It's been two weeks since Feliciano has been staying at Ludwig's house, and he loved every minute of it. Every morning Feliciano
would wake up early and make sure to play violin, and Ludwig would watch for a while. After breakfast, Ludwig would leave to go
to work (which Feliciano still doesn't know about) and when he came back, him and Ludwig would go out for walks, learning
about each other and talking. Feliciano would talk about his family and friends and his home in Heaven, and Ludwig would talk
about his friends and his hobbies. He always avoided the subject about his family, but Feliciano knew not to force him to talk
about it, ever since he asked him about his father.
Ludwig was starting to get used to Feliciano's carefree and childish attitude, and Feliciano was getting used to Ludwig's stern and
controlled personality.
One day while waiting for Ludwig to come home, Feliciano heard the doorbell ring. Feliciano stiffened. He never opened the door
for anyone before...The only person who knocks on the door is the mailman, and usually Ludwig is the one to answer. What if it's
a burglar or murderer Feliciano hears on the news? Ludwig won't be able to protect him...He peered over from the couch, staring
with wide and frightened eyes. The doorbell rung again, followed by some knocking. After silence, Feliciano heard a voice from
behind the door.
"Hey West, open the door! It's your awesome brother, Gilbert Beilschmidt!"
Feliciano lifted his head from the couch. Brother? He didn't remember Ludwig mentioning a brother... Well now is a good time to
meet him! Feliciano relaxed and ran to the door, opening it quickly. He found a man with pale, almost white skin and silver hair.
His eyes were a bright red, shocking Feliciano. On the albino's shoulder was a tiny yellow bird, chirping quietly. He's never seen a
man with such an interesting appearance.
The man seemed quite surprised too. His cocky smile faltered slightly and his eyes widened.
"Well, who's this? I'm afraid I've never seen you before..." he said, ruby eyes observing Feliciano.
"My name is Feliciano Vargas! I'm staying at Ludwig's house because I'm an ang-" he stopped. He remembered Ludwig telling him
not to tell people he's an angel.
"I-I mean, I'm staying at Ludwig's house because I need somewhere to stay while I look for by brother, who's missing!" he
explained.
The albino gave a huge grin and patted Feliciano's shoulder roughly, causing him to wince slightly in pain. "Feliciano! Ludwig told
me about you! You're his boyfriend, right?"
Feliciano tilted his head in confusion. Boyfriend? Well, I'm Ludwig's friend and I am a boy so...
"Yes!" Feliciano nodded enthusiastically.
The tall man smirked and observed Feliciano, eyes moving up and down his body.
"Well who woulda thought that West would pick up such a cute one! I have a lot to tell you, my friend!" Gilbert stepped in and
stopped. He turned towards Feliciano, ruby eyes full of mischief and asked, "Got any beer?"
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"KESESESESE!"
Ludwig winced as he stepped in front of the door. That obnoxious laugh...That must mean...
"And listen to this, Feliciano! One day when Ludwig was 7, he found a stick and named it, Herr Shtick! I swear after that he took
that twig everywhere with him! I even caught him sleeping and cuddling with it once! I once tried to take it from him but he cried
like a little sissy girl manboy and-"
"BRUDER!"
Ludwig crashed through the door, and Feliciano jumped in fear at Ludwig's infuriated tone, while Gilbert smirked and didn't look
surprised at all. As soon as he stepped in his jaw fell when he saw dozens of beer cans scattered around the room. His face turned
red in outrage and his eyes filled with fury.
"How dare you come strolling into my house without permission and make a mess!" Ludwig's fists were clenched and his body
was almost shaking in anger. Gilbert chugged another can and spoke.
"Oh, ease up! Feliciano and I were just having a little talk about when you wer-"
Ludwig's face turned into worry as he headed towards Feliciano.
"Feliciano! You weren't drinking were you?"
Still a bit shocked from Ludwig's boiling rage, Feliciano shook his head, his eyes wide with fear. Gilbert laughed.
"So concerned about your little boyfriend, huh?"
Ludwig's head turned to Gilbert, his eyebrows furrowed and his face red in embarassment.
"He is not my boyfriend! I don't know what gave you that assumption but obviously you have had enough to drink and-"
"I'm not your boyfriend?"
