Infamous
Chapter Six: So close!
Lovino sits in the small café he and Antonio ran off to, in disguises of course. He's fairly calm, on the outside, but on the inside he's planning on tearing the straw to his drink apart. It's not out of jealousy, it's because he's actually experiencing jealousy. When did he start to care about that bastard in such a possessive way? "Cunning….too cunning…I hate you so much…." He mumbles bitterly, jabbing his straw at the bottom of the cup.
"Um…correct me if I'm wrong…but it seems like something is wrong." Antonio says nervously, watching as Lovino angrily stabs into his cup. "Is it because the movie might become a TV series?"
Lovino scowls at his cup. "Right…that TV series…" He almost hisses out, stabbing into the cup harder.
"H-hey! Hey! You're going to break the cup!" Antonio panics, snatching the cup away from the Italian.
"Daammnnniiiiit Antoonniiioooooooooo." Lovino groans, slamming his head on the table. "I hate you."
"It's…just…a cup…" Antonio says confused.
Hazel eyes peak up from behind brown bangs. "Antonio. How do you know Abel?"
Antonio raises a brow. "Abel? What does he have to do with anything?"
"You know him from the past, right? How did you meet? Why are you on such bad terms now?" Lovino mumbles into the polished wood of their table.
"Wh-what would something like that matter?" The Spaniard asks awkwardly.
"Evading the question…you're evading the question…." Lovino mutters suspiciously. "My god you two were together, weren't you?"
"Togeth-?" Green eyes widen to degrees Lovino didn't think were possible. "L-Lovino….are you…are you…jealous…?" Antonio asks, a large smile coming to his face. "Are you really, really jealous?" He leans in towards Lovino. "Is that what this is? You're pouting? Oh my god, Lovi! This is just about the best thing ever!"
Lovino goes bright red and sits up quickly. "D-don't just assume things you asshole! Stop evading the question!"
Antonio pats him on the head. "Lovi, there's no need to be jealous. Abel and I met through Bella on set when he came to get her one time. The two of us then began hanging out when our schedules were free, since you wanted nothing to do with me, and became really good friends. But not as close as we are."
"Then why aren't you friends anymore?" Lovino asks, pouting. "If you two were such great friends, what could end it?"
"He got angry because I was becoming good friends with Bella as well. We stopped being friends because I couldn't stand his irrational stupidity." Antonio explains, smiling at Lovino. "There's nothing to worry about."
"Did you flirt with him like you do me?" Lovino mumbles and Antonio laughs.
"You're so cute, Lovi! Of course I never flirted with Abel! He's not cute in the least!" Antonio says, patting him on the head. "Hey, why don't we leave? Your house is close by, right?"
Lovino blushes a little. "Well…yeah…"
"Is anyone home?" The Spaniard asks innocently as they get up and leave, unaware that Lovino goes bright red.
"Y-yes! Everyone is home! And Marcello will be sticking to us like glue! So don't try anything funny!" Lovino blurts out, confusing Antonio.
"Why would I try anything funny?"
An almost crestfallen look comes across Lovino's face. Did he seriously not connect that Lovino wasn't jealous in a friend kind of way? How fucking stupid can you be? Or maybe he doesn't want to think of it in that way, because he doesn't like Lovino like that. "Just forget I said anything."
"Um…alright…" Antonio says, smiling at Lovino. "Hey, Lovi, would it have really bothered you if we had dated?"
Lovino looks away awkwardly. "No. Don't be stupid."
A hand comes to lie on Lovino's shoulder, moving him towards a nearby wall before Antonio's body presses him up against it. "Is it really me being stupid?" Antonio whispers in his ear. "I'm pretty sure I'm picking up on something…"
"What kind of pervert accosts someone right on the street?" Abel asks from behind Antonio, looking at the two annoyed. "Show some control, you idiot."
Lovino stares up at Antonio and watches his face contort to rage. "Ah…crap…" He mumbles as Antonio turns to yell at Abel. All his words are lost, however, when he sees a smaller teen standing next to the man.
"Who…who is that?" Antonio asks, staring at the sandy haired boy with bright purple eyes.
"His name is Raivis, he's my personal assistant from Latvia." Abel explains, his hand coming to rest on the trembling boy's head. "Now please calm yourself, you're scaring him." He adds, gently petting Raivis' hair.
"Ah…huh…" Lovino stares at Abel surprised; he did not really think the man could be so gentle. It's almost endearing, really.
