Finally, the best chapter of the story! (At least to me ;w;) Thank you to the new followers, ahhh I am so happy omg

"Happy 21st Birthday Lovi!" The cheery Spanish voice rang over the laptop speakers, making Lovino scoff and roll his eyes, even if he couldn't stop that affectionate smile that crossed his lips.

It had now been six years that the two men have been speaking to each other, both having grown closer as time passed. The spoke more than just a few times a week, but everyday. Even while Antonio and Lovino were still going to college. And since he has finally moved out, it was so much easier to talk without his parents bothering him, same for Lovino too. Now that they both lived on their own, it was so much easier to talk to each other all the time. Lovino was studying at a junior college right now, and he was even running on an art scholarship to a nice university in Italy after finishing junior. Antonio decided on getting a primary school teacher education, seeing as though his love for kids was fairly big and he wanted to spread knowledge to the younger generation. Or just the fact that little kids were the cutest thing on the planet!

Well, other than Lovino.

Yeah, even after another three years, he was still having troubles getting his true feelings through. It was hard, okay?! But now, he had a little help trying to get him to do it. Last year, he did find out Lovino was gay, which was a big relief. It would at least be easier now that he knew at least that. And..well, he was kinda planning on telling him today. He had an idea, and since it was his birthday, it would be even better. And, since they were already basically flirting with each other none stop, he had the perfect idea on how to ask him out!

A few months ago, Antonio had asked Lovino what his favorite song was, and once he found out that is was a love song, he was all over the idea on singing to Lovino. His favorite song, and it would be dedicated to him, a love song to him from Antonio.

"Idiota, I told you I was going to be busy today, didn't I? We need to hurry. Feliciano wants to take me out for dinner." The Italian sighed, hunching over a bit. He didn't really want to leave, he just wanted to stay here and talk to Antonio. Not that he would admit it allowed, though.. But, it was true.

"Don't worry Lovi, it is really good! I got you a present!" He was almost jumping with excitement, happy to finally be able to do this for Lovino. Telling the younger man to wait for a moment, he got up and went to grab his laptop from the corner of the room, coming back with it in hand and smiling a little sweeter. "I have a song for you, okay?"

Lovino was a little surprised at this, but he didn't show it other than the blush that dusted his cheeks. He would show his excitement for a second. No no no, that would be so embarrassing if he knew how happy, excited..

"Okay, here we go.."

Antonio let out a soft sigh before he started strumming the strings on his guitar. It wasn't long before Lovino knew what the song was, and his eyes started to widen and heart hammered in his chest.

He says I smell like safety and home

I named both of his eyes "Forever" and "Please don't go"

I could be a morning sunrise all the time, all the time yeah

This could be good, this could be good.

And I can't change, even if I tried

Even if I wanted to

And I can't change, even if I tried

Even if I wanted to

My love, my love, my love, my love

He keeps me warm, He keeps me warm.

What's your middle name?

Do you hate your job?

Do you fall in love too easily?

What's your favorite word?

You like kissing guys?

Can I call you baby?

Yeah, yeah.

He says that people stare 'cuz we look so good together

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

And I can't change, even if I tried

Even if I wanted to

And I can't change, even if I tried

Even if I wanted to

My love, my love, my love, my love

He keeps me warm, he keeps me warm.

I'm not crying on Sundays, I'm not crying on Sundays.

Love is patient, love is kind

My love, my love, my love, my love

He keeps me warm, he keeps me warm.

Lovino felt his heart hammering in his chest, breathing a little heavier as he bit his lip and tried to calm down his blush because fuck he must've looked like a stupid idiot! But, it was hard to calm down the blush when he heard the cords for the chorus again, but this time, with different words.

And I need to get this out to you,

to make sure you understand.

Lovi, Lovi, Lovi-ino..

You make me smile, you make me laugh.

And I need to tell you how I feel,

get my true feelings to you.

My love, my love, my love.

You keep me warm, you keep me warm.

