Romano X Reader ~ From Afar

Romano X Reader ~ From Afar

Lovino always watched you from afar. Always wishing you would notice him, and not his stupid fratello. You and Feliciano were the best of friends, always spending time together. But, you barely ever looked twice at him, you only had eyes for Feliciano. So, Lovino assumed you were in love with his brother. One day when he got home, Lovino walked through the door to see you sitting on the couch, alone. And there was no sound of the bubbly fratello in the house.

"Where's stupid fratello?" he asked closing the door. You turned and smirked at him

"Well hello there to you too Lovino." you say sarcastically. Lovino tried hard not to smile, and you didn't notice. You stood up and started walking over to him. "Feliciano is out at the store buying some things." You placed your hands on your hips, "And he's not stupid."

"Whatever." Lovino said taking his jacket off and lazily putting it on the coat rack. When you thought he wasn't looking, you rubbed your nose slightly and resisted the urge to sniffle. "You ok, ragazza?" he asked

"I'm fine, Lovino." you said smiling weakly. "And even if something was wrong, you shouldn't worry about me." you turned and walked into the kitchen. Lovino followed you, curious of what you were doing.

"Don't- a lie to me, (Name)." he said, leaning on the wall next to you as you rummaged through your bag. You smiled a bit smugly

"I think your the one with something wrong, Lovi." you said still not looking at him. You never looked at him. But Lovino was always looking at you. "You always call me ragazz. In fact, I don't think you've ever called me my real name before."

"Don't call me Lovi." he said, not as mean as usual, "And there's nothing wrong with me." you looked at him for a moment, and then back at your bag. "You look sad." he said simply

"No I don't." you responded, avoiding his strong gaze

Lovino grabbed your forearms tightly and turned you to face him, forcing his eyes to meet his. "Your eyes do, ragazza." he said, "So tell me what's- a wrong."

You sighed in defeat, "Well I kinda like this guy…" you said blushing.

Meanwhile Lovinos heart broke.

You continued, unaware of the fact, "But he doesn't like me back. Doesn't even look at me…" she looked at the ground. Lovino let go of you and leaned against the wall again

"I find that hard to believe." he said. You looked up at him confused. "A ragazza like you is too beautiful to not be looked at."

"Well I'm sad to say you’re the only one that thinks so." you said simply and walked back to the couch, putting a folded piece of paper in your pocket. Lovino sat down next to you

"So." he said sitting down next to you, watching your (e/c) eyes stare at your hands, "Tell me more about this asshole that doesn't- a notice you."

"He's not an asshole, Lovino." you said, letting a small laugh escape your lips, "Though some people think he is. But I know that he's a sweet guy."

"Do you know what I think, if I were- a him?" he asked, you looked at him curiously, "If I were- a him, I would snatch- a you up while I had the chance." he looked down, "Before some other idiota got the chance to."

You looked at him, watching a small blush play on his cheeks. You bit your lip, trying not to smile. For Lovino, the tough guy, to say that to you, made you all warm inside. Summoning up some courage you kissed his cheek lightly.

"Thanks Lovi." you said. He turned to you, completely shocked. After sharing a long look, he leaned forward and kissed you.

It was even more perfect then Lovino thought it would be. He didn't care that you liked someone else. He didn't care that stupid fratello would be coming back soon. He didn't care about anything. Anything besides the fact that he was kissing you. That it was actually happening. That it just wasn't a dream.

After a few seconds of the initial shock, you eased into the kiss. Lovino put his hands on the back of your neck, bringing your face closer to his. You moved closer to his spot on the couch, clutching the collar of his shirt. He separated his lips from yours, avoiding your wide eyed gaze, though he kept his hand on the back of your neck.

"Sorry ragazza." he said, "I know you like that other idiota. But your so- a beautiful, bella." you pressed your forehead to his

"You're so stupid sometimes, Lovino." you whispered, smiling. "That 'idiota' is you."

"Don't fuck with me, ragazza." he said, "Because I really liken you."

"I'm not lying, Lovi."

You leaned forward and pressed your lips against his lightly. All of this was too good to be true. Both of you thought so. He wrapped his arm around your waist. Bringing you ever so closer to him. Your stomach did a flip, feeling the warmth of his body emirs you.

"Vee~ (Name), I'm home!" Feliciano said walking through the door. You and Lovino pulled away from each other, but really only your lips. Feliciano looked at you two, smiling a bit. "Vee~ so, (Name) I guess you don't need the comfort food because Lovino don't- a love you back."

"Shut up stupid fratello." Lovino muttered blushing. You kissed his cheek lightly before standing up and walking over to Feliciano

“I’ll take that, and thanks for running out to get it.” you gave him a quick hug and walked into the kitchen to put some of the food away. Romano followed you, leaning on the counter only a few centimeters away

“So, you sent Veneziano out to get comfort food cause I don’t- a love you?” he asked smugly. You ignored him with a smirk, but a heavy coat of blush caked on your cheeks. He stood behind you and wrapped his arms around your waist, bringing you against him. The blush on your cheeks deepened. “Well, you don’t have to- a worry about that, bella.” He pulled all your hair to one side and kissed your neck

“Shut up, you weren’t supposed to hear that.” You said quietly. He turned your head to face him

“But I’m glad that I did, ragazza.” He said kissing you lightly

“Vee~ I’m so- a happy for you, bella!” Feliciano said running in and hugging you tightly. Lovino slipped off you and leaned on the counter again, “Are you two- a dating now, vee~!” he asked excitedly

“Fratello.” Lovino growled, glaring at him

“Sorry…” he said quietly, letting you go.  “Ok, I’ll- a leave you two alone now.” you turned back around to Lovino

“Pretend you never heard a word Feliciano said today?” you asked, cringing slightly. He stepped towards you and took your hands

“I always do, bella.” He said kissing you lightly, “But today… I kinda don’t want to.” you pouted as he smirked. You gave him a light shove

“Oh shut up.”