one where Lovino is being a little shit! ^0^

It's based in the past. 9 months after they met (it took roughly a month for Ludwig to convince Lovino to actually give him a shot)

He was clearly not forgiven.

That's what Ludwig realized when he woke up… and it had continued on for the day. Oh if only he had thought this through. He and Lovino were new together, sort of, if you call eight months new that is, and Lovino was still resisting collaring so he should have known better... He'd just been so jealous seeing that person all over his little!

But it may have been over board walking over and insisting loudly that it was rather rude and stupid to try and pick up the owner's little… and in front of so many people. He'd never quite seen that level of pure rage and embarrassment paired on one face.

Lovino had yelled the whole way back to Ludwig's place, the dominant finding out it was an old friend who had been teasing as they did, and then argued that he wanted to be taken back to his own apartment.

But Ludwig being worried about leaving things so tense had pushed for him to come in, just to talk!

He thought he'd sorted it out. The other still huffy, but calmer… After apologizing, the brunette had even taken the offer to stay over the weekend for some little time like they had planned. A bath, a cozy set of jammies, a story and tucking him into bed all went as smoothly as expected. Ludwig had gone to sleep just fine, feeling relaxed and relieved.

Waking up however.

"Lovino?" he was confused seeing the little sitting in front of the tv as he came out at his usual (unless he was stuck closing) 7am but Lovino was usually out until 9am at least. " What are you doing up so early sweetie?"

Lovino, not looking away from the TV, supplied, "got hungry." his Teddy was hugged closer to him cutely.

Ludwig ran a hand through unkempt hair and nodded, accepting that easily, "what do you want for breakfast?"

"already ate" Lovino added with a shrug.

"Ah. . Okay" Ludwig felt a little bad… after last night he had wanted to take extra care and he was already missing things. He sighed and went into the kitchen, formulating a plan for a good lunch, maybe some sort of special treat for the sub to make him feel good and-

He froze, eyes wide open at the nightmare he'd just walked into.

There were dirty dishes everywhere, the mixer dripping of the side of the sink, cereal spilled on the floor, A few half eaten pieces of fruit laying around, everything covered in some sort of batter… and.. And.. It was dripping from the ceiling?!

"W-what?" Ludwig murmured trying to figure out how… he took a step and had to grab the disgusting counter as he slipped, noting there was milk all over the floor too. "Lovino! "

"What?" Lovino called from the living room

"Don't say what, say coming and get over here!" Ludwig snapped.

There was an annoyed sigh and Lovino got up. And shuffled his way over with a yawn, holding the teddy close. "Yeah, Sir?" He said rubbing an eye, looking innocent.

"What happened in here!?" He exclaimed

Lovino looked around the kitchen as if it were boring, then looked up, tilting his head "breakfast"

"With this much mess?!"

Lovino frowned and narrowed his eyes, "Well I was hungry, and you were sleeping. You really shouldn't let your little go hungry. It's your own fault." and with that, he turned back to the living room, leaving Ludwig standing there stunned.

He closed his eyes and sighed finally. Alright… it's alright… Little's made messes. He could deal with this… He rolled his sleeves up and got to work.

It turned out, pancake batter would of made good mortar if the way he had to scrape it off everything was any indication. It took an hour… but finally his kitchen looked okay again. He stood in the door and smiled in relief when he realized… It was really quiet…

Quiet was either very good… or very bad..

He dashed out of the kitchen and into the living room. No Lovino… a few toys… but nothing out of the ordinary. He picked them up and when to check in the guest room (Which he routinely littled up for Lovino's visits.). He got there and figure out quickly why it was go quiet

"Wha… wha…" The toys dropped from his arms and Lovino turned with a hum and a grin that didn't look as innocent as it should

"Hi Sir, do you like my drawing?" The little asked pointing to the wall… which was covered in various crayola products.

Ludwig closed his eyes and took a deep, steady breath, "Kitten… why did you draw on the wall?" He asked, restraining himself.

"I couldn't find any paper" He said with a shrug,

"And you didn't think to ask for any?" Ludwig pressed, pinching the bridge of his nose.

"You were busy, Sir. I wanted to make you a drawing to make you happy." He said in a sad tone that had Ludwig's eyes snapping open quickly, "You don't like it?" The blond's heart squeezed at the sight of such a sad looking little…

He sighed and walked forward, kneeling down in front of Lovino. "It's very nice, but we don't draw on walls…" He said, managing to calm himself. This was just acting out… "I want you to go sit on the bed and think about that. I will bring some paper and then I want you to stay there while I clean this wall okay?"

