AN: Hey guys. So, back to normal from yesterday. I got to spend some time with our Prussia, as well as two people who are like an older brother and sister to me - Zack (who we call Binx quite a lot. Hocus Pocus refrence there) and Luna. I'm glad. Because it was a nice change from how slow things have been since break started. It was a nice change.

To those who reviewed:

Luvrainluv: Yeah...rambling. But thanks. I won't fall into a depression because then I'd cut and then I'd get killed by Luna and it's just not worth it. But I do have clinical depression, so it's rather easy for me to spiral into a depression. It shows quite a bit in my writing, particularly in little drabbles and stuff.

Spamano4ever: Thanks. Yeah, I just thought...that scene would maybe show a change in dynamic a bit..?

ItalyAllday: Alright...

Enjoy.

That evening at home, Lovino decided to speak to Ludwig. Feliciano and Gilbert were chattering absently about something, so Lovino figured he might as well. As such, he plopped down with the other three in the living room, giving a faint smile.

Ludwig smiled in response, going back to watching Feliciano and Gilbert joke around.

Lovino kept his silence for a while before he spoke. "Ludwig?"

The German blinked, looking over at Lovino in question.

"Thanks for earlier."Lovino said. "I guess you aren't so bad."

Ludwig gave a faint smile at that. "No big deal."he said softly. "It's not right, how people treat you. And silence just means acceptance."

Lovino nodded in agreement with that.

Once that topic ended, Lovino glanced at the clock and got up. "Hey, Feli? Want to help with dinner tonight? Ludwig and Gilbert fixed it last night,"he said softly, interupting the joking.

Feliciano grinned and shot up, walking with his brother to the kitchen.

Gilbert raised an eyebrow before looking at his own little brother. "So..I see Lovino and you are getting along now."

Ludwig shrugged. "I suppose."he commented. "I'm just glad that he's alright. You know how much he means to Feli."

Gilbert nodded. "Yeah. I'm glad everything's alright now."he said, leaning back against the couch.

Dinner that night was quiet for the four. But nobody complained about it. It was calm for a change, so they were glad.

The following morning, Lovino found himself dashing about the house, trying to make sure he had everything since he had to go straight to work from school.

Feliciano watched his brother in surprise, but said nothing. About two minutes later, Lovino joined them and they headed to school.

Antonio smiled softly when he saw them and wrapped his arms around Lovino the second he sat down.

Lovino gave a faint smile and relaxed against him.

Feliciano smiled. "Finally, he relaxes.."

Antonio raised an eyebrow at the younger Italian. "What do you mean?"

"He's been running around the house all morning, trying to make sure he had everything for work after school."Ludwig answered.

Antonio nodded in understanding.

Classes took a lot out of Lovino, it appeared once the group met up for lunch. He forwent his food he'd brought with him today and leaned against Antonio tiredly.

Antonio gave a half smile and wrapped his arms around Lovino. He didn't like that the Italian was so tired, but he understood.

By the end of the day, however, the group had found their routine again.
Antonio walked with Lovino to the restuarant to drop Lovino off and promised to be there after work to take him home.

Lovino only smiled and stole a kiss before heading in.

It was normal, Antonio couldn't help but think as he walked away, for them to have an exchange like that nowadays.

Alright. Here.