AN: Hola.
Here's the new chapter.
To my reviewers:
Bowbowbow: USUK. Got it. I'll see what I can manage.
GothicKitty1313: For Lovi, that is a confession. I got so frustrated trying to write that because, god damn, Lovi just..has way too many insercurity issues. But that's what makes him so loveable, I suppose.
Spamano4ever: If only it were that simple, right? Lovi might let Toni love him, but Toni also has to work through those idiots at school who've worsened Lovi's inferiority issues. Though, you might enjoy most of this chapter.
animeluvv679: I'm glad you like the story! USUK. I will do my best.
On a side note here, I might not be able to update again soon, as my laptop might be taken away for spending all day today writing. Great way to start a week of cosplaying, right?
Anyways, enjoy!
Nobody said anything for a long while. Then Antonio spoke. "You..you like me?"he asked Lovino.
That finally snapped the italian out of his surprise and caused him to go pink. He hadn't expected this.
The group walked towards the park, where they were going to spend time that evening before returning to their own homes.
Lovino went straight to the swings that were close to the woods and sat down.
Feliciano smiled faintly.
"What's he doing?"Francis asked.
Feliciano spoke softly. "He loves the swings. He kind of grew up really fast after nonno took us from our parents when we were little, like six, so he never acted like a child unless he was on a swing set. We let him be when he does this, because it helps him relax and clear his thoughts."he said quietly.
Antonio heard and headed over to where Lovino was on the swings.
Gilbert looked after Antonio before exchanging looks with the others. "Is he suicidal? Messing with Lovino when he's trying to relax?"he asked.
Feliciano watched carefully as Antonio paused near Lovino, clearly asking something.
Lovino gave a tilted smile and nodded, amusement sparkling in his normally cold eyes.
Antonio moved behind the italian, pushing him gently to make the swing go forward before taking a step back and repeating the action. After Lovino started laughing, Antonio stood aside, well, sat rather, seeing as he sat in the swing beside Lovinos to watch him.
Feliciano grinned. "No. He's being sweet,"he answered.
After that, the others trailed off to sit nearby under a tree.
After a while, Antonio got up and pulled Lovino's swing to a stop, letting the italian get off the swing before he grabbed his hand and pulled him over to the group.
Gilbert smiled faintly. "Enjoy your time acting like a child, Lovi?"he asked.
Lovino, who was flushed and smiling brightly, stuck his tounge out at Gilbert.
Feliciano grinned, but said nothing.
Admittedly, he was just glad that his brother was happy.
After Feliciano and Lovino got home, they went about fixing dinner.
While they did so, they spoke.
"Fratello?"Feliciano asked. "You seemed happy. Are you?"
Lovino hesitated before he responded. "I don't know."he responded. "I guess I am."
Feliciano smiled at that. He knew his brother better than most. He was happy. It would just take some time for him to get used to the feeling of actually being happy.
The following morning, Lovino got to school with Feliciano a bit earlier than planned since Ludwig and Gilbert had swung by to give them a ride to school. Lovino was still rubbing the sleep out of his eyes when he managed to sit with the others.
Matthew gave a faint smile at Lovino's actions. "I see someone's still tired,"he commented.
Lovino flipped him off half heartedly. "Go to hell, Matt."he commented.
Matthew smiled. "Already there, Lovi. Take a look around yourself,"
Lovino nodded in response to that. "Fair enough,"he mumbled.
It was at that moment that Antonio showed up. He smiled at the others and ruffled Lovino's hair as he sat down, careful of the italian's wayward curl as he did so.
Lovino blinked at him, but said nothing, letting it be. It was far too early for this.
Still, he supposed, the day couldn't be too bad.
I know it's short! But I'm outta time here. School. See you guys next time!
Adios!