Lovino and Feliciano had always been best friends. From birth, everyone around them would comment about how the Italian brothers were attached at the hip. They did everything together, so when at the young age of eleven their parents decided that divorce was appropriate of course both were heart broken. Lovino still remembers the day he waved goodbye to his brother as Feliciano had gotten into the car with his father and drove away into the distance, his mother's hand rested gently on his shoulder as if to comfort him.

He had felt empty.

The boys did intend to stay as in touch as possible but by the 3rd year Feliciano's letters dawdled and when Christmas rolled around he hadn't even sent a present. After that there was nothing. It was as though Feliciano hadn't existed at all.

Throughout the years after being completely shut off from his brother, Lovino coldened. His attitude changed drastically and he found it very hard to get attached to people. He was distant from his mother, his peers, and any remaining friends he had soon left. Lovino had no one.

5 years since departure

"Lovi!" A voice echoed through the houses bare walls. Lovino opened his eyes, shooting up in bed. Every time he woke, he never peacefully yawned like those described in stories. He would immediately sit up as though there was an intruder in his house. If his house was his mind, I guess you could say there was an intruder.

That intruder was reality.

Lovino stared blankly at the beige walls of his bedroom. His bedroom was large, empty and boring. He had once shared it with his twin brother long ago but since his parents divorce the rooms once clustered happy auroa, the heap of happy familiar pictures scribbled in crayon and toys scattered in perfect disharmony was all gone. Instead, the walls now much uglier without the pastel colours, stood bare. Against the back wall his bed stood, duvet and sheets designed like the galaxy but Lovino felt more lost in them then a space explorer.

Lovino had developed a very pessimistic nature. His mother adorned him with as much as she could afford and although Lovino appreciated her efforts he didn't want the video games and the countless books. He wanted his brother. He wanted to once again get annoyed at his constantly cheery face or marvel at how someone managed to skip everywhere they go.

Lovino had wanted his brother, maybe. However 5 years after their separation he doubted the one thing he really wanted would ever come to be.

"Lovino!" The voice silky and sweet echoed through the hollow house once more. Lovino dragged his feet out of bed and forced himself to walk quickly towards the door and down the hall to the kitchen.

"Hello sweetie". His mother greeted him. Lovino sat himself down at the breakfast bar with a blank expression. He nodded to his mother in thanks to the toast with jam and butter placed in front of him before munching away quickly at it.

"A letter came in the mail for you today".

He stopped. Nothing ever came for him. Unless? No, it couldn't be.

His mother handed him an old looking envelope, the paper had a yellowish tinge. Despite the unappealing look scrawled in bold black letters cleary said:

TO:

Lovino Vargas

334 Kylie Road

Avenue, Kalhydra

4385

SENDER:

Feliciano Vargas

Madame Merci-Lilacs Boarding School

Hilightlan, Kalhydra

6457

Lovino could see himself visibly shaking in excitement. He felt a burst of joy shoot through him. His brother had sent him something. It had been 2 years since he had replied to Lovino's letters and he sent him something.

Lovino teared open the envelope, his mother clapping her hands in excitement. After almost ripping the envelope in half a pamphlet fell onto his lap. He'd read that later.

With shaky hands, he slowly unfolded the letter.

Ciao Lovi!

I know it's been so long since we last talked but I have great news!

They have an opening for a new student at my boarding school and are interested in giving you a scholarship! I told them all about you and how great you are and they said they'd be willing to give you an interview! Isn't that great Lovino? You can come to my school with me! We can dorm together and hang out everyday and you can meet all of my friends! Doesn't that sound fantastic? Inside I put a pamphlet for my school. Please consider it Lovi, I miss you so much!

With love, Feliciano.

Lovino stared shocked at the letter, before picking up the pamphlet on his lap and studying it closely.

On it read 'Madame Merci-Lilacs Boarding School for Gifted Children' or, MMLBS for short.

The pictures showed a very large expensive looking school, and inside was a series of photos from different school events such as sport days and plays. Basically everything you'd find in a regular school ad.

"So.. What is it?" Lovino's mother asked, her long dark hair was tied in a plait, swinging at her waist.

"Well.. I might be going to Madame Merci-Lilacs Boarding School for Gifted Children". Lovino said smiling for what seemed like the first time in years.

And boy, did it feel great.