It's been forever for this story and I'm sorry! I lost this muse for a bit and panicked. Anything I wrote for a while just seemed horrible, so I hope this one doesn't suck. If it honestly does please tell me and I will rewrite it. Anyways, hope you guys enjoy! Xoxo- Silver
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
7. Act Casual
The worst thing to do is attract attention. Even worse is to attract the attention of cops. That tingling cold sensation that floods the body as a cop's gaze stops is enough to shatter most men's resolve, but not Gilbert. He had many close brushes with the law in the past and even in the present day, though he worked diligently to keep those encounters non-existent when Matthew entered his life. But this day...this was a day he had never encountered before, and a day he hoped never to repeat. As he lay awake staring at the ceiling carefully counting his breaths in an attempt to slow his heart rate even though the encounter was hours earlier, he swore under his breath.
"Verdammt...that was close...I thought I was going to lose you…"
Pale arms gently pulled the snoozing Canadian close to his chest and still hammering heart. He owed Matthew everything for keeping his cool, even lying like a pro, but it was close. Too close.
"He won't suspect anything...now go back to sleep…"
Startled ruby eyes glanced down to meet with sleepy violet. The Canadian could feel the other's anxiety and fear almost as if it were his own. he wouldn't lie, he was beyond scared earlier, but he knew how much was at stake if she showed any fear. In an attempt to calm his fretting lover, Matthew gently reached a hand up to Gil's cheek and smiled softly.
"I promise. It will be fine. Now go back to sleep?"
Gilbert couldn't resist those soft violets or that perfect smile, with a sigh he lay back down and pulled Matthew close, quietly whispering in his ear.
"Let's just never have that close of a call again…"
Even as Gilbert curled up close to Matthew and closed his eyes, his mind continued to replay the events from earlier over and over in his dreams.
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Gilbert looked over his shoulder for the fourth time that hour. He was still adjusting to being outside in the daylight without anything obstructing the view of his face or eyes, but a light chuckle from his right made him turn and forget his paranoia for a second. He glanced over to Matthew who looked almost like a different person in the daylight; gone were the dark clothes he wore during their nights out and the helmet that normally obstructed the view of those beautiful violet eyes and his hair was down rather than tied back. All together, no one would suspect this innocent looking Canadian was a master in the sheets or a criminal.
"Gil, you're acting like you have never been outside before."
"Well...no, I really don't come out during the day."
The chuckling only increased from the Canadian. Gil couldn't help but smile slightly at the sight. Matthew's cheeks were slightly pink from the cold and possibly also from the fact that Gil was holding his hand and his violet eyes were brighter than ever radiating how elated he was at them going on an actually normal date for once.
"So, are you a vampire, Gil?"
Ruby eyes rolled before a smirk spread across the paler man's face and he leaned down close to whisper in Matthew's ear and let his breath ghost across the exposed skin of the other's neck.
"Well, you do like when I bite you…"
As Matthew turned bright red, Gilbert couldn't help but burst out laughing. It was too easy to make Matthew blush sometimes, but each time it was worth it. They were slowly meandering over to the park at Matthew's request after eating a simple lunch at a nearby cafe. Not one for romance, Gilbert tried to play it cool during their date, but Matthew quickly figured out that Gil had never been on an actual date before. Determined to make the first actual date they had together and Gilbert's overall first date the best, Matthew was pulling out all the stops. Though he didn't account for the yell that caught their attention and immediately made them both freeze.
"Hey, Mattie! Wait up!"
Matthew gripped Gil's hand tighter before turning around to see his brother running over waving his hand. Still in his police uniform Alfred hurried over to the duo with a large grin on his face, Matthew quickly glanced at Gil and watched as the other's face morphed into a light smirk. Though Matthew could tell by how tightly he was holding onto his hand, Gil was faking it. Gilbert was terrified.
"Mattie! It's been awhile, what's up? Oh, who is this?" Bright sapphire eyes leaned in to look Gil over closely. Ruby locked onto sapphire as the two silently appraised each other before Matthew nudged Alfred back and stepped forward a bit.
"This is my boyfriend, Gil. So don't be too harsh, okay? And before you flip, I never said anything because I wanted to see how it worked out before I told you."
Gil watched silently but was internally amazed and shocked as Matthew told the truth, but didn't give anything away either. He didn't give the Canadian enough credit, he made a mental note to change that.
"Oh...hm, I guess that's okay. Say, have we met before, Gil?"
Gil knew those sapphires were waiting for a sign of weakness or any lie. He had too many brushes with the law before. Throwing on a heavy accent to throw Alfred off if he had any underlying suspicions, Gilbert simply answered.
"Nein, I haven't been here that long. Unless you have seen me at the bar during the late hours, then perhaps."
Gil was internally screaming at his cover. A bar?! Now he had to find a bartender to bribe and work night shifts for...maybe he could get Spanish Gold on that…
Alfred leaned back, seemingly content with Gil's answer and turned to Matthew with a raised eyebrow and a smirk.
"Did y'all meet at the bar? Did you get free drinks from him, or did you keep ordering so you could talk?"
Matthew flushed slightly and lightly punched his brother's arm causing Alfred to laugh. Even as the officer took his attention off Gil, he still kept his guard up as high as possible and forced his breaths to be even.
"No...maybe...shut up! Shouldn't you get back to work?"
Alfred shrugged and patted Matthew on the shoulder before holding his hand out for Gil to shake.
"Well, it's been a pleasure Gil. But as a brother I have to say, harm one hair on Mattie's head or get him into trouble, and I won't hesitate to throw you behind bars. Got it?"
The bright, innocent smile the officer wore froze Gil to the core. This cop, who was also Matthew's brother, was going to be the death of him. He felt it. Nonetheless, he firmly shook the other's hand and nodded. He wanted to say something, but no words could form in his mind, he was going blank, but then-
"He wouldn't dare. He is really a great guy when you get to know him."
Matthew swooped in and saved Gilbert from having to come up with an answer. Alfred chuckled and bid farewell to the duo before heading back to his squad car. As soon as the officer was out of sight, the two let out a breath and looked at each other, perfect mirrors of fear and relief before they burst out laughing from nerves, the park now long forgotten in their minds. As the laughter died and the fear slowly melted away in the warm sunlight, Gilbert pulled Matthew close and hugged him tightly barely whispering to the other.
"Danke."