"Hmm…Raivis, huh?" Antonio asks, smiling at the boy. "It's nice to meet you."
Raivis smiles nervously. "Y-you too, sir."
"It's shocking, such a horrible man can get such a cute little boyfriend." Antonio mocks, watching Raivis blush and Abel glare at him.
"I heard your boyfriend's manager is looking for him. He gave me his number, perhaps I should call him." Abel threatens as he and Antonio stare each other down.
Lovino rolls his eyes, looking to the nervous boy next to Abel and ushering him away from the two men. "They are being idiots…it will probably last a while. Let's just…go into the café or something while they…do whatever they are doing."
Raivis smiles shyly at him. "Thank you, Lovino."
"You know my name?" Lovino asks and Raivis nods.
"Yes! I loved your show when I was little. You were my favorite character actually." Raivis says, blushing. "I think that's why Abel offered to join the movie…because he knows how much I liked the show…"
Lovino smiles back at him. "Really? I was your favorite?" He asks the boy, almost giddy at the idea of meeting a real fan. Of course he wants a normal life, and tries to avoid this thing, but in this instance it's nice. The idea of such a sweet kid looking up to him is flattering.
"Yes! My friends and I would play out your show and I always took your role!" Raivis says excitedly before looking away embarrassed. "Ah…that's probably weird, huh?"
Lovino laughs a little. "Yeah, but it's flattering." He pats Raivis on the head. "You seem like a good kid."
Raivis looks up at him shyly. "Thank you."
"What the hell is that?" Abel asks Antonio, and both look at Raivis and Lovino smiling and talking with one another. "Damnit, I should have known better…"
Antonio smiles. "They are so cute~! Lovi's just adorable when he's making new friends~!"
"Raivis might be awkward, but he's actually a huge fan of Lovino's." Abel says, glaring at the Italian. "Lovino was his first crush." He adds and Antonio's smile drops.
"I think it's time to you call up Matthew." Antonio mumbles.
"Already dialing." Abel says.
In almost ten minutes a large limo pulls up to their location. Antonio recognizes it immediately and smiles, watching as Matthew gets out with an albino man.
"Lovino! There you are!" Matthew cries out, grabbing Lovino's arm. "We have so many important things to talk about! How could you just run off without calling me?"
"Sorry…I was distracted." Lovino mumbles, looking to the man Matthew came with. "Who the hell is that?"
"Ah! This is my boss, Gilbert. He was so kind as to-!"
"That's Ludwig's brother?" Lovino asks, glaring at Gilbert. "Why are you hanging out with my manager?"
Gilbert laughs. "What? I can't spend time with birdie?"
"Bir-? You gave him a cute nickname, too?" Lovino fumes. "Dear god, don't tell me you two have already had sex!"
"I hardly see how that concerns you. Matthew's private life is none of your business." Gilbert says, earning a glare from Matthew.
"Be nice, Gilbert. Lovino is very important to me, like a child, so stop being mean to him." Matthew scolds as everyone else just stands back and watches Gilbert apologize.
"Your manager…is a mystery." Abel says and Lovino nods.
"Did he just say I was like his own child?" Lovino asks, looking around. "Everyone else heard that, right?"
"Ahh, it's so nice to see Gilbert has himself a boyfriend!" Antonio coos. "He's always been such a good friend, I'm glad he can finally get the guy he wants!"
"Yeah…" Lovino looks at Antonio, frowning. What would have happened if Abel didn't interrupt? Would he and Antonio be kissing right now? Sneaking off to a date? It's undoubtedly a good thing nothing happened, from an analytical standpoint, but if he were to not use his head, it seriously pisses him off.
"Ah, Lovi, about our little conversation Abel so rudely interrupted…" Antonio begins before Matthew cuts him off.
"All conversations are on hold!" Matthew says, grabbing Lovino. "We have business to attend to! You can leave with Gilbert."
Antonio and Gilbert pout, whining in unison. "B-but-!"
"But nothing! Get going!" Matthew orders, leading Lovino away from the group. "I have a car waiting for us down the road. We have to talk about the movie, the possibility of a show, press conferences, and other things." He says, looking to Lovino. "I don't want to overwhelm you…but this is important."
Lovino sighs. "Yeah, yeah…I don't really have a choice, do I?"
"Oh, Lovino!" Matthew smiles sweetly at him. "Of course not!"
A/N: Ooohhhhhh almost. So. Close.Poor boys.
