Alfred shot up in bed several days later, taking deep breaths and gazing around the room. His eyes finally landed on the source of his annoyance, the little phone sitting at his bedside table. He grumbled to himself and picked it up, "Hello?"
"Alfred?"
"Matthew?" Alfred frowned and looked at the caller ID, "Why are you calling from Arthur's house?"
Ivan cracked an eye open and yawned, sitting up and wrapping his arms around Alfred, much like he'd done when Arthur had called days ago, listening to the conversation.
"Because I was visiting him." Matthew stated, smiling.
"Oh..." Alfred frowned a bit, leaning back against Ivan, "Well what do you need?"
"We were wondering if you're feeling well enough to return home!" Matthew said happily.
Ivan smiled, nuzzling Alfred's shoulder and closing his eyes as he listened.
Alfred thought about Matthew's request, "You mean for me to visit you guys?" He asked slowly.
"Yeah! That's what I meant, sorry." Matthew smiled.
"If Ivan doesn't mind..." Alfred smiled softly.
"Of course not." Ivan said cheerily. "You should visit your family, I am sure they are eager to see you."
Alfred smiled, "Alright! We'll be there soon, Matthew."
"Alright!" Matthew smiled and hung up. Alfred quickly did the same and looked at Ivan.
Ivan smiled and gave Alfred a quick kiss before saying, "I vill come, if you vant me to." He had noted the "we" in Alfred's words.
Alfred nodded, "I want you to come." He said kissing Ivan back softly.
"Alright then!" Ivan said happily. "Ve should get dressed properly." He gestured to the fact that they were only wearing sweatpants.
"Of course!" The American laughed and rose to his feet, walking towards his dresser and pulling out some clothes for himself.
Ivan chuckled and went to find his own clothes, which one of the servants had kindly washed for him.
Alfred smiled and pulled his clothes off before dressing properly and turning to look at Ivan for a moment, only a moment, finally deciding to comb his hair.
Ivan pulled his pants and t-shirt on, slipping his long-sleeved shirt on over that before deciding that was enough and stuffing his sweater and coat into a bag he'd brought with him. He used his hand to smooth down his hair, glancing at himself in the mirror before nodding in approval, deeming himself presentable.
Alfred finished fixing his hair and looked towards Ivan, nodding to himself. "Alright. Let's be off then?"
Ivan smiled and opened the door, gesturing to Alfred to go first.
Alfred smiled at Ivan and nodded, stepping out the door before him.
***
Ivan allowed Alfred to get the window seat this time, pulling out a Russian book and skimming the pages. This particular part of the book wasn't all that interesting, so he read quickly.
Alfred stared out the window as they flew, letting his mind carry him around.
Ivan glanced at Alfred curiously. "Vat are you thinking about?" He asked.
Alfred jumped at the sound of Ivan's voice and he turned his head towards the Russian. "Nothing really." He smiled softly.
Ivan tilted his head slightly. "Vell, you must be thinking about something." He said, wanting to strike up a conversation. They would be in the plane for a while, and he didn't want it to be so dull and quiet. That wasn't any fun.
Alfred blinked a bit, "I guess I can't really be thinking about nothing..." He said slowly and started wondering what he'd really been thinking about, "I'm not sure...but everything is so pretty from this high up."
Ivan chuckled, looking out of the window. "It is. Everything looks very small...And the clouds look like cotton." He mused.
"Cotton candy!" Alfred corrected, grinning.
Ivan laughed. "Aha, yes. Cotton candy. Hmm..." His expression turned thoughtful, "You know, I have never actually tried cotton candy before..."
"You haven't!?" Alfred frowned heavily, "It's great! It just melts in your mouth!"
Ivan smiled. "I suppose I vill have to try it sometime, da?"
"Yes, yes you will!" Alfred smiled, "You'll love it, I promise."
Ivan kissed Alfred's cheek sweetly. "Da, I am sure I vill."
***
Matthew stood in wait at the airport with Arthur at his side. "Alright." He said taking a deep breath as the plane landed, "We'll see the results of your trusting Ivan."
