You won't believe how busy I have been lately. Writer's block, also... I'm sorry for never updating. Oh, just to clear this up, this will be a Spamano, he is jisy a chibi right now.

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Here (finally) is chapter 12 3

Chapter 12: I Thought He Didn't Want Me?

"Hey Rosa, what time is it?" I asked our chef, who was still sitting with me. She looked down at her antique watch. I watched in amazement of how that thing still worked.

"About 10:45am. Why?"

I shrugged.

"You have to have a reason, little tomato." I laughed at the nickname everyone called me because Alba named out restaurant 'The Little Tomato' after me.

"I can't wait to leave!" I burst out uncontrollably. She cheerfully smiled, "Well Lovi, since your bit doing anything... maybe you could, you know, help me around here?"

I chuckled. Leave it up to Rosa to make me work in my birthday. I didn't really mind though. Alba was with her parents and sister at my party so I didn't really have anything to do... It's not like I knew anyone at that party.

"Of course I will!" I grinned.

She shot up out of the chair (which was surprisingly fast for someone her age.) and raced over to the counter.

"What are you doing?"

"Nothing!"

I walked over in curiosity as she held a package behind her back.

A confused look crept onto my face while an even happier one appeared on her's. Slowly, Rosa brought the package onto the counter. My eyes widened in amazement. It was a present! "You got me a gift?"

"Of course! Now open it!"

" You didn't have to spend money on me!" I insisted politely.

"Open it." She nudged me. I turned toward the box and ripped the paper off. Inside was multiple things. There was a small black apron that said 'Little Tomato, Lovi~' in embroidered white letters. A very detailed painting of Alba and I was placed at the bottom. "This is beautiful! Did you draw this Rosa?" I gawked at it. The picture was really was amazing. I couldn't draw to save my life so this was like class A professional work to me. A crate of juicy ripe tomatoes was just calling my name from the box. I looked up at Rosa with tears in my eyes.

"Thank you so much! Grazie! Grazie! Grazie!" I hugged her tightly. "This is great! I love it!" I grabbed a tomato and bit into it, and said " I REALLY love it." With a mouth full of tomato.

"Alba named you 'The Little Tomato' for a reason." She winked.

I threw on my apron and began to clean tables, serve customers and the occasional helping in the kitchen.

The day was absolutely perfect! People were enjoying theirselves in the back at my party. I was away from the crowd. everything was as it should, until... A few unwelcome guest arrived.

VERY unwelcome.

"Tomato! Will you wait some of my customers?" One of my co-workers called.

"No problem!"

The bell that we had over the door that rings when it's being opens 'dinged'.

I swung around to greet the guests. "Hi! Welcome to..." I stopped, frozen and numb.

There was a laugh from outside, "Italy, what's wr-" he stopped too.

It was him. It was that guy.

With all if the emotions racing through my mind, I forced on a smile and gestured them to come in. 'Why? Why did you do that?' I scolded my actions.

We stared for a moment, until he broke our gaze and approached me. "H-Hello... Can we have a table for 3?" He stammered with a Spanish accent.

I nodded and covered the 'Lovi~' on my apron (I tried with my hand but it looked really unnatural), "Of course! Our host will show you to your seats," I gestured them to Luca, "I'll be back in one moment!" And ran into the kitchen.

The first thing I saw was flour. I panicked and threw a handful on the white 'Lovi~' letters. Once the looked almost camouflaged in the substance, I stopped.

It took a second to regulate my breathing. The people who I tried to get away from, that even I ran away from, how is it that they always find me?

As casual as I could, I walked back to the dining area and apologized for running off so suddenly.

"Sorry about that. Can I interest you three in some drinks and appetizers?" I asked, trying to sound as calm as possible. (Even though my inner self was hyperventilating and curled up in a ball in my emo corner .)

They explained their orders to me (and we had a tiny conversation, finding out the boy's birthday was today) (well obviously... we are twins.) and I gave them to Rosa to cook. Everything was going as planned, until I heard Alba calling my name. My name as in Lovino. LOVINO!

I ran over to her as fast a my legs could carry me, trying to get her to stop calling.

"Alba! Wh-" she interrupted with a surprised look on her face. "Are you working?"

"Yes." I nodded to her.

"On your birthday?"

"Yes!"

"Why?"

"B-Because..." 'Excuse! think of an excuse!' "I wanted to help Rosa out!" I quickly blurted out.