And now it was Antonio's turn to blush, to go silent from how awkward that was and how embarrassing it must've been for Lovino. But, he was happy to know that his feelings were out in the open and nothing would stop him from taking them back. God, had his heart ever beat this fast?

"Uhh.."

For the first time in a long time, Antonio was at a loss for words. He was so scared right now, for so many different reasons. The biggest was the fact that if this didn't go well, Lovino would probably laugh at his stupidity and never talk to him again. Or maybe he didn't feel the same way or didn't want to try? Or..maybe the distance between them would be too much? Damnit, this was so difficult.

"S-so, what did you think, Lovino?" He asked, his voice a bit more serious as he set his guitar to the side.

Lovino was quiet for a while, not even looking up at the screen and just staring at the floor with a flushed expression. He wasn't sure what to say, damnit! What he supposed to say? He had thought about how he has felt about Antonio for a long time, and he had come to the conclusion that he..may like him..a little bit? He knew there was something. Whenever he thought about Antonio, his heart would race and his stomach would do little flips. It was obvious that he liked him..and maybe even a little more than just like him, it was hard to tell, really. But, he gave a soft sigh and finally looked up, tears stinging his eyes, but he refused to let them fall.

They both just stared at each other on the screen, this being the longest lasting silence they've have since the first started video chatting with each other. But, it wasn't awkward anymore, and both knew that. Antonio could tell when Lovino finally cracked the slightest of smiles and actually let his tears fall down his cheeks. Lovino could tell when Antonio let out a nervous laugh and smiled brightly while leaning in closer to the computer.

"I-I never would have thought you would be such a damn sap.." The younger mumbled softly, swallowing nervously as he shook his head and sighed softly. "Bu-but..fuck, that was amazing." He didn't think that was a good reaction, but it was amazing, the sweetest thing anyone has ever done for him. It made Lovino really understand how he felt, and even if he still wasn't too comfortable with telling Antonio yet, he wanted to let him know he felt the same.

Antonio, though, couldn't have been happier with how Lovino reacted, and a part of him felt like he really did understand how he felt about the other man now. "Then, uhm, d-do you understand what I was trying to say, Lovino? I could understand if you didn't want to-"

"Do-don't say anything else! I..god I didn't want to say it, this is so embarrassing.." He groaned softly, rubbing his red eyes to make the tears go away. But, when he looked back up, he was smile the most beautiful smile Antonio had ever seen. It made his heart skip a few beats, and he didn't waste time in getting on to his feelings.

"I really like you, Lovino Vargas." He blurted out, making the both of them go silent for a moment before anything else happened. It was like the world stopped, nothing was happening, neither one let out a breath and neither one dared to speak another word. It lasted for a good minute, and then Antonio spoke up again. "I-I didn't want it to sound like that. Damn, this isn't romantic at all."

Lovino shook his head, finally doing something other than looking like a complete idiot. The surprising thing? Lovino Vargas was still smiling, never stopping. Has he ever even been happy this long before? But, he was still having trouble getting the words out to Antonio. This was harder than it seemed. "I-I..I th-think it was romantic, and i-it was just fine.." He sputtered, voice soft and low, almost affectionate. And then, the words Antonio has waited for so long to hear came.

"And I really like you, too."

It was quick, messy and most of all out of the blue, but both of them were being true to each other. They were smiling and laughing like the idiots they were, but they were also happy. Antonio hadn't planned for it to turn out like this, but he defiantly was happy with the results.

Sadly, for the both of them, Feliciano came early to pick up Lovino and take him out for his birthday dinner. But, neither one of them wanted to part ways just yet. They just told each other how they both feel, how were they supposed to seperate already?! But, they both agreed to talk this out for the rest of the night, both wanting to know how long it had been like this and how they would even make this work. They were almost five-hundred miles away from each other! But, they would make this work. Nothing would stop them from trying.

Okay, this chapter was a little rushed, but I was just excited to get it out ;v; Next one will be better huhu

R&R!