A/N: Forgot to put this in the other chapter. Sorry! Okay, I've written fanfiction before. But… I'm not that great at long fanfiction. I want to try and keep this going for a while and I'm really just trying this for practice. But I will finish it! I don't give up easily. And I can be a bit of a perfectionist.
So, to begin, yes, when Antonio told Feliciano and Lovino that their parents died, it was sudden and very blunt. But in my mind he looked at their faces and just couldn't lie to them. They had to know the truth! (In other words I didn't really think about it at three in the morning when it was written…) And yes, technically he's not able to live alone or anything but I'll find some way to get around that. It's fanfiction! And I started this randomly to be honest. (There was nothing else to do after midnight in my house.) So yeah, this fanfiction will have many flaws. Just saying.
And no, Antonio isn't actually going to go all pedophile on Lovi anytime soon. Lol. He shall wait. Even if it kills him a bit inside he shall do so. Wait... I don't want my beloved Antonio to die! Okay, he'll wait. Patiently. So no dying. Oh! And it might get a little sexy later. I suck at writing those kinds of things so we'll just have to wait and see. And in that case I'll switch the rating. Maybe. Depends on where this goes and the kind of feedback I get.
And thank you guys that commented! I really appreciated it! And this doesn't apply to your comments but I still want to say this. I have super low self esteem and I know I'm not perfect. So if you don't like something please be nice about. No mean comments. If I start getting lots of mean comments then I probably won't continue this. But nice comments are always great! And I like CONSTRUCTIVE criticism.
And thanks to you all that have favorites and story alert stuff! It makes my heart blossom! =D Anyway, I'm rambling now. And you want story. Here we go!
The next few weeks had been hard and confusing for the brothers as well as Antonio. He tried to fake his age to be able to stay and not be out on the streets. But he had no way of proving himself. But Elizaveta stepped in with a few tricks of her own. He was so relieved to have someone with him that could help him in this mess. He was lucky that he was tall for his age and mature enough to pass for eighteen. As long as he didn't end up giving something away that said otherwise.
The funeral service was sad, but he stayed strong and didn't cry for the sake of the brothers. This time, Elizaveta held the sobbing Feli while Antonio held Lovino in his lap. The boy's face was buried in the crook of his shoulder and he wasn't making a sound. Though he could feel tears and his back would raise in a silent hiccup. Antonio rubbed his back and comforted him.
In the end Roderich and Elizaveta left with Feliciano. Saying a teary eyed goodbye and promises to come over every month.
Antonio stood with Lovino in the doorway of the two-story house and watched as the car disappeared. As soon as it had Lovi turned and walked back into the house, without the usual fanfare he would make.
He walked through to the door leading to the backyard and stepped outside. Alvero bounded up to him and licked his cheek. Lovi just kept walking out to the middle of the large backyard. He laid down on the grass, his head resting on Alvero. Antonio sighed and watched a moment before going back inside and cleaning up the few things there were to clean.
By five Lovino still hadn't come in and Antonio sighed, going outside to where the boy and dog hadn't moved since early that afternoon. He noticed that Lovi was asleep and knelt down, gently shaking him.
"Lovi, it's getting late and you didn't eat lunch. You should come inside, I'll cook you dinner." Antonio said softly.
"Not hungry." Lovi grumbled, rubbing his eyes and sitting up. Alvero moved and started to trot off somewhere else, plopping down to continue his nice nap.
"Lovi, that's what you said earlier. You need to eat, or you'll have nightmares tonight. Do you want that?" Antonio asked, helping the boy to stand on weak legs from being in the same position for so long.
Lovi growled. "I don't care! I'm not hungry means I'm not hungry! You can't make me eat!" he said loudly.
Antonio sighed. "Alright, fine. But you should at least come inside." he said and walked with him inside where Lovi went straight for his room.
Antonio watched after him and after a moment, followed. He knocked lightly on the door. "Come in." was the reply from inside.
Antonio walked in and went to sit in the chair next to Lovi's bed. "Lovi, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. Is there anything I can do?" he asked softly.
"You can let me sleep in in the morning." Lovi said.
Antonio chuckled. "Alright. You can sleep in tomorrow. Anything else?" he asked.
"Leave me alone now." Lovi said coldly.
Antonio nodded and left the room, leaving the door open just a crack.
Later that night, Antonio had just about gotten to sleep when the door opened and Lovi stood there, holding one of the teddy bears he had gotten from his parents.
"Antonio, are you awake?" he asked softly.
'He never uses my name. This is hitting him harder than he shows.' Antonio though to himself. "Yes, I'm still awake." he said gently.
"I had a nightmare, can I sleep with you?" Lovi asked softly.
Antonio chuckled. "What did I tell you?" he said and moved over to one side of the bed. "Come on, get in." he said and made sure Lovi was all settled before getting settled himself. Luckily, their parents had gotten him a queen sized bed for himself when he came so the two weren't crowded together. Antonio stayed on his side and Lovino on the other.
"Goodnight, Lovi." Antonio said softly before turning to go to sleep. What he didn't expect was waking up to the boy cuddled against him and dried tears staining his cheeks.
Okay, short chapter, I know. But this is the last of little Lovi. In he next chapter he and Feliciano are going to be all grown up! (Kinda) Because I have a hard time writing little Lovi. I don't know why. Sorry it was so short. But this finishes it up. This was a slow chapter, sorry. It'll pick up I promise!
Please comment and stuff. Just… low self esteem. So nice comments please!
