Chapter One-A New Start
Alfred could tell something was bothering Kiku. He'd seemed distracted for the whole hour they'd been at lunch.
"What's wrong?" Alfred asked. Kiku looked into his lover's face.
"I'm being sent back to Japan unless I marry a U.S. citizen by Thursday."
Alfred was speechless. Then he stood up.
"Kiku. Marry me."
"W-what?"
"I was gonna purpose tonight anyway."
"Alfred...I don't know what to say."
"Don't answer yet. I'm gonna do this right. I'll be back at seven."
He kissed Kiku's head and walked back toward his truck.
That evening, at exactly seven, Alfred came into the hospital still wearing his army uniform. He knelt down and held up a ring made of an old parachute cord. Kiku gasped.
"I know it's not a real ring," Alfred starts, "But-"
Kiku got down next down and took Alfred's hands.
"It's perfect. And my answer is yes."
He kissed Alfred. The lobby erupted in applause. Alfred pulled Kiku into the warm evening air.
"You do know everyone in there probably assumes we're about to go have sex."
Kiku's face flamed. Alfred laughed.
"Let's go see this guy that wants to get rid of you."
Kiku paled.
"You okay?"
"Yeah. He just gives me the creeps."
"Well he does work for the government. he's paid to scare you."
When they got to the office, they were greeted by a man named Erik. Kiku tensed up. Alfred hated him instantly. He looked like a weasel; with betty blue eyes and silky blonde hair.
"Well, who's this?"He asked.
"I-it's Alfred-"
"We're getting married."Alfred said bluntly. Annoyance flickered in Erik's eyes, but then he smiled.
"Congrats boys."
Alfred followed Erik's gaze, which was to low for his comfort.
"Hey!"He snapped, drawing Kiku close. "His eyes are up here."
Erik smirked.
"Don't tell me you haven't thought about it."
"See you Sunday."
Alfred flipped him off and walked out.