Eyes turned to Feliciano, he was pouting and his eyes were similar to an abandoned puppy. But Ludwig still kept his pride.
"Of course not! What gave you that idea?" he said, blushing even more. He could feel Gilbert smirking behind him.
"Well we are both boys and we're friends...aren't we, Luddy?" Feliciano's lips started quivering and Ludwig felt himself groan
inwardly. It was just a misunderstanding. But of course Gilbert just hadto say something.
"Apparently, Luddydoesn't want to be your friend, Feliciano. What a douche! And besides, a boyfriend is when two men f-"
Ludwig sent him an icy glare that caused Gilbert to shut up immediately. Feliciano stood abruptly, causing everyone to look at him
in surprise.
"Even though I have been staying in your house for a week you don't think of me as anything special to you? Well there is no point
in being here. I-I'll just leave then!" Tears welling up in his eyes, he left the house, slamming the door behind him. Ludwig just
stared at the door, stunned until Gilbert broke the silence.
"Well? Get your German ass out of here and chase him already!" Gilbert pointed at the door, beer in his hands.
Not hesitating, Ludwig ran straight out of the door and into the night. He knew Feliciano couldn't have gotten far, he wasn't that
fast of a runner. He was still worried sick about him. Feliciano could have easily gotten kidnapped or murdered...Ludwig shook
his head, trying to make the horrible thoughts leave. Feliciano is a grown man, he isn't that foolish. Ok...Maybe he is. Ludwig was
surprised when he realized he couldn't find Feliciano anywhere. Panic rose up in his throat and he started calling out for Feliciano.
"Feliciano! Come out! Where are you? FELICIANO!"
Gott, I'm such an idiot... Ludwig thought in guilt. What if Feliciano never wants to see me again? I hate to admit it but I wouldn't
be able to live with myself if he did...I hate myself.
The thoughts only got worse until he came across a big park in the middle of his neighborhood. It was supposed to be empty but
he saw a tiny figure sitting at the swings. Ludwig's face lit up. He hopped over the gate and ran immediately to the swings. His
heart soared when he saw it was actually Feliciano, but he could tell he was crushed.
He couldn't tell if it was because he was an angel or if it was just his natural personality but Feliciano always seemed to have a
glowing aura surround his body. But seeing him on the swings looking so defeated like a child who got punished...Ludwig noticed
his glow wasn't as bright as it usually was. But he could see the dim hazy light surrounding him, even if it did appear like a
depressing fog. Ludwig walked slowly and silently to Feliciano, not sure if he should say anything. Before he could, Feliciano
looked up, and his face filled with surprise when he saw Ludwig's disheveled look. His clothes were wrinkled and his usually
slicked back hair was messy, and his face was shiny with sweat and he was breathing heavily. In other words, it wasn't the
organized Ludwig he was used to.
To Ludwig's despair, Feliciano immediately stood up and turned around, preparing to run away. Before he could even start,
Ludwig grabbed his wrist.
"Please...don't go..." he said, trying not to sound as desperate as he felt.
Slowly, Feliciano turned around. Ludwig felt relieved that Feliciano was giving him a chance, but his heart sank when he saw the
tears cascading down his pink cheeks. Say something...I can't screw this up again. Swallowing his fear, he spoke.
"I am very sorry for hurting you, Feliciano. I didn't mean to make you feel like I wasn't grateful to you."
Feliciano still didn't say anything, he just stared at Ludwig, his eyes expectant.
"The truth is, I do see you as a friend. And I'm very grateful towards you. And..." Ludwig tried to hide his blush, but it was
impossible. Feliciano's eyes widened, hope filling his eyes.
"Well...a boyfriend is...it's when..."
Since Ludwig was embarassed into silence, Feliciano spoke.
"What's the difference between being friends and boyfriends? You take care of me and let me stay at your place, you're very kind
and you even make delicious pasta! I just don't get it..."
Ludwig almost groaned at Feliciano's adorable innocence. I know he's an angel and all but how could he be so clueless? Ludwig
sighed and tried to explain it to him.
"Well it's when two people love each other..."
"But I do love you!"
