Author's Note: So here's the sequel Saving Valentin. I hope you enjoy it!
Summary: Gil and Vali have been together since the 10th grade, they've graduated, even moved in together. They've been nothing but happy, but when a winter vacation to Vali's home village in Romania turns into a fear filled goose chase, the happiness they've fought so hard for could be lost forever. To save the love of his life, Gilbert's willing to do what ever it takes, as long as he can beat the time limit. Two weeks and a list of clues is all Gilbert's got if he wants to save Valentin. The race starts now.
Gilbert and Valentin sat next to each other dressed in their dark red graduation caps and gowns, outside in the cool near summer air in the beautiful back courtyard of the school, Gilbert holding Valentin's hand in his lap and playing with his fingers, while the latter listened intently to Principle Braginsky ramble on about their future and blah blah blah, like a principle is supposed to. Valentin dragged his eyes away from the speaker and lightly tugged his hand that rest in his boyfriend's, trying to gain his attention. "Was?" Gilbert asked, looking up at Valentin. "Pay attention, what he's saying could be important." Valentin said with a nod towards their speaking principle. "I already have my future planned out. I already know what I want." Gilbert replied, turning his attention back to his lover's hand in his lap. Valentin scoffed light heartedly, reaching down to get his water bottle, pulling his hand away from Gilbert to twist open the cap. "Oh, really? So then tell me, Dr. Beilschmidt is it?" Gilbert smirked and nodded, playing along. "What is it that you want?" Valentin asked, speaking into his water bottle like a microphone after taking a drink and twisting the cap back on, offering it to his boyfriend to speak into.
Gilbert took a breath and leaned towards his love, whispering, "You." into his ear. He leaned back and Valentin scoffed, going to take another swig of water saying, "Don't joke about that." They were each other's first loves, they never expected to stay together for so long. Valentin had become very insecure starting around the 11th grade when he began to realize that the relationship with Gilbert may most likely not last. "I'm not." Gilbert said with the smallest of smiles. When Valentin looked back over to him, he saw Gilbert reaching into his pocket and pulling something out, setting a small maroon box on his lover's lap. Valentin swallowed hard, looking back up from the box to the white haired grad next to him with an unsure look. Gilbert gestured to the box, "Open it." he said quietly. The blonde took a deep breath, setting his water bottle down and reached for the little box.
Valentin's hands shook slightly as he brought the box close to him, the lid clicking open. His heart skipped a beat when he saw what was in side. A single solid gold band, silver twisting around it. Gilbert leaned close to Valentin again, "Will you marry me?" he asked. Valentin swallowed as tears clouded his eyes. His hands began to shake a little more as he held the ring. He nodded, slowly at first, the movemement increasing in speed, "Yes, yes, yes Gilbert, I'll marry you, yes!" he cried throwing his arms around Gilbert's neck and crying happy tears. It was safe to say that Gilbert was beyond relieved. He hugged Valentin tight a smile hiding itself in Vali's shoulder.
Other students around them turned to look at the two, some smiling others turning back without a second thought. Aleksander, who sat in the far back along with the parents and family members who came to see their children and siblings graduate, smiled as he watched the scene some rows ahead of him.
Gilbert told Valentin he was going to run to Francis' house to retrieve his jacket that he had left over there, though in reality it was in the back seat of his car, and left their apartment. He wasn't going to Francis' house to retrieve a coat that wasn't there. He was going to Valentin's brother's, Aleksander's, house. Gilbert was nervous, very nervous. He became restless in his car, tapping his fingers on the steering wheel, shaking his leg, constantly changing the radio stations. He knew how protective Aleksander was of his brother, and that wouldn't give him up to just anyone.
Arriving at the house he knew so well, he knocked on the door. It was only 5:30 in the evening, so he knew the Balakovs would be home. As he waited by the door, he could see Aleks' little boy, Konstantin, peek through the large living room window, shouting happily. It was him who opened the door. "Чичо (Chicho [Uncle]) Gil!" the little boy shouted with a grin. Aleksander came from the kitchen, "Kosta! I told you not to answer the door yourself!" he scolded his son. "But it's Chicho Gil!" Konstantin whined. "It could have been anyone." his father argued, taking hold of the open door. Konstantin shook his head, "Nuh-uh, I looked, it was Gilbert." he said matter of factly. Aleks rolled his eyes and shooed his son away, "Get out of here you little smart-ass." he then turned to Gilbert. "Hey, Gil, what can I do for you?"
