Tonio: 1, Lovi: 0.

Antonio gently held Lovino's jaw in his hand as he poked the sticky toothbrush at his lips, making him groan and shake his head frantically. Antonio sighed, a bit annoyed as he waited for Lovino to stop fidgeting.

"Lovi, you're twelve years old…" Antonio spoke, his voice steady. He tried his best to cover up the irritation. "You shouldn't be throwing tantrums about brushing your teeth anymore."

Lovino glared at Antonio with angry eyes, a growl leaving his throat. Antonio just sighed and lowered the toothbrush slightly as he watched Lovino's slightly chubby cheeks deflate a bit. He was so cute… Even when he was frustrated… He still had some baby fat in his face, and his hair was still feathery and soft like a baby bird's down. He was plain adorable… But Antonio was sixteen. He was Lovino's babysitter (to his passionate dismay), and if he tried anything, he'd loose the job and he wouldn't be able to see Lovi anymore. He just didn't know what to do…

"Brushing my teeth is stupid!" Lovino growled, crossing his arms. Antonio let a small sigh glide from his lips and he looked at Lovino, his patience starting to deteriorate. "If I get a cavity, I don't care! You can't see 'em, anyways! And it's just more money you gotta pay at the stupid dentist!"

"But, Lovi…" Antonio sighed. He lifted the toothbrush again, and subsequently Lovino cringed and leaned away. "You don't want icky yellow teeth, do you? You want them to be nice and white?"

Lovino's eyes narrowed a bit as he stared Antonio, trying to break his weak morale. Antonio simply raised one eyebrow in a quizzical manner and stared back, matching his "intimidating" glare. Lovino's crossed arms tightened and he growled lowly.

"Do it for me!" he whined, dropping his arms at his sides in defeat. Antonio smiled brightly and lifted the toothbrush again, grinning in a silly way.

"I thought you'd see it my way," Antonio laughed, making Lovino glower and snarl.

"Whatever!" Lovino barked, clamping his eyes shut. "Just get it over with! I hate the gross taste the stupid toothpaste leaves in my mouth." Lovino continued to squeeze his eyes shut and wrinkle his nose as if he waited for a medical injection. His lips were also pursed tightly, not about to budge.

Antonio poked the end of the toothbrush at Lovino's tightly closed lips. He refused to move, let alone open his mouth.

"Lovi, you have to open your mouth to brush your teeth…" Antonio sighed, looking at Lovino in a way that screamed, Just let me brush your damn teeth, ya' adorable brat!! Lovino opened neither his eyes, nor his mouth. "Please?"

Lovino shook his head frantically, an exasperated sigh leaving Antonio's lips. He obviously wasn't going to open his mouth.

"Fine, then," he muttered, moving the brush away from Lovino's face. "I'll get you to open your mouth."

Without hesitation, Antonio lunged forward and grabbed the side of Lovino's face. Even at the speed of his movements, Antonio's skin was warm against Lovi's and his fingers were gentle and nimble. Antonio took a breath before leaning to press his lips to Lovino's mouth, making Lovino's eyes snap open wide. Blue spots infected Lovino's eyes as his pupils dilated at the sudden change of light and he stared, shocked as Antonio kissed him fearlessly. Something about Antonio's gentle fingers and the loving movement of his lips made Lovino feel… welcome. Welcome to kiss him back, and come out of his shell. Yet, Lovino decided his small shell was comfy and he refused to budge.

After a few long, dreary, and monumental seconds, Antonio leaned away from the kiss. The departing was silent, but Lovino could have sworn he heard the fireworks going off in his heart. God, how he loved the feel of Antonio's soft lips… Still, hiding his emotions deep within him, Lovino stared at Antonio with those same, wide eyes. Antonio's lids slowly lifted to reveal beautiful emeralds - gems Lovino hadn't found attractive until that moment. Antonio's expression was dreamy and almost absent-minded as he looked at Lovino with those enchanting eyes.

Time ceased to exist for the two.

"Wha… What was that for…?" Lovino asked in a slightly breathy voice. He tried to hide the shock. "I mean-"

Antonio pushed the toothbrush between Lovino's lips as he talked, his eyes widened and his voice choking off as the brush wedged between his tongue and the roof of his mouth. Antonio grinned brightly and laughed in victory.

"Ha!" Antonio beamed, starting to shuffle the bristles against Lovino's smallish teeth. Lovino's eyes narrowed, staring at Antonio with hatred, fire, and love in his eyes as his voice was cut short. "Tonio; one! Lovi; zero!" He smiled softly after a moment of quiet bustling and Lovino's sharp eyes. "Almost done."

Antonio tilted his head as he glanced into Lovino's widening mouth, smiling and pulling the toothbrush out. "All done." Lovino bent over and spat into the sink, wiping his mouth as a shiver rippled down his spine.

"Ugh! I hate that taste!" Lovino growled, crossing his arms and he glared at Antonio bitterly. "But I don't think you brushed everything. You should… try again."

Antonio looked at him with his usual grin. The smile slowly faded as he continued to look at Lovi. He then cocked his head to the side in confusion. Lovino fisted his hands and growled. He could feel an obvious blush crawling across his face. "You're so freakin' oblivious, Antonio! Just kiss me again, you dumbass!"