Gilbert was released from the hospital, but was restricted to the wheelchair until his legs healed. The doctor scheduled him to come back in two months to take the casts off. They thanked the doctor and left to go home. After they got there, Matthew kissed Gilbert and waved goodbye. Over the next few days until Christmas, Matthew would visit his lover for a few hours and leave. When Christmas Eve came around, Matthew spent the night at Gil's house.
They sat in Gilbert's room playing some video games, while Roderich prepared dinner in the kitchen.
"I got you, Birdie!" Gilbert said triumphantly when he attacked Matthew in the game.
"That's not fair," Matthew said with a pout. "You said you'd go easy on me."
The albino smiled and gave a shrug. "Not my fault you can't pay attention."
Matthew's eyes flashed as he tossed his stuffed bear at Gilbert, hitting him right in the face. The blonde laughed.
"Hey!" Gilbert exclaimed.
"Not my fault you can't pay attention," mocked Matthew.
"Ooh, if I wasn't stuck in this chair, you'd get it so hard." Gilbert said.
Matthew smiled and turned back to the game. Not long after, Roderich called them to the table to eat. They both exited, with Matthew pushing Gil, and went to the table. Matthew was about to sit down, when all of a sudden he stood still.
"Wait! You almost forgot something!" Matthew ran back to Gilbert's room, and came back a moment later with Gilbird. The bird chirped eagerly as Matthew set the bird on top of his boyfriend's head. The blonde smirked at Gilbert's shocked expression. "You forgot to get Gilbird."
"Uh..." Gilbert tried to look up at the bird. He began to laugh. "Thanks, Birdie."
Matthew threw his arms around Gilbert and kissed him on the cheek. Ludwig came in at that moment and froze, staring at the two, embarrassed. Gilbert spotted him and chuckled.
"What's wrong, West? It's not like you haven't seen Mattie kiss me before."
Ludwig tore his eyes away from the scene and sat down. Roderich joined them a second later, bringing the food with him. Once the meal was over Matthew took Gilbert back to the room. They sat in silence for a few minutes until Matthew pulled Gilbert into a hug.
"In a couple of months, you'll be able to walk." Matthew began to cry.
"Birdie, why are you crying?"
"I'm just happy..." Matthew said pulling away and wiping his eyes.
"I'm happy too." Gilbert pulled the blonde close again and kissed him.
The rest of the night, they played games, laughed, and talked. It was almost 2 in the morning until they finally turned in for the night. They laid down on the bed and wrapped their arms around each other. Gilbert kissed Matthew on the forehead and Matthew did the same.
"Good night, Gil."
"Good night, Birdie."
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"Mattie!" The door to Gil's bedroom swung open and strong hands pulled Matthew from the bed.
Matthew was awake instantly, and panicked. The hands released him and he saw Alfred with a big grin on his face.
"Al! I was sleeping!" Matthew said, irritated. "And what are you doing here?"
"Gilbert's uncle let me in, and Mattie, it's Christmas!" Alfred wrapped his arms around Matthew and lifted him in the air, giving him a hug.
"Al, yes I know it's Christmas, but I wanted to sleep in with Gil."
Alfred pouted. "But what about family?"
Matthew sighed and turned to look at the bed. Surprisingly, Gilbert was still asleep. "Al, give me another hour of peaceful sleep and I'll be over, ok?"
"Fine." Alfred turned around and left the room.
Matthew crawled back in the bed and snuggled back into the warmth of his lover. He was soon asleep again.
An hour later Matthew pulled himself out of bed and got dressed, leaving Gilbert to sleep a little longer. He went over to his house and stepped inside to find Alfred playing some video games that he must've gotten as a gift. When he heard the door open he peeked at the door and saw Matthew. Jumping up from his seat, he ran to his twin.
"So Mattie, what was that gift you got me?"
Matthew shook his head and smiled. "I'll go get it." He went upstairs and grabbed the wrapped package sitting on his desk. After he was back down stairs, he handed it to Alfred.
"Hmm..." Alfred shook the small box and gave it questioning look. After turning it over a few times he pulled at the paper and tore it open. A smile stretched across his face as he held his new Ipod. He tackled Matthew in a hug. "Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!"
"Al, get off." Matthew chuckled.
A knock at the door interrupted the two teens. Matthew pushed his brother off of him and went to the door. When he opened it, he saw Ivan standing there.
"Uh... is Alfred here?" Ivan asked with his strong Russian accent.
Matthew turned around and called. "Alfred, there's someone here to see you."
"Who is it?" Alfred asked, coming to the door. He stopped dead in his tracks when he saw who it was. "Ivan? I thought we agreed that you shouldn't come here."
"I just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas." Ivan's face turned a little pink.
"Ivan, my parents..."
"Alfred, Mathieu, who is at the door?"
"Oh shit!" Alfred whispered.
Francis came in the room and found Ivan standing at the door, Alfred with a panicked expression, and Matthew, who tried to act as if he weren't part of what was going on. The Frenchman smiled and waved. "Come on in, Ivan."
Alfred didn't know what to say. He thought that his parents would get angry if they saw the Russian. He knew that his parents never liked what he did at school with his friends and always assumed that they didn't like his friends. Turning back to Ivan, he smiled and gestured to come in. He stepped inside and followed Alfred to the living room.
"Dad and Pops." Alfred called to both of his parents.
"What is it, love?" Arthur asked stepping in with Francis.
"I have something to tell you about me and Ivan." Alfred reached for Ivan's hand and grasped it.
"You two are dating." Francis stated. It wasn't a question.
"Wha..." Alfred started, a little confused.
"Matthew took the liberty of telling us that Ivan was really a good kid and that you two were going out," said Arthur.
Ivan blushed at the statement and Alfred looked over at Matthew. He wasn't sure whether he should be grateful to him or feel betrayed. He must've decided, because a moment later, he walked over to him and hugged him.
"Thank you," Alfred whispered into his ear.
Matthew smiled and hugged him back. A moment later, another knock was heard. Matthew opened it again, this time to find Gilbert glaring at him playfully.
"Why didn't you wake me up, Birdie?"
"Sorry, Gil. I just wanted to let you sleep some more." He kissed him on the cheek before asking, "So do you want me to make some pancakes?"
"Do you need to ask that?" Gilbert said, making Matthew giggle.
"I'll get started."
Matthew disappeared into the kitchen and Gilbert rolled himself into the living room. Alfred and Ivan were sitting next to each other and holding hands while Francis stood next to Arthur, talking about something. Everyone turned to looked at him.
"Hello, Gilbert. Merry Christmas!" exclaimed Francis.
Gilbert smiled. This had to be the best Christmas ever.
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This had to be the hardest chapter to write. Anyway, don't forget to review~!