Ludwig's fast beating heart stopped. He loved him? Ludwig felt his face burn and his heart rate hop like a bunny being chased by a
lion. There has to be some misunderstanding...But the way Feliciano said it with such truth and meaning Ludwig almost believed
him. And for some reason, he wanted it to be true...No! Ludwig shook his head. It's only a misunderstanding.
"I don't think you get it. It's a different kind of love, when two people love each other romantically..." Ludwig's face couldn't be
any redder than it already was right there. But Feliciano finally got the idea after that.
"Oh..." was all he could say. He started blushing from the neck up and looked down at his feet. Ludwig realized he was still
grasping Feliciano's wrist, and let go immediately.
"Come on let's go back home." Ludwig said, trying to get rid of the awkward silence between them. As they walked back home,
Feliciano asked a question.
"Oh yeah Luddy, what does sex mean? Gilbert asked if we had sex and I don't really know what it means..."
Ludwig stopped walking, but then continued, his hand closing to a fist.
"You don't need to know." he said through clenched teeth.
Ludwig had to remind himself to kill his brother when he saw him again.
Later that night...
After cleaning up the mess of beer cans and tucking a passed out Gilbert in his couch, finally Ludwig was able to get into his
beloved bed. He fretted over losing sleep and working early tomorrow.
"But I do love you!"
The words Feliciano told him echoed in his mind, causing Ludwig to hear his heart pound in his head. He flipped the covers off of
him, feeling hot. Why did he keep thinking about that? How come everything Feliciano did always gave these feelings he couldn't
describe? How come even if he was having the worst day, just seeing Feliciano smile and laugh made him happier? Is it love?
Ludwig immediately jumped off of his bed and washed his face in his bathroom, trying to get rid of the blush on his cheeks. He
couldn't love him...he would never love him. Ludwig shooed the thought away in his head and drifted off into a dreamless sleep..
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Feliciano woke up to the faint sound of a door closing. Feliciano opened his eyes slightly and slipped out of the bed, walking
absentmindedly to the living room. He was shocked to see that the living room was empty, and that Gilbert was gone. Feliciano
really liked Gilbert, even if he was a little loud and perverted. The loud growl of his stomach interrupted his thoughts, and he
immediately thought to go to Ludwig so he could make some breakfast. But then Feliciano remembered, Ludwig was at work. He
pouted to himself, disappointed that he couldn't have Ludwig's delicious cooking until a question popped in his head. I wonder
where Ludwig works...
Then an idea came to him. Why don't I just follow him to work instead? Smiling at his "smart" idea, he ran outside the door and
searched for Ludwig. He didn't walk far, he was only a block ahead of Feliciano. He was planning to greet Ludwig with a giant
hug, but stopped in his tracks. What if Ludwig sent him home? Feliciano didn't want that...He trailed behind him quietly, a large
distance between them. Whenever Ludwig stopped walking or turned a different direction Feliciano immediately scurried behind
some telephone pole or a nearby tree. After 10 minutes of doing this, Ludwig finally walked into a small building. Surrounding the
building is a wide field with a playground. The sign in front of the brick building is written in friendly words, "Kid's Heaven Day
Care".
Feliciano smiled. He liked the name a lot. But what's a daycare? He ran up to the glass door, and was about to open it until a
person put his hand on the handle the same time as Feliciano.
"Oh, I'm sorry..." Feliciano said. He turned around and saw a short man with sandy blond hair with beautiful violet eyes smiling at
him.
"No problem! Are you here to drop off your child?" Feliciano assumed he had a Finnish accent.
"Not really...I'm here to see someone."
"Do you need to register your kid here? I own this daycare so you can talk to me, I just need to-"
"That's not it, I'm looking for someone named Ludwig. He works here right?" Feliciano interrupted, feeling impatient and nervous
for some odd reason. The man blinked at Feliciano and then broke out into a big smile.
"By any chance, are you Feliciano?" he asked.
"Yes..."
"Oh great! It's a pleasure to meet you! Ludwig has told me a lot about you! Ludwig does work here just so you know. You can call
me Tino. Come on in!" He opened the door and Feliciano gasped at the sight. The room was filled with kids and the floor was
matted with what looked like large multi-colored puzzle pieces, and the walls were a light blue, filled with kids drawings and
paintings. There were mini houses and kitchens that kids could easily play a pretend game of "house" in, and boxes full of toys.
