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Lovino was content with how the day turned out. Nothing too harsh was thrown, and he managed to get through the day without another memory hitting him.

As soon as Lovino joined the group outside after school, Feliciano spoke up. "Lovi!"

Lovino found himself being clung to as his brother cried. He didn't even really understand that his brother was crying until he felt the dampness against his neck. He frowned. "What's wrong, Feli?"he asked.

Feliciano didn't answer, so Ludwig spoke up. "One of the jocks in his last block got to harrassing him about something. He'd never tell me what, but..."

Lovino's eyes darkened. "Did he say who?"

Ludwig shook his head. "Same one that used to harrass him is all I know."

"I know who it is. Get him and keep him here with you, I'll be back."Lovino said, pushing Feliciano away from himself and leading him to Ludwig, who immediately drew the crying Italian to him.

Ludwig looked at Lovino before he spoke. "Be careful, Lovino. It'd kill him if something happened to you."

Lovino nodded and disappeared inside again.

Vash frowned when Lovino stormed past him, then sighed when he noticed Feliciano crying. "I don't even want to know..."he said, shaking his head.

Ludwig shook his head, going back to trying to sooth Feliciano.

When Lovino didn't come back out after a while, Ludwig frowned in worry. He knew Lovino well enough to know that he would get himself killed over his brother. Toris had been with the group and glanced at his watch. "Alright, that's it, I'm going to find him. He's been in there too fucking long."

Raivis looked over at Toris before he spoke. "Hey, just don't kill anyone,"

Toris waved this off and disappeared to go find Lovino.

Not even five minutes later, Raivis's phone went off and the Latvian answered it, putting it on speaker quietly. "Hello?"

"Raiv, hall outside the library. Now. I need help with Romano."

Then the line died.
Raivis's eyes widened slightly. He knew what that meant. They had codes worked out for each other. He dropped his things and spoke quickly. "I'll be back soon, I promise!"he said before taking off.

Feliciano watched him disappear through wet eyes.

Ludwig sighed and tightened his grip on Feliciano. He looked at his brother. "Hey, Gil? I'm gonna get Feli home, okay? Stick around till Lovi and them come back, would ya?"

"Ja, okay, get lost."Gilbert said softly. "We'll be there soon. Feli and Lovi's place, right?"

"Ja."

Gilbert nodded and Ludwig disappeared, Feliciano keeping up with him in silence.

After a while, Raivis came back and looked at the others. "Listen..we have to stick around a bit longer. You guys go ahead,"he said, gathering his things along with Toris's and Lovino's bags. "We'll catch up."

Gilbert nodded, but hesitated. "Hey, Raivis?"he said just as Raivis went to disappear again.

Raivis looked back at him in silence.

"How bad is it?"
Raivis hesitated before he sighed. "His necklace...someone found the blade in it and got ahold of it. It's pretty bad. Tor's trained in first aid, though, so Lovi'll be alright. Don't tell Feli! Please! We're going to take care of Lovi before bringing him home."

Gilbert nodded in understanding. "Well...okay..just..be careful, all three of you."

Raivis nodded and disappeared again.

That evening, around six, Raivis and Toris showed up, Toris supporting Lovino, who was completely drained.

Feliciano gasped at the sight of his brother. The nice, almost dressy shirt that Lovino had worn that day was slashed in four places and he could see the guaze and a few minor abrasions. "Lovi!"he cried out. "What happened?!"

Lovino raised his eyes to meet Feliciano's, but said nothing until Toris had helped him sit down on the floor beside Antonio, who frowned in worry, but said nothing.

"Feli, I promise it's nothing."

Feliciano examined his brother. "Don't tell me it's nothing! Toris was having to help you walk! What did they do to you?!"

Lovino let his eyes close. He didn't want his younger brother hurt, especially because of him.

Feliciano looked to Raivis and Toris. "Is he okay?"he asked,

Raivis gave a kind smile. "He's just fine, Feliciano. Just a few cuts and bruises."

Feliciano looked back to Lovino. "Did they find the blade in your necklace?"

Lovino nodded once.
"I thought I told you to be careful with those!"Antonio said.

Lovino rolled his eyes. "Shut up, Toni. It was an accident."

Feliciano moved forward and took hold of one of Lovino's hand, frowning at the guaze around it. He sighed. "You should've let it be.."

Lovino shook his head, looking up and meeting Feliciano's eyes. "Feliciano Veneziano Vargas, do not start with me. I did this because the stupid motherfucker made you cry. You're my brother. I'd die for you."

"You shouldn't have to!"

Lovino sighed. "But I want to."

Feliciano let it drop. "Fratello...can we watch a movie?"

Lovino grinned and pulled himself up. "Yeah, let's go find one."

As soon as the brothers disappeared, Antonio looked to Raivis and Toris. "How bad?"
"Pretty bad. He'll need help with the guaze in the morning."Toris said. "Be gentle with him for a while."

Antonio nodded.

Back to how it was before.

Joy.

Here. I feel bad for this...