Chapter 19: We Had Too Much To Drink

Flavio watched his younger brother for a few seconds of silence, hoping for a punch line, a smirk, hoping this was a joke. When it became evident that Luciano was serious, he was lost for words for a minute. He hung his head and rubbed his temples, already feeling his heart beat in his eyes, the sign of an imminent migraine.

Luciano stood his ground and Andres glared at him. Flavio finally found words. "…Are you crazy…?" he looked up, near tears. Luciano huffed and looked him straight in the eyes. "…I love him…and he loves me." Flavio couldn't help but laugh. "You're more stupid than I thought Luci…"

"Says the asshole that's been in an abusive relationship for centuries." Flavio snapped "YOU DON'T KNOW SHIT BOY! STAI ZITTO!" Luciano shied back a bit but his smug expression could not be masked. Andres rubbed Flavio's back and whispered calming words to him, slightly serenading his lover.

Luciano looked a bit closer and his jaw dropped unintentionally. Andres glared back at him. "I think you should leave." Flavio shook his head. "….Luci…Fratello…try and see reason…He's using you, that's all! The German was bad enough, but now you go after this all American pig fuck…" Flavio sighed "…I fear for you..."

Luciano stayed silent as he stared at his brother's left hand. "….you are marrying him…" he said, just above a whisper. Flavio took his hands away from his eyes. "….Si, io sono." Andres's eyes softened at the pronounced finality on the subject of the marriage, which made him sure like never before that Flavio was his.

Luciano shook his head and started back tracking to the door. "Unbelievable…" he muttered before retrieving his shoes. "Don't worry about seeing me again." He said simply before leaving into the pouring rain.

Andres sighed as Flavio fought back tears. The Spaniard picked him up carefully and kissed his forehead. "…you rest…I'll finish dinner and we'll go snuggle…" this being a rare offer the Italian shut up near immediately. Andres smiled and went back to the kitchen, leaving Flavio to think in silence.

Ludwig sighed, looking down at Feliciano. The boy hadn't stopped trying to call his brother since the day after the failed baby shower. Feli dialed the phone for the hundredth time that morning but little did he know Antonio and Alfred had all the phones unhooked and cell phones off.

Feliciano had tried all the hospitals and even calling Greece but none had record that Lovino was even there. He had tried to get Ludwig to take him back but the German said that probably wouldn't be the best thing. So here he sat, calling over and over, trying to get through a dead line.

He was on the verge of tears when Austin wailed. He put down the phone to go get his son. "Hallo baby" he said sweetly, suppressing his anxiety for the moment at the sight of his son wriggling in the crib.

He picked him up and cradled him close, feeling of his diaper and seeing that it did indeed need changing. Ludwig saw that Feli was changing the baby and snuck off to his office. He picked up the phone and called Antonio. The line was dead. He tried Alfred, getting the same result.

He thought back to whom all was missing. Kiku, his ex-ally was also missing that day. He dialed the Japanese man's phone and heard the dial tone that signaled that his phone was still on. Kiku picked up on the third ring as always. "Hai?"

"Mr. Honda" Ludwig said, a small smile playing on his features. "Oh, arigato mister Germany" Kiku looked over at Antonio. They were almost done with the nursery, it having been three days since they started and they were putting up furnishings. When he had said Germany, Antonio had partially shot up, succeeding only in hitting his head roughly on the dresser and having to go back down grumbling.

Ludwig noted the bang in the background but decided to ignore it. "Is this a bad time?" Kiku shook his head "No sir. What did you need?" He was checking on the Spaniard silently and Antonio just waved him off, trying to keep his cussing at a minimum.

Ludwig cleared his throat "Yes, well. I was just wondering if you knew anything about Lovino and the others. They seemed to have vanished the other day." Kiku looked at Antonio and thought of how he and Alfred had been kindly asked to keep out all stress. According to Alfred and Antonio, that included all other nations.

"N-no sir, I apologize. Maybe they went for a retreat" he offered the last part hopeful that the German would buy it. Ludwig didn't, but he wasn't about to interrogate the poor man. He sighed half-heartedly and thanked Kiku before hanging up.

Antonio rubbed his head, standing up. "Aye Mierda..." Kiku looked at him, slightly worried "Are you okay? That was quite a bang…" Antonio mustered up a smile "Si, Muy Bueno, es nada."

