I'm sorry I haven't updated in forever! School is killing me but I got lucky enough to get out a full week. In other words I finished the entire outline of the story so it should keep updating. Now all I need is the time to type everything. I might update this story anywhere from 1 to 3 times a month depending if there is a major holiday or if I can get to a computer. MILD CURSING IN HERE. I don't own Hetalia so I hope you like it.

Matthew slowly woke up with a small yawn in the early morning wondering when he had fell asleep. He noticed his entire right side was warm and furrowed his brows, turning his head to look at what he was on. His face lit up with a brilliant scarlet rose color seeing Ivan there.

'What happened last night? Where did we go and what did we do?!' He thought in a rush but then settled down remembering he had simply fell asleep on Ivan while watching a movie. He slowly looked over Ivan's sleeping expression and leaned more on him. Ivan had his head leaning forward slightly, his chin resting on his scarf, and his hair was messy. Matthew smiled, noting how his blocked jaw made him look more masculine and his large nose seemed to fit him very well.

'Would it be in the way if we kissed?...' Matthew froze and blinked, shocked by the thought that went through his head. He studied Ivan's lips nervously. They were slightly chapped but besides that seemed like they were inviting to kiss if Matthew so wanted to.

'No! I don't want to kiss Ivan!...or...do I?...No it's wrong to think about him like this...he tried to rob my house!' Matthew argued with himself silently never taking his eyes off Ivan's face. He rested his hand on Ivan's chest and felt the toned muscles below the pajama shirt and shuddered lightly as he imagined what he would look like without the shirt.

'Matthew Williams! Wrong! This is wrong! I doubt Ivan even roles that way and if he did why would he want you? You're a reject and that wont change' Snapping bitterly in his head, he slowly moved his hand to Ivan's stomach and felt his abs. Ivan stirred and Matthew quickly shut his eyes and pretended to sleep just a little longer as he felt himself being watched. A soft chuckle left Ivan's lips.

"So peaceful when sleeping..." He said quietly, more to himself, and watched him a few more moments.

'But a man can hope...' Matthew thought hearing Ivan and pretended to wake up with a yawn and stretch then looked at Ivan and pulled off him.

"Good morning Matvey. I hope you slept well."

"Morning Ivan, and thank you I slept fine. So...are you wanting to do anything today?" Matthew asked slightly awkward. There was a long silence as Ivan thought for a while.

"Actually, I'm sure my sisters are worried about me...I should probably be going home." A small pang of hurt hit Matthew, realizing Ivan had to leave and he probably wouldn't see him again unless they accidentally ran into each other.

"That's fine, I understand. Actually, I should probably be getting back to work, I've been taking my sick and vacation days..." They both seemed awkward as Ivan stood and started getting ready to leave.

"Hey Matvey?...Maybe I could come and visit sometime...If you want, da?"

"That would be nice...Yea, just drop by when you feel like you want to..." Matthew was jumping up and down on the inside knowing he just might see Ivan again. Ivan smiled softly in his mind seeing the excitement in Matthew's eyes even if he didn't show it on his face. He walked out to his truck and gave a short wave as he started it and drove off.

The graffiti covering the walls of the buildings and the pot holes in the road gave Ivan clues he was getting closer to home. A few gang members walked down the roads or a few people who were trying to get home before they were mugged, raped, or worse. Ivan pulled up to a large apartment complex that some of the windows were busted out of, the door had things carved into it, and a few gang signs painted on the wall. He parked the truck and got out going in and up to his apartment. It was a pain to unlock and he had to sit and jiggle the key to get the door to open. Immediately, he went in and went to his room putting the money from the dealing, before he was stuck at Matthew's, under his mattress. His younger sister, Natalia, was sitting watching the news, seeing who had been killed or if there was any more gang activity.

"Big brother, we were worried! Where were you!?" She turned her head and stood. She was wearing her nightgown that was pure white, went past her knees, and fluttered out with a dark blue bow in her hair that she never seemed to take off. Her hair was straightened and well taken care of and she had a scowl on her face, annoyed that Ivan had simply disappeared for a few weeks.

"Don't worry sister...I was simply at a friend's house." A loud bouncing noise was coming from the short hallway, announcing his older sister's arrival from her room. Katyusha grabbed him pulling him into a massive hug, almost smothering Ivan in her breasts in the process, crying.

"Ivan! I thought you had been killed and were in a ditch somewhere!" Ivan had to breath and looked at her trying not to be smothered again. Her short hair was frizzled out and her eyes were red from crying and staying up late. She was already ready for the day and was in a dark blue button up top with some jeans.

"Like I said before I was at a friend's house."

"You mean another drug head's house trying to get money." Natalia said bitterly, still angry. Rage boiled in Ivan's chest at the thought of his sister saying he was at some drug head's house.

"No! I don't go to their houses and never have! Those people aren't worth my time!" He snapped out his eyes narrowing.

"Well, Ivan, you are just as bad as them for selling the shit! What? So you were at a little whore's house?!"

"Little brother, little sister, please don't fight right now, it's not good to fight." Kat's eyes were watering again and was holding her shirt above her chest nervously.

