Infamous

Chapter Ten: Final Choices

Lovino sighs as his boyfriend drags him into the oh-so-familiar restaurant. He knows it's a bad choice for Antonio, and to a lesser extent himself, but with how excited the man got over the idea of a date he couldn't say no. The two arrive inside to be greeted by Francis.

"Hello Antonio! I have your room upstairs and I assure you it will only be me waiting on you. I set it up under a fake name so you have nothing to worry about!" Francis says, leading them through a back way into the room. "Only my boss knows and he is a very discreet man."

Antonio smiles at Francis, placing a hand on his shoulder. "Thank you, Francis."

The blonde smiles. "Anything to help with love!" He says, winking at them before going to get their drinks.

"So now that we're alone…" Lovino begins, looking at Antonio with a serious stare. "I have a question to ask you."

"Oohh sounds serious!" Antonio teases. "Ask away, Lovi."

"Well…um…what did Bella bet Katyusha?" Lovino asks. "She wasn't running around in a sailor moon costume, hasn't said anything embarrassing in interviews or concerts…so what was it?"

Antonio stares at him surprised for a minute before he bursts out in laughter. "Oh my god Lovi! You are too cute! It wasn't anything innocent like that, Lovi, it was something sexual."

Lovino blushes. "O-oh…um…"

"Still wanna know, huh? Well, Bella has always wanted to try roleplay with Katyusha. I don't know what kind they did, but that's what it revolved around." Antonio explains to a now bright red Lovino. "Does that appease your curiosity?" He teases, patting him on the head.

"P-poor Katyusha…" Lovino mumbles and Antonio laughs.

The date goes nicely, no one interrupts and most of all it makes Antonio extremely happy.

"So where to next?" Lovino asks and Antonio grins.

"We're going to a park!"

"…Is that a good idea?"

Antonio nods. "Yes! Yes! Of course! We can hold hands and walk along the river! It'll be wonderful!"

Lovino sighs. "Sometimes I wonder if you really know what the word 'famous' really entails…"

The Spaniard laughs and places his hands on Lovino's hips, "Sometimes I wonder if you know how little I really care about that", he says, leaning down and kissing him. "I'm not that popular."

"That's bullshit", Lovino scoffs and adds "You're extremely popular."

Antonio shrugs and takes his hand. "Let's go anyways!"

Ignoring common sense the two gather their things and head out, thanking Francis before going to the car. Once there the two are bombarded by a large group of paparazzi.

"Shit!" Lovino hisses and pulls on Antonio's arm, dragging him away from the mess.

"Wait!"

" Antonio!"

" Lovino!"

" What are you two doing coming out of a restaurant holding hands?"

" Wait!"

The paparazzi's cries are ignored as the two run past the restaurant and off towards Antonio's apartment. They try desperately to dodge them but it doesn't work and soon some of the men have caught up when they reach a foot bridge. The men try to reach Antonio and accidentally push and nudge Lovino until he falls into the water.

"Lovino!" Antonio cries out, pushing the men away before jumping in after Lovino. The bridge is not high up, probably only six feet above the water which is also pretty shallow seeing as how it is a creek, but Antonio scoops Lovino up into his arms and carries him over to the grass anyways. "Are you okay Lovi?"

Lovino blushes and looks to the paparazzi now coming over to them on the grass as they spout off words of apology. "I'm fine…" He mumbles annoyed. "Fan-fucking-tastic."

Antonio frowns and brushes Lovino's wet bangs out of his eyes. "Don't worry, I'll take care of this." He promises before getting up and going to the paparazzi. "GET. OUT." His gaze is dark and his words are laced with anger, completely indifferent to the fact they are taking pictures of this he reaches out and grabs one of their cameras before smashing it under his foot. "I. Said. Go."

The men stare at the usually kind Antonio in awe before dispersing. Lovino watches the whole scene and tries not to laugh at just how pathetic it really is. How do people see the appeal in becoming famous?

As Antonio sits next to him and tries to calm down Lovino can't help but wonder what he's going to do. Paparazzi are a normal occurrence that Antonio never paid much attention to before, but now they hurt someone because of him. Lovino was hurt simply because he went on a date with his boyfriend and because of this he has to stifle laughter as he places a hand on Antonio's back.

"I'm sorry Lovi…" Antonio mumbles, burying his face in his hands. "I'm so sorry. I should have known better than to ask you on a real date but I never would have guessed this would be the result…"

"Antonio I'm fine." Lovino assures him. "All I have is a few scrapes and a sore ass."

"But it could have been so much worse! What if they had pushed you into traffic? Or if the foot bridge was an actual bridge hundreds of feet above water?" Antonio asks and Lovino laughs a little.

"You imagine some harsh things." Lovino teases before noticing the truly hurt look on Antonio's face. "…Antonio…"

"There will be a next time…" Antonio mumbles. "With fame comes paparazzi and danger. I don't care if people find out we're gay or if that loses me some fans, or even all my fans, but I can't live with the idea it might get you hurt."

