The two blondes wandered the isles looking through various items. "What are looking for?" Emil asked. "A gift for Lovino." Lukas responded, lifting a mug with a '#1 big brother' logo. He thought it was pretty nice until Emil took it away. "No." Was all he said. "So when is it?" Emil asked as they looked around.
"Saturday," Lukas said. "Cool I get the whole day to myself," Emil said. "You're not coming?" Lukas asked. There was a silence and Lukas shrugged. I'll ask Matthias to come," he said before spotting something. He picked up the set of fancy glass vials and thought back. He knew Lovino was good at potions and the sort.
He decided it was good enough and went to pay.
...
Arthur and Kiku wandered the mall looking for a decent gift. It ended with Arthur buying three band shirts for himself and Kiku buying a new pack of catnip for his two friends.
"Maybe we should try again," Kiku said. Arthur agreed and again wandered the mall. "Perfect!" Arthur said pulling out a shirt that read "leave me alone, bastard." Kiku shook his head and Arthur sighed. "The bastard gave me hopes," he said. "What does he even like?"
"Vladimir." Kiku joked. Arthur froze and smirked. "That's right. He does doesn't he," he said. Kiku felt uncomfortable and decided not to ask. He instead chose to buy him a small basil plant later on that week.
...
"Are you sure he will like this?" Minel asked looking at the basket. "He's not picky," Vlad said dumping more items in. "Don't forget the sweets," Aurel said dumping chocolate bars into the basket. Minel frowned at the mess and took the items out before arranging it neatly.
"Really, atleast try to make it look good," he said. He put in the various pastas and other random items like sweets, drinks, a stuffed rabbit and a small book before wrapping plastic around it and tying a bow. "There. Now we just sign the card," he said putting his signature. He gave the card to Aurel who scribbled his name and a small heart before Vladimir signed it.
He tied it to the basket and smiled. "Thanks guys, he's going to love it," he said proudly. "I'd cry if I got this," Minel said unimpressed. "It's all random junk."
"You put in half of that junk," Aurel informed him. "And what did you put in?" Minel asked sassily. "The rabbit and the book," Aurel said pointing to them. "Damn," Minel cursed. "That's better than mine," he murmured.
He had put in a $20 gift card for a gardening shop and a T-shirt with dinosaurs on it.
"He's not picky," Vlad repeated. He put the basket away and got ready for bed.
...
The entire group stood awkwardly at work. They opened late in honor of 'Ladies' night' and though one was excited to have girls in, none were excited for the costumes.
"Okay, well. A deal is a deal," Arthur said waving his wand. A large pink cloud surrounded them and when it disappeared they all stood red faced with tiny black aprons on.
"This is embarrassing," Matthieu said covering his face. "I look good," Lovino said hoping to get out of his embarrassment. He looked over to everyone feeling better than when he's around just Matthieu and Alfred. Or Allistor. These guys were just as soon as he was.
"Okay, let's do this. No weird pervert guys. Only girls," Arthur said before flipping the sign. "I already charmed the place so no guy can get in," Lukas said. "If they try?" Kiku asked. "The door won't open."
...
It didn't take long before the entire café was filled with giggling girls checking out the boys. "Hey, can we get a piece of that sweet ass?" A certain girl asked. Lovino turned around instantly when he realized the compliment was towards Vladimir. He scowled as Vladimir only nervously chuckled.
"I'm being sexually harrassed," he cried towards Arthur after he left them. "You aren't even the most popular." Arthur said turning around and reaching down to get a cup to fill. "Is that a tattoo?" Vlad asked. "No way, you have a tattoo?" Lukas asked. "Where?" Vlad started laughing as Arthur turned red. "None of your bloody business. And stop laughing you wanker," he yelled.
"You seriously have a tattoo there?! What is it, can I see?" Vlad asked tugging his apron. "Hey, you pervert. Hands off!" Arthur said trying to smack him away. Vlad managed to lift it for both he and Lukas to see the guitar tattoo. "This is too much even for you," Lukas told him.
"Shut up!" Arthur yelled red faced. "Get back to work or I'll fire you!" I'm closed today," Lukas said sipping his coffee. He had managed to get away with changing into normal clothes.
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Kiku was glad he worked the kitchen for a majority of the time. He only came out when refilling the stands. That's when he saw her come in. "Kiku! I came," she said excitedly. "Wow look at all these hotties," she said admiring the room.
"Elizabeta. You came," Kiku said flushing red. "Oh! Don't mind me, I'm just going to get some coffee and cake," she said before sitting in an empty seat. She called over the first waiter. "Hola Bella. What can I get for you today?" Lovino asked smoothly. "A latte and any recommended cake," she said smiling mischievously. Lovino gave her a wink before going over to get her oder.
As she looked at his wonderful view another person passed her with a tray. "Excuse me," she called out hoping to get the other's name. The blonde turned to look at her and both sets of eyes locked on each other. It took a while before it clicked in both their heads and tray hit the floor with the empty cups shattering.
