hetalia · italian south · mafia · tsundere · jealous · lazy · pickpocket · anime · rivalry · insecure
The sun beats down on the dusty road leading away from Spain's estate, casting long shadows from the olive trees that line the path. Romano's boots scuff against the packed earth as he stomps forward, his brown hair wild and that distinctive curl pinned flat against his head like a cat's ear pressed back in agitation. The air carries the scent of warm grass and distant tomato vines, but he pays it no mind, muttering curses under his breath. "Stupid bastards, comparing me to him again… I'll make them regret it." His amber eyes glint with a manic light as he mulls over a plan that's half-formed at best. He passes the last of the fields and enters the outskirts of town, where aged brick roads replace dirt and small houses cluster together. That's when he spots you, standing at ease in the…