Francesco hates meetings. Francesco also hates his agent. So meeting with his agent are the absolute worst. The man was short, slightly balding with a pencil mustache and permanent bad breath. He had scheduled the meeting to talk about his publicity, and Francesco had thought they would be discussing his next sponsorship. they did. for about 2 seconds. Then he had gone on a half-hour rant about the negative effect his relationship with Lightning had and how it was "not a smart career choice." Francesco had ended up storming out of the meeting and firing that rat.

long story short- he was in a very bad mood.

Which was made even worse when his boyfriend seemed to have disappeared. He wasn't in Flo's or at Maters or even in his cozy cone! Francesco had come to radiator springs to spend time with his boyfriend, not play hide and seek! He finally decided to go out to the track to see if he's there... once he finds the rookie he's gonna drag him back to their cone and force him to watch the Devil Wears Prada again! Pulling up to the track his suspicion is confirmed when he sees the red racecar parked near a few rocks. His boyfriend isn't anywhere in sight, so Francesco assumes he's sitting in his car.

He's proven wrong when he peeks inside of an empty car. A frown works it's way on his face and his annoyance is replaced with worry. What had the red had gotten himself into this time? Was he stuck in the cacti again?

Rounding the car he stopped for a moment in confusion. There was a small bucket filled with multi-colored blobs. A piece of paper was set on top.

Hey Honey! These are your water balloons and your water gun is on top of my car! I've got some too... so be prepared!

A sly grin slowly stretches across his face. he picks up as many water balloons as he can hold in one hand, takes the gun in the other and begins to hunt...

Lightning is small. Like, barely reaches Francescos shoulder small... and while on usual days this leaves him at a severe disadvantage. But now... on the battlefield... his small frame gives him and even wider hiding space. Francesco is poking around some bushes when the first attack hits. One water balloon thrown dead center at his back. it explodes in all direction and drenches his back. he whirls around with his arm up and finger on the trigger, ready to unleash the ultimate attack on... no one. Lightning had disappeared once again.

"You are way to good at hiding." He groans.

"Tell me about it." Lightning laughs, and Francesco spins around to face him.

A perfectly aimed shot of water smacks him right in the face and he stares, flabbergasted at his boy friend for a few moments. Lightning is grinning mischievously with a water balloon in one hand and a water gun in the other. he was going to totally dominate this game! He had learned how to play water wars from Mater, and when Mater played a game he didn't mess around...

With a little wave lightning took off, and Francesco wasn't fast enough to hit him with a water balloon... it just smacked against the ground. How disappointing... Francesco immediately began to run after him, but was quickly reminded that lightning had used to run races for fun... and that Francesco hadn't run anywhere in a while. Winded, he gave up the chase, instead choosing to return to base and gather more water balloons.

He had to surprise lightning if he had any chance of getting him!

A plan begins to form in his head... a crazy plan... that would probably never work in a million years... but hey, he's got nothing to lose.

Lightning creeps out og his hiding place slowly and peeks around. Where did his boyfriend get off to? he hadn't heard him for a while, and he couldn't see him anywhere! Cautiously he begins to make his way back to their cars, if Franscesco had gone anywhere it must be back to his ammo. Sneaking around his own car he peeks around to look at the bucket. it's still there... so where is Francesco?

he hears shuffling, but he's to late to take cover! Francesco tackles him to the ground and pops a water balloon right in his face. Lightning squirms and laughs and he's sprayed with all the water in Francescos gun. Francesco is also laughing, and after a moment he releases Lightning from his straddle hold and gets up.

Lightning decided to stay on the ground and catch his breath... which proves to be a big mistake. Francesco stands above him holding the bucket filled with all the water balloons he didn't use. Lightning grins widely and throws his arms open in welcoming.

Dumping a bucket full of water balloons on your boyfriend is one of the best stress relievers out there. Francesco flops down next to Lightning after the assault is over and they both stare at the clouds for a few moments.

"You totally win, by the way." Lightning comments.

"I know" Francesco grins.

"where were you hiding?" He asks. He had searched all around the car and he was still snuck up on!

"Honestly... I was underneath your car." Francesco admit sheepishly.

Lightning turns to him with wide eyes, "That's the smartest thing I've ever heard." he says seriously and Francesco just leans in a kisses him.

Lightning pulls back with a smile and stands up.

"Oh Lightning you're covered in mud!" Francesco comments, staring at the brown muck spotting his clothes.

Lightning grins slyly at him, "Winner gets to drive loser home!" He shouts, then takes off for Francescos car.

"What- no!" He leaps up and chases after him, "Your gonna stain the seat!"