Sorry it's a short chapter. kinda a filler, also just wanted to throw some ice ice baby in there.

It was the day before thanksgiving, no surprise the office was mostly empty, save a few cleanings here and there. Lukas found himself looking up more about football, Mathias request of seeing each other before he went back echoing in his mind. Well not just him, but Arthur and Alfred as well.

He wanted something to actually talk about with the athlete, so he tried to learn what he could about football. It was pretty simple, and considering the fans, i.e. Alfred, that wasn't much of a surprise. Lukas watched a few videos, mainly featuring the man of his interest.

The bell rang to the door signaling someone entering and Lukas looked up to see his brother.

"Let's get lunch." He said. Lukas looked at the time, it was about time he took his break anyways. The two went over to the panera that was attached to the shopping strip the office was in. They sat across from each other at a long table, Emil sipping his coke awkwardly.

"I have to tell you something." he said. Lukas raised an eyebrow. "I uh…"

"Lukas!" came a voice across the room. Mathias sat with his cousin and cousin's fiance. He quickly came over, setting his plate next to Lukas and settling in while the two others sat next to Emil.

"Is this your brother?" Mathias asked.

"Yes. This is Emil." Lukas replied, trying not to let a blush creep to his face, meanwhile his brother looked uncomfortable.

"Hi Emil. My name is Mathias and this is my cousin Berwald and his fiance Tino."

"Hi." Emil said, making eye contact with Lukas, his annoyance piercing the other's pupils. Mathias began to talk about how he broke his arm as a kid, falling out of the back of a truck. It was quite the humorous story and Lukas was rather mesmerized by the man, he barely noticed his phone vibrate, that is until Emil kicked him under the table and motioned to his phone.

I needed to talk to you. Can we leave these people It was from Emil. Lukas shrugged in response, suggesting he doesn't know what to do.

I can practically see you drooling so unless you want to keep making a fool of yourself we should go

Lukas felt his face heat up and he cleared his throat, making an excuse about having to get back to work and Emil having to get back to school.

"Oh.. well it was nice seeing you again!" Mathias said, looking rather rejected. The two brothers took care of their dishes and left to walk back to the office.

"So what did you have to tell me?" Lukas said before they reached the building. Emil shyed back.

"I uh… I'm kinda… dating someone…" he said.

"Oh really? Who?" Lukas knew the answer, but played along for his brother's sake. Emil wouldn't meet his eyes.

"Leon." A small smile spread across the older brother's face and he let out a chuckle. "Hey don't laugh at me."

"I'm not. I just knew it."

"Don't say you knew it, that takes away from my big reveal!"

"I'm sorry Emil. But you guys spend a lot of time together and you're not the straightest crayon in the box."

"You're one to talk. Fawning over that football player like a lame high schooler. If we're gonna talk about anyone being gay it's you." Emil's face was scrunched up in defense.

"I at least dated a woman." Lukas said with a smirk.

"Natalia hardly counts."

"I won't argue on that. I'll see you after work little brother." The two went their separate ways and Lukas survived the rest of his work shift. There were happy thanksgivings thrown out and 'don't die on black friday!' being said and Lukas headed home. The apartment was dark when he arrived, the only living creature being their cat, Valkyrie.

Lukas kicked off his shoes at the door and walked into the kitchen, trying to plan out what to eat. There wasn't much in the fridge, nothing to make a meal out of. He decided on heating up some chinese food from the freezer. He ate his food on the couch, the dinner not being formal enough for the table.

With the night coming to a close, Lukas wrapped himself in his blankets, letting sleep overtake him.