A loud booming sound was heard and Lovino ducked instinctively as pieces of metal fell from the cieling.
"What the hell was that?" Gilbert moved his hands from his head. They heard heavy footsteps come towards them and saw the two blondes breathing heavily.
"Lovino, it's from the third compartment!" Lovino's eyes widened and he began to run out, followed by the others. "Feli! Feliciano!"
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Lovino whimpered as he was shook awake. "Lovino. Wake up, mi amor. It's time for work." He opened his eyes and was met with calm green ones looking at him. "Antonio?" He sat up and quickly wiped away the tears. "Si. Come on, let's shower so we can go to work," he said softly. Lovino nodded and got out of bed.
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"Lovino, I need help with this stupid thing," Gilbert said ripping off his goggles. "Huh? Do it yourself, I'm busy," Lovino said as he pulled wires apart. "No. I really need help with this," Gilbert said. Lovino turned to see the giant machine.
He sighed and made his way over. "Can't you get a lift? I need to see underneath," Lovino said taking his gloves off. "No, damn Ivan took our lift. I can call Mattie and we can lift," he said. Lovino nodded and pretty soon Matthieu was in.
The two larger males stood on each side of the machine and lifted it up. Lovino quickly slid underneath and began to tamper with the bolts until a metal piece came off. He messed with the wires as fast as he could while the two struggled to hold the machine up.
"We can't lift it much longer," Matthieu said giving up. "Just hold on," Lovino said fixing the final wire. "For fucks sake, Lovino hurry up," Gilbert groaned and Lovino froze. The images came flashing back and he gripped at his hair before screaming.
Gilbert and Matthieu panicked and nearly dropped the heavy machine on him. Lily just happened to walk in the right time and saw them nearly drop the machine. She ran and pulled him out from the legs before the two dropped the machine and hurried to him.
"Lovino! What is it?" Matthieu asked before Gilbert picked him up. "Feli! Feli!" He yelled as tears began to spill from his eyes. "The medication is taking effect. Come on we have to find Antonio," Gilbert said carrying Lovino as the others ran off.
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"Fratello, guess what? I was put into the third compartment!" The teen held up the paper cheerfully and Lovino nodded. "Good. You'll be safe there. It's easy and really good pay, I'm proud of you fratellino." He ruffled his red-ish hair and the other smiled up at him. "Lovino, you'll move up soon, I'm sure of it!"
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"Who's this?" The teen smiled brightly as the brunette glared at the tall blonde with the blue eyes. "This is Ludwig, he's Gilbert's younger brother." Lovino nodded. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Lovino." His hand was held out and Lovino scoffed.
"You think you're hot stuff? The fourth compartment is nothing. My fratellino is way out of your league". "Lovino? Be nice! I'm sorry Ludwig, he usually isn't like this."
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"Ti amo, Lovi. You're my one and only." The two smiled as the taller one lifted him and spun him in his arms. "I love you, Lovi. Forever and ever."
The music was soft and cheerful and laughing was heard as well as the sound of melodic footsteps. "I love you too, Antonio. Forever."
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"Lovino, it's okay I'm here!" Lovino blinked and saw Antonio there holding him tightly. "Antonio," he said sniffling. "What's going on? Why is this happening to me?" He asked sobbing.
Antonio bit his lips and held him closer. "It's okay, Lovi. You'll figure it out soon. I promise I'll be here for you," Antonio whispered as he held him tightly.
"What's going on?" Arthur asked entering the room. "El raton," Antonio said with a scowl. Arthur glared at him before sighing. "The rest of you, back to work. He only needs Antonio," Arthur said. Matthieu, Lily and Gilbert left the room leaving Arthur with the couple.
"He really is troublesome," Arthur sighed. "Càllate! You don't know what he's been through!" Antonio snapped. "I do know. It's pathetic, he should have just gotten over it a long time ago," Arthur said with a scowl.
"Yeah and you should have gotten over Francis first before going to Alfred, no?" Antonio said glaring at Arthur. He gulped nervously and furrowed his brows. "This break will cost you from your paycheck," Arthur said before leaving. "And your attitude is going to cost you some doctor visits!" Antonio yelled at him before the electronic door shut.
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"It's okay, Lovino. Arthur said you can rest at home for today," Antonio said putting him down on his bed. "Francis is going to stop by later to bring you dinner. I have to go to work but please just stay in bed," Antonio said.
Lovino nodded and Antonio kissed his forehead. "I'll be back tonight. It's going to be okay," he said before leaving. Lovino sniffed and looked at the glitching hologram before sighing. He removed his clothes, layed down and wrapped himself before going to sleep.
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"Lovino, I'm here." Lovino groaned and sat up. His head was pounding and he watched as Francis stepped up to his doorway and knocked on the electronic door. "Ugh, open the door," he grumbled and the door opened. Francis walked in and frowned as he saw him. "Mon Ami, you look terrible," he said before sitting on his bed.
"Yeah, you always look awful," Lovino said groaning and holding his head. "Here. I brought you a soup," he said holding out the container. Lovino took it and slowly began to eat. "You're so thin," Francis said looking at Lovino who wasn't wearing a shirt.
"Huh? Yeah I threw up everything I ate the other day," he murmured as he continued to eat. "Non. You clearly haven't been eating well," he said before he gasped. "Has Arthur been preparing your lunches again? Oh your poor things, no wonder you aren't eating," he said gaining a small smile from Lovino.
"You two are dating, are you sure you should be saying that?" Francis's smile fell and he shook his head. "Non, I shouldn't." A loud beep made him pull up his sleeve and expose the arm contraption before he clicked on the screen. He read through the message and sighed.
"Here, I have to give your medication," he said making the message turn into a hologram. Lovino skimmed through it and read Antonio's message. He was going to be late and Francis had to give his medication.
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"Okay, let me see your arm." Lovino gave it to him and he frowned. His arm was bruised with all the needle stabs he had had. "Not good, it's all bruised," he said. "I know, why don't we inject it through your bum?" He asked smiling. "No you pervert!" Lovino yelled.
Francis gave a fake pout. "And here you are stripped in front of me. You're no fun," he said gaining a glare. "Fine, I'll do it through your back," he said. Lovino nodded and turned. Francis injected the needle and let the liquid go inside before pulling it out and covering the stab wound.
"You're good at this. I didn't even feel it," Lovino said as he layed back down. "Oiu, I wanted to be a doctor you know," he said with a soft smile. "I began to study for it but then I was assigned to the first department," he said softly.
"I see. You would have been a good doctor," Lovino said with a yawn. Francis smiled and ruffled his hair as he began to drift to sleep. He watched him snore for a bit before standing and making his way out.