AN: Hi!
Here's a new chapter.
On a quick note before I continue, Happy St. Patrick's day, guys, and a very Happy Birthday to Lovino and Feliciano!
Now, to those who reviewed:
GothicKitty1313: In love? Not yet. Our dearest Lovi just has a tiny crush at the current moment. Still, easily flustered moments ahead? I think so.
Spamano4ever: Antonio does need to do that, but alas, he is much to kind to do such a thing. Ah, well, maybe he can find another way of getting people to back off and leave Lovi alone?
Enjoy, guys!
Lovino yelped in surprise as he was jerked aside from where he was standing with his friends - by one of them, no less. "Damn it, Gilbert! Are you trying to yank my arm out of socket?"he demanded as soon as Gilbert stopped a good distance away from the others.
"You like Antonio."Gilbert said, a knowing grin showing.
Lovino blinked at the Prussian before he spoke. "What?"he asked. "No I don't!"
Gilbert raised an eyebrow. "Uh-huh, whatever you say Lovi. I know a crush when I see one, and Francis completely agrees with me."
Lovino glowered at his friend. "I don't care what you and the french perv think, I do not have a crush on anyone."he snapped.
Gilbert sighed. "Fine, live in denial. I don't care. Just let us know when you want to be honest with yourself about it,"he said, leading the italian back.
Francis raised an eyebrow, but Gilbert rolled his eyes in response, making the frenchman frown at Lovino, who was a bright red.
Antonio immediately noticed the blush and started cooing over how 'cute' it was.
Lovino glowered at the spaniard, but said nothing. He glared at Gilbert when he started laughing at that.
After that, Lovino's day went pretty well. At least, he made it to lunch with no trouble. Antonio walked with him to lunch again, talking a mile a minute.
"...and it's great that we all get to hang out here at school, but it's not really that much time we get to talk to one another, you know? So, I thought maybe we could all make a habit of spending some time together on the weekends or something."
Lovino nodded in understanding, but said nothing until they had had a seat.
Then Feliciano started in. "Lovi!"he greeted. "Nonno texted me earlier, he won't be home for a while."
Lovino sighed. "As usual,"he mumbled. "Work again?"
Feliciano gave an understanding smile and nodded. "He said to tell you he'd make it up to you,"
Lovino shook his head. "No he won't."he countered. "It doesn't even matter, anyway. It's just some stupid..." He trailed off, his gaze going to the table top.
"Some stupid performance that means a lot to you for him to see."Feliciano commented. "Lovi, don't shrug this off like you always do. He said he'd make it up to you,"
Lovino glared at his brother. "It's stupid, Feli."he snapped.
Gilbert looked at Lovino. "Performance?"he asked.
Lovino shrugged. "Yeah. In a couple days at the park. Ludwig told Feli about it, and Feli told me, asked if I would play. He'd already signed me up to perform. Nonno heard and said he'd be there,"he said, pinching the bridge of his nose. "But, once again, he can't."
Francis frowned slightly. "Why didn't you tell us?"he asked.
Lovino shrugged. "It's stupid, anyways."
"So you keep saying."Gilbert commented. "Well, we'll be there. All of us."
Lovino looked at Gilbert before he shrugged again. "Yeah, okay.."he mumbled, falling silent in favor of eating his lunch.
Nobody bothered him again. Just before he finished his lunch, his phone went off. He sighed and got his phone out, glancing at the caller id before he answered. "Ciao."he greeted, voice deadpan.
The others glanced at him curiously to see that the moody italian had a blank mask up as he listened.
"Yeah..Feli told me."Lovino responded, looking up at the others for a moment.
It took a few moments before Lovino spoke again. "Gil said that him and the others would be there. It's fine,"he said quietly.
After a few more seconds, Lovino shook his head and hung up, putting his phone away.
Feliciano met his brother's eyes. "Lovi? You aren't mad are you?"
Lovino shook his head. "No. It's probably better that nonno isn't there,"he responded, going back to his lunch.
The rest of the day drug by. Antonio once again stuck with Lovino, trying to pull him from his thoughts.
By the time the two met the others outside, Lovino was managing to joke around again, even if it was half hearted.
Antonio was currently questioning Lovino about what he was going to play. Lovino shook his head. "You'll see, I promise."he said, giving a soft smile.
Feliciano grinned at this. "Lovi!"he exclaimed happily.
Gilbert gave Lovino a knowing smile as Lovino looked past him to meet his brother's eyes.
This was becoming quite normal for them, apparently.
The group ended up all walking to the Vargas home, joking and cutting up the entire time. As soon as they got there, Lovino disappeared for a while.
Feliciano rolled his eyes at this, but it gave him time to talk to the others without Lovino snapping at him.
Lovino came back into the room after a while.
Gilbert smiled at Lovino when he entered. "Feeling alright?"he asked.
Lovino nodded with a faint smile. "Hey, don't bother too much with caring, Gil. You've reached your limit today,"
Gilbert flipped Lovino off and Lovino stuck his tounge out in response.
This exchange gained laughs from the others and Lovino gave another faint smile.
Maybe this wouldn't turn out too badly.
So..here ya go.
If there's any pairings or events you'd like to see, let me know.
Ciao.