Chapter 11

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Viktor crashed on his bed face down exhausted from the day. Hearing Yuri's little laugh beside him he turned his head a bit. Yuri's laugh was too cute he couldn't stop himself from smiling.

"Is planning really tiring you out this much? Or are you just getting too old for all this?"

"Leave my age out of this." He mumbled as he placed his head back into the mattress. Taking a long exhale he sat up and hugged his pillow. "Planning isn't the issue. We have everything set for the most part." Stopping, he looked over to see Yuri watching him.

"So you aren't going to tell me then. Okay."

Hearing the hurt in Yuri's voice Viktor let go of his pillow and moved to cuddle him. "Don't take it that way. I want to surprise you at the event. Though, at the rate I am going it won't be ready by then but that is my plan.

"And we planned this for right after the New Year right?"

"Yep. It was easier on everyone. You're not thinking about going back on your approval are you?"
"No. Everyone is so excited for this. I feel bad everyone is working so hard for me but I appreciate it. Plus, if I changed my mind than Christophe and Phichit would be staying here for no reason. And, not that I want them to go but I'd feel bad to have made them stay longer than they planned. I know I'm changing the subject but I have something I've been meaning to ask you. Since I just realized what the date was."

"Okay." Keeping his arms around Yuri's waist he rested his chin on his shoulder. He really enjoyed this position, nothing made him happier than holding Yuri like this.

"What do you want for your birthday? It's less than two weeks away isn't it?"

"Is it? I don't even know what day it is anymore."

"Really? You want me to believe that."

"Yes. I haven't done much to remember it so it slipped my mind."

"Well today is the fifteenth, your birthday is the twenty-fifth right? That's ten days away."

"Oh. Well. We don't usually celebrate birthdays before the day so I haven't given it much thought."

"Okay….then what about Christmas?"

"We don't celebrate Christmas in Russia. Well I mean we do, but, it's not on the same day."

"Why do I feel like you want to make things difficult?"

Hearing Yuri sigh and start to get frustrated he kissed his cheek hoping not to upset him further. "I'm really not trying to, I'm just stating facts. In Russia, Christmas is celebrated in January after the New Year. Our big celebrations are more for New Year's. Christmas is more private. I know I've spent a ton of money on the New Year events in the past."

"I never knew this."

"Most don't. Unless you've lived in Russia it's not something that people talk about." Kissing his cheek again he hoped he made things better.

"Okay. Then…I still want to do something for you. Christmas Eve is really big here and I can't really go for a long walk but…well…I'd like to spend it with you."

Seeing the blush on Yuri's face Viktor couldn't help but smile and blush as well. "I'd like to learn more about this. Maybe we can find something we can do together." Listening to Yuri talk about how the overall idea of the day is to spread happiness and be with loved ones and since a lot of couples spend the day together he hoped they could do that too. Wanting to know more about what they did here Viktor knew he had to do research on it later. He wanted to do something amazing for Yuri. This was their first real holiday together as a couple it only seemed fitting. Besides, Yuri had been through a lot he deserved a special day.

"How about this, you think of something you'd like to do for Christmas Eve and I'll think about what I'd like to do for my birthday."

"I…what...Really?"

"Yea! It sounds fun! And besides, I owe you a date anyway." Smiling wide, he loved seeing Yuri's face light up. He was really with the cutest guy, how did he get so lucky?

Yawning, Viktor tried to keep his eyes open a little longer. He had a lot he wanted to figure out before he went to bed tonight. Though, he was really tired from being on the ice all day. It wasn't helping that he was cuddling with Yuri and both were enjoying each other's company. Before he passed out he checked in with his love though, he made sure that no matter how the day was he asked how he was feeling. In his spare time he tried to do research on depression and how he could help Yuri in the good and bad times. He wasn't lying when he said he wanted to be there for him. He was learning and he was trying. It felt like Yuri was trying too so it was nice. Together they would get through this and their future Viktor could feel it, looked bright.

"Viktor, answer your phone."

"You answer it." Shifting in his sleep Viktor tried to block out the ringing, he knew that ringtone though.

"No. Here. Take it and answer it."

Opening an eye he saw Yuri sitting up in bed holding his phone out for him. Sitting up as well he grabbed it from him and answered it.

"Hello?"

"Busy?" Hearing Yuiro's voice Viktor realized he wasn't dreaming then, that was the right ringtone he heard.

"Need something?"

"Is this right? You are holding a thing for Katsuki?"

"Yea. We are why?" Getting out of bed he whispered to Yuri he would be right back and stepped out of his room. "Are you interested in joining us?"

"So Phichit and Christophe are doing it too?"

"Yea. They came out the other week to see how Yuri was doing and they decided to stay and help. Why?"

"Do you think he would be okay with me joining too?"

