A/N: Ah, the time has finally come to update! Thank you to The Nobody Prince (hahaha, I guess I've done good work? Thank you so much for the nice comment), Emoen (Ah yes, your music is helpful. I don't know why but most of Luigi's music relates to Nathan Repo as well. Well, Pavi can't be disappointing when it comes to women. After all, ten out of nine does prefer the Pavi), Twilight01fanlovesjasper (Yay, a new reviewer! I'm glad you like the story. I will try to do my very best to meet your expectations), FlaireSharpe (Well, thank you very much. Luigi is the easiest character to write other than my OCs since his character is mostly angry with the side of humor), and MotherGothelFan1 (Hahaha, I knew what you meant. I was kidding around though it's hard to do that online. -_-''. I'm glad you liked last chapter, but you might not like this one) for the reviews. I must say there is some hurting going on in this chapter, but I found it appropriate because I can't let everyone be happy, can I? I've been listening to That Girl by David Choi, Safe and Sound by Taylor Swift featuring The Civil Wars, and the long list of music and songs Emoen nicely let me listen to. I think Safe and Sound is starting to become my favorite song. ^-^. Well, happy reading! I didn't read through my story, so I might edit here and there if I need to.

Chapter Thirty-Three

After the star gazing, the Largo brothers, Mia and Lina seemed to be getting along better each day. Eventually, Lina and Luigi became a little nicer to each other, though they still continued to argue but they seemed to be having fun while doing so. Shilo had watched it all, and she felt she had been useful to her friends for the first time. She seemed proud and more filled at the progression among the four. The way the couples interacted with each other had given a reason for Shilo to make the Largos more likable. Shilo could never be happier to see her friends have a real smile on their faces. That day was the first step to getting these couples together.

As for her, she had caught some of the fireflies in the container which filled her night of boredom. But to compare with catching fireflies, she was happiest when Graverobber would catch fireflies with her and that was much more filling than anything. She couldn't believe Graverobber would do this much for her when she knew Graverobber wasn't the kind to give gifts. But for him to think about her, it made her fall deeper in love with Graverobber, yet it would be that much harder to let Graverobber go when it came time Graverobber couldn't handle such a domestic life.

"Yet it is all worth it," Shilo had to remind herself in a murmur.

"What's worth it?" Lina asked as she settled her feet on the small living room table while sitting on the comfortable old sofa next to Shilo. Shilo jumped a bit at her suddenly appearing next to her, wondering how Lina's footsteps could be so quiet.

"Something you don't need to know," Shilo answered after she found time to calm her heart. Lina shrugged, closed her eyes, and let out a relaxed sigh. Shilo turned to stare at Lina for a moment, wondering why Lina was still here. Today was actually the day Pavi's bandages would finally come off. Knowing how Pavi was smitten with Lina, Shilo was sure Pavi would want Lina to be there with him all day. "Aren't Pavi's bandages coming off today?"

Lina opened one eye at her and shrugged once again. She turned back and started relaxing herself again.

"I'm sure he doesn't need me," Lina answered. Shilo frowned at her unconcerned behavior.

"Lina, you should be there for him," Shilo encouraged her. There was a long pause between them before Lina decided to lay a hand behind her own head and smiled sadly.

"You know I can't," Lina answered with an almost hint of sadness, "After all, I did promise I will fully concentrate on the case when he recovered his face."

Shilo sighed and said, "But his face hasn't recovered yet." Shilo looked over at her kindly. "Lina, you don't need to force yourself. We can find someone else to work on the case."

"No, Shilo. It's better this way. I've always known that even if I get close to him, I can never be near him. He is a Largo after all," Lina told her. Shilo was startled at what she said and felt herself being angry.

"Don't give up on this, Lina. Don't give up on love," Shilo told her. Lina just merely smiled and put her hands on both Shilo's shoulders.

"My time with him is over, Shilo. This case is much too important to half-ass it, which I've already done for far too long. This isn't just protecting you, Shilo. It's to prevent a civil war from occurring on Sanitarium Island," Lina pointed out.

Shilo frowned and shook her head. She held onto Lina's wrists that were still on her shoulders and pulled them off and held both of Lina's hands together with her own.

"Then why did you spend time with him so much? If you are going to give up, why did you get so close to him in the end?" Shilo asked her, trying to understand what Lina is doing. It hurt Shilo to know the feelings stirring inside Lina. Even as Lina doesn't show it, Shilo knew her friend well enough to know she must be very hurt.

"Unlike Luigi Largo who expresses his feelings, Pavi Largo hides them behind his mask. Someone who hides their feelings for far too long will eventually be in the most pain. And of course, you know I'm not the kind to look away when people need help, even though the people I inflict physical pain on would need more of my help than those that I did protect," she explained while joking at the end. Shilo stared at her in frustration. For a badass, Lina has a heart of gold even if she doesn't want to admit it. Shilo knew that and wonders why Lina tries to hide her true intentions.

