my underboss. I will also bring Feliciano. You will also meet our consigliere. Buonanotte my beloved grandson." And with a kiss in the forehead, his grandfather ended their conversation for that night and then tucked him in the bed. After his grandfather left their room, he turned to face his brother's sleeping figure.
Feliciano looked so angelic. Feli's fair, delicate skin was radiating to the moonlight's white and blue rays. His long eyelashes, pink soft lips, and beautiful auburn hair form his very calm face. He was like a delicate flower that is blooming in the moonlight, slightly swaying in the night's cold breeze. He tucked a piece of Feli's hair behind his ear to reveal more of his angelic face.
"How could I hate you mio fratellino if you look so perfect? I feel guilt because I hated you for no important reason. I just now realized that family is my most important thing! I promise you, once Nonno is gone; I will protect you and take care of you… I will do anything to protect a flower like you and prevent you from wilting and eliminate whoever steps on you. I promise… Buonanotte fratellino..."
He kissed his fratellino on the forehead then fell on his back to sleep—now feeling the responsibilities of a big brother, an underboss, and as a trusted grandson, he wishes that tomorrow will be a nice day, a new hope, for him, his fratellino and his nonno…