(Matthew's POV)

The day after I told Lovino to give Antonio a chance, I got a text message from the Italian. It only said two words, and at first I thought he meant to send it to my brother. But then I realized Lovi probably hasn't met him. I frowned as I replied to it.

Lovino: Fuck you.

Me: What gives me the honour?

Lovino: I went to that idoit's house.

I raised my eyebrows at this. I didn't expect him to go along with my advice. Quickly I type:

Me: And…?

Lovino: Feli got a puppy.

Quiet laughter fills my room as I picture the Italians arguing over a small creature. No wonder Lovino hates me right now. I'm still smiling when I my phone buzzed again.

Lovino: He named it Lorenzo.

Me: That's great!

Lovino: I hate you.

After that day, I noticed Lovino was spending more time with Antonio. He didn't run away from the Spaniard as often, and they walk in the halls together when Toni isn't with his other friends. And speaking of the Spaniard's friends…

I gulp as I see Gilbert Beilschmidt walking down the hall with Francis Bonnefoy. The ablino's laugh snaps me back to the present. Quickly I turn to my locker, trying to hide from the older guys. Okay, I admit, Gilbert kinda takes my breath away. Just, like, a lot. When he's around I get more nervous than usual. It really sucks because I want to just walk up to him and say, 'Hi, I really like you. Let's make out.', but I can't. I can't even say the first word, let alone the last bit.

Francis is a bastard. He knows that I like Gil. I don't know how, but he knows. I mean, it's probably not hard if you pay attention, but no one pays attention to me, so no one really knows. Expect for Francis. He leads Gil right to me. I hate him. So much.

Why? I'm currently plotting his death because Francis is dragging the albino right towards me, with a determined look in his eyes. I heard Gil grumble, "Francy-pants, I don't want to meet your stupid boyfriend." My heart clenches at that a little. Francis ignores him completely.

"Ah, Mathieu! Bonjour, mon ami!" Francis says happily as they walk up. I turn and face them, glaring daggers at Francis.

"Hi, Francis." I mumble quietly, trying not to look at the gorgeous albino next to him. I can feel skin redden as I glance up at Gilbert, finding his eyes on me. I look away, forcing myself to focus on Francis.

But the Frenchman has some nasty plan in mind, because he gestures to Gilbert and says, "I'm sure you know of Gilbert?" He grins devilishly when my eyes widen.

"Um, yeah." I squeak, slowly I shift on my feet, trying to find a reason to escape. "I know of him."

Francis smiles reassuringly at me, then he says to Gil, "And I know you know of little Mathieu." Gilbert's pale skin reddens slightly at that. He looks away from me and mumbles something in German. Francis nods his head replying, "Yes, I know.", which causes Gil's face to brighten even more.

"Francis, why are you doing this?" I harshly whisper at him.

He just smiles sadly and says, "He's not mine anymore." Then, louder he says, "And I have to go do things with your brother and Angleterre, and I don't want our little albino to get lonely."

Gil hisses at him, "Ich hasse dich!"

Francis just waves as he runs off calling, "Have fun you two!"

I turn my wide eyes from Francis's retreating form to Gilbert. He looks as miserable as I feel. Slowly I close my locker and say, "Um… I-I have to go to class soon." Because it's all I can say. My face is burning and I haven't even said hello.

The German nods quickly saying, "Uh, ja, me too."

I offer a smile as I begin to walk away. I only get a few steps when I feel Gilbert's hand grab my arm. "Wait!" He said loudly.

I turn back at him, staring confused, "Yes?"

He gulps, slowly removing his hand. "Uh, well, it's Friday and every Friday we have this school wide competition between the students in the gym. It's called Save the Citizen. And the teachers pick who all plays and it's…" Gil was talking so fast. I wasn't really sure what he was saying; all I could focus on was how bright his eyes are and how soft his pale skin looks. He takes a deep breath, hesitating for a minute. His eyes look terrified as he asks, "So, uh, will you sit with the awesome me while we watch the games?"

I blink for a second. He wants to sit by me? I thought he hated me. I mean, he looked so uncomfortable while he was standing there. Doesn't that mean he doesn't want to be near me? I chew my bottom lip as I reply quietly, "Sure Gil, I'd love to."

His face immediately brightens, grinning from ear to ear he says, "Awesome! I'll see you then!"

I giggle as I say, "Awesome."


The teachers give us no warning whatsoever about who gets chosen for Save the Citizen. Everyone files into the gym, which now has a deadly looking razor in the middle of the floor and large clear walls protecting the stands. I see Gil sitting next to Toni, Francis, and Lovino. Slowly I make my way over to them.

Gil smiles as I sit next to him. Blushing, I smile back.

Eventually the gym is filled and the teachers call up the first four students to begin the first game. It's Ludwig and Elizabeta against Kiku and Sadik. I watch as the game begins. Ludwig tries to fly immediately to the citizen, but Sadik throws Kiku at him. The two collide in the air and crash to the ground. Elizabeta's arm forms into pure metal, and she slams it against Sadik's chest. The Turk gets slammed against the wall.

The fighting is intense and I have no idea who's going to win this. It's so freaking scary. This game makes no since. I look over at Gil, who's cheering happily for Elizabeta and Ludwig.

"Lizzy got so good with controlling her power!" He says, red orbs locked on the girl.

I look back at the game, watching intently. She has gotten much better since a few days ago. Eventually, the time runs out and the citizen drops into the shredder. Even though they all pu good fight, they lost.

The teachers call up the next students for the next game.


okay so i made this during class right now so sorry if it sucks.

be ready for a chapter all about save the citizen next!