There were tables with blocks and toy trains, and a bin full of footballs and soccer balls and other sports equipment. A corner of
the room had tiny mats laid across the floor, for naptime. There was a wooden grand piano next to the window, and an old
fashioned record player sitting beside it. It truly was heaven for a kid, and Feliciano (what was the difference?).
As soon as Feliciano and Tino walked through the door, the kids dropped what they were doing and ran over to Tino. Tino kneeled
on the ground as the kids surrounded him, some jumping on him and some tugging on his clothes. They greeted him happily, and
Feliciano watched them, smiling at their cuteness. After ruffling their heads and greeting them, he pointed to Feliciano.
"Look everyone, we have a guest! This is Feliciano. Treat him nicely!"
They all stared at him for a second, and then came running towards him, almost trampling him. Feliciano giggled in glee as they all
gathered and interacted with him, some asking him questions or requests to play with their toys or give a piggy back-ride, and
some jumping on his back or playfully tugging his curl, which made him giggle.
"It seems they like you! I'll be right back, you take care of them, okay?" Tino requested, slipping out of the room into a door. But
Feliciano wasn't listening, since he was too occupied with the children surrounding him treating him like some huge playhouse,
which he didn't mind that much. He stayed with the kids, chasing and tickling and playing along with their games of pretend.
Feliciano completely forgot about Ludwig until he heard a door close and a voice.
"All right kids, it's time for naptime. Get to your mats!"
Feliciano looked up and his face lit up when he saw Ludwig standing at the door frame, his coat off and wearing a light blue apron.
"Ludwig!" Feliciano called, waving from behind the little plastic house. Ludwig's face turned into complete shock when he saw
Feliciano waving happily at him.
"F-F-Feliciano! What are you doing here?!"
Feliciano walked around the tiny house and towards a bewildered Ludwig. "Well, I saw you leaving the house this morning and I
was curious to see where you work since you never told me, so I followed you here! I'm a good spy aren't I?"
Ludwig sighed and rubbed his hands on his temples.
"Everyone, get into your mats and prepare for naptime, I will be right back!" he said in a loud voice. He glared at Feliciano, a
glare that made him wince in fear.
"And you. Come with me."
Walking through the kids who were running towards their mats, Feliciano reluctantly followed Ludwig through the door at the end
of the room. It led to a simple lounge, with a sink and a counter, and in the middle was a wooden table. On the table was a coffee
maker, and sitting in the table was Tino and another man who Feliciano didn't know. He was as tall and as buff as Ludwig, but had
choppy wheat-colored hair with glasses perched on his nose. His eyes were a bright and intense blue that made Feliciano feel a
chill run down his spine. Tino smiled when he saw Feliciano and Ludwig walk in.
"Oh hello Feliciano! Let me introduce you to Berwald."
Tino and the scary man stood up and walked to Feliciano and Ludwig. Aforementioned Berwald glared down at Feliciano, making
him squirm at his strong gaze. Feliciano gave a small wave and took out his trembling hand.
"H-hello, I'm F-Feliciano Vargas..."
Berwald nodded and shook his hand, his square palm practically covering Feliciano's petite hand.
"B'rw'ld Ox'nst'na. N'ce t' m't ya." he replied, his quiet low voice rumbling in Feliciano's mind. Feliciano had to listen very
carefully just so he could understand a word that came out of his mouth. Tino smiled and winked at Feliciano.
"Don't worry, he seems scary at first glance but he's a really nice guy!" he whispered to Feliciano, which caused him to relax a
bit. Berwald must be a nice guy if he took care of all these children.
"If you don't mind, I need to speak to Feliciano alone." Ludwig said.
Shocked at Ludwig's request, Tino gave a reluctant nod and glanced nervously at the two as he left the room. Berwald grunted
and kept the same face while he left the lounge. There was a short silence until Ludwig spoke.
"Feliciano, what did I say about following me to places?" Ludwig said in a tone similar to an adult patronizing a child. Feliciano
looked down at his feet.
