Feliciano headed upstairs silently. He forced himself to look forward as he did so. In his room, he gathered up a few bags and a suitcase. Opening each of them He glanced at his phone and put it on the charger. Before continuing he quickly sent a text to his friends; Hey guys my parents just kicked me out. I'll explain more later. I need to pack my things.

Feliciano sighed a little. So many things were going through his mind. Like, what will happen with school? Would he ever see his extended family again? But most importantly, where was he going to go. He didn't have a car and he had no idea when would get them. Luckily he had a bit of money saved up for something. Like a used car someone was selling on their lawn.

But at the moment he had no time to think about that, he had to leave as quickly as possible. First, he started gathering up his clothes. He glanced at the more feminine ones and left them right where they were. His parents could do whatever they want with them. He shoved all his clothes into the suitcase and a bag. Only really taking extra care for his binder. Next, he moved to the bathroom and grabbed all the hygiene supplies he could before packing them away as well. Now that all the necessities were taken care of, he moved to his art supplies. He opened his art portfolio and shoved as many art supplies and sketchbooks as he could. Once that was all done he unplugged his tablet and laptop, and placed them in his backpack. Finally, he grabbed a few random sentimental items and other stuff. Walking over to his desk to grab a few things, he noticed the picture frames on his desk. One was of him and grandpa while other was of his whole family two years ago at one of his cousin's wedding. He was quick to place the photo of him and his grandpa in his back but hesitated to do the same for the other one.

"What's going on?" Marcello asked poking his head through the doorway.

"I thought you weren't going to the lake house for another few weeks," Lovino said following behind Marcello. He looked around at what Feliciano was packing. "Don't you think you're going overboard for a week."

"Well, I'm not going to the lake right now." Feliciano's voice started to break with every word. "I've decided to move out."

"Mom and Dad kicked you out!"

"What?" Marcello asked forming tears in his eyes. "Mom and Dad would never do that."

"Don't worry," Feliciano said hugging his younger brother tightly. He spoke the next couple of words with hesitation. "They'll come around. I'll be back soon."

Lovino was about to say something when Feliciano looked up at him. Pleading at him, only using his eyes. Lovino stopped and quietly joined the hug. Feliciano hugged them as tight as he could. He could feel tears starting to fill up in his eyes. He forced them back before letting go.

"Where are you going to go?" Marcello asked stepping away.

"I got a place," Feliciano lied. "Don't worry I'll be safe."

"I can drive you-"

"No no, I'm all set," Feliciano said standing back up. He wiped away a few tears from his face. "I should probably get going."

"Will we ever see each other again?" Marcello said in between sniffles.

"F*** yeah," Lovino said yelling a bit. "Those assholes downstairs can stop us from living together, but we're brothers. Always have always will be and nothing will change that."

"I love you guys so much," Feliciano said crying again. He hugged both of them tightly. After about a minute he let got and wiped the tears away. Taking a few deep breaths in before gathering up all his stuff. He hugged his brothers one more time before giving them an assuring smile. Slowly he walked downstairs. Looking in the living room, he saw his parents. Both of them seemingly forgetting the conversation that just happened less than an hour ago.

"So I guess this is it," Feliciano said. His parents didn't even look up at him. Feliciano turned around and left without another word.

"It's got to around here somewhere," Feliciano said looking around. He was clutching his stuff close to him as he walked along the street. Looking closely at each sign. From previous searches, he knew of a shelter called Home for All. He knew they would take him in despite being trans and even so he could, hopefully, pass as cis. A somewhat cold breeze blew past. He held himself tightly as he shivered. A few people ran by and Feliciano held some stuff close.

"I'll be there soon enough," he thought to himself walking a bit faster. Still looking forward, only glancing at building signs.

"There he is!" Feliciano froze place before turning around slowly.

"Mei?" he asked in confusion as she ran up and hugged him.

"Thank god I found you," she said in between quick, panic, breaths. "I saw your text and started freaking out. I mean some of us saw it coming because seriously we've all met those two it was like a ticking time bomb. So as soon as I saw it I got and my car and drove out. When I got there your brother said you already left and so I had to start driving around to find you because where were you going to go?!"

"A nearby homeless shelter," Feliciano said a little weakly. Mei's eyes widened.

"You mean your plan was to spend the summer in a homeless shelter!"

