AN: Here's the new chapter, loves.

To those who reviewed:

Spamano4ever: Yeah, I quite like the mama!Lovi thing..it just..it seems like he would be awesome with kids. And Gil..well..he's just doing what he's best at.

Evelynyamine: Yes, things are settling back down. As of right now, I don't really have much up my sleeve. Yet.

Enjoy.

The group was rather calm, Lovino noticed. It was different. But still, they had managed to go out to the park for a while that morning, so they were all having had been a while since they ventured out like this just for fun. Lovino was keeping a careful eye on Feliciano, who was climbing in a tree nearby. Ludwig was with him, but still... Better safe than sorry.

Antonio wasn't there. He had been called away for a while due to a family emergency. He wasn't even in town anymore. Lovino missed having him around, because he was always happy go lucky. The fact that the Spaniard wasn't there did put a damper on Lovino's mood. He'd looked forward to spending some time with him, just goofing off that day.

Lovino was wearing one of Antonio's jackets. It still smelled exactly like Antonio, though Lovino knew it hadn't been worn in a long time from what he'd been told by the Spaniard. Gilbert moved to stand with Lovino after a while. "Might as well have a bit of fun, Lovi. He'll come back when he can. He'll be mad if you close yourself off due to him leaving."

"I know." That doesn't mean anything to me. Lovino added silently. People have told Feli and me they'd come back before..and they've never come back since.

Gilbert sighed. "Lovino, I mean it. He's coming back. He loves you too much to just disappear completely. Quit letting those fucking idiots in the past hurt ya, man. They don't deserve it."

Lovino looked over to the prussian and half smiled. "Yeah, yeah. I'm heading home. I don't want Feli wondering what's going on. 'Sides, I got work today, I gotta go."

Gilbert frowned, but let the Italian walk away.

Work was slow. Lovino wasn't too happy about that. He still had Antonio's jacket with him. It was tied around his waist to keep it out of the way as he did his job. A few of the regulars who'd gotten used to seeing Antonio showing up at Lovino's break to spend time with him questioned him. Lovino gave the same answer every time. But it didn't help him. It was really lowering his hope. So many people had noticed, and Lovino knew that to always be the final goodbye for people in the past when it came to him.

When his shift ended, he was about to walk home when the door opened.

Antonio stood there, smiling softly. "Ready to go?"he asked.

Lovino blinked at the Spaniard for a moment before he shot to him and gave him a tight hug. "Toni!"he said, gaining a soft laugh.

"Were you really that worried that I wasn't coming home?"Antonio asked.

Lovino frowned, pulling back to give him a questioning look.

"Gil told me as soon as I got home."

Lovino gave a sheepish smile and nodded. As such, Antonio smiled faintly. "I'd never just leave and stay gone. Not by choice. I'd do it to keep you safe, but...hell, any other time? Fuck no."

Lovino smiled again and gave Antonio another tight hug before allowing him to lead him out.

Things settled down after that point. Gilbert gave Lovino an 'I told you so' look when he entered from work. But he said nothing.

Feliciano grinned brightly at Lovino. "Fratello! Come help me with dinner!"

Lovino half smiled and let his younger brother pull him into the kitchen.

Throughout dinner, things remained calm.

Afterwards, Feliciano decided he wanted to play and pulled Lovino into it as well. The others watched in amusement as the two brothers ran through the house. It was a funny scene for them. Feliciano enjoyed it. He was still laughing when he sat down beside Ludwig. Lovino wasn't as happy. He huffed and glared at his brother as he caught his breath after plopping down beside Antonio.

Antonio intervened. "Oh, chill out, Lovi. Feli was only wanting a bit of fun."he said softly.

Lovino grumbled under his breath, but settled down anyways.

Argument avoided, the entire group settled down for the night.

Here ya go, guys.