"To never do it because if I do, I might lose you and get lost and get kidnapped and murdered, or do something clumsy like leave
the house door open and then we'll get robbed." Feliciano recited dutifully.
"Exactly. Now tell me, why were you following this morning?" Ludwig asked patiently, although in the inside he was quite
irritated.
"Well, you never told me where you work, so I was curious! Honestly I don't see why you never told me. I love where you work!
I love playing with the adorable little kids and Tino and Berwald seem very nice! Well Berwald is kind of scary... Anyways, I'm
sorry! I just wanted to know more about you since we are friends after all. Will you please forgive me?"
Ludwig sighed. He couldn't resist those amber eyes.
"Fine. I accept your apology."
Feliciano beamed and gave Ludwig a giant hug.
"Yay! Thanks Ludwig you're the bestest friend ever!"
Ludwig blushed and hastily pushed Feliciano off him. Ludwig always felt strange and flustered when Feliciano touched him so
openly. When did I become such a sap? He asked himself.
Feliciano walked towards a worn-out leather case sitting in the corner of the tiled floor.
"Ludwig is this a violin case?" he asked, pointing at it curiously.
"Why, yes it is. But the strings are broken and the violin is old. It is beyond repair."
Feliciano huffed and shook his head. "Nonsense! Violins live on forever, they never break!"
Feliciano opened the case, and inside sat a violin. Indeed, it was worn out. The wood was chipped and there were only 2 loose
strings, not enough for a violin, and a blanket of dust lay on the instrument, making it look ancient.
"I told you it was ruined."
Feliciano turned his head around and looked Ludwig straight in the eye. His face was serious and his eyes were full of
determination, a face Ludwig had never seen before.
"I'll fix it, I promise."
He set the violin in the case and closed his eyes, his right palm hovering over the strings of the violin. He took a deep breath, and
tapped on the black fingerboard. Immediately, four golden strings appeared and all of the cracks and chips disappeared, making
the violin look good as new. Feliciano opened his eyes and he smiled in appreciation of his work.
"See, Luddy? I told you I can fix it!"
Ludwig kept staring, gobsmacked at Feliciano's magic. He really needed to stop getting so shocked, Feliciano was an angel after
all, it was normal for him. The door opened and revealed Tino, looking slightly nervous.
"Are you guys finished talking? All the kids are asleep and Berwald and I don't want to disturb them."
As if on cue, Berwald appeared behind him, face impassive as ever. Tino's eyes widened in shock when he saw the violin in
Feliciano's hands.
"Is that the old violin? It looks new! How did you do that?" he asked Feliciano, walking up to him. Feliciano beamed, proud of his
work. However Ludwig was trying to figure out how to explain how the violin was magically repaired. But Feliciano spoke before
he could.
"Easy! I fixed it with magic!" Feliciano answered.
Ludwig facepalmed, and Tino's face was questioning at first, but then into happiness.
"Of course! What else would it be?" Tino said, as if the answer was so obvious and he was an idiot for not knowing Feliciano fixed
it with magic. "Thanks so much Feliciano!"
Feliciano beamed, but Ludwig was staring at Tino incredulously. How did he buy that so easily? His eyes went to Berwald, but it
seemed he didn't care much.
"Here's an idea Feliciano, when the kids wake up why don't you play some music for them? I'm sure they would love it!"
Feliciano nodded hastily, his eyes sparkling with excitement and joy.
"I would love to!"
After an hour of naptime, the kids woke up slowly.
Tino and Feliciano, followed by Berwald and Ludwig walked into the room. Tino clapped, getting the kids' attention.
