I forgot to include a scene so here's the updated chapter 6. Happy reading!


After so long, classes had finally ended. I stretched my body to relieve my aching muscles from slouching all day on my seat and attempting to listen to the teacher. Standing up slowly, I stretched my arms as I made my way out of the classroom and prepared to help Antonio with courting Lovino. That's when I remembered about the guitar for him to sing.

Since my classroom was on the second floor, I immediately began to search for the Light Music Club's room. As soon as I found it, I was greeted with lots of instruments propped up in different corners of the room like a piano, lyre and harp. The room gave off a seemingly calm aura, as if it wanted you to express what you're feeling by playing with the instruments.

I spotted the guitar in its resting place and, seeing my chance, grabbed it. It was colored red, as if it burned with a fiery passion. The guitar was well made, like it was specifically created to only be used in this school. I strummed one of the strings and it produced a nice sound. Deeming it appropriate, I grabbed a guitar bag from one of the drawers and stuffed it inside. I slung the bag over my shoulder and inspected my surroundings for any sign of people before making a mad dash to the door and on the way to a part of the first floor where it was usually empty and quiet.

I stayed there for a few good solid minutes until the chatter died down and there was less students roaming the halls, most of them already doing their club activities. Tiptoeing to the fountain area, I calmly walked there to find Antonio, as usual, watching his crush talk to his brothers. I waved at him to get his attention and he smiled. "Amigo!" He excitedly greeted.

We did a high five before I broke the silence that followed. "Here, take this." I gave him the guitar bag and he inspected it before slinging it.

"I know I do a lot of street performances from time to time but I've never done a one-on-one for someone special before." Antonio commented, a slight hint of nervousness present in his voice.

I gave him a thumbs up and patted his back as a sign of encouragement. "You can do it, I think he'll like your singing voice."

My comment gave Antonio a boost in his confidence and he cracked his knuckles. "Woo, this boss is ready now. Where should he meet me?"

I pointed to the direction of the east fountain and he nodded before waving goodbye and went there, prompting me to go to Lovino.

I can't believe this is working. I thought to myself while searching for him. I spotted him with his brothers and made my way to them.

"Oi, I was waiting for you." Lovino said as soon as I went near.

"Someone wants to meet you by the east fountain." As soon as I said that, his eyes widened.

"R-Really? Who?" Lovino's voice had a hint of interest and curiosity at wanting to know who was the handsome stranger that wanted to see him.

"It's a surprise. Trust me, you'll like him a lot." I answered. Lovino whispered to his two brothers and took a deep breath.

"I'll go but on the condition that my brothers watch me in case something wrong happens." He proposed, making me go all Interesting. in my head.

I thought about it for a moment, thinking that those two weirdos would see me hiding behind a tree assisting Antonio court their older brother. What if they find out? Would I get called out and accidentally let him fail the courting? "...fine." My tongue slipped at that while I was still thinking.

Lovino shook my hand. "Then we have a deal." At that, he left, along with the two weirdos. I took a shortcut to beat them to the east fountain to find Antonio stationed behind a bush.

"He's coming!" I mouthed to him and signaled him to only come out once Lovino arrives at the fountain, to which he nodded in agreement. I went behind the tree that was conveniently planted in front of the fountain and wore the lapel that I got from my brother. Lovino came into view and stopped in front of the fountain to catch his breath, while his two brothers stood from a distance to watch.

I motioned for Antonio to come out and he wore the bluetooth connected ear phone and went near Lovino, guitar in hand.

"Hey..." Antonio spoke up, making Lovino turn around to face him.

"O-Oh! You're the one who wanted to see me?" For once, Lovino wasn't snappy or something, it's as if he felt like he was under a love spell after making eye contact with Antonio.

"Si, it was I. I wanted to talk to you." Somehow, this interaction is going well, I almost worried for nothing.

"Quick, compliment him." I instructed, almost forgetting that I had to dictate instructions.

"You have really nice eyes." Antonio commented, making me pray that Lovino would buy it.

"Really? Grazie, many people say I should wear contact lenses since my natural ones don't fit my skin tone."

"Don't listen to them, I think they fit you well..."

"Oh come on, you're just saying that to make me feel better."

"I really mean it."

Those two are talking like an old married couple, which I guess is a good thing and sign that it's going well. That's when I remembered about the guitar. "Quick, serenade him." I reminded, which prompted Antonio to take the guitar out of the bag.

"Ah, así es (that's right). Can I sing for you?" He offered, which made Lovino blush.

"I-I don't see why not..." He accepted. Antonio got down on one knee and began to play a song.

Eres todo lo que pedía
Lo que mi alma vacía
Quería sentir

Eres lo que tanto esperaba
Lo que en sueños buscaba
Y que en ti descubrí

Tu has llegado a encender
Cada parte de mi alma
Cada espacio de mi ser

Ya no tengo corazon
Ni ojos para nadie
Solo para ti

I let him sing whatever romantic song he came up with on the spot (I wish all could do that without being pressured) and observed Lovino's reactions. Based on his flustered face, he seems to like it a lot. After the last note, Antonio stood up.

"Well, what did you think?" He asked. Lovino stayed silent for a few seconds, as if he was letting his mind refresh the song for a moment.

"That was...beautiful. I've never met anyone who can sing and play an instrument at the same time." He commented. His brothers behind Antonio did a hand motion indicating that it was already late.

"Oh! I really should head home now. See you tomorrow." The future lovebirds waved goodbye at each other and I came out of my hiding spot as soon as those three left.

"It worked! Muchas gracias (Thank you so much)!" Antonio thanked, doing a fist pump. "Although he did say that we should meet again tomorrow, what else can I do to get him to like me more?"

I thought for a moment. The song won him over but obviously gifts are a requirement as well. "I have an idea. I'll go buy whatever he likes from the gift shop and you'll be the one to give them." I offered.

"Sounds muy muy romántico (very very romantic). Alright, till tomorrow! Adiós!"

"Arrivederci (Goodbye)."

We parted ways after waving and I immediately texted my brother.

Luciano: It's working! I can't believe it!

Flavio: You're off to a good start.

Flavio: Let's go home now, we still need to buy some stuff for the house.

I completely forgot it was really late and there were almost no students left in the school besides me and, well, my brother who is probably waiting for me by the gate. I jogged there and found him clinging to Andres, his lover.

"Oh finally! Little cupid is here!" He teased, making me give him "the look".

"Aw, don't be like that, I was observing what you guys were doing back there and I'm surprised it went really well."

"Wait, you were there the whole time?" I asked, surprised because I didn't even feel like Flavio was there.

Flavio giggled. "Well, you know me. Trying to always see what's the tea in this school. Come now, you better remind me about the gifts too."

And with that, we made our way out of the school.


Meanwhile...

"Guter kummer (Good grief). Tino took the guitar again and destroyed it. He really needs to learn how to appreciate light classical music instead of taking his anger out of these instruments..." Roderich sighed as he pinched the bridge of his nose.


The song Antonio sang is Sólo para Ti by Camila