"Fame is a serious thing." Lovino says, looking over to him. "I know all you see is the fun, but there are a lot of dangers involved as well if you try to live a normal life."

"I'll bring you back you your place." Antonio whispers, standing up and taking Lovino's hand. "I have some stuff to think about."

Lovino frowns. "Don't make any rash decisions…" When they arrive at Lovino's house the Italian grabs Antonio's shirt collar and pulls him into a kiss before getting out. "Call me tomorrow."

Antonio smiles a little. "Of course."

The next day Lovino wakes up to Marcello jumping onto him in bed. "Oomph! What the hell, Marcello?" Lovino hisses and Marcello smirks.

"Something is happening on TV that I thought you might want to see." He explains, getting off his brother and dragging him downstairs where Feliciano is sitting with their mother.

"What is it?" Lovino asks and his mother looks to him.

"Something horrible! Just awful!" She says, making him run over and stare at the TV where, to his surprise, Antonio is making an announcement.

"I have decided that I've had my fun as a singer and actor." Antonio says on TV, surprising Lovino. "I'm still young and while I enjoy doing these things I also would like to have a normal life with the person I love." He explains and Lovino pales.

"He's quitting for you? Why? I thought you didn't care if he was still famous or not." Marcello asks.

"Something happened last night and now he's making rash decisions like I told him not to." Lovino explains, sitting beside Feliciano to listen to the rest.

"Last night while on a date the paparazzi pushed Lovi off a bridge. It was an accident, of course, but if my boyfriend has to be cautious just so we can date I see no point in being famous at all." Antonio continues. "So this is my resignation. It is not a rash decision, I assure you." He says, looking at the camera as if to say it to Lovino. "I discussed it with my manager practically all night and we both agree this is best."

Once he finishes a slew of questions are asked, the majority circling around 'who is Lovi?' and the names of the paparazzi involved. Antonio simply smiles at them and says Lovi is a boy and he doesn't know, nor would he ever give out, the names of the paparazzi involved the other night. He informs them that the paparazzi are being dealt with and with that he finally leaves.

"Whoa…" Marcello mumbles before looking to Lovino. "Good job."

Lovino twitches. "I didn't want this, idiot!" He groans before getting up and running to his car, driving to Antonio's where the man is no doubt returning right now.

"So you saw it, huh?" Antonio asks when Lovino arrives at the apartment building, pressing the elevator button annoyed. "Beating the button up won't make it come faster." He teases, smiling at the boy.

"You idiot!" Lovino hisses, glaring up at him. "You love your job so stop being stupid!"

"It was fun, I'll give you that, but I think a normal life will be fun now." Antonio says before the elevator door opens and he leads Lovino inside.

"You…! But…!" Lovino groans. "You're so stubborn…"

"Says the man who came running down here to make me take a job back that I don't want." Antonio says, smiling at him.

"They didn't hurt me, Antonio, I'm fine! Stop being so rash!"

"It's not just you, Lovi." Antonio sighs. "I have a lot of normal friends. Anyone could get hurt just by spending time with me in public. Those I care about are far too important for me to allow anything like that to happen."

Lovino frowns. "And you're completely okay with that?" He asks and Antonio nods, placing a hand on his head.

"Lovi, I didn't live for singing and acting, I lived for excitement. Now the excitement is in being with you, so I don't need it." Antonio explains, kissing him on the forehead. "I want this. The chance to live a normal life with you and everyone else would be great." He says, grinning. "Besides, if I ever want to return I'm sure I'd be welcomed back!"

Lovino sighs. "Yeah, I suppose…a normal does sound pretty interesting."

Antonio nods. "Yes it does! And since I've saved so much of my money I don't have to worry about income. Although I have had my eye on an old café in town that's for sale." He says, laughing with excitement. "Owning a café and a garden would be really fun!"

Lovino smiles at him. "I'm sure you'll be a great café owner."

"Oh definitely. Especially with you as my cook!" Antonio says and Lovino twitches.

"Wait a minute! I never agreed to that!"

"You're a great cook, Lovi! People will come from all over to eat your food and see my handsome face!" He jokes, nudging Lovino's arm with his elbow. "Come on, you know you want to. Feliciano and Marcello can even work as waiters! Francis too! Maybe even Matthew-oh no, Gil wouldn't give him up."

Lovino laughs a little and lightly punches Antonio's arm away. "Yeah, yeah, I'll give your idea a try I suppose."

Antonio takes his hand and leads him into his apartment. "See Lovi? So many new opportunities lie in front of me now. Opportunities I could never take while acting."

Lovino sighs. "Yes, I suppose you did give it some thought…for once."

"Haha! Ouch Lovi!"

A/N: Annnd now it's over! I was going to write a chapter after this, but that would pretty much be the same thing as my cafe story so I decided this was good. That Katyusha and Bella thing looks thrown in there doesn't it? Well, that's because it is. I forgot I promised to elaborate a little until I was almost down with this and I was like 'sshhhhiiiiiiit!' Anyways, thank you all so much for reading this and I hope the ending doesn't disappoint you but I never really liked the idea of them staying famous. That sort of life is too closed and filled with drama.