Chapter 7
Hand in hand, Romano and Spain left the restaurant and walked past the many couples to the large stone fountain located in the center of the plaza. Spain sat down and patted the spot next to him, beckoning Romano to sit with him. Romano walked over and sat, his hand instantly intruded by Spain's.
Romano looked out over the plaza at all the couples scattered around. Normally he would watch all the happy people talking and holding hands freely with the people they loved. 'I'm not alone this time... I'm not alone...' He took his gaze away from the people to look at Spain, who was watching him. Unlike other times, Romano didn't look away or call him names. This time he laid his head on Spain's shoulder. 'Ya. I have Spain now.'
"Are you ok Roma?" Spain asked. Romano normally didn't like contact. The only time he did was when he was scared or sad.
Without looking up, Romano answered, "Yeah! Why wouldn't I be? I'm actually quite happy jerk!" Spain laughed and let go of Romano's hand, making him slightly disappointed. Romano looked back up to see why the hand had left when Spain's arm was gently placed on his shoulders.
Spain came close to Romano's face and happily beamed, "I'm glad! I want to make you the happiest person in the entire world!" In amazement, Romano watched Spain smile brightly. 'How is he so kind?! How the hell did I end up falling in love with such a caring person?'
Even though Romano was still amazed, he was unbelievably happy. Romano peered out over the crowd of people with a slight smile he was unaware he had. 'He can sure blurt all kinds of things can't he.. I wish I was better at saying those kinds of things..'
Spain took his arm off Romano and grabbed his hand. He waited for Romano to come eye to eye with him before he tilted his head to the side and winked. "Have I ever told you how beautiful you are? Especially when you smile?" Romano was so thrown back by the random comment that he didn't know what to do with himself.
"H-how am I beautiful?!" Romano had never been called beautiful before.
Spain took his gaze away from Romano to look at a tree nearby. "There's just something about you that is so beautiful... You've grown to be such a breathtaking person, Romano." Spain looked back to Romano with a warm smile. "I'm so lucky to have gotten to see you grow." He leaned forward and kissed the tip of Romano's nose.
Once again Romano was in confusion and total happiness. He had no words. So instead of saying anything, he laid his head on Spain's shoulder again and grabbed onto his arm as if it was the only thing keeping him alive. Spain easily understood and hugged him with his free arm.
They sat there for a moment until Romano remembered they were in a crowded plaza in front of many starring people. Romano jumped up almost nocking Spain into the water. 'Damn! So many people must have seen that! I need a comeback...oh!' "Do you have any coins we could throw into the fountain?" Romano tried embarrassed.
A little shaken, Spain sat up and started digging in his pockets. "I'm sure I do.. Why do you want to throw coins in all of a sudden?"
'Oh shit!' "Um I just wanted to make a wish.." Romano attempted to sound confident with his words but terribly failed. Even if he did fail Spain let it go and pulled two coins out of his pocket.
Spain handed one to Romano and kept one for himself. "One for you and one for me!" He proclaimed happily. "I already have my wish! How about you Roma?" Spain asked excitedly.
"How the hell do you already have a wish?!" Romano asked shocked.
Spain looked down at the coin in his hand and then back to Romano. "Hah your right! I don't need to wish for that anymore!"
Romano looked at him confused. "What do you mean?"
"Well..." Spain looked back at his hand and blushed slightly. Spain. Blushing?! Romano waited in complete shock. "I used to wish that.. Well.. That you would stay by my side..."
Romano wanted to laugh. Instead of saying anything, he punched Spain in the arm and jokingly shouted: "What a waste of a wish!" He was going to stop there but then blurted, "Well I guess you got your wish.."
Spain started to laugh at Romano's attempt at affection. "I'm really glad it did too Roma!" Spain exclaimed laughing.
Romano smiled and threw his coin in the water. 'I wish that Spain will always be happy.' Romano knew it was a dumb wish because Spain would always be happy anyway, he just wanted to make sure his happiness would remain certain.
