AN: Here.

To those who reviewed:

ThatRandomReview: It's fine. Everyone has those moments. He's not going anywhere. Feli won't allow it.

Spamano4ever: He does need a lot of love. Don't worry..Toni won't let him suffer much. You know how he is..

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Lovino wasn't keen on letting the others know about his day. As such, he had succumed to sleep much earlier than normal.

As a result, he woke up early to get ready for work. He hoped he could patch things up there today.

Lovino left that morning before anyone else was up, heading to work early. Just to get out of the house and be able to think. Be on his own.

Work was a nightmare. He fixed things as much as he could. But things still sucked. Because it was Christmas eve. And those fucking memories kept snapping him out of focus.

By the time he got 'home', he just wanted to curl up and never move again.

Feliciano noticed and fixed Lovino some hot cocoa. He passed it to his brother. "Get some rest, Lovi. You need it."

Lovino gave his brother a faint smile and a hug. "We still have traditions, you know. I'm not going to let those go."

Feliciano sighed. "They can wait. You're exhausted. Get some rest."

Lovino nodded and sipped at his cocoa. "What did you add to this?"he asked after a moment.

Feliciano half smiled. "Should've known I couldn't get it past you. Catnip."

"Thanks, Feli."Lovino said softly. He finished his drink and took the mug to the kitchen, rinsing it out before he returned to his spot in the living room, curled up against Antonio.

After Lovino was sound asleep, the group got to talking.

"Tomorrow's going to be interesting."Gilbert said. "Christmas is always a disaster.."

Feliciano shrugged. "I dunno. Maybe it'll be nice this year.."

"Don't count on it."

_S&S_-

Lovino blinked his eyes open before he closed them against the brightness. He curled up further only to realize he was once again curled up against Antonio. He smiled for the first time in a while. He'd missed the calmness of waking up like this. He leaned up and kissed Antonio's cheek, waking him up the rest of the way.

Antonio smiled softly at Lovino. "Happy Chirstmas, Lovi."he said quietly.

"Happy Christmas."Lovino said in response.

Antonio smiled, stealing a kiss before he shifted. He blinked at the clock before he looked at the others. He smiled at Lovi. "Help me wake them up."he whispered.

Lovino nodded and got up, setting about helping Antonio wake the others up.

As soon as everyone was up, things settled into a nice routine. Lovino was smiling and laughing and joking again. He was back to normal.

Feliciano grinned. Lovino'd never been like this on Christmas before.

It was nice.

The best thing about the day, Lovino thought later, was getting to spend the day with the others. It had made it perfect and had replaced one of his worst memories.

Antonio grinned, stealing another kiss from Lovino while the Italian was cooking before he went about his own business again.

Yes, things had been perfect. Lovino loved it.

Lovino and Feliciano ended up goofing off and singing Christmas carols for the hell of it. It was tradition for the brothers.

Now. Bed. I know it's short. But I gotta sleep.