So I'm really happy I was able to write this chapter in one day! Once I started I was unable to stop. It gets pretty emotional towards the end, I couldn't help but tear up when I wrote it. So please enjoy and leave me a review please! Thanks for reading!
Nothing belongs to me!
Feliciano couldn't stand whatever was going on with his brother. It had already been four days since the first night he didn't come home and it was obvious that Lovino was avoiding Antonio. Whenever Lovino would show up at home the next morning he would pack his bag with more clothes and walk Feliciano to Chambre Rogue for rehearsals but as soon as Lovino spotted Antonio he would disappear somewhere. He was able to get his brother to stick around to practice their duet once, but never once did Lovino look Antonio's way. It made Feliciano's own heart hurt seeing Antonio quietly suffer Lovino's cold treatment. It was only a couple more nights till the opening of the Chambre Rogue and it was obvious to everyone that one of its stars wasn't shining as brightly as it used to.
Natalia was watching the brothers practice with Antonio, but she could see and hear the struggle in Lovino as he sang. Her blue eyes glared in Arthur's direction as he stood around looking things over though she knew he was only trying to keep himself near Lovino. Then her eyes naturally went over to the stupid American whom she held a grudge against since their last scuffle. Alfred could feel cold eyes directed towards him and turned around meeting eyes with Natalia. He was taken back by her gaze as he wondered why she was looking at him, but her eyes smoothly looked away as her attention went back to the Vargas brothers. Out of curiousity and wanting to mess with her, Alfred made his way over to Natalia. She had her arms crossed over her chest, her body leaning back against one of the new stone pillars, some of her long blonde hair falling in front of her shoulders.
"What's with you? Are you looking my way cause you're curious about me?" Alfred teased her with a big smile on his face.
Natalia sent a sharp glare his way before hissing, "I have absolutely NO interest in your fat American ass."
To further tease her Alfred responded lightly, "Oh so you looked at my ass?"
Natalia straightened up quickly as her eyes went big and she snapped, "I was not looking at your ass! You're so vulgar just as I heard from my brother, no good American."
"You're brother told you Americans are vulgar?" Alfred asked with curiousity in his voice.
"Yes! Big brother warned me to stay away from American men, they're no good. Of course brother warned me all foreign men are beasts in sheeps clothing. I trust none of the foreign men here...minus Lovino and Feliciano..." Natalia trailed off as her passionate voice about her brother grew into shyness about Lovino and Feliciano.
"What's different about Lovino and Feliciano?" Alfred asked.
"Even if they are flirtacious Italians, they are also kind and don't flirt with me. Most men usually get scared of me when I let them know I'm not one they can flirt with so easily, but those two never show me any fear. Lovino scolds me and we butt heads while Feliciano always smiles sweetly at me and stops our fighting. They're good guys," Natalia explained as she looked over at the brothers with a soft gaze.
Alfred was speechless seeing this side of her, a side of gentleness and concern towards someone else. He had to admit, even though the different people working there came from all over the world, they treated each other as if they were one big family. Alfred was a bit envious of their relationships since he no longer got to see Matthew because of Arthur.
"You must really like them huh? Guess I'm no match against them," Alfred joked as he crossed his arms across his chest.
Natalia blushed slightly as she glanced Alfred's way and mumbled, "You're a pretty good match against me, you did pin me down last time."
Alfred began to chuckle as he remembered their last fight and how fun it was to go hand to hand with someone. Natalia frowned at his laughing as she wasn't quite sure what he was laughing at. Then she changed her attitude as she put on a scarily serious tone and aura, walking towards. Alfred stopped laughing when she stopped right in front of him, her bangs hiding her eyes behind them. Her hand shot up grabbing his shirt and pulling him down so that they were inches from each other, her eyes cold as ice as she looked into his.
"But know that if you or your master continue to make Lovino suffer then there will be hell to pay because no one messes with those close to me," Natalia warned him as their eyes stayed locked.
Arthur looked around not seeing Alfred near by and wondered where he had wandered off to. Then his eyes looked past Lovino and saw Alfred bent down with the smaller chested Russian girl in front of him. From where he was standing it looked like as though the two were kissing, but surely it wasn't true. For as long as Arthur has known Alfred the guy had never been one to go around kissing girls especially since he supposedly had feelings for Arthur. Even though he kept telling himself it wasn't what it looked like Arthur couldnt help but feel a sharp pain in his chest, something he hadn't felt since Matthew.