Lovino pouted and nodded, getting up and tossing the markers down as he went to the bed, turning his back to Ludwig and he sat for his punishment. Obviously he was not appreciative of being scolded. But that was too bad. Ludwig wasn't appreciative of having to clean up the second room today.

He got up, heading to grab a wall cleaning sponge and some paper out of his printer and headed back into the bedroom. He went over, putting the paper down and picked up the bucket of colouring things, placing it beside Lovino as well. "Here kitten. Draw whatever you want while I work okay?"

"Yes, sir" He murmured, still pouting. Well… at least it seemed like he felt bad. Ludwig sighed and knelt to start his scrubbing either way.

It wasn't as quiet now. Lovino's whining and grumbling along with the shifting and soft shh sounds of markers on paper filling his ears. It was mostly peaceful… until "Sir… I don't feel so-" He didn't even have time to get up before the horrible unmistakable splash of vomit hitting paper reached his ears.

"Oh no… Kitten" He moved over, cringing at the mess, but rubbing the others back to help him though. Then had to hold back a shudder as puke covered hands and face turned to press against his shirt with a whimper the little clinging and sobbing pitifully

"Okay… lets… lets get you cleaned up" He said gulping back the reaction that was fighting it's way forth at the smell and sight…

"Carry me?" Lovino said in a small voice.

Ludwig closed his eyes for a moment "Of course sweetie…" He said gently, moving to heft the other into his arms.

Another bath, and a soggy bathroom from Lovino splashing, later and Ludwig put the other to lay in his bed as he cleaned up. He was relieved to see the little napping once it was all done.

He sat on the bed next to him, pushing hair out of his face and just looking on in the calm. He was so quiet and peaceful looking like this. Maybe once he woke up he'd be better behaved…

A few minutes in, Ludwig decided he'd better make a light lunch… if he started now, he could make a soup for dinner too, just in case the others tummy was still feeling uneasy.

It wasn't until Ludwig was dumping the stock into the slow cookie that Lovino came out into the kitchen frowned. "Sir?" He said blinking the light out of his eyes

"Hello Princess, did you sleep well?" He asked kindly.

Lovino hummed in affirmation, before yawning and shuddering, face buried in his teddy. "Did you save my drawing for you?" He asked

"No, I'm sorry it got all yucky" Ludwig explained, adding the cooked chicken. He didn't even see the stuffed animal coming for him until it hit him in the side of the head. Lovino glaring before stomping off and slamming a door.

Okay. That was it. He'd been dealing with this all day! Ludwig moved over to the sink and washed his hands calmly. He'd been lenient with the breakfast… he'd been understanding with the markers. And obviously the illness hadn't been intentional. But throwing things at him? No. not acceptable.

He moved down the hall, rolling up his sleeves and went to open Lovino's door, encountering a weight. "Lovino. Get off the door"

"No! You're mean, I don't want you in here!" He insisted.

Ludwig scowled and spoke stern and harshly "Lovino get away from that door, right now!"

There was a pause, then a scuffling. Ludwig pushed the door open and was greeted with a pair of large, watery hazel eyes peering over the bed. Nope that wasn't going to work "come out here, now" He said as he crossed his arms, eyes burning into the other.

Lovino shrunk down a little and moved slowly, shaking as he came out, scowling at the ground. Hands fisted in his skirt. But silence was thick.

"Is there something you want to say to me?" He inquired, eyebrow raising,

"Sorry" Lovino grumbled unconvincingly.

"It really does not seem like it little one" he pressed, catching the other grumbling under his breath inaudibly, "What was that?" He said louder

Lovino looked up, scowl more pronounced, "I said I'm sorry, but it's not my fault if you're too stupid to believe it!"

Ludwig nodded, keeping himself calm. He moved to the bed and sat. "Across my knee." Lovino stared at him and didn't move "If you make me ask twice, it'll be twice as many strikes Lovino"

Lovino scowled further seemingly ignoring tears that started dripping down his cheeks "fine" he growled, as he moved to lay across the other's lap.

