It was four in the morning when his alarm went off. They both looked up and his eyes were the first thing they met. The memories of the previous night were so fresh that just exchanging glances made both of their cheeks burn.

The bed and its surroundings were a mess.

After their first time, the lovers wanted to try again and one more time after that. In the end, neither of them were sure how many rounds they had had.

"We have to go to Fungwarry," Bowser whispered.

"Let's stay a little longer," Luigi said as he leaned against his chest. "I'm tired."

The older one caressed his hair and then went down to his cheek. "I would love to freeze time in this image, but if we don't return, the others will notice."

"Well, let them realize it," he growled as he closed his eyes.

He let out a heavy sigh. "Daisy will find out you lied to her," he crooned.

The human stood up abruptly and hurried to get dressed. In less than fifteen minutes, both of them were already waiting for the bus at the stop.

During the journey, Luigi fell asleep again. There was no doubt that he was the most tired after everything that happened.

The school was still asleep when they arrived; It was already five in the morning.

They said goodbye with a kiss and went to their respective bedrooms.

Luigi felt some relief as he entered the allies' common room. It was a place that somehow always made him feel at home.

Unfortunately, all his calm was thrown away as soon as he opened the door.

"Where the hell were you?" His brother asked, sitting on the bed.

"Mario," the younger one murmured, "What are you doing here?"

"Ask first."

"I... I woke up at dawn and decided to take a walk in the garden."

"You're lying," he stopped, "Luigi. How do you think I feel after coming here the night before to look for my little brother, seeing that he wasn't there and no matter how much I waited, he didn't show up? And now you even have the nerve to LIE TO ME IN FACE!" He slammed the desk. "Don't make me ask you three times. Where were you last night!?"

Luigi bit his lip lightly and let out a heavy sigh. "I went out to a bar with a friend. The return buses canceled their trips because of the rain and we stayed in a motel."

"A motel?"

"There were two beds, calm down," he lied.

"And you went to the bar dressed like that?" He surrounded him.

"Is there a problem?"

"The pants are a little tight, don't you think?" He frowned. "Luigi, you're a man. Besides, what are these colors?" He pointed to his mint green shirt.

"I don't see the bad thing about it," he grimaced.

"What I'm saying is that you might attract the attention of men who... you know."

"Know what?" he frowned.

"Homosexuals," he blurted out with some disgust.

"Mario, go to sleep" he rolled his eyes.

"Which friend did you go out with?"

"You're not my dad."

"I'm in charge of taking care of you here," he forced him to look at him. "So?"

"You don't know him."

"Is that the redhead from last time?"

"Uh?"

"The one I bumped into when leaving your room. It was obvious he was going to see you. Was it him?"

"Yes," he answered reluctantly.

"I see," he grimaced, "don't you think he's a bit... effeminate?"

"Excuse me?"

"I didn't like the way he looked at you. Luigi, this has happened to you before; for some strange reason you are a man attractor, I just want to take care of you" he held him by the arms "You and Daisy have a beautiful life ahead of you, and I would hate that this would be affected by disgusting rumors."

"Even if Bowie were gay, I wouldn't care," he slipped out of his grip. "Now, if you don't mind, I'd like to get some sleep." He forced a smile and lay down.

His brother left reluctantly.

Luigi squeezed his eyes tightly, hoping he would fall asleep and that conversation would just be a memory that would soon be erased.

His alarm went off 3 hours later. Upon waking up, he noticed a plate of fruits on the desk along with a note.

'Have breakfast before going to class, please.

- Mario'

The youngest let out a small smile. No matter what happened, his love for his brother was something he couldn't erase; and that was something that only made him more worried with the idea that one day he would have to come out in front of him.

In the classroom, he ran into Daisy and Bowser.

As almost always, the conversation was led by the girl.

For his part, the koopa could only keep his eyes fixed on his boyfriend. In fact, if he strained his eyes a little, he could see a bit of her neck and along with that a mark she had left on him the night before.

He couldn't stop his tail from swaying at this detail.

"And what did you do yesterday? I went looking for you at night and you weren't there," Daisy asked her best friend.

"Apparently everyone went to my room yesterday," the boy snorted. "I went out on a date and we got stranded because of the rain."

"Stranded?" She gave him a flirtatious look.

"Don't get too involved," he stopped her.

"Can you believe it, Bowser?" she looked at the koopa offended.

"I think you should listen to him," he replied.

"Boo, you're always on his side. Just because he's your friend doesn't mean you have to agree all the time," she rolled her eyes. "And how's that about everyone going to your room yesterday?"

"Mario was waiting for me all night. In the end I told him I was out with a friend. But he even criticized how he was dressed!"

"Don't pay attention to him. Did you look cute?"

"I guess."

"Quite a bit," Bowser responded at the same time. Thus earning a panicked look from his boyfriend and a strange one from Daisy "Emm, I mean," he cleared his throat, "Luigi sent me a photo to see."

"You sent a photo to him and not me!? Where is your loyalty?" She looked at him annoyed.

"It's different!" The human was quick to respond. "I just wanted a more... focused opinion? You know, from a gay man to a gay man."

The girl frowned "Are you gay?" She directed her gaze to Bowser.