"Let's just hope they aren't too bad." Arthur grumbled. "He sounded alright on the phone, yes?"
"He sounded fine." Matthew nodded. His eyes light up as he watched Alfred lead Ivan off the plane.
"The moment of truth." Arthur sighed as he spoke, frowning and waiting for the two to get closer before walking up to Alfred and looked him over.
Alfred blinked, frowning slightly as he gazed at Arthur, looking him up and down slowly. "Can I...help you?" He asked slowly.
Arthur shook his head and briefly gestured for Matthew to come over as well. "How was your vacation?" He asked, glancing at Ivan. It seemed that he'd been true to his word, he thought approvingly.
Matthew followed after Arthur's directions, smiling and nodding. "Hey."
"Hey, Matt!" Alfred smiled. "And it was perfect."
Ivan smiled innocently, giving Arthur a "I told you so" look. Arthur merely smiled weakly.
Alfred grinned and took Ivan's arm. "We're perfectly fine, no reason to worry, Matt, see!" He said laughing.
"Of course." Matthew agreed softly.
Ivan smiled softly at Alfred while Arthur stared. Well, he thought, it seemed that they'd gotten rather close...
Alfred blushed heavily, looking at Arthur for a moment before gripping Ivan's arm closer. "Just a little!"
Arthur blinked. Had he said that out loud? "Really? Just a little?"
"As far a you need to know." Alfred said softly, still grinning.
Arthur raised an eyebrow. "I wonder how far you did go..." He muttered, resisting the urge to blush at his words. He certainly didn't need to be thinking about...that.
Alfred blushed again, his hand moving down to Ivan's and grasping it tightly. "Again, that's none of your business." He said sharply.
"I don't think I want to know, anyway." Arthur said, shaking his head.
"How have you been, Matthew?" Ivan asked, directing the conversation away from Arthur and to the other forgotten blonde.
"Oh?" Matthew looked up at Ivan and smiled, "I've been alright...not at my best but I'll manage." He said softly.
"Vell, I vish you luck." Ivan said amiably.
Arthur pouted slightly, having been pushed out of the conversation.
"That means a lot to me." Matthew smiled.
"So...can we like eat or something?" Alfred grinned.
"Of course." Arthur said, smiling again. "Let's get out of here, shall we?"
"Yeah!" Alfred cheered, smiling at the others and leading them off.
As they walked, Arthur looked up at Ivan, whom Alfred had released. "I...suppose I owe you an apology." He said hesitantly.
Ivan looked down at the Briton with a raised eyebrow. "Hmm?"
"I'm sorry I didn't trust you." Arthur said uneasily. "It seems you took good care of Alfred, and I thank you for that. He looks to be happy with you, and, well...Just...thanks. For taking care of him." He smiled weakly again.
Ivan smiled, happiness dancing in his amethyst eyes. "You are velcome, Arthur. And your apology is accepted. I understand that he means a lot to you."
Alfred and Matthew were walking ahead, talking animatedly about things that no one else would understand unless they'd been around the two boys constantly. Alfred glanced over his shoulder at Ivan, who he'd let go so he could catch up with his brother, and smiled a bit.
Arthur glanced at Alfred, smiling at him briefly before turning back to Ivan. "He does mean a lot to me. I'm glad he's happy..."
Ivan patted Arthur's head. "I vill not harm him, do not vorry. I vill keep him safe."
Arthur didn't comment on being petted. "Yeah, I know."
Alfred closed his eyes, still keeping up half a conversation with Matthew as he listened to the conversation going on behind him.
"So, vhere are ve going?" Ivan asked curiously.
"Probably somewhere with hamburgers, chips, and lots of coke." Arthur said with an amused smile.
"Yes!" Alfred said, knowing they'd understand him tuning in at the words 'hamburgers', 'French fries', and 'coke'.
Arthur rolled his eyes fondly and Ivan chuckled.
***
"So! Matthew! Have you been doing alright?" Alfred asked as they ate, smiling happily.
"Yeah. I've been doing okay." Matthew said slowly, smiling as he ate, a bit more politely than his brother.