"Everyone, guess what? Our guest Feliciano would like to give you all a performance on the violin today! Isn't that great?" Tino
announced. The kids immediately reacted, looking around in astonishment and chatting in excitement. Tino cleared his throat and
the kids quieted down, but became truly silent when Feliciano set the violin under his chin. When he started to play, there was the
same effect just like when he played in Ludwig's garden. Everything somehow became more beautiful. It wasn't the song he
usually played, it was "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star". Even though it was simple, it still had the same moving effect his music
always did. The room became dim and the sun beamed only on Feliciano like a spotlight. Everything became calm and anything
that was negative in the atmosphere suddenly melted away, like the sun of spring shining down on winter snow. The kids stayed
rooted to their spot, only looking at him. Ludwig observed the kids, and also at Tino and Berwald. Tino's mouth was slightly open,
his eyes shimmering with tears. Even Berwald had some emotion on his face, his stern face feature relaxed and his eyes closed,
the corner of his lips turned up in pleasure. Ludwig smiled, he knew how Feliciano's music changed people. When he stopped, it
was silent for a long ten seconds. Then immediately, the kids stood up and clapped loudly, some even whooping and cheering.
Feliciano beamed at them, happy at the feedback the kids gave him. He looked at Tino and Berwald, who smiled at him in return,
and then he gazed at Ludwig, a look of pure joy in his eyes. But there was also questioning in his eyes, almost asking, "Did you
like it, Ludwig?". Ludwig gave a smile to Feliciano, causing Feliciano's heart to soar. It was amazing how one look from Ludwig
could give him indescribable happiness. He wanted to make sure that he made Ludwig smile like this all the time.
The rest of the day passed by quickly, with Feliciano playing with the kids and Ludwig helping him. Throughout the day, Feliciano
watched Ludwig secretly from afar. He noticed how Ludwig was so gentle and patient with the kids. It was a side of Ludwig
Feliciano never knew, and he adored it. For some reason, he wanted to know more about Ludwig, more of these hidden sides that
only Feliciano could see. Feliciano felt something growing inside of him but he didn't exactly know what. Even if he didn't know
the feeling, he liked it. The way his heart beats faster when Ludwig touches him or is near him, or the way he feels warmer and
happier when Ludwig is talking to him, or even the way his heart soars whenever he sees that smile on his face. Feliciano didn't
know what this feeling was, but it was growing inside of him. He knew he couldn't stop it, but he couldn't decide whether it was
making him delighted or making him terrified.
Sadly when the time came to leave, Felician gave a hug to each of the kids and promised he would come back soon. Tino and
Berwald waved at them and they left together. While walking down the street to their house, Feliciano kept talking on and on
about the daycare.
"Honestly, those kids are adorable! All of them are so kind! I love how they climb on my back and they get so happy over a
piggyback-ride! Although one slightly annoying English kid named Peter asked me why I talked so funny, and I asked him the
same thing. I need to come more often! Could I come with you, Luddy, please, pretty please? And Tino and Berwald are very nice
too! I can understand why you love to work here Ludwig! And also I love that the-"
"Yes, I get it Feliciano." Ludwig interrupted. Even though he didn't want to hear Feliciano's rambling, he was glad he enjoyed it.
"Why didn't you want me to know where you worked, Luddy?"
Ludwig looked away, a blush appearing on his cheeks.
"Well...it's embarrassing. People think it's not like me to work at a daycare with little children." he confessed. Feliciano shook his
head quickly.
"Nonsense! I don't think it isn't like you! You are a very kind and caring person so I can see why you work so well with kids. I
think it's very sweet of you."
Ludwig just looked down and his face became more red. Feliciano smiled. He loved how Ludwig seemed like a stern and
threatening guy, but he is actually very kind. He couldn't imagine himself ever hating Ludwig.
"How did you like playing for the daycare?" Ludwig asked, trying to change the subject.
"I thought it was great! I never usually have an audience for me, so it was a nice experience!"
"No audience? Nobody watched you play while you were in Heaven?" Ludwig couldn't imagine no one being there while Feliciano
played. It was such a beautiful thing that couldn't be missed.
"Well, I play very deep in the woods. It's far away from everything and not much people know where it is, other than me. My only
audience is the Tree of Life, and the nature surrounding her." Feliciano answered.
"Well, I feel bad for the people who haven't seen you play, because it is very beautiful." Ludwig said straight-forwardly. Feliciano
eyes widened, and then he looked down at his feet, blushing and smiling slightly. Coming from Ludwig, this was probably the best
compliment Feliciano could ever recieve.
"Thank you..."
What was this undescribable feeling that Feliciano felt?
