AN: Hey, guys.

So..the performance today went great. People really seemed to like it and I hope it made an impact on the school. And the superintendent was there...and got to see it. He came up and told us he loved it. It was awesome. Mrs. White gave us all hugs afterwards when people were leaving. We were all on performance highs the rest of the day. It was amazing. I loved it.

To those who reviewed:

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Enjoy.

The next week was rather quiet. It was the Monday after that that things changed a bit. Ludwig and Gilbert had headed home for a while, to spend some time at home since their parents were there for a change instead of being gone all the time.

Monday morning, when they walked into the school and headed over to where they normally sat, away from everyone else, close to the auditorium doors, they found the two sitting down, Gilbert giving Ludwig a worried look.

The younger of the brothers had tears falling in silence.

It struck Lovino as odd, because Ludwig was the only person that he had never expected to see cry. His eyes lit in concern, but he didn't get a chance to ask if he was alright.

Feliciano shot out of the group and threw his arms around Ludwig. "Luddy! What's wrong!"

Ludwig didn't answer, just wrapped his arms around the small Italian and hid his face against the other male's shoulder.

The others found seats in silence, then Lovino spoke up. "Is everything alright?"he asked.

Ludwig settled and pulled away from Feliciano only to give Lovino an odd look for the question. But he nodded.

Lovino gave him a knowing look. "Don't lie to me. You don't seem the type to cry much, Ludwig. What's going on?"

Ludwig looked to his elder brother, a pleading look in his eyes.

Gilbert nodded and spoke. "Our parents decided to be dicks about Lud and Feli being together over the weekend. I tried to sway it away from him, but a weekend full of nothing but insults being thrown is enough to break anyone, I suppose. And they disowned us this morning, which is fine by me, but it's just the last straw, ya know?"
Lovino's eyes softened and he nodded. "Well, hey...Feli and me have been talking and...we'll be finding us a new place soon, you two are more than welcome to move in with us."

Gilbert gave him a soft grin. "Thanks, Lovi."
Ludwig gave a thankful smile and a nod.

Lovino spoke. "The only thing I ask is that...any drama stays outside. Because I know how it ends when drama is brought into the house. It gets everyone going, and we don't need that. Deal?"

Both boys nodded and Feliciano gave Lovino a happy smile.

After that, things calmed.

Antonio walked with Lovino, who was taking his time getting to his first block.

"So, that was sweet, Lovi. I didn't think you cared much for Ludwig."

Lovino half smiled. "I don't really..but he makes Feli happy so...I suppose he's alright."he said softly. "Besides, nobody deserves that."

Antonio nodded in agreement.

Things were quiet until lunch, then the group was back to normal and joking around with one another. It was much more relaxing than they were aware of before.

Lovino couldn't help but smile as he saw Ludwig and Feliciano interacting at lunch. Those two really were nice together, no matter how much Lovino used to despise Ludwig.

Here ya go, guys. And..so...yeah..