A/N: Thanks for the reviews everyone! Here is chapter 4 and I hope you enjoy it!
THIS IS A TIME SKIP TO SOPHOMORE YEAR! ^.^
Chapter 4
Jealousy and the New Kid
"Felicia," Kiku Honda poked his head into the computer room where his friend was working on a newspaper article. The Italian girl turned around and smiled.
"What's up, Kiku? Do we need to do more investigating on the mystery meat incident? I think we have enough info, but maybe we can find out a little bit more if we-"
"Felicia-chan, please." Kiku grimaced. "I would appreciate it very much if we never wrote an article on mystery meat again." He cleared his throat, stepped into the room, and sat in one of the vacant chairs.
"Anyway, Regis-Senpai informed me that a new student from Germany will be coming in a couple of days. He expressed interest in joining the newspaper club."
Felicia smiled, "Ve~ I love showing new kids around! I wonder how tough he is. Maybe he won't be a big stiff like Regis."
"Just because Regis-Senpai is German it does not make him a stiff. Gilbert-kun is not a stiff, Feli-chan." Kiku said. It seemed like this conversation would come up often.
"Gil is Prussian. Not German. So, Gilbert is awesome." Felicia knew it probably didn't make much sense to other people, but it did to her and her group of friends. Gil's mom was Prussian and she and Gil were almost alike. So, he had to have more Prussian blood in him.
Felicia saved her document and logged out of the computer. "Kiku, can you stop by later and help me with the Geometry homework? There are just a few questions I have before the big test on Friday."
"Hai, I'll stop by around seven or eight. Alfred might come too." Kiku gave her a knowing smile.
Felicia and Alfred had been dating since the beginning of eighth grade year. The two were always together. Felicia's friends all noted how happier she was and didn't seem that hung up over Aldridge. Alfred was a blessing in disguise for her.
Felicia loved Alfred and she would be content if she could be with him forever. Even though she was just sixteen, she loved him anyway.
"Ve~ Ok. I'll see you later, Kiku!" Felicia packed up her backpack and left the room.
By the time she was back to North dorm, it was already six thirty. Bella was sitting on the bed, looking annoyed.
"Bella, what's up? I thought you were going out with Antonio again tonight…" Felicia trailed off when she saw the flash of anger on Bella's face when she mentioned his name.
"He can't because," Bella cleared her throat and attempted to imitate Antonio's think Spanish accent. "Lovino is upset again and I don't know why. I can't leave mi amigo alone."
Felicia sighed. This was the third time her brother pulled the "I'm upset, stay with me!" trick. She knew that her brother had feelings for Antonio, but he was so stubborn to admit it. What was worse was that Antonio is dating Bella.
"Sorry for my fratello. I'm going to have a little chat with him." Felicia replied through gritted teeth. She didn't want Bella to keep getting hurt, but watching her fratello suffer was hard too.
"Good. I'm going to my study group in a few minutes. By the time I'm back, it will be late."
"Ok, that's fine. Kiku is going to come over and help me in math. Alfred might be coming too." Felicia replied.
Felicia smiled and she felt a warm, fuzzy feeling overcome her again when she thought of Alfred. She was so glad she met him.
She would never regret it.
*( East Dorm)*
Gil and Francis were both playing video games in the East dorm's lounge. It was quiet here because most students were studying for their upcoming tests Friday. "Kesesese~! The awesome me has you now!" Gil cheered.
"No! This can't be happening!" Francis yelled.
GAME OVER
Francis threw down his video game controller. This was the fifth time Gil had beat him.
"Well, this was getting boring anyway." Gil said. He turned the TV off and he stretched. "I thought Eliza was supposed to come play with us."
Francis snorted, "She's been hanging around with Roderich a lot more lately. They are making plans for the big end of the year party."
"It's only March!" Gil exclaimed. "They have plenty of time to plan that awesome party. I'm sure she can take a little time off to…"
"Gil," Francis patted his Prussian friend on the back and shook his head. "she's acting more like a lady now."
"Because she's being brainwashed by my unawesome cousin!" Gil growled. Eliza was his friend and there was no way he was going to let Roderich take her away from him.
Francis sighed. High School at the academy was going to be a interesting one. Next year he would be a senior and that meant he would have to start looking for a college to go to. He expressed interest in going back to France, but he still wasn't sure.
