Ok so I'm deeply sorry for the late update. I've been really busy with getting ready finals. And I also I have realized how rude I am for not responding to anybody's reviews! From now on I will respond to each and everyone's reviews. But anyway I decided this chapter had to get out fast cause I won't have internet for a while so please just bear with me.

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The morning brought warm sunshine that sun throughout the lake house. It was still early in the morning but Will had woken none the less. He had to head back today and resume the case tomorrow,something he was not looking forward to. His suitcase was already packed and now he sat curled up in one of the porch chairs, a cup of steaming coffee in his hand.

It was a nice relaxing atmosphere, much better than the stressful environment he was thrown into yesterday. At the mere thought of the events yesterday Will sunk down into the chair. A Scarlett blush painted across his face. He couldn't believe that he had agreed to marry Hannibal.

And almost as if mocking him, his ring glittered in the early morning sun. Will eyed it wearily, debating if he should take it off or not. It was a beautiful ring, one that Hannibal had given a great deal of thought into. Inside the ring there was even some engraving in what Will assumed was in Lithuanian. A language he obviously couldn't speak or read.

Will regarded the ring for a moment longer before he slipping it off and into his pocket. He wasn't backing out now but wearing the ring was a little overwhelming and honestly he didn't feel like dealing with it right now.

As Will continued to sip his coffee peacefully he was interrupted by the husky sound that was Hannibal's voice right next to his ear. "Good morning."

Will jumped at least 5- feet in the air before spilling some of his coffee on the ground. "Shit!"

Hannibal chucked at Wills surprise as Will just sat there, glaring daggers at him. It wasn't his fault he dropped his coffee. His ears were sensitive dammit! And that asshole certainly would not be finding that out anytime soon.

"What do you want?" Will regarded Hannibal wearily. He really wasn't in the mood for dealing with any thing regarding a wedding. He had other things that were more important on his mind, like the murders he had left for this.

Smiling Hannibal sat done next to Will. Crossing his legs a he sank back into the chair in relaxation. Clearing is throat in a dignified manor Hannibal began, "your going back today?"

Will was a little shocked at Hannibal's simple question. With all the bravado he had just put on you would think he was announcing someone just died.

Chuckling a little to himself, Will smiled down a his feet. They were barely engaged and Hannibal was already asking where he was going. "Yes, I have to. The case I'm on can't wait anymore ."

"I see." Will turned his attention back to the forest in front of them. It was a peaceful atmosphere. One Will had a hard time finding himself in. He was so use to the chaos that had followed him around. He couldn't imagine his life without murders and the suffering he had to endure. But here he was feeling at more peace than he ever had in a very long time. It was a truly strange situation. But it was short lived as it was interrupted by Hannibal...again.

"I noticed your not wearing your engagement ring."

Will could swear he heard a vein pop in his head. Couldn't he leave well enough alone?! Will tried to just ignore him but he could see Hannibal staring at him expectingly out of the corner of his eye. Gosh he was annoying!

Signing in exasperation Will uncurled his fist to show Hannibal that he still held his ring. "I just took it off, I find it hard to get used to the idea of this engagement."

Will couldn't look at Hannibal as he finished his sentence. He didn't want to see the look of disappointment or any look for that matter that Hannibal's face held. He was by no means making this out to be rejection but for some odd reason that was what it felt like.

As Will sat there he was startled by Hannibal's warm hand closing over his hand that held the ring. Hannibal tried to coax Will's hand to open by gently stroking it but Will only gripped tighter. He didn't know why but he just didn't want to submit to Hannibal's whims. Seeing as Will wasn't going to yield anytime soon Hannibal brought Will's hand slowly to his face and gingerly began to kiss it. Will turned scarlet as he began shiver, Hannibal made his way down his hand where he stopped at his wrist and licked delicately. At this Will let a very unmanly squeak as he immediately opened his hand and pulled back.

Hannibal caught the ring easily in his hand as he smirked triumphantly. Will glared viciously at him while he cradled his hand to his chest. Was Hannibal always this freaking perverted.

Out stretching his hand Hannibal smiled gently at Will. "May I see your right hand."

Will hesitated but none the less he complied. Taking Wills slender,delicate hand in his own rough,warm hands Hannibal carefully and tenderly slipped the ring back on.

"I know this whole situation is slightly overbearing but this ring was meant for you and only you. Please just try and bear with it in the mean time."

At Hannibal's words Will felt slightly childish. His and Hannibal's parents had planned this since before he was even born. He couldn't let them down. And even Hannibal was ready to take the plunge. Who knew if Hannibal even really wanted this. For all Will knew there could have somebody else that Hannibal had wanted to marry but instead he was stuck with awkward,boring,old ugly Will.

He truly was selfish to think this was hard only for him.

