AN: Here's the new chapter.

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After that flashback, the group kept a closer eye on Lovino, not wanting him to slip back into the past again like he had before.

Feliciano could tell the way they were acting was bothering Lovino, but he also knew that he wouldn't say anything to them about it, because he was glad they cared.

Lovino spent a lot of time talking with Raivis and Toris, who acted normally around him. Besides, they were understanding. They'd had their moments just like Lovino had.

What surprised the others was the fact that Lovino was so okay with joking around about the time with the mafia with the other two. He brought a guitar out to where they were hanging out in the yard at the Vargas home and was sitting with Toris and Raivis, playing softly while the two spoke.

"Remember all those times that we stayed at Tor's house? Kind of like an escape.."Raivis said.

Lovino nodded. "Yeah, that was nice. It used to be like the highlight of my week after dealing with those bastards."

Toris rolled his eyes. "Well one thing's for sure now..no matter what happens, we have some awesome people who are willing to help."he said, nodding to the others just out of hearing distance.

Lovino looked over at them before smiling. "Yeah we do."he said softly.

After that, silence fell over the three. Then Raivis spoke again. "Listen, guys. I'm kind of tired of seeing the past hurt you two,"

"And we're sick of seeing it hurt you,"Toris pointed out.

Raivis ignored this, pressing on. "Can we please figure out a way to get passed this and continue with our lives?"

Lovino nodded. "Definitely."he said softly. "But how exactly are we supposed to do that?"

Toris sighed. "Man, I don't know."he replied. "But we'll figure it out. Together. Just like before. I promise."

Antonio gave the three a worried look from his seat before he got up and moved to join them. "So, what's going on with you guys?"he asked, wrapping his arms around Lovino.

Lovino smiled softly. "You know..I think I might just have an idea. You two up for a little jam session tomorrow, lay it all out?"

Antonio raised an eyebrow, but said nothing, knowing that he probably shouldn't try to interupt.

Toris shrugged. "When tomorrow?"

"Last two blocks. There's an assembly, but..well, it's not like any of us are needed, so we always go to the auditorium to hang out during it. So, what do you say?"

Raivis grinned. "Fine. It sounds like a plan."

Toris nodded in agreement, so Lovino grinned and finally glanced back at Antonio. "Hey, Toni."he greeted warmly. "Sorry,"

Antonio shook his head. "I'm glad you guys are trying to work this out."he said. "It's better than hiding."

The three nodded in agreement with that.

Here. By the way, I was thinking...maybe for the next chapter (which will contain a musical "performance") I might could use the song 'Say' by John Mayer.

But if you guys want to offer a different song, I'd be open to suggestions!