Chapter Three

"Come on, Liebling!" Gilbert hummed taking his hands and trying to pull him up. "Come vith us. Jou'll have fun!"

"I'm not really a people person." Matthew grumbled trying to hide under the blankets. The albino was trying to get him to go with him and his friends to the bar.

"I know, but Lovi vill be there. England too." Prussia complained. "I need someone to defend me from their mean comments!"

"Gil, you can handle it." Canada sighed as Gilbert gave him sad eyes. He sat on the edge of the bed next to him and pouted. "Fine, I'll go."

"Danke, Vögelchen!" Prussia bounced happily leaning down and kissing him. Matthew smiled into it. It was hard for him to say no. "Ich Liebe dich."

The pair stayed in bed for a while before getting up to get dressed. Canada was happy they weren't going to a fancy place and didn't have to dress up. After a while, the others knocked on their door.

"Hallo Franny! Hi Toni!" Gilbert greeted loudly pulling the pair in for a hug. "Hi Lovi, Arthur."

"Hello, Prussia." Arthur greeted stiffly. He didn't particularly like the Prussian. "Ah, Alf-Matthew? You're coming too?"

"Oui." The Canadian said simply with a shrug. He was used to his 'parents' getting his name wrong. They rarely caught themselves, except when he was with Gilbert.

"Oh-a good." Romano grumbled from Spain's side. "I'll-a have some one sensible to talk to!"

Matthew laughed quietly and smiled. Prussia groaned and took his hand. The trio of couples started to leave the hotel and walk to the bar. The night air was a lot colder. The Canadian hummed contently at the slow cool wind. Gilbert looked over and smiled up at him. He smiled back as the Prussian leaned into him.

The walk wasn't too long and they got to the bar. It was a nice place, warm and welcoming. There was a regular bar area with a bunch of booths on the other side. There was a stage with a dance floor towards the back. They were seated in a booth and talked for a bit before a waiter came over. She smiled and introduced herself. Blackbird instantly knew she was a ghoul by scent.

"What would everyone like to drink tonight?" The waiter asked with a bright smile.

"Best wine you have!" France hummed. She went around the table getting everyone's orders. She finally got to Matthew.

"Ah, just water please." He said politely.

"We also have soft drinks or coffee, if you'd like." The waiter smiled knowingly.

"Coffee would be nice, thank you." The Canadian smiled. She nodded and went to get their drinks.

"Wait, is she a ghoul?" Romano asked quietly leaning over towards him. He was sitting in between the Italian and Gilbert. Matthew just nodded. "How-a did she know?"

"By smell." Blackbird shrugged.

"Ghouls have a good sense of smell?" Arthur asked and Matthew nodded again.

"Aren't ghouls very territorial?" France asked curiously. "She didn't seem hostile."

"Most are, but it's normally over hunting grounds, not in everyday life." The Canadian explained. "Also depends on where they're from. French ghouls tend to be a lot more territorial."

"That's interesting." Francis said thoughtfully.

They kept talking for a while until the waiter came back with their drinks. They ordered a few different snacks to go with their drinks. Antonio offered him some food before remembering. Matthew thanked him anyways. He was glad he didn't actually have to eat around the nations anymore. Although, most of them seemed to forget he was a ghoul.

"Let's go Lovi!" Antonio said pulling on the Italian. A band had just appeared on stage and people were getting up to dance. "Vamos a bailar! Será divertido!"

"Leave me alone you bastardo." Romano said as he was dragged away. Canada laughed quietly seeing his annoyed expression.

"Hey, Birdie." Gilbert started with a smile. The Canadian sighed giving him his hand. The albino took it and pulled him up to the dance floor.

"Oh, mon Dieu. They're both so whipped." Francis mumbled with a smile watching them go. "Hey, Lapin."

"Not happening Frog." Arthur snapped crossing his arms.

Matthew hummed and smiled swaying the albino back and forth slowly. Gilbert was smiling brightly up at him. It wasn't often the Prussian was able to get him to go with them to bars. It was normally even harder to get him to dance.

"Vhat's the occasion?" The albino asked raising an eyebrow as they danced. He smiled noticing the Canadian had spaced out staring down at him lovingly. "Liebling?"

"Hmmm?" Blackbird hummed not realizing he was asked a question at first. He was just enjoying the slow moment. "Oh, nothing. We're here, so I might as well."

"Jou should more often! I love having you come with me." Gilbert said leaning in and kissing his nose. Matthew just laughed quietly.

The couple dance for a while before going back to the booth. Spain and Romano eventually came back over as well. Once Lovino got dancing he didn't like to stop, but Antonio wore out quickly.

"Man, I could use a siesta!" Spain said leaning back into the booth.

Matthew hummed listening to the conversation as he sipped at his coffee. He was getting pretty hungry. He knew he should have eaten before he left Canada. He could hunt now, but he didn't want to encroach on another ghoul's territory. He'd just deal with the hunger for the next few days.

As the night went on the nations drank and talked. Canada has lost count of how many coffees he had had. He could tell the other nations were starting to get a bit drunk. They were starting to slip into their own language. Luckily, he was able to understand the German and French.

The trio of couples ended up staying until the bar closed. The meeting wasn't until later in the day tomorrow. They talked loudly as they walked. Gilbert had his hand in his and leaned into him as well. Canada hummed quietly feeling the cool night air.

Matthew suddenly felt eyes on them. He looked around trying to spot who, but there were a lot of people leaving bars. He quickly shrugged it off since England and France were talking pretty loudly.

"Birdie?" Prussia asked looking up at him. "Okay?"

"Oui, it's nothing." Matthew said with a reassuring smile. The Prussian nodded trusting him. "Did you remember to pack Tylenol?"

"Ja, it's already in the bathroom." Gilbert hummed. He was slurring slightly. He smiled and suddenly burped. They both laughed. "I'll probably need it tomorrow!"

"I'd say so." The Canadian laughed.

They stepped into the hotel lobby and waited for the elevator. They said goodbye to the other nations when they got to their floor. Gilbert tried to unlock their door, but was struggling. Canada just smiled and helped him. The couple stepped inside.

Prussia went to the bathroom while Matthew went to get undressed for bed. He heard quiet footsteps as he pulled off his shirt. He knew the albino was trying to sneak up on him. His hands snuck around his waist feeling his hips and stomach. The Canadian hummed at the touch as Gilbert kissed his neck.

"Ready for bed?" Canada asked innocently. He heard the albino laugh throatily.

"I'm ready to have fun in bed." Prussia hummed as his fingers played with the hem of the Canadian's pants.