"You?! What are you doing here!" Vladimir snapped. "I came for coffee and cute boys, but I run into you. Why are you here," she said snapped back. "My name is on the freaking sign. Can you still not read, idiot?" The two continued to argue as everyone looked at them.
"Well look at that. It's Elizabeta," Arthur said. "You know her?" Lovino asked surprised to see Vladimir acting so coldly to someone. "Yeah we went to the same highschool. Those two are like a cat and a dog. You can guess which is which," Arthur said.
"You want to go?" Elizabeta asked. "I'm surprised you're not swinging already. Guess the cat learned to stay in the tree," Vladimir said. "That's so it," Elizabeta said raising a fist. Vladimir raised a fist too before being yanked back harshly.
"Idiota! You would hit a girl!?" Lovino yelled glaring at the blonde. "Don't be fooled. This thing is not a girl, it's a demon" Vlad said glaring at Elizabeta. "How stupid are you! We are in the middle of a busy day. Instead of fighting, pick up this mess and get back to work.
Vladimir looked at Lovino's angry face and sighed in defeat, surprising Elizabeta. Noone had ever put Vladimir down like that. The dog was finally listening to commands from a really hot guy. Vladimir murmured insults as he picked up the tray and used his wand to clean the mess.
"I'm very sorry, Bella. Please forgive our rudeness. I would like it if you sat down and had your order on the house," Lovino apologized. She looked at him amazed before nodding and sitting down.
She had her coffee as she read a book quietly. Occasionally Vladimir would pass and the two would exchange glares before ignoring each other. Lovino couldn't help but find himself a little jealous. The amount of attention he gave her and the look. It was almost as if something was there in the strangest way.
"You managed to save my cafe," Arthur said as Lovino took a break. "Those two always destroy everything when around each other," Lukas said. "They never change," Arthur added. "What's with that?" Lovino asked.
"Don't know, they've always been that way. Even in photos," Arthur said. He summoned a book and began to flip through pages before showing Lovino.
Various pictures showed the two fighting and making faces at each other. "I always forget they dated," Lukas said making Lovino turn. "They what?" He now felt worse about the two. "Yes. They lasted a good six months before Vlad dropped out," Arthur said. "They dated." Lovino murmured.
"Their relationship was horrible so don't worry too much," Lukas told him. "We had to help watch Aurel some days because Vladimir was so depressed after their harsh break up," Arthur said. Lovino only nodded and turned to see the two glaring at each other. The tinge of jealousy remained even after she left after talking to Kiku.
"Lovino. I'm tired," Vlad said hugging his boyfriend. Lovino didn't reply though and walked away. "See you guys Monday," he murmured taking his jacket and walking out. Everyone immediately turned to Vlad who only shrugged. "Great now he's upset," Arthur murmured. "He's going to hate my gift," he said. "Possibly mine too," Lukas said. They both looked over to Vlad. "It's your fault," Arthur said.
"What did I do?" He asked confused. "He saw you with Elizabeta," Arthur hissed. "And Arthur told him you guys dated," Lukas added. "Hold on, you brought it up first," Arthur yelled. "I'm innocent," he murmured.
"Hold on, you and that girl dated?" Matthieu asked. "It was a one night stand," Vlad muttered. "6 month," Arthur corrected. "What happened that makes you two hate each other?"
Vlad shrugged. "We just do. She is a horrible person," he hissed. "She's not so bad," Kiku said from his spot. "Well she's a total bitch to me for no reason," Vlad said before storming off himself.
...
"I cannot believe she would just show up like that!" Vlad fumed as he sat at dinner. "She went to get coffee at the cafe? She's terrible," Minel said sarcastically. "She totally snapped at me in front of everyone. After everything she did I cannot believe she would just up and come into my life again. I was finally happy," he said angrily stabbing his salad.
"Now Lovino is angry with me because I stood up for myself," he said. "He's angry?!" Minel shouted. "Yes. Tomorrow is the party and he won't even send me a good text," Vlad said with a pout. "You better fix this now," he said. "But she-"
"You're both at fault. She doesn't matter anymore, Lovino does. Fix this," Minel lectured. Vladimir sighed and nodded before leaving the table. "Who's Elizabeta?" Aurel asked curiously. "Just someone from our old school," Minel answered lifting the dirty dishes.
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Matthieu was on his laptop finishing his school work. "So Kiku will be there, right?" Alfred asked for the twelfth time. "Yes, Al. He's going," Matthieu replied. "Okay good. Thanks for inviting me," he said. "Who else would I invite?" Matthieu asked annoyed.
"Your boyfriend," Alfred said with a smirk. Matthieu froze and looked at his twin surprised. "What?" Alfred jumped onto the top bunk laughing. "Man, when are you and Gil going to hook up already?" He asked. "I'm not going to date, Gil." Alfred looked at his brother from the top bunk. "What?! Why? You two are perfect," he said. "I just don't want too, okay," he said looking back down at his laptop with a frown.
"He'll change your mind," Alfred said going back up. "Someone else already did," Matthieu murmured to himself. He closed the laptop and looked at the sweet goodnight message from Allistor. He smiled softly and texted him a goodnight before sleeping.