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A few more days passed, and finally it was the weekend. Meaning, Ludwig finally had the day off! Feliciano immediately jumped
on the chance to spend some time with his beloved friend. When Ludwig asked Feliciano where he wanted to go, all he said was,
"As long as it's a place where you and I can have fun!"
Ludwig decided to go to the beach. Since it was a bit farther from his home, they took the car, which Feliciano was immediately
delighted and fascinated to use. The whole time Feliciano kept his head out the window, his hair dancing in the strong breeze and
his cheeks flapping due to the pressure from the wind. Ludwig had to yell at Feliciano repeatedly not to fall out of the car. When
they finally reached the beach, Feliciano could barely hold in his excitement. He was hopping up and down like a child while
Ludwig locked the car doors. When his toes finally hit the warm sand, he kicked off his shoes and ran to shore, leaving Ludwig
behind to pick up his sandals. When Ludwig caught up, he set up their area on the beach with a wide towel, and an umbrella. He
wondered how Feliciano covered his wings when he wasn't wearing a shirt on. He watched as Feliciano ran about in the water,
interacting with other people or sometimes picking up seashells.
Why isn't he coming in the water? Feliciano wondered, as he stared at Ludwig contentedly reading a book under the shade of his
umbrella. Feliciano picked up a seashell and ran towards Ludwig.
"Luddy, look! Look at this seashell I got! It's for you!" Feliciano said, handing Ludwig the seashell. Ludwig observed the seashell
in his hand, and he gave a small smile towards Feliciano, once again making his heart flutter in his ribcage.
"Why don't you come play in the water with me?" Feliciano asked.
"I'm not much for swimming." Ludwig answered, a little bit too quickly. Feliciano could tell he was hiding something.
"Come on, please? Pretty please? I don't want to swim alone all day!" Feliciano said, pouting.
"Feliciano I already said no. Why don't we go out to eat? I'm sure you're hungry." The hasty attempt at changing the subject
worked. Feliciano's face lit up.
"Of course! Will there be pasta?"
Ludwig highly doubted it, but didn't say anything.
The rest of the day passed quickly. After eating lunch (there was no pasta, to Feliciano's despair), Feliciano played a little more in
the water, and even managed to bring Ludwig's feet into the seashore, but that was it. The sun was setting, and there wasn't
much people in the beach now. Feliciano and Ludwig sat on a rock at the far edge of the beach, sitting together quietly. They
would have to leave soon, and Feliciano was determined to get Ludwig in the water with him.
"Luddy, come on let's get in the water, we'll have to leave soon! We might as well enjoy it now!" Feliciano urged, tugging lightly
on Ludwig's jacket. Ludwig sighed.
"No Feliciano. Maybe some other time." Feliciano knew he was lying. Feliciano tugged on his shirt, harder than before.
"Ludwig please please please please?"
"Feliciano, STOP!"
But before he could stop, it already happened.
Rip.
Ludwig's shirt was now ripped in half, one part in Feliciano's hands. It was almost laughable, until he saw the panic and anger in
Ludwig's eyes.
"Don't look!" barked Ludwig, his voice desperate. But Feliciano was confused. What was wrong with his body? What was so
wrong with him that Feliciano couldn't see? He's seen Feliciano naked tons of times (against his will). But it was too late.
Feliciano saw it. The scars surrounding his body. It was all over his chest and his back, the scars all red and some yellow and
white. They painted his body. They filled Feliciano with fear. How could this happen? What was the horrible thing that attacked his
beloved Ludwig? Ludwig looked away in shame when he saw Feliciano's reaction.
"W-what happened...?" Feliciano asked, tears filling up in his eyes. Ludwig sighed and kept his eyes away from Feliciano.
"Something happened a long time ago. Something I can't talk about right now." he said, his voice cold. It was silent for a very
long time, and before he knew it, Feliciano was crying. The tears spilled out of his eyes uncontrollably.
"I'm s-sorry Ludwig...for making you s-show that to me...and for making y-you uncomfortable..." Feliciano sniffed.
After a moment of silence, Feliciano was caught completely by surprise when he felt strong arms wrap around his waist.
