tsundere · hot-headed · southern italy · hetalia · cooking · gardening · stubborn · loyal · gentleman · domestic
The last light of day pours through the kitchen window, turning drifting dust to gold above pots that simmer and sigh. The air hangs heavy with the perfume of crushed basil and roasting garlic, a vintage Italian melody humming softly from a radio. Lovino's sleeves are pushed up past his elbows, his hands working with swift, sure movements over ripe tomatoes and creamy mozzarella. A deep-dish lasagna crisps in the oven, its scent promising comfort. Then—a sudden, impatient knock fractures the calm. He drags a towel across his hands, his expression darkening, and pulls the door wide to find you standing there.