"You'll get twenty. Five for the kitchen, five for the wall and ten for throwing something at me and being rude" He clarified calmly as he flipped the skirt up, pulling down the panties that had been tugged in place. He got a grunt in reply and sighed, "I don't like doing this… But you obviously need to learn." Another grunt, so Ludwig just took a deep breath and started counting them off.

He hated hearing Lovino sob… but it turned out it was worse as the other was actively holding back the sounds.

When he finished he smoothed a hand over the reddened flesh and carefully replaced his clothing. "Can I get up?" Lovino grumbled.

"Yes…" Ludwig said, frowning and watching as the little climbed off, grabbing his teddy and purposefully turning his face away from the dominant. Ludwig watched him move all the way to the corner sitting down and staring at the wall. "Lovino?"

"I wanna be alone" He said against the teddy's fur,

Ludwig felt an ache in his chest, throat tightening. "Alright." He said, standing and grabbing the bucket of markers, just in case "I'll be in the living room when you want to come talk" Another grunt and Ludwig left.

Now he was left sitting on the couch, trying to focus on the numbers in front of him while he got increasingly upset. Had he really messed up that bad? Lovino could be a little bratty sure… but this? It seemed like-...

He closed the file and ran hands through his hair bent over and thinking. He most certainly wasn't forgiven… but even on normal days it was a little brattyness, a little snark. Not throwing things at him, or making huge messes… and even if he was having a overly bratty day, he was never Ithat/I cold after punishment. He would usually cling and make sure he was forgiven. The only reason Ludwig could think of for him not doing that, was if he didn't care that Ludwig was upset… but that would mean...

Ludwig was slightly shocked by his own revelation. A hand went over his mouth, and he was starting to lose it when he heard the bedroom door open. He pulled himself together and sat up, forcing back emotion and looked towards the hall.

Lovino was in normal clothing. Bag over his shoulder, stuffed animal in his arm. "I was thinking I should head home" He said, looking at a wall near the door.

Ludwig felt a tightness. Should he fight to keep him here? Try and talk through it? Could he handle that conversation right now? "Alright then…" He said finally, deciding, no, he couldn't. Not now.. later he'd go and try and sort it out but for now..

Lovino, turned his head suddenly looking at Ludwig in surprise, then scowling and looking down. "Fine…" He said moving towards the front door.

Ludwig sighed and stood up followed, but stopped suddenly as Lovino spun around looking at him with hard eyes "So that's it then right?" He asked bitterly

"W-What?" Ludwig asked, heart dropping further. Oh god no…

"You can't handle me." Lovino spat, looking away, though Ludwig was confused by the tears gathering in his eyes "You see I'm a pain in the ass now and you decided you can't handle it. Probably for the best" He said tightly and turned back for his shoes, but Ludwig's hand shot out grabbing his arm, turning him back around,

"What on earth are you talking about Lovino?" He growled, catching Lovino's chin, turning it up to him and staring down into the irritated eyes of the little.

"Well it's obvious!" Lovino snapped, "You just wanna be able to say you have me because… I don't even fucking know, cause someone else was interested? But when it comes to it, you don't wanna deal with me right?!"

Ludwig was stunned for a second and Lovino use the opportunity to push his hand away. The gesture kick started his brain again and he spoke, "That- That's not even close! Of course I- I want-" He cut off with a growl, annoyed at his own scrambling, and composed himself, a rare red taking over his face as he looked sternly at the other, refusing to lose eye contact, "I want to take care of you no matter what. I want able to show you off all the time, not just when there's someone else looking! If anything, it's seeming a lot like your the one that doesn't want me. If you decide to end it, that's on you. It has nothing to do with how much I want you to be mine, so don't try and pin it on me, Lovino."

There was quiet, anger and something else brewing in Lovino's expression in the following silence. It was so loud and the tension so thick, he kept it up, waiting and daring to be hopeful, but eventually the brunette broke eye contact, looking away and Ludwig closed his eyes painfully in defeat.

Lovino huffed, there was a thump, but while he waited for the sound of the door, Lovino spoke instead, "Well, where the hell is it then?"

Ludwig opened his eyes, confused and jumped a little at the hand that was held out in front of his face. He pulled his head back and looked at the blushing and scowling Lovino who refused to make eye contact, "Huh?" Ludwig questioned honestly lost at what he was talking about.