"A-Alfred!" Arthur called out as he tried to keep himself unfazed.
"Your master is calling you, you should return to his side like a good dog. Don't forget my warning...Alfred," Natalia pushed Alfred away before walking away to go find her sister.
Alfred was stunned for a moment there as he watched her walk away. Finally he turned around, taking one look back towards her, before heading back over to Arthur's side. Arthur looked a bit displeased and Alfred figured it was because he had wavered a bit before coming back to his side. It was a bit surprising himself that he didn't return immediately to Arthur, but maybe that was because somehow he couldn't help but be mesmerized by Natalia. Alfred apologized to Arthur and Arthur silently acknowledged it before turning his focus back to Lovino.
Lovino glanced over to see Arthur looking his way with an irritated look on his face. Seeing that face Lovino went off key and stopped singing, apologizing softly for his mistake. Feliciano looked concerned at his brother since it wasn't normal for him to sing off key so badly before unless he was really stressed over something. Finally he had enough and stood up quickly surprising both Lovino and Antonio.
"I know you have something to do at night, but at least have dinner with me for tonight!" Feliciano demanded as he stopped smiling sweetly.
"I...I don't know Feli..." Lovino hesitated before glancing back over at Arthur.
Arthur let out a sigh before walking their way, walking right up behind Lovino. He leaned over, brushing some of Lovino's hair from his ear before whispering into his ear.
"You can have dinner with your brother tonight, but afterwards come to my place, you won't get out it so easily," Arthur told him before pulling away and walking off motioning for Alfred to follow.
"Yeah I guess I can go and have dinner with you," Lovino agreed finally as he watched Arthur leave.
"Good, Antonio come over too I know you're free anyways," Feliciano commanded Antonio.
Antonio was a bit surprised seeing this in charge Feliciano for once. Though he appreciated it since this meant he had a chance to talk to Lovino tonight at their place. The three of them finally decided to end their rehearsel and head home for dinner. Slinging the guitar over his shoulder Antonio followed the brothers, smiling as he watched Feliciano hang onto his brother like he used to and a small smile appear finally on Lovino's sweet face. Antonio let Feliciano have his time with his brother and walked silently behind them as they walked to the apartment. Lovino occasionally glanced back at Antonio, but then would put his attention back on his brother though it made Antonio slightly happy at whatever glances came his way.
Once they arrived back at the apartment Lovino put his bag down on the ground and looked around like as though he expected the place to have changed. Feliciano noticed his strange behavior and went over grabbing his brother by the shoulders and pushing him towards the kitchen.
"W-What are you doing!" Lovino demanded to know.
"You're helping me cook tonight since you haven't been around to sleep with me!" Feliciano explained with a slight chuckle.
Antonio took it easy, putting his guitar down by Lovino's bag before heading over to sit on the loveseat. He ran his hand across the empty seat next to his as he remembered the last time he sat there he had made love to Lovino for the first time. He had been so nervous though he had tried to hide it so well that night by being smooth and loving Lovino with all his heart. From the moment he met him he knew he couldn't leave Lovino alone. It wasn't obvious then but Antonio knew now that he was meant to love Lovino and show Lovino all the love he deserved but never got for so long. He was going to protect that heart of Lovino's so it would never be hurt or soiled again by the lust and greed of others. It was going to be his mission to never hurt that heart of the one he loved so much and so dearly.
Meanwhile in the kitchen Lovino stood around, occasionally fetching a spice or ingrediant for whatever Feliciano was preparing. As he stood there silently Lovino's mind wandered as he wondered why Arthur let him come have dinner with his brother so easily. As he pondered over the reasons Feliciano took a spoonful of the sauce and placed it in front of his brother. Lovino smelt the delicious aroma and broke from his thoughts to open his mouth allowing Feliciano to spoon feed him the sauce. Lovino licked his lips and smiled in satisfaction at the familiar tasty tomato sauce. If he remembered correctly it was the same sauce they made the first night they invited Antonio over to their place. The first night Lovino wanted another man for once and the first time he had such a pleasureable night with another man.
"By your look I'd say its done. Tell Antonio to wash up and I'll start serving everybody," Feliciano instructed him before he started pulling out plates.
