AN: Hey guys! Back from Jfest in East Ridge! It was amazing! More about it at the bottom...that way I don't keep you guys from the story.
To those who reviewed:
ThatRandomReview: I know. It sucks writing Lovi upset, because it makes me feel really bad...
LaniKat84: That's fine. I'm sorry for the tension..and the fact that you were on planes all day. -shudder- I don't get how people can stand planes. Just no.. And Lovi does take too much on himself. I can see Toni trying to keep him grounded during stuff like that, though, which is what I'm attempting to portray here.
Enjoy!
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Nobody asked when neither of the boys ventured out of Lovino's room again until late in the day. Lovino had cried himself out against Antonio and fallen asleep, and Antonio spent the time that Lovino was napping thinking. He wanted to help Lovino, because he knew how bad it was trying to provide for someone other than yourself so suddenly. He himself had done it for a few years when he was taking care of his cousin, who had run away from an abusive home.
When the two ventured out again, Toris and Raivis pulled Lovino outside to talk with him and Antonio explained to the others what was going on. Vash shook his head. "You're a miracle worker, man. He about removes my head everytime I even offer to help him out around here. The fact that he agreed so readily with you..it's nnice. Odd, yes, but still nice."
"Man, I just hope that Lovino isn't mad at Toris and Raivis."Antonio said softly. "Because...god, I don't think I could stand seeing them fight. They're all so close."
Gilbert nodded. "It's weird, seeing Lovi so close to people like that."
Raivis sighed softly. "We didn't mean for you to think that we thought you couldn't handle it alone, Lovi. It's just..you're so stressed recently..it's killing you. It's hard to watch, really it is."
Toris nodded. "I mean..sure, we'll back off..but you gotta know when enough's enough, man."
"I got it, guys."Lovino said with a faint smile. "It's okay. It's just...you know..."
"Yeah..."
Nothing more was said on the topic. In fact, they fell silent for a while before Toris's phone went off. He opened it to see a message from Tino. He showed it to the others and grinned. "We gotta do this."he said.
Lovino looked at the phone screen before his eyes widened and he took a couple steps back. "Tor..I can't...I can't have people that close to me..."
Toris nodded in understanding. "Well..will you support us if we do it?"
"Of course I will!"
And the thing about it, both Toris and Raivis knew Lovino would keep his word on it. Because that's just how he was.
So, I spent seven hours today in blistering heat and sun at Jfest. The entire time, I was walking around with a Free Hugs sign. Me and two of my friends were. It was amazing. We went from two to nine, when we had to leave. So many people were smiling and asking for hugs. It was great. I loved to see it. This once, this little girl got her father or grandfather to walk her out to me so she could get a hug. It was sweet. I loved it! But I'm sunburnt and feel like I could collapse I'm so tired. So..a week of sleep for me is in order, thank god it's summer!