AN: Hallo.

Here's the new chapter.

To those who reviewed:

Spamano4ever: I know. And, also, if you haven't noticed yet with this story, I have a thing for pet names. They're so cute! So, you shall see a lot more of Lovi calling Toni baby.

Enjoy.

The day wasn't too bad. Lovino was a bit more subdued, but it was more due to his lack of sleep than anything. By lunch, he was back to normal.

Raivis came in a bit late, talking on the phone quietly. Lovino could tell from his expression that whatever it was wasn't good.

"..Okay. Th-thanks for letting me know."Raivis said as he sat down. He hung up not even a second later, confusion displayed on his face.

Lovino blinked. "What's going on?"he asked, studying the Latvian's expression.

Raivis met Lovino's gaze for a moment before he spoke. "It's nothing. My aunt just called.."

Lovino understood then and sighed. "Man..if they're going to do this to you, you are more than welcome to stay with Feli and me."

Nobody questioned what was going on and Raivis caved and let Lovino know he would stay with Feliciano and him until he had a place to go.

After that, things settled down again.

The rest of the day was uneventful. Antonio frowned when Lovino hadn't shown up outside. It had already been a good fifteen minutes since school had ended. The Italian was almost always there by then.

Francis noticed and rolled his eyes. "Calm down, mon ami. Lovino's inside, talking to the band teacher about something."

Lovino came outside not long after, pausing to peck Antonio's lips softly before he greeted the others. "Hey, guys, sorry I'm late."he said softly. "They're already planning something for Valentine's Day. The band teacher wants me to perform again, but I told her I'd rather work backstage or something."

Antonio wrapped his arms around Lovino's waist. "Why?"he asked softly.

"Because my boss and coworkers already have me performing the day before Valentine's Day."Lovino said. "I don't feel up to performing here as well."

Antonio nodded and let it drop.

When the group had everything worked out, they went to leave again, but Antonio once again refused to let Lovino go.

Lovino rolled his eyes, turning to face Antonio. "We've talked about this. I have to be able to walk to go home, let me go."he said softly.

Antonio pouted. "Don't wanna."

Lovino shook his head, signalling for the others to go ahead.

They did.

"You're awfully clingy recently."Lovino remarked. "Everything okay?"

"I'm worried about you."

Oh.

Well, damn, he couldn't help that.

Lovino shook his head. "Don't be."he said softly. "I'd let you know if you needed to worry,"
Antonio pushed Lovino's bangs out of his eyes and behind his ear in silence then and sighed. "I still worry. Because I love you too much not to. Because I don't want to run risk of losing you. And because I don't want you to think that I hate you because I don't care."

Lovino understood then. Antonio was scared Lovino would start hating him. "Oh..baby, no."he said softly, shaking his head. "I would never hate you. I couldn't, even if my life depended on it."

"Promise?"Antonio asked.

He knew he was acting like a child..but he didn't want to lose Lovino.

Lovino smiled. "I swear,"he said, crossing his heart before he leaned up and stole another kiss from Antonio. "Now let's go home, si?"

Antonio nodded and released Lovino only to grab one of his hands in silence.

The walk was long, but it was nice.

It was peaceful, full of easy conversation and jokes.

"...I mean it, I really do love when you wear the angel wings, but even without them, you are my angel. Why won't you accept that?"Antonio said softly.

Lovino laughed softly. "Because, I'm not an angel. I'm okay with pretending to make people feel better, but I will not deny that I am definitely not an angel of any sort in any way."

Antonio pulled Lovino to a stop and met his eyes. "You're an angel. Because you're selfless, and you care so much for those you're closest to. You'd fight for your friends and family, but not yourself. You're sweet, and whether you believe it or not, you are innocent and pure still as well. So, yes. You are an angel."

Lovino sighed. "Okay,"he said softly.

Antonio kissed his cheek and began walking again, changing topics easily.

Lovino half smiled as he listened to Antonio ramble on about nothing at all. It had been a nice day, despite the terrible night that had come prior to it.

And so. Here's the new chappy for ya.

Remember. Pairings would be a blessing from you guys! Especially since my friends are NO HELP WHATSOEVER!