Matthew yawned loudly, feeling Gilbird shift and move around on his head. He was out walking, and had decided on a whim to take his boyfriend's little buddy along. He had gone on walks with him before, and wasn't that worried about his flying off. His real concern at the moment was the face that his plans were as good as ruined. He had gone on an early 'walk' to cover up for the fact that he was leaving to get Gilbert a Valentines Day gift. They lived not too far from some small flower shop, so he had decided to buy his Prussian a bunch of flowers. Maybe they would even have some maple leaves to decorate them with? He'd seen them there before.
But, no. The store had a line stretching around the corner. There was no way he'd be able to wait that long. And even if he did, all that would be left would be wilted, and there was no way he was getting leftovers for his boyfriend.
"Cheep." The little, yellow bird pranced around on top of his blonde hair, happy as could be. In retrospect, his idea really hadn't been well thought out. He had no clue what he was going to do now. Gilbert deserved something special. But expensive restaurants had always made the pair a bit uncomfortable, while long walks on the beach were buried about six inches under the most recent snowfall. Sighing dejectedly, he turned and began to make his way back home, deciding he'd have to fall back on his plan B; cook Gilbert his favorite meals for the day.
"Looks like I'd better go get the car, Gilbird. I've got a few errands to run, so you're staying home, alright?"
"Cheee!" The bird whistled happily, doing a spin. He loved the outdoors, and his humans talking to him.
About ten minutes later, Mattie stomped the snow off his boots and entered the house. He removed his coat and boots, setting Gilbird on a nearby perch, and walked into the kitchen to start breakfast. He got out a pan, and then paused when he saw a rather large box on the dining room table. Curious, he walked over and examined the card attached to it.
Mattie, I saw decided to add on to our family. He needed a home, and we have one to give. I hope you like him as much as I do. Happy Valentines Day, Birdie. Ps. His name is Kumajiro. I didn't choose it.
He was about halfway through re-reading the card when the box shifted. Mattie jumped and he heard Gilbird titter. Cautiously, he reached for the top of the box and lifted it off. Inside, to his surprise, was a pure white cat.
"Maoo." He placed both front paws on the edge of the box and began trying to sniff this new arrival. Mattie reached out a bit, letting the creature examine him. He chuckled a bit, as the sound the cat had first made sounded a bit like he'd been asking 'Who?'
"Hello. My name is Matthew. It's nice to meet you, Kumajiro."
"Maooo." The cat bumped his head against Mattie's hand, obviously asking for pets.
"I see you two met." Gilbert snuck his arms around the distracted blonde's waist. "Do you like our newest member of the family?"
Matthew was surprised to hear the tiniest bit of uncertainty in the other's voice. He wanted to know that he had done the right thing, taking in another mouth to feed without consulting his boyfriend first. In response, Mattie picked up his kitty, turned around, and held him up to Gilbert's face. "That is the look of someone who is going to be very happy here. He shall play with toy mice, nap in as many sunbeams as he wants, wear the best clothes your co-workers are sure to make, and dine today on perfect German wurst."
Gilbert examined the tiny face for a moment before turning around and reaching for his phone. "I need to call Elizaveta and Roderich. They're going to be so excited-,"
"That you interrupted their Valentines Day?" Mattie cut in cheekily.
" . . . I can always let them know tomorrow. Wait, did you say perfect German wurst?"
Yyyyy
Valentines Day chapter! I actually wrote this down last night (I had been planning out the details for a while, though) because I forgot that today was Valentines -.-;
Hope you enjoyed! Review! Also, if you have any requests for upcoming holidays, let me know! I cant promise anything, but I will do my best! :3
