Summary: Rainy day is not that cold to Gilbert...
Warning: School AU, OCC
When he was about to leave school, rain was pouring to the point the sky couldn't be seen as well as everything else beyond 5 feet, and it was the kind of rain water that once soaked in clothes would freeze everything down to the bone. So there was an understanding of why Gilbert was reluctant to storm out there head first like the other students who had no coverage. Not to mention the jagged light that lit up once in a while when the sky cackled at his misfortune. It was not that he was afraid of some nature rage, he only found the idea of them being able to shock the living hell out of a person unappealing and had been avoiding them for the most of his life. But he need to pick up West. Or else the poor boy's going to be walking home alone in this weather.
"Gott," Gilbert mumbled as he folded his glasses and tucked them in a pocket in his bag. Sleeves rolled up, he was mentally prepared as cool air hit his skin. Until a warm grip held him back. "Won't you share with me?" Ivan raised an umbrella up and smiled– the understanding smile in which they always exchange silently whenever their English class turned into an idiotic mess after their teacher slipped up in her lecture. (Was also the one that almost cause his heart to leap, but actually didn't.)
"I mean if you don't mind me taking a quick detour," The hand dropped, though not before sliding down his skin in an almost sensual manner. Gilbert was not sure if the caress was intend with the innocent look the other boy had.
"No, not at all. I'll be glad to come with you," And they fell into steps with one another as the rain roared above the umbrella.
They were classmates so it wasn't as if they never spoken to each other before. It was just that the talking was less than the staring. Whenever Gilbert found his eyes roamed to the broad back of the Russian, the boy would suddenly glance back and they would have the next 3 seconds lost in their world. (Then with a quirk of his lips and Gilbert couldn't contain his own smile, only hid it behind his wrist as he pretend to pay attention the board)
"Where does your brother study?"
"At the elementary down the main street,"
"That's like a long walk, you were going to pick him up, yes?"
"You don't have to walk me all the way, I'll be fine once we reach the cross-" He was pulled to Ivan's side as a car passed by.
"Oh no, I'll come with. I was just wondering what were you thinking to run all the way there under the rain," The arm lingered around him longer than usual.
"I mean water can't hurt an awesome man like me, right?" A chuckle warmed Gilbert's inside and they walked a little bit closer.
"Right," And the conversation died as their shoes splashed water everywhere. Gilbert forgot to say thank you.
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When they got there, almost all the kids had went home. It was not hard to spot his brother, sitting on the porch scribbling at some paper on his knee. Gilbert wanted to hug him, but instead he gave a little knock to the boy's forehead and grinned as he looked up. "Yo, little West"
"Big brother!" The boy broke out a big smile in delight and scrambled to stuff everything in his bag before jumping to his brother. Though upon seeing Ivan, he paused and gave a shy bow, mumbling out his greeting. "Hello, I am Ludwig, Gilbert's younger brother"
"Hello Ludwig, I'm Ivan and I'm his friend." The little boy offered a firm handshake to Ivan and Gilbert thought he saw a gleam of adoration in Ivan's amethyst orbs. He only felt pride.
"Now, how are we going to do this?" He asked, referring to the tiny umbrella that got both of them there. Ivan contemplated something and knelt down to his brother.
"Ludwig, do you like to be carry?"
And Gilbert thought his cheeks were warming as Ludwig's giggled quietly between of them as he sat snugly on Ivan's arm. "You're so tall," Ivan was carrying him as the boy clung wholeheartedly to his neck. Gilbert meanwhile took their bags in his arms and held the umbrella just high enough as he watched the two boys converse.
"Because my sister made me drink milk everyday,"
"If I do so, can I be like you?"
"Of course, little one," Ivan spoke and gave a little nuzzle to his brother's temple. And Gilbert thought to himself, so much for denying his life long crush until now. Because as of this instance, he had already completely head over heel in love with Ivan Braginsky.
(The feeling is mutual since Ivan had waited for Ludwig to disappear inside the house before he leaned down with a tug from Gilbert. And their lips brushed slightly when Gilbert tilted up his head further. They didn't part after awhile. )
Hii, hope you all doing well~ It was raining today and I felt nostalgic with my RuPru ship so I whip this up disregard the mountain that was my homework. Short and no proofread as usual but hope you enjoy. Have a nice week lovelies (it's only Monday...)
-Mii