"Gil! Francis!" The doors to the lounge opened and Eliza ran in. She had an extra video game controller in her hand. "Am I too late to join the party?"
Francis smirked, "Actually, I was about to grab a bite to eat. You two can play. Au revoir! "
After Francis left, Eliza sighed a breath of relief. "That's good. We always have more fun when play by ourselves. But next time let's have Antonio come too!"
"Ja, that's fine." Gilbert smiled.
*( South Dorm)*
"Fratello! Open this damn door before I kick it down!" Felicia banged her fists on her brother's door.
The door opened and Lovino glared at her. Green eyes met hazel as the two twins stared each other down.
"Do you mind telling me why you are upset?" Felicia asked through gritted teeth.
"Upset? I'm not upset."
"Lovi, don't lie to me!" Felicia pushed her way into Lovino's bedroom. She sat down on his bed, crossed her arms and glared at him. Her look of anger was then replaced with a look of hurt. "You can tell me anything, ya know. We are familia."
Lovino shut his door closed and leaned against the dorm frame. "There's nothing wrong. I just…" His cheeks turned red.
Oh.
"You really do love Antonio don't you? But you're afraid to tell him because he might reject you, right?" Felicia concluded. It was the only explanation.
"He's dating Bella!" Lovino yelled, "It's not like I care…chigi…"
Felicia hugged him. Lovino tensed up at first, but he circled his arms around his sister. They really did care about each other.
"It'll be ok, Lovi. I'm positive it will be, but until then please stop doing this. Antonio doesn't like to see you upset and I'm sure you're hurting him more than anything." She smiled.
"Whatever…" Lovino pushed Felicia away. "Now, get out of my room! These stupid tests are Friday and I need to study."
"Ok, Lovi! If you need help, just call me. I'm going to be studying with Alfred and Kiku. Ti amo, Lovi! Ciao~"
"Ti amo, Feli." Lovino grumbled.
*( Friday)*
Roderich was just coming from the on campus coffee shop. He ordered black coffee. Even though it wasn't his favorite, he liked the bitter taste of it. Plus, it woke him up. He needed it since his first test was coming up.
The campus was pretty quiet. He was sure everyone was still getting ready and doing last minute studying. As he walked past the park, he saw another student walking towards him.
Roderich stopped and almost dropped his coffee. The student was a very tall boy. He had slicked back blond hair and icy blue eyes. His facial expression was stoic.
Aldridge?
If Aldridge was still alive, he would've looked like that boy who passed him. Roderich did remember Gil telling him that a new German student was coming today.
Roderich shook his head. Sometimes he would think about his cousin and get upset, but he didn't know it would get so bad that he would think other people would look like Aldridge.
If Roderich thought he looked like Aldridge…
I need to find Felicia and Gil!
Roderich tried calling them, but they didn't answer. He went to their dorm rooms and found that they were already gone. Who knows how they would react if they saw the new kid!
*( Geometry)*
Felicia sat in her desk and waited patiently as the teacher passed out the tests. After a long study session with Kiku and Alfred, she knew she was ready to pass.
Someone knocked on the door and the teacher went to go open it.
"Oh, you're the new student! Come in. You don't have to take the test. Sit in the empty seat next to Felicia and Gilbert, please. She's right there." The teacher pointed to them.
The new student came in and Felicia's throat closed up. Her face became hot and tears pricked her eyes. She didn't want to look at Gilbert.
Aldridge? No…he's dead.
Dead…
"Everyone this is Ludwig. I'm sure you will make him feel right at home."
Felicia tensed up as Ludwig sat next to her. The blond hair and blue eyes were almost the same. Aldridge's eyes were big baby blues and his hair was always loose. Ludwig's eyes were icy blue and his hair was slicked back.
He looked official and mean…
Aldridge was not.
This is not Aldridge. Remember, Aldridge died…because of you…
A/N: Ok, I'm leaving it here. Next chapter the Chibitalia gang is going to talk about Ludwig and then I'll introduce some more characters! ^.^ Also a few AmeIta scenes and Feli and Ludwig may get a couple of lines with each other.
I hope you enjoyed this chapter :3
Updated: 3/10/13