"Do you love him?" Shilo asked, knowing full well the answer to the question even if Lina tries to lie about it.

Lina stared at her for a moment with her lips turning into a thin line. She pulled away from Shilo's grasp and turned her head. She sighed and turned back to Shilo's gaze.

"I'm going out. Won't be back until late at night," Lina told her before she picked up a small bag and tightened it by pulling the drawstrings. She slung it on her back and turned to look at Shilo. "Unfortunately, someone like me doesn't fit with someone like him, and I'm sure face-stealer can find a more suitable lady for himself. He is, after all, Paviche Largo."

She left soon afterwards, leaving Shilo to watch as the door closed behind Lina. Shilo sighed, not understanding Lina's thoughts and the way she does things.

Pavi came down from Mia's room for a face check-up, and she explained a few things to Pavi before Mia would be able to take off the bandages permanently in the afternoon at her clinic. Mia also added a substance that seemed to work as an adhesive when she noticed some of the ends seemed to have been loose, which will not take long to stick as long as Pavi didn't get his bandages or his face wet for an hour.

Pavi looked around searching for Lina. He, then, saw Shilo standing in the hallway looking at the door. Curious, he walked over to Shilo, who did not notice Pavi towards her. When she turned around, her heartbeat quickened at the shock of seeing Pavi suddenly before her. She wished he could at least let his presence be known than sneaking up on her like that.

"Oh, it's you, Pavi," she said in relief while tapping lightly on her chest as if it would help her heart beat normal again. "Do you need something?"

"Where is the bella?" Pavi asked. Shilo knew he was talking about Lina even when he called Mia (and on occasions Shilo) "bella" as well. It was the way he said "bella" that differentiated on who he was talking about. And of course, she couldn't forget that Pavi would always ask for her.

"She's out. She wouldn't be coming home until late at night," Shilo answered. Shilo could feel Pavi frowning, and his expression could be read by the slump of his shoulders to show he is indeed disappointed.

"Does the bella know the Pavi's bandages would be coming off today?" He questioned. Shilo frowned and felt bad for the poor guy. He had always seemed to like having Lina's company. She could only nod in response, not wanting to disappoint him with saying the words out loud. He groaned sadly. It was then Shilo wondered what would happen if Pavi found out Lina wasn't going to keep him company like she used to. She cringed automatically. Shilo had never seen Pavi's wrath before; and hopefully, it doesn't start now.

The pause between the two had turned awkward and unsettling. Luckily, Mia came downstairs to catch their attention. Mia noticed the unsettling atmosphere between the two and found herself once more to be the means of escape.

"What are you two doing in the middle of the hallway?" Mia asked, making conversation as to get rid the tense atmosphere.

"Oh, just conversing," Shilo answered. Pavi nodded, his shoulders still slumped from disappointment. Mia nodded in understanding. "Why are you downstairs?"

"Well, I am about to go grocery shopping. There seems to be a lack of food yesterday, and I need to buy some other things," Mia explained, "Do you need anything while I'm there?"

"Actually, I do, but I need to write a list for it," Shilo said. Mia shrugged.

"I don't mind waiting," Mia told her. Shilo apologized first before she went upstairs to make her list. When Shilo left, Mia turned to look over at Pavi. She noticed how depressed Pavi seemed to be.

"Why do you look down?" Mia asked. Pavi looked at her for a bit before turning to look at the door.

"The bella won't be there when the Pavi's bandages come off," Pavi answered, his voice sad and disappointed.

"I forgot to tell you, but Lina won't be spending as much time in Shilo's house like she used to. She'll be leaving early and coming home late. I guess I have to tell the others as well," Mia told him. Pavi's eyes had widened in surprise. He suddenly clutched Mia's shoulders tightly.

"Why didn't the bella tell me?" Pavi yelled, the first time he has ever done so. Mia stared at him with her usual emotionless expression.

"And why should she do that? Is there a reason for her to do so?" Mia asked, staring at him with such unrelenting force.

Pavi was speechless. He let go of his grip on her and backed away a few steps to the wall. His shoulders once more slouched. Mia sighed in the inside; knowing full well Lina wanted it to be this way.

"I am sure your face would be as beautiful as you imagined it, and you will have all the women fawning over you like you always had," Mia told him. It was true that he always loved women and getting laid, but why does it make him feel unsatisfied?

"I'm sure Lina means nothing to you when you return to your mansion. You will continue living without her, and you won't need her presence to feel satisfied," Mia continued. Pavi froze at the statement. His hand clenched into a fist. Usually, Pavi wasn't one to get angry, yet the statement cut him deeply in his heart.

Mia smirked and started walking to the kitchen, leaving Pavi alone to think. When she finally entered the kitchen, she let out a sigh.

"Are you trying to play mind games with my fucking brother?" Luigi asked rudely, making Mia almost jump at his voice. Mia cursed in her thoughts for letting her guard down.