She chuckled and picked me up, "Aww, Lovi! Thank you for helping around here. I understand it's hard for you to be around my family, not knowing them that much," She confessed, "but you have to talk to them sooner or later."

I threw my head down feeling ashamed. Alba was right. I do need to get to know her family, since they are now apart of mine. I started thinking about my old family. The one I abandoned and that was sitting on the dining area at this exact moment...

I snapped back into reality, realizing my surroundings and assured Alba that I'd be more social with her relatives. She nodded and walked off.

The Spanish man caught my eye. He seemed to be staring at me which made a small blush creep onto my cheeks. I smiled to him, in an effort to look nice.

He gasped at my actions which didn't surprise me.

STUPID! He'd recognize you if you smiled at him! Why would you do that?

I walked into the kitchen to avoid further embarrassment. I was welcomed by the aroma of fresh pizza out of the oven. The smell of cooked crust and the hot cheese overwhelmed my senses. My mouth watered for the food.

"It's for the customers, Lovi." Rosa snuck up behind me, scaring the crap outta me.

"CHIGI!" I squealed and fell backwards. The gravity plopped me on the ground taking a few tomatoes to the ground also. The entire restaurant seemed to stare at the direction of the sudden noise making me embarrassed more than before!

It was quiet for a minute until Rosa's laughter broke the silence. "I-I'm so sorry, Tomato," She tried to apologize but the laughter got the best of her. I shoot her a playful glare since I wasn't hurt and laughed along with her.

The other Italian boy (or my brother) got up to try and help me but the man with him (Tony?) grabbed his arm and shook his head.

He can do what he wants bastard.

A hint of my older self growled.

My guardian angel came to my rescue instead, picking me up and hugging and kissing me. "Are you alright? What happened?" Alba exclaimed after checking me everywhere.

I chuckled and hugged her back. "I'm fine Alba. Don't worry about me!"

She playfully rolled he eyes at me and I stuck my tongue at her back.

Rosa interrupted our childish play fight with customers food. Who else's...

"Take this to table 6, Tomato." The old cook murmured to me and pointed to the table that sat those people.

The people who I didn't want anything to do with.

"Fine." I grumbled and snatched the tray from her hands. Rosa was taken back from my actions that I immediately regretted.

That guys eyes followed me from the kitchen to the table as I approached them.

"Okay! We have a Chorizo and Serrano ham pizza," I announced and handed the Spanish man, "A traditional Hungarian pizza topped with onion, bacon, sausage, and sour cream. And lastly, for the cutie and birthday boy," I winked at my brother, making him smile, "our Pasta Delight! Great choice, by the way! Enjoy your food." I said and walked of to other customers.

I looked back, meeting the woman's eyes this time. She grinned at me and mouthed 'thank you'.

"You ready?" Asked Alba as I got back.

I looked up to her with excitement flowing all through my body. "Yes! YESYESYESYES!" I repeated over and over.

"Calm down, little tomato. Just grab your things and tell everyone goodbye. I'll be waiting by the door." She explained and left me to my stuff.

I took of my apron and went around to all of our employees, saying goodbye. I stopped a little longer at Rosa to thank her for everything and that I'd miss her while on our trip.

"I'm going to miss you to, Toma. Have fun these few weeks!" She sniffed as she wiped a tear from her cheek.

"Don't cry... I'll be back before you know it! Just think I'm running around the restaurant and you can never find me, like we are playing hide and seek!" I said, my voice cracking a little from forming tears. We hugged and I went to find Alba. My heavy suitcase slowing me.

"Alba?" I called out, signaling that I was ready to leave.

"Over here!" Alba responded from the restaurant.

I walked over to her with my huge suitcase. Applause rose up from the staff, customers and guest from the party. I smiled and waved a little. Alba announced, "Thank you everyone! Grazi! We are so happy that you all care! Goodbye and," she looked down at me, "Happy Birthday Tomato!"

I glanced over to the nations in my restaurant once more before we left. The man's eyes seemed the size of globes and my brother was frantically talking in our native language.

"Bye..." I mumbled before getting into the taxi.

Finally! I thought while Alba stuffed our things in the trunk, I'm away from those people. I expected they'd be confused about is leaving suddenly. It's jus-

I was ripped from my thought by the sound of a bell. The one above our door...

What I didn't expect was that guy bursting out the door and looking around wildly. When he saw our car, which was leaving, did he chase after us.

Why would he chase after me if he didn't want me?

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