Lovino nodded his head and walked out to the living to see Antonio sitting on the couch, his head tilted back with his eyes closed. Lovino couldn't help but smile seeing him like that and walked over to wake him up. When he got closer Lovino paused to really admire Antonio's face, the face resembling his pleased face after they had made love the whole night. It seemed like forever since Lovino looked at that face and somehow he couldn't resist reaching out. His fingers brushed against his warm tan cheek up to his forehead where he swept some of his messy dark hair from his face. Suddenly a pair of shining malachite eyes were on Lovino watching him as he froze from being caught in the act. Lovino was going to retract and deny it all but Antonio was quick in grabbing Lovino's wrist and pulling Lovino onto his lap. Lovino blushed profusely as he struggled to push Antonio away and get out of his lap.
Antonio smothered Lovino in a hug causing Lovino to snap, "Let me go idiot!"
"No...let me just hold you for a little bit. I've missed touching you, haven't you missed my touch too?" Antonio murmured closely as he rest his head against Lovino's shoulder.
Lovino quit struggling for a moment as he cast his eyes down knowing it was all his fault that he hadn't been able to hug him or touch him for days now. They quietly sat there for a couple minutes before Lovino figured it was about time they washed up for dinner.
"We need to wash up dinner is ready," Lovino mumbled before attempting to get up.
Antonio let Lovino get up, but kept his grip on his wrist, not letting Lovino walk away as he got up from the couch. Lovino waited as he stood up before going to walk to the bathroom to wash up, but felt Antonio grip him tightly and keep him from walking away. Lovino looked back ready to scold him for keeping him from washing up but fell silent when he noticed something off.
"Something wrong?" Lovino asked.
"...tell me Lovino...have you been going to Arthur's place for the past few nights?" Antonio questioned him as he stared down at the ground, his bangs falling and covering his eyes.
Lovino knew he couldn't lie to Antonio or keep it hidden any longer and finally admitted, "Yes, I've been staying the past several night at Arthur's place..."
Antonio fell silent for a moment before speaking up again, "Why? Why are you there when I told you to be careful of him? Why must you do this!"
Antonio finally looked up with hurtful eyes focused on Lovino as he waited for his answer. Lovino was shocked to see this side of Antonio, anger, jealousy, confusion, and hurt apparent on him. But how could Lovino explain to him what was going on without causing trouble for Antonio? Lovino knew Arthur wanted him and wasn't going to stop till he got what he wanted even if it meant hurting others in the process. Maybe the best thing now was to save Antonio from Arthur by keeping him at an even further distance till this blew over.
Lovino swallowed the lump in his throat before answering, "Are you an idiot? Can't you tell whats going on? I'm getting close to my new boss of course, with him my brother and I can be something big. I guess an airheaded guitar player like yourself can't understand what it takes to get your name out there!"
Lovino had to fight back the tears that wanted to overflow from his eyes as Antonio's hand went limp and fell back to Antonio's side. His eyes were cast downward again as Lovino waited for Antonio to say something, anything, how he wished Antonio would yell at him and call him names like he deserved, but nothing came. When Antonio decided to finally speak up he looked up, those shining green eyes shining as tears fell down his cheeks. He was smiling as the tears came down, making Lovino feel like someone had stabbed him right in the heart and was twisting it violently.
"Fine then...tell me Lovino, at least tell me, have you slept with him?" Antonio asked.
Lovino couldn't lie about it and kept his mouth shut tight as he turned his head away unable to look at Antonio any longer. It was hurting so much and it was becoming unbearable to keep the tears away.
"I'm done Lovino...if this is what you want then it can't be helped...I tried, I really tried, but I just can't hold on any longer. Be happy Lovino, since I obviously couldn't..." Antonio managed to say between his sniffling as he tried to smile and stop his tears.
Lovino bit down on his lip as he fought back his words, the wet tears unstoppable, but unseen as Lovino's hair fell into his face. Antonio turned away, grabbing his guitar before walking out of the apartment. As soon as the door shut Lovino fell to his knees and wept loudly, trying his hardest to wipe away all the tears that never ceased to fall.
What did you guys think? What do you think will happen now to Lovino and Antonio? What about Arthur and Alfred? Natalia? Let me know how you guys felt and look forward to the next chapter soon!
Author: *dabs eyes with tissues* Why must I torture myself with such a sad ending to a chapter?
Lovino: *rubs eyes* Why must you torture me like that! I cried so much and now my eyes are all red!
Feliciano: um...what about dinner? *holds up two plates*
Au: Lets drown our sorrows in pasta and chick flicks!
Lo: I'm only here for the pasta! *wipes eyes*
Fe: I'll give you guys extra helpings then...
Au: TILL NEXT TIME! *waves with tissues in hand*