Kiku nodded slightly. "Have you seen Al and Lovi?" he shook his head and Toni sighed, thinking of where they could be. He got the bright idea to look out and saw Alfred's jacket draped over one wheel barrel. He started leaving, letting Kiku have some time to admire the sketches in secret while calculating how close they were to getting it all perfect.

Antonio went out back and smiled. Lovino was standing, back to him and helping Alfred see what tomatoes needed to be picked. Alfred cleaned one and offered it to the Italian who thanked him cutely and nommed on the bright red fruit. Alfred's main objective was to keep the Italian happy, seeing as they were friends.

Alfred spotted Antonio just before he hugged Lovino from behind. "Hola mi amor~" Lovino smiled and continued eating on his tomato. Antonio slightly rubbed his tummy as the babies moved about. "What's up Alfred~" he looked up smiling at the American that looked at one tomato that wouldn't come off the vine so easily.

Alfred shrugged "Just trying to show Ol' Lovi here I'm not too useless." Lovino snorted. "Never said you were" Alfred flashed a smile. "Just makin' sure Romato~" he went back to the tomato and finally got it off the vine unharmed.

Antonio hummed softly. "We're almost done with the nursery Lovi~" Lovino smiled and popped the last of the tomato in his mouth, the babies kicking in excitement at hearing their papas voice. Antonio chuckled. "Que lindo…"

Lovino fixed the bandana that was currently holding his hair out of his eyes. Ever since the last doctor's appointment, he had been eating better and with the gained nutrition, he seemed to glow. His hair was glossy, skin held its natural olive glow. He was feeling much better and all sickness had gone.

Now all that hurt him was his back, which Antonio rubbed gently to help him sleep at night, and his feet. The last 3 days, he'd been able to rest because Alfred treated him like a damn queen. Alfred had all the colonies and so he knew what Lovino was going through, and he made sure that it was easy as could be on the small Italian.

Even though he acted like it, he was not as big as his little brother, Feliciano. He was much narrower, not as plush, and a bit bony actually. He had never exactly had a prosperous economy so being the half nation he was, his body suffered. Alfred made him relax from it all and the difference between Antonio and Alfred doing so was Lovi would listen to Alfred.

Antonio was much too soft and kind about these things. Alfred was a bit tricky, getting him to lie back without him really noticing. Lovino didn't know how he did it, but Antonio was quiet happy with the result.

Lovino took another tomato and washed it off. He bit one end and looked up at Antonio, who took the hint, smiled and bit into the other half carefully. They both pulled back, Lovino holding onto the bottom of the tomato. When they both looked at one another, Lovi had to cover his mouth to keep from laughing. Toni had tomato all down his mouth and a goofy look on his face as he tried to chew the big bite he took.

Lovi got out a napkin and carefully wiped the Spaniards chin, almost having to get on his tip toes. They heard a shutter and looked over to see Alfred taking another picture. Antonio laughed at Lovinos shocked expression and Alfred quickly put his phone away.

"Oops~" he said playfully and smiled innocently. Lovino sighed and held out his hand. "Give it here Alfredo." Both Toni and Alfred looked at him then at each other. "Aaawweee, mama Lovi~" Alfred laughed "Dude, I can't take you serious when you look at me like that, the dress and bandana aren't exactly menacing"

Lovino blushed brightly. "S-shut up…" he looked away and huffed, crossing his arms over his tummy and resorting to pouting. Antonio smiled and hugged him again. "Would paella help~" Lovi looked away from the shoulder Toni had his chin resting on and whined. "….if I get a *chupa chup…"

Antonio smiled and nodded. "Come on mi amor~" he lead the Italian carefully inside and had him sit while he cooked. "….Have we decided on names..?" Antonio presented him the candy with a glass of lemonade. "Um…no se amor…" he started cooking and Lovino ate on his candy.

"Isabella and Carlos…" he looked at Antonio and Toni looked up, it taking him a second to realize what Lovino was referring to. He thought "…izzy…and Carlo…Isabella….Carrrrrlos~" Lovino giggled at Toni's 'R' rolling and the Spaniard nodded enthusiastically. "Sounds amazing~"

Lovino nodded and a warm smile played on his features. "Then that's our babies~"