Seeing Romano throw the coin in, Spain got close to him and bantered, "Wow Roma! That sure was a fast wish!" Romano was about to come back with a rude comeback when someone called Spain's name.
"¡Antonio!" A tall man came running up to Spain. He stopped about a foot away from him. Spain turned around and a huge smile formed on his lips.
"¡Leo!" Spain opened his arms and Leo ran to hug him. Romano had never seen this man before.
"¿Cómo está usted?" Leo asked.
'Oh. Great he's speaking Spanish.' Romano watched as Spain answered.
"¡Estoy bien, gracias!¿ Y tú?"
"¡Muy bien! ¿Qué tal?
'I can't understand anyway. Might as well just sit.' Romano turned away and sat on the fountain edge. He looked down at the water and talked to his reflection. 'Damn Romano. Why didn't you learn god damn Spanish?'
Romano placed his hand just on top of the water so he would feel it but his hand wasn't completely submerged. He starred at the way the water washed around his hand. 'I don't need to get in their business anyway..' His thoughts seemed to hold his attention long enough to miss a bit of Spain and Leo's conversation. Romano finally looked up at the sound of Spain's laugh.
Leo had his hand around Spain's shoulders and they were both laughing. Romano got a little angry. 'Wait? Am I jealous?' He was and he knew it.
Romano sat up straight when he noticed Leo looking at him. He tilted his chin towards him and asked "¿Es que tu amigo?"
Spain turned to look at Romano as well and smiled warmly. "No. Él es el amor de mi vida."
Leo let out a laugh as he switched his gaze from Romano to Spain and laid his hand on Spain's shoulder. "Me alegro por ti, mi amigo. Será mejor que me vaya. No quiero perder el tiempo con él."
Spain nodded with a "Gracias. Que era agradable visita! Vamos a tener que reunirse en algún momento. Leo tiene un buen día!"
Leo and Spain gave a quick hug and Leo began to leave. While he was walking away he yelled, "Buena elección Antonio!" Then he ran off waving.
Once he was gone, Spain turned to look at Romano. "I'm sorry Roma! That was my friend Leo. I haven't seen him in a long time." He walked over to Romano and sat next to him.
Without looking at Spain, Romano replied "It's fine you bastard." He really didn't know what else to say.
Spain got close and whispered into Romano's ear sending goosebumps down his arm, "Do you know what he asked me?"
Romano could hear the grin in Spain's voice. It irritated him a little but at the same time his voice was so captivating that he could only shake his head.
After Romano shook his head Spain continued. "He asked me if you were my friend. Do you know what I told him?" Again Romano only shook his head.
"I told him you were the love of my life." Romano blushed immediately, instantly turning into what Spain called a tomato.
In complete shock and embarrassment, Romano head butted Spain in the stomach. He jumped off the fountain and yelled "Bastard!"
Spain had had many head butts delivered by Romano and this one seemed to have been softer than usual. So he recovered quickly and laughed. "Lovi, you sure have a strange ways of hiding your happiness!"
"I-I'm not happy bastard!" Romano yelled back. He turned around and crossed his arms, his face still red.
Spain stood up and grabbed Romano's hand, excitedly pulling him forward. "Let's go shopping lovi!"
Romano allowed himself to be dragged to a nearby store. He was genuinely happy. Spain loved him. Really loved him. He had all he ever wanted now. His grip tightened on Spain's hand as he ran to keep up with him.
They walked around town, going into shops, getting galatto, and sitting in parks, all the while having a great time. Romano even allowed himself to laugh and let go. Spain obviously noticed and it made him even more excited than usual.
The sun started to go down when they reached their last stop. They walked over to the churro stand near a fountain. Spain ordered two and they walked over to a bench next to a large fountain.
Romano took a bite and called out in a happy voice "Wow! These are pretty damn good!"
Spain followed and enthusiastically agreed "They really are! Not as good as boss' though!"