"Really? I think he would like that a lot actually!" He was shocked to hear this. Yurio hadn't contacted them since the Grand Prix final and yes he didn't try to contact the other either but he figured it was for the best. "I'll send you all the information tomorrow. The only thing is…well…we are going to have to try and find a place for you to stay." Talking to him a little bit more about it Viktor hung up with him for the night and went back into the bedroom. Climbing back under the covers he waited for Yuri to get settled before he moved closer to snuggle him.

"Everything okay?"

"Yea. Just had something to take care of. I can't wait for this fundraiser. It's going to be a blast." Feeling Yuri finally coming to bed he kept him close and shut his eyes for the night. He had another busy day in front of him.

Stretching besides the rink, Viktor, Christophe, and Phichit were warming up for their practice. They decided it would be cool to work on something together to get the fundraiser going and then they could each do solo pieces after. Letting them decide the lineup after the group piece they decided Viktor would go first since he was the official host of the event. Since he seemed to be struggling though he was going to do one to start and then halfway through he would do a second number. They wanted him to close the event to but he started laughing at them. He wasn't sure why he was struggling so much in designing programs but he was and it wasn't making this fun at all. Once they gone over the opening piece Viktor let the other two practice first. He needed to see if he could find a better song because right now he wasn't happy with the one he chose which could be a reason he was struggling so much. Realizing he had a lot of classical pieces he decided to think more modern for once. He had changed as a person this season off so perhaps his music choices should reflect that. Searching artists all over found a couple he liked. Hearing one song that came up from a mis-click he stopped and felt his heart start beating rapidly. This was it! This was what he was looking for! Adjusting his headphones to hide his phone better he took to the ice. At least he had one song, he just needed two more.

Stopping for lunch they all went back to the house to eat. Viktor was happy to see Yuri really trying. He wasn't eating three large meals every day but he would make sure he ate at least three times a day. He knew he was scared to put on weight from not doing anything all day so he didn't push him to stuff himself. So long as he was taking care of himself he was happy.

"Have a second Viktor? I know you want to get back to Ice Castle." Hearing Yuri behind him he stopped and turned to face him.

"I always have time for you, what's up?"

"I've been thinking about what you said, about Christmas Eve. And well, I…I'd really like to just spend the day out. We don't have to do anything fancy. It would just be nice to spend the day with you."

"Sure! I feel bad that I haven't been here with you much knowing it's hard on you to go out and I want to surprise you with something but know I miss spending time with you. I'm still thinking of what to do for my birthday." Kissing Yuri's cheek he grabbed his coat and headed back with the others. He did feel really bad about always leaving Yuri alone but he seemed to coming out of his room more so that was good. When they got back earlier he was watching TV with Minako; that was something he hadn't seen in a while so it was nice.

Happy with finally having at least one song he noticed the story unfolded in his mind allowing his body to follow and within an hour he had the basic outline set. Now he could go and add additional segments as needed. Breaking to get some water and fix his boots he went over more music hoping to find the other two he needed. With only a few weeks to get these perfect he wanted to put all he had into this, plus the better they did the more they could raise for Yuri he was sure of that.

"Ready Yuri?" Standing beside the bed Viktor was waiting for the other so they could head out for the day. He was completely sore from the days of practice but today was just to be the two of them enjoying the day together as he promised so he would make it work.

"I think so." Watching him make sure he had his phone and wallet they headed out. Viktor wasn't going to lie, he was looking forward to this. He had already told Yuri he wasn't going to get the chance to spend any of his own money; even though he had given him back the seven thousand Yuri put into his account as the coaching fee. He didn't want him to spend a dime of it. Today he was going to spoil the other whether he liked it or not.

"Just tell me if we have to stop. I don't want you overdoing it."

"I will I promise. Despite your beliefs I can walk around. It just hurts if I do it a lot." Still, he felt Yuri's arm lace around his own. This was a first. He wouldn't lie though, he liked it a lot. Taking it slow they walked towards the water. Even though it was freezing out there was something about the ocean they couldn't get enough of. Helping Yuri sit on the edge of the path they watched the waves roll in. This was nice, it was peaceful, and it reminded Viktor of when he first came here. Sitting beside Yuri like this just figuring things out. Who knew they would have come so far. Feeling Yuri rest his head against his shoulder he looked over at him and smiled.

"Everything alright Yuri?"

"I'm good. It's just…I…well…some days I wake up and I still can't believe I'm not dreaming. You are really here. Not only are you with me but you are with me. Today I woke up to you sleeping beside me and I had to pinch myself knowing we had an official date planned. I know I haven't been easy to be around lately but you staying besides me means a lot Viktor."

It was hard not to blush at his words, Yuri was adorable. Kissing the top of his head the best he could they sat together in silence. Viktor wanted to say something amazing back but the words seemed to get lodged in his throat. Deciding to just not force it he kept things the way they were for a little while. Back then they used to sit in silence a lot, though, he was trying to figure out what Yuri was thinking.

Spending an hour at the water they both were getting rather cold and decided it would be best to head inland more. Seeing Yuri shiver a little Viktor bought them both something hot to drink while they sat at a little park. It was quiet yet the area was busy. Yuri wasn't kidding, this was a big day for couples.

