A flash back to the past! Lovino and Ludwig's first step towards togetherness.

Lovino sighed, head on his hand as he nodded absently through his brothers endless talking. He was going on and on about something that happened at work with that tool friend of his. The large blond had been hanging around their apartment more and more lately and Lovino didn't like it. Did he have some sort of plans for Lovino's brother? A crush or something stupid like that?

Ha, fat chance of that happening… he thought. His brother was as straight as a board. But he wasn't very bright either. This potato head could probably get all the way up his ass before Feliciano realized what was happening.

"I gotta get going" The darker twin announced finally, cutting off his brother "I have somewhere to be. Meeting someone" He said as he stood up.

"Oh… okay. Well have-a fun fratello!" Feliciano called, waving and smiling… like a moron.

"Yeah yeah, I will" He said heading down to his room to get changed. He slipped the clothing he'd actually be wearing for the night under other clothing, tossing a bag across his body as well before heading towards the door

"Good bye Lovino" Came the deep voice from the blonde who Feliciano had kept chatting too "I'll see you around"

Lovino raised an eyebrow "Uh yeah… sure. Bye" He left, shutting the door and muttering to himself, "stupid big blonde sausage breath" He got into his car and took a deep breath. Okay… now to focus… He wanted to get himself in a more… appropriate mood for the meeting he had planned tonight.

By the time he pulled up out front of the basement club he was smiling. He'd met this guy a few times now.. But tonight he was ready to play. Lovino shifted over to the passenger seat, stripping off his outer clothing and shoving them into the bag at his feet. He swapped out his shoes as well,

in the end he was wearing a soft pink corset and skirt, a garter belt and a pair of thigh high white stalkings, all finished with pink flats. He hated heels.. They made him feel too big… actually this whole outfit made him feel bigger than he was inside… but most Dominant's weren't into little's who were too little too quick… honestly a lot of them just wanted to be called Daddy… but this guy seemed nice!

He got out of the car, locking it behind him and shoving his keys into a small zippered pounce in his corset before walking in. They knew him well there. Even without a dominant he'd been coming for years. Slipping in the crowd, trying things out, flirting after a drink or two… a few times he wore his full frilly dress. He got less attention then, but still a little, and he felt more like himself.

He got a few comments on how he looked, rolling his eyes and playing the brat as he moved towards the counter to meet up with Arthur. "Hey" He said with a smirk from behind him "You're early~" He purred.

"Well, I didn't want to keep the princess waiting" He purred back with a grin, turning to face him, "I rented us a room too"

It was great. They had started slow, Lovino curling in his lap, giggling a bit and getting into the head space. He teased a little in childish ways and Arthur didn't seem turned off. Things progressed to hot and heavy, Lovino gladly getting on his knees to play with Arthur's 'toy' He felt safe, and it made him feel heady. Almost dizzy… He knew by the time it came to spankings for cumming without permission he was in subspace deeply.

Arthur had just finished twenty hits, Lovino on his lap in a daze when a phone chimed. "Oh… here get off for a minute" Arthur insisted. Jarring Lovino a bit in the change from darlings and sweeite's and princess's… he did as he was told though, wanting praise, wanting that "good boy' or 'good girl' but he didn't get it. Instead Arthur looked at his phone with a raised eyebrow and subtle smirk.

Lovino was just debating asked what was going on when Arthur stood "Well. It's been fun love" He said patting Lovino on the head "But something's come up. I have to run, give me a call and we can do it again some time"

"W-Wait, what?" Lovino asked, sudden panic gripping him at the thought of being alone.

"Well we're done, we both got off… now I have to go" He said with a shrug. "I'll talk to you later maybe" He said as he typed something in his phone and moved out of the room.

Lovino was flooded. He'd just left… no aftercare, no help… and now he was in this corner of the club and he had to get out and get home. He stood, shaking and fixing his clothing. He felt drunk from the scene, but scared and cold. He curled into the corner of the room and hugged himself numb.

It wasn't long until the door opened again, Lovino looked up, pupils still blown, head still swimming still feeling like he did something wrong "What? Why is there someone in here? I rented this room" The man insisted, a girl on a leash behind him tilting her head.

"S-Sorry" He scrambled, getting up and moving towards the door.

The unknown dominant frowned "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine" He snapped. Shaking more and pushing his way out into the room. He didn't want someone he didn't know comforting him like he was pathetic… which he was..

He got half way across the floor, fighting back tears when someone grabbed him "Hey Princess" purred the voice, he looked over and scowled

"I'm not your princess" He shot back trying to pull away, the grip just getting tighter.

"Aw come on sweetie…"

"I said no" Lovino answered back quietly a little scared now.

"You didn't say please~"

"Please let him go" Came a deeper, familiar voice from behind him. "Then leave my club. Thank you" He turned and looked up at a familiar face. Ludwig? He didn't even think, as soon as he was let go he took the open armed invitation and clung shaking to the known body. Hiding and shifting to his side, Breathing unsteady with relief.

"I didn't mean any harm…" the guy grumbled and crossed his arms.

"Really? We have a consent policy here." He reminded "No touching another person without their okay. Did he have your okay?" Ludwig asked referring down to the little clinging to him and essentially hiding behind him

"N-No" he said shaking his head

"Then we have a violation. Please leave. You aren't welcomed back. I do remember faces."

The man left, cursing and making a show of it, Lovino just tears up, burying his face against the other.

"Okay… shhh.. Do you want to come to my office? It's quiet and we can calm you down." Ludwig offered. Lovino just nodding. Ludwig nodded back, "Can I touch you?" He said gently, regardless of the fact that Lovino was clinging desperately to his clothing, earning a pause then another nod. An arm went around Lovino's side as he worked through the crowd.