"Please...don't apologize." Ludwig whispered in his ear, sending chills down Feliciano back. Feliciano gripped to Ludwig's shirt (or
what was left of it), and sobbed harder. Feliciano could feel Ludwig's fast beating heart beat against his. He loved the feeling of
Ludwig being so close, so near to him. Feliciano felt like he could stay like this forever. After what seemed like a short ten
minutes, Feliciano's sobbing reduced to sniffles, and Ludwig let go. Ludwig put his hands on Feliciano's cheeks, making Feliciano's
eyes look directly into his blue ones.
"I'm sorry for making you scared. I'm ashamed of those scars... It was something you didn't have to see." Ludwig said, his eyes
unreadable. Feliciano shook his head quickly.
"No...that's not why I'm crying..." Ludwig raised an eyebrow.
"Then why?" Feliciano wiped the tears from his eyes and gave a small smile.
"Because...you never cry and you are always strong, so I'm crying for the both of us."
With that, Ludwig gave Feliciano another embrace, and they stayed like that until the sun set.
After the awkward drive home, Feliciano fell asleep in his bed, feeling the most happy he's ever been in his life. He woke up the
next morning to the sound of a phone ringing. He woke up slowly and shuffled to the kitchen, where the phone was. He was
disappointed to see that Ludwig wasn't there, but a note was on the counter.
Getting groceries, I'll be back soon. Don't burn the house down while I'm gone,
Ludwig
Feliciano smiled at the note and picked up the phone.
"Ve~ Hello?" he said cheerily.
"Hey Feli! It's me, the awesome Gilbert!"
Feliciano beamed at the phone. "Oh Gilbert! It's nice to hear you again! Are you coming to visit soon?"
"Of course! But I actually have a question for you, it's pretty important."
"Sure, what is it?"
There was a pause, and then Gilbert spoke.
"You said you're looking for your brother right? Well, my friend is with some dude who looks EXACTLY like you. He said his name
is Lovino. By any chance, is that your brother?"
Feliciano dropped the phone completely in shock. His brother? Finally, the person he's been looking for has finally come! And it
was so easy! Tears came to his eyes in happiness. He'll finally be able to see his brother! A distant voice from the phone
interrupted his thoughts.
"Hello? Feliciano? Ya still there?"
Feliciano jumped and picked up the phone.
"Y-yes! And that is my brother! How did you find him! Is he there? Is he okay? Please tell me he's all right... Non riesco a credere
che sto andando a vedere mio fratello..." he started rambling in Italian. Gilbert chuckled on the other line.
"Relax Feliciano! He isn't here with me right now, but I saw him yesterday. A bit of a crabby brat if you ask me...It's amazing how
you guys are related. Don't worry he's fine and I'll tell you the story when you see him."
Feliciano nodded but realized Gilbert couldn't see him.
"How does later today sound?"
"That sounds great! Graziso much Gilbert!" Feliciano said gratefully.
"Kesese it's nothing the awesome me can't handle!"
They hung up and afterwards Feliciano just stood there, smiling to himself.
"I finally get to see you again, Fratello..."
Yay we get to see Lovino again! I'm sorry I'm late I feel horrible! But at least this chapter is super long :D! My second week of high school has
been hectic. They throw so much homework at us! Sheesh I don't know how I'll deal with this for nine months...
Anyways I've been working really hard! I just did the beach scene today so I'm sorry if it sounds a bit rushed. I finally get to add more
romantic scenes! But please tell me if you think it's moving too quickly, or too slow. I don't want to bore you guys to death. Remember, if you
have any corrections or opinions on how the characters are portrayed please tell me! *prepares for flames*
Remember guys, Feli is an angel so he's innocent! Meaning sexual terms are totally new to him! I was SO glad to add Tino and Berwald
(Finland and Sweden if you hadn't noticed) in the story! They are actually my favorite couple of Hetalia. I wish I could add them more in the
plot, but sadly they are just a few pleasant side characters. I don't know if it'll come up in the story, but they are indeed in a relationship and
they live together right above the daycare.
I'm sorry for any grammar/spelling mistakes.
Be prepared next chapter for A LOT of drama!
Translations:
Non riesco a credere che sto andando a vedere mio fratello: I can't believe I'm going to see my brother
I DON'T OWN HETALIA