Valentines day was coming up, it was only a few days away and Gilbert still hadn't thought of what to do for Matthew. Things have been awkward between them lately, after their little misunderstanding at Christmas, things haven't been the same. Matthew had avoided any sort of touching, unless it was kissing or a quick hug. Gilbert didn't think that this would bug him as much as it was. It was driving him up a wall, he missed the little touches, and he wanted to feel him, but felt like he shouldn't since Matthew wasn't touching him. It was all so frustrating.

He had to make some sort of grand romantic gesture then strongly hint that he wanted to take things just a little bit further. He teamed together with Elizaveta to see if she had any wonderful ideas that he could steal. They sat in the back of a coffee shop, with their bags on the floor next to them. "Why don't you just verbally tell him exactly what you want to do that way there's no misunderstandings. As for being romantic I'm just as lost as you are. But honestly you are the girl in the relationship so he might have something planned for you."

"I am not the girl in the relationship, there is no girl, we're both guys and guys plan shit for their lover on Valentines." Gilbert snapped and leaned back in his chair, so far his dear friend was being of no use to him. He wanted to do something that would blow Matthew's mind, but he didn't know what. He rubbed his forehead and Elizaveta rolled her eyes at him. She sipped at her cappuccino and uncrossed her legs so she could lean across the table.

"Have a candle lit dinner at your place. Your old man will be out, you could get Lovino to steal you some fine Italian wine, maybe even teach you how to cook something. You can wine and dine Matthew, treat him to a sweet romantic movie, then take him to your bedroom for some real fun." She smirked, looking pretty smug with herself. She knew Gilbert's cooking ability left much to be desired, but with either Lovino or Feliciano as his cooking mentor he surely could make something edible that did not involve potato and some kind of wurst. You can only eat so much German food before you start noticing that your pants aren't fitting like they used to.

Meanwhile Matthew was over at Tim's house teaching how to make all different kinds of pot baked goods. Today's lesson was cookies, they were even making them in the shapes of hearts to get into the holiday spirit. "Hey have you and Gilbert tried anything since the last time you tried." Tim asked as he slid a tray of their heart shaped pot cookies into the oven. Matthew shook his head as he washed flower from his hands. "How come?" Tim was confused, he really thought that Matthew would have suggested his idea. Matthew shrugged his shoulders.

Tim watched Matthew, he wasn't himself. He took a old orange sherbert plastic bowl and filled it with as many of their cookies as he could fit, he placed the lid on top of it and handed it over to Matthew. "I thought you wanted to sell these?" Matthew said taking the bowl from him. It was unlike Tim to give away something for free, he was a fan of making money.

"Consider it payment for helping me out. Now go share those with your man and relax. Actually go out any enjoy yourself, do whatever you fucking want." He said and eyed the timer. Matthew smiled and shoved the tub of cookies into his backpack, they still needed to be frosted but he could do that later. Matthew thanked Tim for the cookies before leaving and going back home. He hid them underneath his bed, he was afraid that his stepbrother would find them and eat them all like the glutton he was. He would hate to see what Alfred would be like when he got a case of the munchies, there would be no food left.

While Matthew was busy hiding his pot cookies Alfred was watching a movie at Arthur's place. The couple was sharing a blanket and a bowl of pop corn. Arthur had his head resting on top of Alfred's shoulder. His eyes kept closing during the film, he was so tired, he couldn't help but to fall asleep against him. Alfred was so warm, it really made him tired sometimes.

The two of them had the whole apartment to them selves. Antonio and Lovino were finally talking again, the two of them were even dancing together once more. But they still hadn't got back together and it would probably take a couple years before they did. Alfred closed his eyes as well, he actually found the whole movie boring but it was one of Arthur's favorites so he was putting up with it. The sound of Arthur's soft snoring quickly put him to sleep as well.

Cuddled closely together they slept for a about an hour before Alfred woke. He placed a kiss on top of Arthur's head and smiled. "Hey ts time to wake up." He whispered and softly shook his shoulder. Arthur grunted at him but he scooted in closer and nuzzled against his chest. Alfred kissed his forehead, then his cheek, and mouth before he repeated what he said. Arthur opened his eyes but promptly closed them again, he stayed nuzzled against him leeching off his heat.

Alfred sighed and wrapped a arm around his shoulders and they sat there like that in the dark. "Alfred, what do you want to do for Valentines day?" Arthur asked.

"I don't know, its not we can really go out and do something. You could always come over to my house mom and dad are going out to see some play and then dinner, Matthew will probably be out with Gilbert, so we could have the house to our selves. If I was older I would suggest dinner then sex, but I guess we'll have to a wait a few years until then." Alfred said, teasing and biting the top of his ear.

He watched and he could see the blush fill his face and his ears. Alfred gave a small laugh and kissed along his neck. "Don't say stupid shit like that." Arthur muttered and sunk down deeper into the couch. "If I was younger I would already have had you." He said and this time Alfred blushed. They sat there awkwardly, now speechless. Their faces were red and when there was a knock at the they both jumpped.

"Arthur I forgot my key, could you please let me in. Its raining like hell out here." Antonio cried out and Arthur quickly sprung to his feet and ran over to the door. He flung it open and Antonio ran inside with Lovino, their clothes and hair was dripping with water. Alfred quickly got up and grabbed them some towels.

"Hey Al, my grandpa is coming to pick me up, do you want to hitch a ride with me?" Lovino asked taking the towel and drying his hair with it. Alfred nodded his head and Lovino tossed the towel at him. "Well he'll be here soon so give Arthur a good bye kiss. I need to use the restroom." Lovino said patting his shoulder when he walked by him. Antonio and Alfred made eye contact with one another, no words were exchanged between the two of them. Antonio walked away and went into his room. When Lovino's grandfather arrived Alfred gave Arthur a quick kiss before walking out the door first. Lovino waved and followed his friend out the door.

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