Author's Note:
hello! I'm relatively new here, and I'll take requests for GerAme/AmeGer One-Shots!
I'm up for angst, fluff, smut, pretty much anything!
enjoy this little drabble!
Snuggle Puppy
Alfred watched the taller male make his way to the living room.
Ludwig was kind enough to let Alfred stay over for the night.
Alfred's nightmares had been getting to him, so he figured getting out of his house would make him feel better.
Ludwig handed Alfred the extra pair of clothes, "Sorry if they're too big on you." He speaks softly, a little embarrassed that he would be seeing Alfred in his clothes.
Alfred gave Ludwig a sweet smile, "Hey, no worries!" He hums before standing up.
"I'm sure they'll keep me nice and comfy." He beamed before making his way into the bathroom to change.
Ludwig sat down on his couch, staring down at one of his sleeping dogs.
Man, this was tough... He hated being so awkward and shy about these kinds of things.
Him and Alfred have grown closer in the recent years, becoming almost best friends.
Ludwig... wanted more.
He shook his head, as if it could shake off the pink that was dusted on his face.
Come on, now...
Alfred didn't like him like that.
He gave another sigh, reaching a hand down to stroke at his dog, giving them a soft smile as they nuzzled into Ludwig's hand with a happy grunt.
Alfred let out a yawn as he made his way out of the bathroom, stretching out his arms befire smiling at Ludwig.
"Hey, Lud..." He hums before cracking his neck.
"I think I'll head to bed, alright?"
Ludwig held his breath.
No.
No, now wasn't a good time...
He gave a small nod, showing a small smile.
"Goodnight. Wake me if you need anything."
Alfred nodded.
Of course he wasn't going to disturb Ludwig's slumber.
He was stressed enough as it is.
He didn't need someone coming into his room in the middle of the night because of a nightmare...
Alfred still nodded, though, just at least to ease Ludwig's racing worries.
"Goodnight, buddy bear." He smiles warmly, ruffling the taller male's hair.
"Go to bed soon, okay? You need rest, too."
Ludwig shyly glanced away, smiling a bit at the care in Alfred's voice.
Right.
He would go to bed soon.
He nodded as Alfred turned away and into the guest room.
Ludwig exhaled, leaning back on the couch as he just let his bangs fall over his forehead.
He didn't care too much at the moment... as Alfred was all that was on his mind.
Hours had passed since then, Ludwig couldn't sleep.
Little did he know, Alfred couldn't either.
The American made his way into the living room, a fluffy blanket wrapped around his shoulders, smiling as he saw Ludwig flinch a bit, not expecting Alfred to be awake.
"I thought I'd find you up." He smirks before plopping down next to Ludwig and leaning his head on his shoulder.
Ludwig sighed, "What are you doing up, dummy? It's late..." He mumbles, his face burning at the contact.
Alfred chuckled softly, slipping his arm around Ludwig's tiredly.
"My mind wouldn't stop racing..." He whispers, causing Ludwig's heart to pound against his chest.
Was Alfred doing this on purpose?!
He attempted to calm his breathing, hesitantly leaning his own head against Alfred's.
"Is that so?" He asks softly, causing Alfred to give a small nod.
"Being with you..." Alfred started off, "I feel a little more at ease." He hums softly, closing his eyes as he leans into Ludwig a bit more.
"Oh! R-really..?" He stutters a bit, his eyes scanning the wall back and forth anxiously.
"Mhm..." Alfred hums, practically resting all of his weight onto Ludwig, which made him even more anxious.
Ludwig gently pushed Alfred away from him with one hand.
"W-what are you doing..? If you're just going to tease me then- then stop..." He avoided the American's sad gaze, only to gasp a bit as Alfred rested a hand on his cheek.
"What do you mean, honey bear?" He asked softly, causing Ludwig to tear his gaze away from Alfred.
"You know exactly what I mean!" Ludwig's voice broke as he spoke, causing Alfred's heart to ache at the sight.
Was Ludwig... really in that much denial?
"Calling me those stupid pet names and- and leaning against me... Making me happy only to- to..." Ludwig trailed off, trembling a bit as he stared down at his hands, tears welling up in his eyes.
"Lud..." Alfred whispered, staring up at him dumbfounded.
He'd never seen Ludwig... cry before.
Why was he so sad? What happened?
Ludwig tried his best to stay silent as he sobbed, letting out a few sniffles here and there as he attempted to hide his face from Alfred.
"I'm sorry... I'm sorry-" Alfred was quick to shush Ludwig, gently pulling his head down to his shoulder.
"Ludwig... please don't cry, baby." He frowns, rubbing at his back.
"I'm not leading you on. I promise you, I'm not." He whispers, running his hand through his hair lovingly.
"I love you..." He whispers, giving Ludwig a soft squeeze.
This was... so odd.
Ludwig wasn't one to cry, especially about something like this...
He had a heart, Alfred knew that much. But, who could've possibly broken Ludwig like this?
Was there something Alfred was missing?
He rubbed at Ludwig's back until he was done.
He sniffled, wiping at his eyes with an ashamed look on his face.
God, he was such a crybaby...
He blinked up at Alfred, who gave him a sympathetic smile.
Ludwig heaved a sigh, closing his eyes tiredly.
"God, I'm sorry... I know I was acting like an idiot."
Alfred gently shook his head.
"No you weren't, snuggle puppy." He smiles warmly, pressing a sweet kiss to Ludwig's cheek, causing him to smile a bit.
Alfred could've sworn his heart exploded into a burst of love and happiness.
Ludwig's smile was something he treasured so so dearly.
It was so, very, beautiful.
"I love you, dummy." Ludwig chuckled a bit before snuggling Alfred close, causing him to flash a big, bright smile.
"I love you, too, snuggle puppy."