Nodding his head bashfully Will retracted his hand. If Hannibal could sacrifice...well so could he.

Will began to open his mouth to say just that but was interrupted by his mother appearing in the door way.

Surprised to see Will and Hannibal in the same vicinity Charlotte raised a eyebrow. "How are my boys this morning?"

Hannibal smiled warmly as he answered, "very well, Will and I were just discussing some important matters."

At the mention of her son Charlotte turned her attention fully to Will. He blushed as the spot light was suddenly shun on him as he tried to hide his right hand behind his back.

But it was in vain as Charlotte caught sight of the ring glittering in the sun. Gasping in shock and excitement, Charlotte rushed over and seized hold of Wills arm. Holding it up Charlotte examined his ring while shrieking excitingly.

Alerted by his wife's cry of joy John walked in curiously. "What's going on?"

"Great,now they both know." Will thought bitterly. Looking down he was confronted but his mother excited face. Will began swallow nervously. His mother had be waiting for this moment for years. And now that it had come, she was going to go make Will go crazy.

Turning to her husband Charlotte yanked Wills arm out to show her husband. Will winched in protest but Charlotte merely ignored her son as words of excitement poured out of her mouth.

"Will has a engagement ring!"

John's eyebrows shot up as his eyes widened in shock. Turning to look at Hannibal, John silently asked him for confirmation.

Smiling warmly at his future in laws Hannibal answered there unspoken question "yes, I proposed to Will last night and naturally he accepted."

Charlotte squealed in delight while John visibly relaxed. He was very pleased that they had worked out their differences but was also slightly worried that it would not last long. After all they hadn't seen each other in 17 years and they had grown up to be two very different while Will was trying to calm down his inner irritation. What the hell was up with the he " naturally accepted,"? Just because he agreed didn't mean that it was something from the get go. He could after all still refuse.

But before he could even utter a word of protest Charlotte had dragged him and Hannibal into the parlor. All the while chattering about how wonderful this was, that she couldn't wait and that they would be make the perfect married couple.

Will wanted to snort at the last notion but refrained from doing so. He knew that it would probably hurt his mother feelings and might piss Hannibal off.

Sitting herself in her favorite chair Charlotte looked across to Hannibal and Will who had taken their own seats. John had left the room in favor of looking for food and also to spare his son SOME embarrassment. He knew that his wife would bombard the boys with questions. Questions he wasn't to keen on hearing the answer to.

Practically bouncing in her seat with excitement Charlotte started her interrogation. "When are you guys getting married? Oh what kind of weeding are you going to have? Wouldn't it be lovely to have a Victorian style wedding? Oh! Where do you plan on going for your honey moon?! I hear Paris is lovely this time of year. Whose house do you two plan to move into?" Questions just poured out of Charlotte's mouth as Hannibal listened with interest and Will began to develop a headache.

"Wow Mom hold on! We just got engaged!"

Realizing her mistake Charlotte immediately shut her mouth while mumbling a quiet "sorry."

Will slumped back into his chair as his brain caught up him. Hannibal smiled at Charlotte as he said "I understand your excited but I think it is for the best if me and Will get to know each other better and hold off on any sort of wedding until we are comfortable with each other."

Charlotte's face lit up with understanding while Will looked at Hannibal with shock. It made him happy that Hannibal was considering his feelings but at the same time he felt nervous. He really wasn't looking forward to spending alone time with him. And he knew there would be plenty of it.

"Will tells me he plans to return today." Hannibal admitted as Will shot him a disproving look. Why did he have to bring up totally random events.

Charlotte sighed disapprovingly as she shook her head. "I know, he has to return for work. I really wish he could stay longer so you two could spend some more time together." She finished as she smiled sadly.

But inside Will was beaming. At least he wouldn't have to be near him for long. He could go back to his old,regular life and adjust to this. But as always it seemed life was determined to shit on him.

"Actually I have opened my own practice and purchased a house not far from Wills dwellings." Hannibal said as he eyed will out if the corner of his eye.

Charlotte cheered with happiness as she began to ask Hannibal all the details. Meanwhile Will sat there in utter shock. A look of pure horror on his face. This was utter bull crap! Could he not get away from this man?!

Glancing at Hannibal Will could see the answer reflected in his deep, maroon eyes. "Your mine,and you can't escape."

Will gulped as he got up and made his way upstairs. Ignoring his mothers questions of where he was going. All the while he could feel Hannibal's eyes boring into his back. Will shivered as he realized that no matter what he was forever tied to Hannibal. A thought that truly frightened him.

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Short chapter I know. I really struggled with getting this one out as you can tell. But with finals,my job and just life this was a truly hard chapter to right. I have tones of ideas for the next but you will have to wait a while as I won't have internet for a little while. Please review and I promise I will respond to them! See you soon!