Luigi paled and looked at his boyfriend. He could barely articulate the words 'I'm sorry'.

"Don't worry," the koopa responded. "Yes, I'm gay," he confessed to the girl. "I'll ask you not to tell anyone."

"It's okay," she shrugged. "I was just surprised. Have you liked anyone from Fungwarry?" Do you know Lu's boyfriend? He's handsome, right? "She started bombarding him with questions.

"I forgot how tiring it could be to talk to you," he huffed.

"How rude," she crossed her arms. "You'll never get a partner that way, Bow."

"I'm not worried," he replied as he shot Luigi a flirtatious look.

He just giggled with a small blush.

"Good morning," Miyamoto entered, followed by Mario and Peach. "I can see they arrived early." He looked at Bowser and Luigi.

"Good morning, professor," they said in unison.

"Luigi, where were you last night?"

"Excuse me?" the aforementioned arched an eyebrow.

"You didn't arrive until early today, didn't you? Where were you?"

"Are you serious, Mario?" He looked at his brother, annoyed.

"It's not normal how you're acting! Sorry for being worried," his brother replied.

"We are not here to fight," the teacher stopped them. "Luigi, you know the rules of the institution, being outside the academy after one in the morning is something that cannot be done."

"I had no way to return, they canceled the trips."

"You weren't the only one who left, but you were the only one who couldn't return," he interrupted. "I'm not going to punish you, it's the first time you've done something wrong, but it can't happen again."

"Professor, I think this is illogical. Students break the institution's rules on purpose all the time. About Luigi, he already said it, he had no way of returning," Bowser said.

He pursed his lips. "The best thing for you would be not to get involved in these moments," Miyamoto responded. "Something must be very clear to EVERYONE. The rules are for their own good and that of the game; if something happens to them, do you have any idea how many people would this be affecting you? If you go out a lot you will begin to age normally, the institution gives you a spell that allows you to maintain a certain appearance and be able to work for many years" he looked at them "You are part of a legacy. If the game collapses because of you "What would your parents and grandparents think? Is their work and effort worth so little to you?" Luigi tried to respond, but the teacher interrupted him. "You're the most authentic Luigi we've ever had, don't ruin everything because of a silly youthful rebellion," he patted him on the shoulder.

"Excuse me," Mario spoke. "But I think we should nip the problem in the bud once and for all. Everyone here knows that my brother was fine until he started hanging out with villains," he pointed to Bowser.

"And if you don't think better?" Luigi growled.

"We'll discuss that later," the teacher interrupted. "Let's change the subject, okay?" He forced a smile. "Let's start with the locker room fittings. Luigi and Daisy, you will spend today. Mario, Peach, it's your turn next week."

Luigi felt a shiver. "Is it possible to change places with Peach?" he asked while caressing his neck.

"Why?"

He remembered his night with the koopa. All the marks he had left were still fresh; He would no doubt get in trouble if they saw them.

"I do not feel good today."

"Luigi...

"I have no problem taking his place," Peach said quickly. "Lu is right, he looks pretty pale," she winked.

"Thank you," he whispered.

That day's meeting ended up being short.

When he finished, Luigi avoided his brother as much as he could and hurried to his room. However, before he could enter the allies' common room, he was pulled into a janitor's warehouse.

"What the hell?" He met up with Daisy.

"Take off your clothes," the girl said as she crossed her arms.

"SORRY!?" He covered himself with his arms.

"I won't do anything weird," she rolled her eyes. "I just want to test a theory."

"And for that I have to get naked?"

"If you want, just take off your shirt," she approached to unbutton his jacket.

"What are you doing? Get off!"

"Don't be a baby, there's nothing I haven't seen before," she frowned as she opened his shirt.

She was shocked to see all the bites and hickeys.

"Wow," she said.

"Are you happy now?" He hurried to get ready.

"Bro, I did suspect that something like this may have happened, but god," she laughed. "I didn't think your boyfriend was going to be so territorial. Look at this bite." She looked at his neck. "Is he human or a monster?" she mocked.

"You don't care," he pushed her away.

"I want to meet him."

"Again with that?"

"Lu, I'm your best friend! I must meet the boy you're dating," she pouted. "Also, do you really trust Bowser more than me? I got here first, you've probably already introduced him to him."

"I have not done it."

"Well, you owe me! Thanks to me, you met. It doesn't have to be a long meeting. If you want, the three of us can go out and then I can pretend that someone called me and I'll leave you alone." She hooked herself to his arm.

The boy grimaced. "Okay, you win, but please behave. And don't touch the crown! It's important to him."

"You shouldn't have told me, now I'll be tempted to touch it."

"Daisy!"

"But I won't do it," she smiled. "My word of honor."

"Thank you," he sighed, "are you free today?"

"TODAY!? Oh my god, what am I going to wear? Where are we going?"

"To the bar from the other time."

"Bar? Are you planning to leave Fungwarry after Miyamoto's scolding?"

"The problem is that I arrived at dawn. We just have to come back early."

"How rebellious," she murmured. "I like you more and more." She hugged him. "I'll see you in your room at eight, then."

"Okay," he swallowed.

He couldn't lie to himself. He was scared to death.