Romano laughed at the second part and came back with a playful tone "Sure sure! Yours just beats all the churro makers in the whole wide world!"
Spain laughed back and put his arm around Romano's shoulders. Romano only hesitated for a second before happily placing his head on Spain's shoulder. They sat for a bit in silence. Eating their churros and watching the lights change in the fountain.
As they sat, Romano started to think about his position, 'I don't think I've been this happy before. Maybe I should let myself go more often..' He looked out past the fountain to admire the beautiful sunset. There weren't too many trees where they were so the view wasn't blocked. Romano sighed happily as he looked back at the fountain.
His happiness snapped in a millisecond when he spotted his brother and the damn potato bastard sitting on the opposite side of the fountain.
As soon as he tensed up Spain looked down at him. He followed Romano's gaze and realized what was causing his loves tension. Spain grabbed onto him tighter and whispered "Roma. Don't. It's ok their just out like us."
Romano snapped his head up and hissed "Exactly! That bastard has no right to be with him in that way!"
Spain never got very irritated, even towards Romano, but now, with that comment, Spain was extremely irritated. He grabbed Romano's face and looked him directly in the eyes. "Germany has all the right to be with him! If they love each other that's all that matters! Let go of your hate and realize your brothers happiness!"
Spain's little break out only faltered Romano for a second before he went back to arguing. "The bastard is just going to hurt him!"
Spain dropped his hands from Romano's face and looked down. "Oh Roma.. You just don't get it do you?"
Romano glowered at Spain and said angrily "Get what?!"
Spain looked back up and grabbed Romano's face again. He turned his body so he was facing him and he leaned in and kissed Romano right on the mouth.
Romano jumped and turned a deep red. He starred at Spain's closed eyes and completely forgot what happened. Slowly his eyes closed and he wrapped his arms around Spain's neck.
Spain smiled and continued to kiss him. It was wonderful he thought. Even if Romano had been angry it still turned out to be a lovely first kiss.
After a bit Spain pulled away and looked at Romano. He was red and had a dazed look on his face. Spain thought it was incredibly cute so he hugged him tightly.
Romano nuzzled his head in Spain's neck with his happiness completely back. Spain pulled away again, making Romano sad, and grabbed his hand. "Come on Roma! Lets go home and watch a movie!"
Spain jumped out of the chair and led Romano towards their home. Romano followed happily as they walked home, hand in hand.
All the way home they laughed and Romano clung to Spain's arm almost desperately. Once home, Romano sat on the couch and watched Spain get a movie and a blanket. He put the movie in and excitedly jumped on the couch to cuddle with Romano.
As the movie began, Romano could only focus on the man holding him. Even though it was one of his favorite movies, he couldn't seem to hear it.
Spain couldn't seem to concentrate either. The smaller man wrapped around his waist took away all sense of anything else. "Hey Roma? I can't focus on the movie."
Romano looked up at a blushing Spain. "W-what do you mean bastard?"
With a small gasp, Romano was pulled onto Spain's lap. He blushed as Spain wrapped his arms around him. "You're distracting me! I just wanna hold you!"
Romano blushed his tomato red as he grabbed onto Spain's arms. Unsuccessfully able to hide his happiness, Romano yelled "It's not my fault dumb ass.. Learn to control yourself!"
Spain could hear the smile in Romano's voice and it only made him smile brighter. He reached over and gently pulled Romano's face to the side. That blush he loved so much seemed permanent now. Romano closed his eyes and Spain leaned in to have their second kiss.
Even though it was new to Romano, he loved it. Both kisses weren't heated or filled with lust, just full of love. Both of them have had their fair share of kisses, heated and quick, but they seemed to love their soft, love filled ones.
They cuddled blissfully for the rest of the movie and then headed to bed. Spain carried a fighting Romano up to his bed and they fell asleep holding each other .
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Sorry this update took so long! School has kept me very busy..
This may or may not be the last chapter. I'll have to see what my sister thinks. I am almost out of school tho so I'll have a lot of free time.