"Well I don't really have anywhere else to go," Feliciano said sheepishly, rubbing the back of his head.

"Yes, you do!" Mei grabbed his arm and started to drag him towards her car. "You're going to stay at my place."

"No," Feliciano said breaking his arm away from Mei's grasp. "I can't impose myself on you."

"I've been driving around searching for you for the past forty-five minutes," Mei said sounding very angered. "You're coming with me."

Before Feliciano could say anything else, Mei started dragging him to her car. She started shoving his bags into her car before shoving him into the car as well. The car ride was rather quiet, with the exception of Mei ranting in Taiwanese to herself. Feliciano remained quiet, just stared as her as she ranted. Soon they made it to an apartment complex. Mei helped Feliciano grab his stuff and carry it up.

"Má-mah I'm back!" Mei said walking into the apartment. Feliciano followed shortly behind her. The apartment was of decent size and decorated with Taiwanese decor. Feliciano also noticed a distinct sweet smell but couldn't tell what it was. A middle-aged woman walked out of the kitchen and smiled.

"Hello," Feliciano said quietly.

"Hello Feliciano," she said in a tone that was a mixture of sweetness and somber. "I am glad to see that you are okay."

"Thank you," Feliciano said a little awkwardly. He paused for a second before saying. "I'll give you some rent money, so..."

"No no no," Mei's mother said shaking her head and hands She walked over and grabbed his hands. "You have college to worry about. Save your money for that."

"Come on Feli you know my mom," Mei whispered to him.

"Now settle in," Mei's mother said leading Feliciano to the couch. "I'll get you some food. You must be hungry. Mei, could you get the spare cot out?"

"Yes Má-mah, " Mei said placing the bags gently on the ground.

"I can sleep on the couch," Feliciano said turning towards her. Mei didn't respond but and opened up the closet. She dug back a little before pulling out a folded up cot. She then got out a step stool and looked through the top shelf.

"The food's done," Mei's mother said. Mei gestured for Feliciano to go to the kitchen. There was rather a bowl of beef noodle soup.

"Thank you," Feliciano said sitting down. Slowly he started eating. Occasionally Mei's mother brought food when Mei moved back into college. It was decent heated up but much better made fresh. After a few minutes, he started hearing Mei's mother starting rant in Taiwanese with Mei responding. From what Feliciano could tell they were at least agreeing on what they were shouting about and were angry about the subject.

"How you doing?" Mei asked poking her into the kitchen.

"Alright I guess," Feliciano said before taking another bite of the soup. He then stirred it a little in his bowl.

After a little bit, Feliciano was sitting on the couch, wrapped up in a blanket. Mei and her mother were separate rooms, giving him his space. He adjusted himself a little so now he was laying down. A few seconds later, he heard his phone buzz. He grabbed it, silently praying it wasn't his parents or any family member. To his slight relief and surprise, it was Ludwig.

"Hello," Feliciano said a little quietly and bit weakly.

"Feliciano are you okay?" Ludwig shouted from the other end, taking Feliciano aback a little.

"Huh?"

"Are you okay?." Ludwig said talking quieter and in a bit of a panic. "Emma sent me a text saying Tezera said you were kicked out! Is that true? Are you okay? Do I need to pick you up?"

"I'm fine, I'm going to be staying with Mei," he said with a small smile on his face. He could hear some talking in the background.

"He's said he's fine Mom," Ludwig said. "You sure?"

"Yes," Feliciano said adjusting his blanket a little. He tried to hide any sense of hurt in his voice.

"Listen if you need anything I'm here for you. No matter what."

"I know," Feliciano said quietly and sweetly. "Thank you."

The two talked for a little while before Feliciano started feeling tired. Slowly he walked over and put his phone on his charger. He walked over to one of his suitcases and pulled out his pajamas. After a little bit more digging, he found his toothbrush and toothpaste. He walked to the bathroom and changed. Gently placing his toothbrush in the holder. Afterward, he climbed into his cot.

"Well guess this is my life now," he thought to himself. "Could be worse. I could be on the streets. But it will be weird not seeing Mother, Father, Lovino, and Marcello tomorrow or who knows whenever. I'll probably never see my parents again. I guess it's a good thing, they never saw me as Feliciano. Only as Alicia. I guess I should have seen this coming but I was too hopeful. Maybe this is for the best, from now one I'm making a new life for myself. And none will stop me."