Seven Day Flood {APH}

FRIDAY

Veneziano was back in Romano's arms. Upon learning what had happened the day before he always kept an eye on his little brother.

Currently, it was nearing sunset. Romano was just getting back from picking the ripe tomatoes from his garden. Of course, Veneziano followed him, one hand being held in the other's.

Romano set down the basket then picked his little brother up to be set down on the counter as well. The russet haired male then started washing them as Veneziano hummed a tune and watched happily. His legs swinging back and forth slightly.

Romano picked the freshest tomato and set it in Veneziano's lap. "Enjoy." He mumbled with a reddish face. In return a soft squeal made its way out of Veneziano and earned himself a kiss to the cheek. Romano flushed and cursed at his brother as the smaller male ate the tomato with little giggles.

Veneziano got off the counter and lead his older brother to the living room. He sat Romano down on the couch with a bright, mischievous smile.

"I'm gonna play a song for you big brother Romano! I hope you like it. I worked hard to memorize the notes."

Veneziano patted his brother's cheek before skipping over to the Grand piano they had in the corner.

The auburnette sat down and hovered his hands to starting position. He slowed his breathing slightly, visualizing the sheet music. With eyes closed, he started to play.

Romano noticed it was song Claire De Lune by Claude Debussy. He had to admit, he loved listening to this piece. He smiled slightly as he watched his brother. His face was focused and was really feeling the music, letting it flow through him. Maybe Veneziano living with Austria wasn't such a waste.

As it neared the end, Veneziano imagined another piece; Moonlight Sonata Movement 1. A very iconic piece.

As he transitioned smoothly into the first low notes of the piece, Romano felt a sense of anguish. It settled into the pit of his stomach, making him slightly uncomfortable.

But, it was hauntingly beautiful.

Romano sneaked a glance at his brother, who seemed to be feeling more than just anguish. This made Romano worried.

The tears that was starting to appear under his lashes was accompanied by a saddened look of furrowed eyebrows and the corners of his mouth twitched.

Nearing the middle, his eyes cracked open, tears now falling in steady streams as his golden honey eyes gleamed. His breathing was shaking steadily, but managed to hold it in.

Yet, it switched swiftly to full on sobbing as the song ended. Veneziano's hands fell limp on the keys, making a horrid squeal of notes that should never be mixed together.

Romano was immediately there, holding him close. He pulled his brother's head onto his shoulder, feeling his pain in his own soul.

Suddenly, Romano felt Veneziano heave and throw up onto his back and shoulder. He sobbed more as his stomach contracted and caved in on itself, burning his throat as it spilled out.

Thankfully, Romano didn't care about the throw up. All he was worried about was his brother's health.

Veneziano didn't stop until an hour later. He started muttering loving phrases that was full of sadness, voice breaking and coming and going. His hands gripped tightly at Romano's shirt, tearing still flowing down his flushed face pitifully.

Romano rubbed his back in a soothing manner. His eyes looked defeated. He felt he couldn't do anything to quell his brother's randomly placed grief.

"I love you, Italy..." Veneziano choked out. "I love you too, Vene." Romano replied. "Please don't leave me." Romano kissed his cheek briefly. "I promise. I won't leave you."

These exchanges continued until Veneziano was left withering and whimpering. His body weight all on Romano like a damsel in distress.

Romano did the only thing he could do at that moment.

He tried his best.

Romano rocked Veneziano to sleep whispering the same phrases his younger brother whispered to him. He kissed his cheeks and reassured his brother.

Promising all the things Veneziano had pleaded blindly.