Ludwig brought him into a small office up a flight of stairs, shutting the door and cutting off the sound. "Okay… let's get you sat down" He continued bringing Lovino over to a couch, the little letting him do what needed to be done, unknowingly latching onto his words. The safest person around.

Ludwig got him to let go and wrapped a large fluffy blanket around his shoulders, cocooning him in it. "There… Do you want some hot chocolate?" He asked

"Yes please" Lovino said in a small shaky voice, tears falling into the blanket.

"Alright" Ludwig was quiet as he walked over to the machine in the corner, dutifully putting together the cup. When he brought it over, Lovino reached for it with shaking hands, smiling softly at the whip cream and sprinkles. "Thank you…" He said gently.

"You're welcome" He said just as gently, then pulled up his desk chair, sitting in it and taking up the whole thing easily "Do you want to tell me what happened tonight?"

Lovino looked up with a frown and was suddenly struck with the fact that his brothers friend was seeing him like this… he took a sip of the hot chocolate, hiding in the blanket a bit.

"It's alright… you don't have to, but you're safe here" He reassured softly. "Nothing will leave this room if you don't want it too and I'm willing to help with whatever you need" He soothed.

Lovino nodded, putting the hot chocolate on the little table and curling up, blanket tight around him, knees pulled up to his chest, "I w-was meeting someone… we had a scene and he left" He said quietly.

"Did he leave in the middle of it?" Ludwig questioned, raising an eyebrow.

"H-He said it was the end… " He said quietly pulling in smaller.

"Did you get any aftercare?" He stressed "Was it agreed that you wouldn't?"

"..no" Lovino answered voice catching in a sob. "H-He said he m-might c-call me" he choked out, hating how horrible he felt. Hating how much his current condition was making him trust the man in front of him. The one who annoyed him with his presence all the damn time at home, but now felt like a safe space in his condition.

Ludwig frowned. "Well that wasn't right" He said gently "You understand it was him who was wrong, not you" He stated. An unshakable fact that cause Lovino the shudder and nod his head. "Good boy" He said gently. "I would like to keep you here, safe, until you come down. Is that okay? I won't even touch you if you don't want, but you're free to sleep on the couch, or talk, or anything you need, alright?"

Lovino nodded. Part of him wanted to go home… but then he'd just be a mess for a confused Feliciano. "You won't tell my brother right?" He said quietly and Ludwig shook his head,

"No. I won't tell anyone anything you don't want me too."

Lovino nodded, "I think I want to lay down…" He said earning a nod and laying along the couch. He paused uncomfortable. He couldn't believe he was about to ask this… but he felt so vulnerable… "Could I use your lap as a pillow?"

Ludwig stood and took off his jacket, "We can do that, yes" He said gently, Lovino moved and resettled , head on his thigh, "Would you like it if I petted your hair little one?" He asked kindly. Lovino blushed and nodded. He felt a rush run through him as the large hand stroked over his hair ever so softly, only pausing to fix his blanket. "You are safe, and good, and I'll let you stay as long as you need little one. Just rest"

Lovino nodded closing his eyes and falling asleep quickly under the ministrations.

He woke a while later to a soft voice, "Just close it down without me for tonight please.- Gillian you are fully capable. You do it all the time when I'm not here" he sighed "I have a little in my office- No!" He cut off and looked at Lovino who pretended to be asleep, the hand picked back up stroking "Some jackass left him in subspace.- …. Yes it's that one.- I have not been watching him!-" he hissed "look east, just shut the club down and go home. I have keys- yes obviously. Good night" he shut down and phone and sighed again, leaning back to rest.

After another ten minutes, Lovino figured it was time to get up… he was feeling mostly better, if not thoroughly embarrassed. He shifted and yawned, sitting up and rubbing his eyes, "Hello little one, are you feeling better?" Ludwig asked kindly, taking his hand back.

Lovino blushed, sitting and hugging the blanket around himself "Y-Yeah.. I'm fine.." He murmured, then added, "Thanks or.. Whatever"

"It was no trouble Lovino" He said softly and stood, stretching with some popping "Would you like a ride home?" He questioned,

"I brought my car" He supplied.

"I don't know if it's a good idea for you to drive…" Ludwig said with a frown, "It's pretty late and you had a rough night"

Lovino nodded but stood, "I'll be okay…" He claimed, though he still felt like he wanted the blanket around him to protect him.

"If you're sure…" Ludwig said with a frown. He hummed as if remembering something and went to his desk, grabbing a card and writing on it. He came back and held it out "Here. It's my number. If you need anything you can call. If you start to drop in the next few days, I'd like to know and offer what help I can" He paused and looked away awkwardly as Lovino took the card, "Or… if you wanted to talk to me for.. Any other reason I uh.. Might know a dominant or two who are experienced and better suited."

Lovino blinked at the number then looked back up at the blonde potato eater he sighed and stood, letting the blanket fall. "Yeah well.. Maybe I'll give you a call then" He said a little roughly "Ya know… find someone who knows what the fuck they're talking about…" Ludwig nodded and the pair went to the door.

The club was quiet and empty as they walked across it. Steps echoing. Ludwig walked him right out to his car, "you sure you're okay getting home?" He double check as Lovino pulled his key out with a shudder at the cold

"Yeah. I'll be fine" He said shortly. He paused as he opened the door and went redder "You seem to know what the hell you're doing… S-So maybe I'll call and… I don't fucking know" He sighed irritated at his own awkwardness "I just wouldn't be completely pissed off or disappointed if you were the moron you hooked me up with" He blurted

There was quiet, then a light chuckle, "I wouldn't mind that either Little one. Drive home safe." he said gently. Lovino gave a curt nod, getting into the car and driving off with a deep blush. Stupid potato headed jerk bastard… As if he'd call him.

Except in his dreams the whole next week, where he called him Daddy.