"NO! I WASN'T AT A WHORE HOUSE!" He roared out ignoring Kat's plea.

"OH REALLY NOW?! BECAUSE THAT'S WHERE YOU ARE MOST THE TIME WHEN YOU AREN'T HERE WITH US! YOU'RE ALWAYS OUT DEALING DRUGS OR YOU ARE OUT WITH WHORES!" Natalia spat bitterly. Ivan roared, stormed to his room, and slammed his door, Natalia went to hers and did the same, Kat sat on the couch crying softly to herself.

Ivan paced around the room growling to himself until about noon. A soft knock at his door pulled Ivan from his thoughts and he opened the door seeing his big sister standing there with her eyes watering.

"I...I wanted t-to take you and Natalia out for ice-cream to make you all happy again." She sniffled quietly and wiped her eyes. Ivan seemed to dead pan.

"It's late January and we don't have enough money to go and spend it on little things like that..." He said tilting his head. Her eyes watered more.

"O-okay I-I understand..." She turned and covered her face crying. To say the least Ivan felt guilty.

"Wait! Don't cry! We can go. I'm sure we have enough to get some." He said quickly and bit his lip slightly. She smiled weakly but nodded .

The way to the ice-cream shop was either completely silent or all the siblings were apologizing to each other for the argument. Ivan hugged Natalia and Kat for upsetting them and saw the ice-cream parlor up ahead. They were in the better side of town since it was the only place that had anything nice that wouldn't end up getting them killed. Ivan held the door for his sisters and watched as Kat smiled happily and Natalia rolled her eyes at her brother's attempt to be a gentleman.

The ice cream parlor was clean with bright-colored walls, a white floor, and little decorations up for the next holiday that was coming up, valentines. It had a homey feel to it as a few little kids sat with their parents to eat their ice-cream, or a random person would come in to get away from the cold and simply chat with others around them. Ivan enjoyed it and smiled looking around at everything while his sisters went up to look at ice cream flavors. He heard a familiar voice and raised a brow looking up in surprise.

"Matvey?" Matthew was scooping ice-cream and working the register and looked up in confusion.

"Ivan?" He saw the large Russian walking over with a wide smile.

"It's a surprise to see you work here da?"

"Yea, but I like it since the person that owns it is a friend of mine and goes pretty easy on me for vacation and sick days...paycheck is still low." He laughed gently. Kat and Natalia were looking at the two men confused.

"Little brother, how do you know him?" Kat tilted her head slightly, and Natalia narrowed her eyes wondering if Matthew was a drug user that bought from Ivan.

Ivan didn't know what to say or do. Was he suppose to tell the truth, oh yea, I tried to rob his home and ended up staying there? Luckily Matthew saved his ass with a quick little comment.

"I met Ivan in a store and accidentally bumped into him. He helped me carry my things to my car and we sorta just started chatting here and there." Matthew smiled happily with the lie, making it believable. Natalia let her glare drop some. "Okay, so what are you all here for?"

"Please, I would like birthday cake ."

"Strawberry..." Ivan thought about his a moment then settled on chocolate with sprinkles. Matthew smiled sweetly when they ordered and got them what they wanted. Ivan smiled handing the money it cost.

"Dont worry about it Ivan it's on me...how bout I take my break and we all can talk?" Matthew smiled softly and Ivan nodded happily. Kat was happy about the free ice-cream and nonstop thanked Matthew before Matthew got his own ice-cream, moose tracks with some syrup he had on him, and sat with them. The next hour or two Matthew had his ear talked off by Kat and was gladly speaking with her, while making small talk with Ivan, and even a few small conversations with Natalia when she wasn't being creepy silent and watching the rest of them.

Ivan smiled untill he saw the time and how dark it was getting. If they didn't get home soon it would be dangerous to walk the streets, or more dangerous than it already was.

"Well, Matvey, It was great seeing you again,but my sisters and I should be heading home." Matthew was right in the middle of a conversation with Kat when Ivan stood up. He looked slightly confused then understanding.

"It was great seeing you Ivan..." He seemed embarrassed about something and thought a second or two. "um...I was wanting to invite you and your sisters to dinner at my house..." A gentle blush traveled up his face and he smiled with hopeful eyes. Kat smiled widely matching Matthew's smile.

"That sounds lovely! What day would you want us?" Matthew smiled at her enthusiasm, and in all honesty he was excited to keep having the conversation about the winter Olympics coming up.

"If you all can, how about Friday at six?"

"Oh, please Ivan! Can we go?!" Ivan couldn't help but laugh as Kat begged. Natalia even seemed interested slightly.

"Da, that sounds great. We don't have plans very often." Matthew smiled happily and Ivan felt a small stir in his chest. "We will see you on Friday. Goodbye Matvey!" He waved at Matthew as he opened the door for Natalia to walk out first. Before she left Kat crushed Matthew in a hug, more like a smothered since he couldn't breath when she had his face crushed into her chest, then ran out with a happy smile. Matthew waved at Ivan as he walked out with a small shy smile and hopeful eyes.