"I truly do need rest for not being careful," Mia thought before she mentally shook her head.

"What makes you think that, Mr. Largo?" Mia asked calmly. Luigi frowned and his brows creased together in frustration.

"What the fuck happened to calling me Luigi?" Luigi asked angrily.

Mia smiled before she walked up close to him while she leaned her face close to Luigi's. Luigi's eyes widened at the closeness yet he did not move an inch. Mia chuckled.

"Have you taken a liking to me, Lu-i-gi?" Mia asked sensually near his near. Luigi could feel his spine tingle and his ears starting to feel warm. And of course, his lower area found Mia quite attractive when she tried to seduce him playfully. Mia smirked before she pulled away. All the questions Luigi asked were completely abandoned and forgotten.

Several seconds later, he finally maintained his heartbeat before he found himself pushing Mia against the wall. His face was close to hers. And before she could blink, he gave a forceful kiss on Mia's lips. Mia was surprised, but she closed her eyes and allowed him entrance to her mouth. Luigi's hands started roaming on Mia's body, making his lower area pulsate. He wanted her. Oh, he wanted her so bad.

Not long after, the door opened to reveal Graverobber, but he stopped his tracks from seeing Mia and Luigi making out. Mia and Luigi stopped their make-out session and turned to stare at Graverobber in shock. Luigi jumped off of Mia and just coughed, hoping it would help him to return his composure. His hair had been disheveled from Mia's hand roaming through his hair. Mia was breathing heavily from the kiss. And if they continued on, Luigi was sure to make Mia his right then and there. Graverobber slowly backed away, pretending he didn't see anything. He felt the need to wash his eyes before it deteriorated, and he did just that.

Pavi found it strange that Graverobber had such a shocked expression on his face while walking almost robotically upstairs. And being curious, Pavi entered the kitchen to see the aftermath of the make-out session between Luigi and Mia. Pavi just smirked and leaned against the doorframe coolly.

"The Pavi sees brother couldn't handle the bella's enticement," Pavi stated. Luigi growled and pulled at Pavi's collar.

"Pavi, shut the fuck up!" Luigi yelled as he sprayed his spit on Pavi's bandages.

Pavi chuckled and took out his cologne. Luigi stepped back and let him go before he tried to spray him. He couldn't help but want to tease them a bit more, but he didn't feel like it. Not long after, Shilo came inside and looked confused at Luigi's messy hair, Mia standing against the wall, and Pavi holding onto his cologne.

"Uh… am I interrupting something?" Shilo asked. With the looks they gave, Shilo wondered if it was better off not knowing.

When afternoon came along, Mia drove Pavi to the clinic with Luigi and Nate coming along. Luigi went with them just to be with Mia while Nate came along because Pavi wanted him to. Nate still had a small grudge against Pavi, but he went anyways to give Pavi some support when Lina couldn't.

When they entered the clinic, Mia instantly went to work and got out the scissors and other necessities just in case there was a shift in taking off the bandages and such. After Mia made a snip on the bandage, she slowly took it off. She had a good look at it before nodding in approval. She started to look for a mirror and gave it to Pavi. Pavi was nervous than anything and looked over at Nate. Nate's eyes widened and his mouth was open. Pavi wasn't sure if that was a good thing or not, so he looked over at his brother. Luigi's expression was contorted in a scowl, making Pavi's heart beat faster. She turned back to Mia and the mirror, afraid to look at his face. Mia saw this and sighed before she held up the mirror, allowing Pavi to look at his reflection.

Pavi gasped at his face. He touched his face as it felt like real skin against his hand. It was smooth against his fingers. He continued on trailing around his face and slowly a smile formed on his face. It was then he found out he had dimples. He had eyebrows and wondered how that could happen. His face… it was perfetto. He looked better than he imagined.

Mia cleared her throat and looked over at him.

"I added artificial material as your eyebrows to make your face look more natural. It feels and looks like real hair. I made it look a little feminine since I am sure it would be to your preference," Mia told him, "Be sure to wet your face if it feels a little dry."

Pavi nodded and tears started to form in his eyes. He looked so naturally beautiful. His madre would have been proud of him if he showed his face to her. A sad smile replaced his joyous one as he thought of his mother. It was then Lina came across his mind did he smile again. Mia watched his expression change and wondered what Pavi was thinking to make him form faces like that.

"You may feel strange for a while, but you will eventually get used to it," Mia explained. Pavi nodded quietly. The three males were still quite speechless of the revealing of Pavi's face. Mia was truly good.

"Will the bella like Pavi's face?" Pavi asked Mia suddenly. Mia stared at him for a moment and shrugged.

"If it makes you happy, I am sure she will be happy as well," Mia answered truthfully.

"Sadly, Lina will no longer have a reason to be there for you since this is the undesirable consequence of returning your face," Mia thought.