"I have something to ask of you." Gilbert replied. Aleksander nodded and gestured for Gilbert to come inside. "What is it?" Aleksander asked, seating himself on the couch. Gilbert sat down a cushion away from him, taking a deep breath. "I-..I wanted to get your blessing." he said. The Bulgarian eyed him for a moment, "For what?" he asked almost dangerously. "I, I wanted to ask Valentin to marry me. I wanted your blessing before I did. You're the closest thing to father Vali has, so you know…" Gil trailed off, looking away. Aleks inhaled deeply and nodded in thought. "Alright." he said. Gilbert snapped his head up, "Really?" he asked excitedly. Aleksander nodded again. "Yes. I know you make Valentin happy. You were the only one to make Valentin happy after that day. Honestly, I'd be pissed if you didn't ask my brother to marry you." Gilbert laughed at this, but Aleks stayed indifferent, "I'm serious." Gilbert nodded in understanding.
"Do you have a ring?" Valentin's older brother asked. Gilbert shook his head, "Nein, not yet. I wanted to ask you first."
"You don't have enough money, do you?" Aleksander asked. The German hesitated, "I-I was planning on work-" he began but was cut off by the man he sat next to. "Here." he said standing up and going into the study, coming back out with a small booklet in hand. "Here's a check for a thousand." he sad as he wrote in the booklet, tearing the paper from it and offered it to Gilbert. Gil hesitantly took the slip, "But-"
Aleks shook his head, "No buts. I can afford this, I can easily earn the money back in a night or two from the club. You don't have to pay me back. Just don't hurt my little brother. Got that?" he asked, pointing a finger a Gilbert.
Gilbert nodded with a thankful grin, hugging Aleksander. The dark haired man Hesitantly pat Gil on the back.
Valentin and Gilbert met up with Aleksander and his family after the ceremony, some where off to the side of the rows of chairs. A wide, happy grin spread on Valentin's face when he saw his brother wanting to show him and tell him the news of his engagement. "Aleks! Look! I'm getting married!" he squealed, holding up his hand to show his brother his new ring. Aleksander smiled at this, happy to see his brother flushed with joy. They watched the blonde boy jump up and down excitedly. Konstantin laughed, reaching out for his uncle. Valentin noticed and took him from Sofia who held the near three year old on her hip. "And you," Valentin said to him, "get to be Uncle Vali's ring bear." Konstantin smile and hugged his uncle. "Yay! I get to be a teddy bear!" he exclaimed. Everyone laughed at the little boy's words. "Not teddy bear, ring bear." Gilbert said from behind Valentin.
Konstantin shook his head rapidly from side to side. "No, teddy bear. I get to be the teddy bear for your wedding. Teddy…bear." he emphasized the last two words, making it sound like as if he knew exactly what he was talking about. "Okay then, you can be the teddy bear." Valentin gave in with a smile. "Yay!" Konstantin threw is arms up. "Do I get a bear suit too?" he asked, innocent hope in his green eyes. "Of course!" Gilbert agreed with a large grin, "What kind of teddy bear would you be if you didn't look like one?"
"Yay!" Konstantin threw his arms up a second time, obviously excited to be a teddy bear for his uncle's wedding. They all laughed again at this. Valentin looked behind him at his fiancé, smiling. He couldn't have been happier. He was getting married to the love of his life. Nothing could go bad now. Could it?
Author's Note: Hi! So I'm back! And I've brought you the first chapter of the sequel you all wanted so much. Wow, I never thought I would ever have gotten so far with Fear Holds You Back nevertheless start a sequel! I really want to thank all of you who review and subscribe to me and my stories. That's what propels me to go on, and I am thankful for all your criticism and ideas! I love you all! Please review and tell me how you liked it!
P.S. I was thinking about a new story idea, with Romania and 2p!Romania and Prussia and Gilbird as a human. I was thinking that Romania is…there's something wrong with his mental state where he sees and talks to what is like his bad side personified, 2p!Romania, but only he can see and communicate with him. To others it looks like he's talking to himself, changing his voice and attitude when he thinks he's talking to the other, worse him. And Prussia is his psychiatrist and Gilbird is Prussia's son. I think it would be somewhat interesting, but I want to know what you guys think. I'll only write it after this and if you like the idea. I want to hear your opinions!
((here's a picture of Gilbird as a human. HE'S SO CUTE! .
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