"Hey Viktor."

"Hmm?" Hearing Yuri call his name he took his focus off of the people around them and put them on his love, who was looking out at the others.

"I've been thinking. There is still a lot I don't know about you. You've told me about your past a big but what are your plans for the future? Or rather, what were your plans for the future? Before you met me anyway."

Taking a second to think about it he admitted to Yuri the truth. "Honestly, I had no plans for the future. I knew I had to start thinking about what I truly wanted after I stopped competing but I really didn't have anything before I met you."
"Really? For some reason I had this feeling you had your whole life planned and meeting me derailed that for you."

Trying hard not to laugh and failing he put his free arm around Yuri's shoulders. "Nope! In fact being with you has helped me plan a better future for myself. One that doesn't just involve me waking up the day after I retire going, okay now what? I may seem put together Yuri but really I'm just a mess." Laughing at himself he noticed Yuri was still thinking hard on something. Kissing his cheek he saw him blush and move his head away from him a bit. Someone still wasn't comfortable with public displays of affection that were more than just arms around the other.

"What's on your mind Yuri? Ask me anything. Really. I can handle it."

"It's just…I don't know. I guess I was thinking about how little I actually do know about you. And now I feel like I know even less. I was going off assumptions."

"I'm sorry. We got so focused on the Grand Prix and I wanted to know all about you I guess my life just never came up. Not that I'm mad about that."

"Have you ever thought of having your own family? I know you told me about how yours treated you and I did some research on my own while you were practicing about what you could have faced in Russia with their laws and ideals. I was just curious."

"Oh? Are you saying you want to give me that?" Seeing Yuri push him away and stand he figured he messed up, he shouldn't have been teasing him.

"Well since that moment is over what do you feel like doing now?" Hearing him sounding peeved he stood up and put his arms around Yuri's waist to hold him close and still.

"I'm sorry. I was insensitive and used stupid humor. The answer is yes though, to your question. I've thought about it. I lost mine but I've always wanted one. One where I wouldn't do to them what was done to me. Though, I don't want them to worry about being abused if they walked outside." Shaking his head he stopped and sighed. He didn't want to think about that now. He was out on a first date with his love. No sad thoughts. Resting his chin on Yuri's shoulder he pointed off to the side of them. "See those people there? The ones with the littlest on the father's back."

"Yea."

"That's what I've dreamed of. Something like that."

"It's a nice dream Viktor."

"Thanks. I think so too."

Hatsetsu was beautiful this time of year and being it was Christmas Eve Viktor thought it looked even better. He was really glad he got to spend the season here to witness this. Seeing the time he took Yuri's hand and led him to this restaurant he booked for them. He was lucky he found a place considering he had booked so late but when he asked around about it he got great feedback so he was happy.

"Is this why you told me to dress decently?" Yuri asked as he was escorted to the table.

"Yes. And I figured you would want to wear something other than sweats all day."

"My sweats are rather comfy as a matter of fact and the only things I could adjust." Sitting across from him Viktor took his closest hand and intertwined their fingers.

"How much weight did you lose?" Watching Yuri look away but tighten the grip on their hands he knew he was enough. "I'm sorry I didn't try to intervene better."

Seeing Yuri's head snap forward to face him he said, "No! No don't say that! I did it to myself. You were always trying to get me to eat and take care of myself. I just didn't want to. I believed it was better if I did nothing but rot away. I would have been a lot worse if I didn't have you Viktor. Honest."

"I love you Yuri."

"I love you too."

The rest of the evening went by peacefully and with fun conversation. They talked about tomorrow a bit, Viktor wasn't too happy with the whole keeping it a surprise thing, but, he couldn't say much about it. He was keeping a few surprises from Yuri as well. After dinner Viktor decided to start heading back. Yuri wasn't saying anything but he could see he was starting to hurt. Yuri had tried to hide popping pain pills in his mouth but Viktor could tell what was going on. Before he did any more damage to his back they got back to the house and in their room to cuddle and rest.

"I hope today was good for you Yuri. I wanted this first date to be really special for you."

"It was great Viktor thank you. I don't know if you know this about me yet but I'm really not hard to please." At his smile Viktor climbed in beside him with his laptop in his hand. Since Yuri's concussion was healed finally as of last week they could cuddle and watch movies. This was what Viktor truly wanted to do with the other. Hearing Yuri's soft breathing halfway through the movie he looked down to see him asleep against his chest. He was too adorable. Knowing Yuri would hate him for it in the morning he took a picture of them like this and posted it to his Instagram with the caption First date was a complete success. Laying back in bed better while trying not to wake or hurt Yuri he shut his eyes for the night. Seeing a light hitting his eyes he opened one eye to see his phone lit up with a notification from Instagram that Phichit liked the photo. And with a smile on his face, he fell asleep.

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They finally went on a date! Yay babies! Next chapter we have Viktor's birthday. Let's hope the cuteness continues. Until next time.

~Femalefighter~