"You said you've been having some problems?" Arthur asked concernedly, munching on his French fries, which were "chips" now because they were in London.
"Yeah." Matthew smiled weakly, "Just a few economic issues. I'm really dependent on Alfred...so his troubles effect me."
"Vell, you should be a little better now, da?" Ivan asked, sitting next to a much-better Alfred.
Alfred nodded, "I'm better."
"I'm doing a small bit better." Matthew admitted softly.
"That is good." Ivan said, smiling at Matthew.
Matthew nodded, glancing at Arthur for a moment as Alfred leaned against Ivan. "This last week has been a beautiful vacation." He said softly.
Arthur raised an eyebrow at Alfred and Ivan, but made no comment on it.
"Beautiful?" Matthew laughed, "That's an odd word for you to use."
"Yes! Beautiful! As beautiful as the girls from Brazil!"
Arthur snorted. "Very nice comparison, Alfred."
"It's true, you know." Alfred smiled, "Brazilian women are gorgeous, but my vacation was even better!"
Ivan grinned. "Da, it vas."
Arthur shook his head and continued eating his "chips."
"I think the women from Brazil are very pretty." Matthew said, blushing heavily.
Arthur smiled and patted Matthew's shoulder. "They are. I'll give them that."
Alfred didn't make any further comments, leaning against Ivan with a grin.
"So..." Arthur started hesitantly, looking at Alfred in particular, "are you two...um...together?" He wanted to know.
Alfred blushed slightly, "Why are you asking?" He asked frowning.
Arthur shrugged. "I just wanted to know." He said truthfully.
Alfred leaned back, "We are."
Arthur smiled almost sadly. "I see."
Alfred looked at the ground, waiting for an explosion, not looking at Arthur, knowing he'd hurt him.
"Well..." Arthur said, searching for the right words to say, "I'm...happy for you." He said honestly.
Matthew blinked, stunned. "You two are..."
"Yes." Alfred muttered.
Ivan kissed Alfred's head as if to emphasize the point. Arthur smiled.
Alfred smiled, looking at Ivan, kissing his lips softly.
Arthur blushed and averted his gaze as Ivan returned the kiss happily.
Alfred wrapped his arms around Ivan's neck and grinned, glancing at Arthur.
"H-here?" Arthur stuttered, still blushing.
"Sorry." Alfred smiled brightly.
Ivan nuzzled Alfred's cheek before pulling away slightly, wrapping his arms around the blonde's waist.
Matthew grinned, "What's wrong, Arthur?" He asked slowly.
Arthur shook his head. "Nothing..."
Ivan chuckled, taking a sip of his water.
"Are you sure?" Matthew asked nervously.
Arthur smiled. "Yeah, don't worry Matthew. I'm fine"
"Alright." Matthew sighed. Alfred was still resting his head against Ivan's chest.
"So, it seems everyone is finished...shall we go back to my house?" Arthur asked, looking at everyone's now empty plates.
"Sure." Alfred smiled, looking towards Arthur.
Arthur nodded and paid for their food before standing. "Are we all ready to go, then?"
"Da, I am." Ivan said, smiling as usual.
Matthew slowly rose to his feet, smiling slightly.
As soon as Alfred stood up, Ivan grabbed his sleeve and pulled him in for a kiss. "Ya tebya lyublyu." He whispered against Alfred's lips.
Alfred blinked at first but quickly wrapped his arms around Ivan's neck, kissing back. "I love you too..." He muttered. Matt smiled, the two looked totally adorable.
Arthur smiled sadly at the two. However much he wanted Alfred to still be his baby boy, he supposed that everyone had to grow up...eventually...
Ivan looked at him out of the corner of his eye, and Arthur's smile was genuine, if reluctant. He supposed he still had Matthew...
Alfred was happy, and that was all that mattered.
THE END
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Seven chapters of utter cuteness, plus a lemon! Eeexcelleeent~
Sorry the last chapter took so long! It's mostly just a total filler. That's why it took so long to write. 'Cause...we didn't know what to write. *sweatdrop*
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