Lovino gave a loud, exaggerated sigh, looking at him and rolling his eyes. "You want me right? You wanna deal with all this for some fucking reason, you wanna show me off. Was that all bullshit just now? Or did you change your mind in the last thirty seconds, damn it"

"N-No- of course.. Yes i still- I didn't change my mind" He said, grasping for something.

"Then go get that stupid fucking collar you keep trying to give me." He snapped, pulling his hand back and crossing his arm over the bear he still held, eyes shutting and head turning away, "If you're gonna fucking cry cause you want me that fucking bad… I can wear it…" He grumbled, face going redder as he scowled.

Ludwig stared for a moment, a hand moving up to his cheek, a little surprised at the wetness there. After he'd processed that shock, the others words clicked, "You...You'll accept a collar…" He said slowly.

Lovino's head snapped to fix him with a glare and Ludwig was worried for a moment he got it horribly wrong. "Are you fucking stupid? That's what I just said. What, do I have to go get it myself?" He barked in agitation.

"No! Just… I'll be right back?" Ludwig turned numbly towards his room and to the closet. He had no idea what just happened… but he took down the box. It held a collar he'd gotten made after they'd been together for two months. Lovino had slammed the lid shut and told him if he wasn't completely stupid, he'd realize it was too fucking early for that shit. He'd tried a couple of times since then, but always received icy glares… He opened the lid and glanced at it, just making sure it was properly in place before the moved out to the living room.

He stopped in his tracks, Lovino was on the living room floor, kneeling in front of the couch. Ludwig moved carefully as if the image would disappear and sat in front of him. "Are you sure you want this now?" He asked, feeling a little self conscious… Did he really..?

"Yes sir…" Lovino said quietly.

"Look at me please?" Ludwig asked, Lovino raising his eyes. They were clear and calm for once. "Nothing has to change if you don't…"

Lovino nodded and took a deep breath, his cheeks warming again as he fought to keep eye contact. Obviously struggling to keep his attitude down, "I want it."

Ludwig looked in his eyes for another moment, reveling in how calm everything had gotten after the hell it had been only minutes before… then he smiled gently, "Alright" He opened the box and held it out or the other to inspect.

Lovino looked down at the box, and took the collar out delicately. Turning it over in his hands. It was soft, pink velvet and white lace, designed so the lace wouldn't irritate his skin, it wouldn't rub, and the white gold tag would sit nicely at the hollow of his throat. Ludwig had actually put a lot of thought into it, though he blushed at the grin on Lovino's face as he looked at the tag finally.

"'Daddy's little kitten' huh?" He looked yup with a smirk "Does that mean you want me to call you Daddy instead of Sir?"

"We can change it if you don't like it.." Ludwig offered with a shrug.

"No." Lovino said quickly, then rolled his eyes and grinned "I kinda like how it sounds I guess." He turned around and handed it back "Put it on for me? ...D-Daddy" He stumbled, Ludwig could hear the blush in the others voice but he was beaming,

"Of course Kitten" He purred, taking the collar and fixing it around the other throat. Lovino reached up and adjusted it to sit right, turning back around and looking up meekly, frowning with a blush. It wasn't an angry look exactly… just embarrassed and maybe a little unsure, but Ludwig wasn't focusing on that. His eyes were stuck on how it looked against the olive toned throat, his tag sitting there, proudly displayed. He felt an affection and pride well up in his chest, replacing the ache that had been there and causing his smile to widen.

"What?" Lovino asked amidst the staring, shifting uncomfortably. "Does it look stupid or something- mmfph!" Ludwig had leaned forward, cradling Lovino's face and kissing him full on suddenly. Lovino was tense for a second, but Ludwig hummed, pleased as it eased away, Lovino's hands gently moving to hold onto Ludwig's arms and returning the kiss.

Ludwig pulled back enough to look at the other warmly, "Thank you Kitten…" He said softly, brushing the brunettes flushed cheek softly.

Lovino opened his eyes, and bit his lip, trying to look down, Ludwig not letting him look far, "Y-yeah well.. T-Thank you too… Daddy… " he murmured quietly, mewling in happy surprise a moment later as he was pulled into another kiss.

in case you wondered, yes... Lovino pretty much was doing it to see if he could be bratty enough to push him away. He expected Ludwig to give up. So the fact that he didn't was a big thing for him

comments are greatly appreciated, and suggestions are welcomes! feel free to Pm me if you'd rather do it that way or if you want to discuss something! Be warned, I'm a chatter box once you get me going ^^;