Chapter 15: Epilogue

Almost Three Years Later:

Gilbert ran through his and Matthew's apartment and stopped at his Birdie's bedroom, knocking on the door. Despite living together for two years, they still had seperate rooms, and yet they still snuggled with each other when they felt lonely. A second later, the door squeaked open and a tired Matthew was revealed. He rubbed his eyes, trying to get rid of the drowsiness and saw the German staring at him with a grin.

"Gil, why did you wake me up, I was having my afternoon nap?"

"Birdie, it's so close to Christmas!"

"Yes it is." Matthew laughed at his boyfriend's eagerness. "You're too much like Alfred when it comes to this time of year."

"It's tomorrow!"

Matthew laughed some more. "Calm down. By the way, I got you something."

"Ooh, I wonder what it is," Gilbert said, pulling the blonde by the waist and planting a kiss on his neck.

"You'll just have to wait and see."

"I guess so, but I also got something for you. I think you'll love it, at least, I hope you do."

Matthew giggled and turned his head so he could capture Gil's lips with his own. They stayed in each other's arms for a while, just enjoying the other's company. When they finally pulled apart they decided it was time to eat then head for bed. They chose to sleep in the same bed that night and snuggle.

The next morning, Gilbert got up first and snuck into the small living room where they had their Christmas tree, and placed a small box under it. He went back upstairs and shook Matthew awake.

"Come on, Birdie. You can't sleep in right now."

"Geez, Gil, you really are like Alfred." Sighing, the blonde slowly sat up and rubbed his eyes. He looked at the albino's face and saw the ever zealous smile. Shaking his head in amusement, he got up and followed Gil to the tree. "Okay, you open your's first."

Gilbert opened his gift and found that it was the tool set he had been looking at for a long time. Matthew gave a small smile when the German's eyes lit up.

"Thank you, Birdie!" Gilbert hugged his lover and turned back to the tree. "Now it's your turn."

Matthew looked under the tree, looking for the thing that Gilbert was staring at so intently. When he found it, he pulled it out from under it. Looking it over, he saw that it was a small box. He gave Gilbert a weird look before he began to pull at the wrapping. Once all the paper was gone, it revealed a blue case that he opened carefully. Flipping the lid up, he found a small ring sitting in the center.

"Birdie." Gilbert spoke.

Matthew looked forward, but also had to look down. His mind was having a hard time wrapping itself around what was going on. Gilbert was on one knee in front of him. The German took both of his hands, that were holding the box, into his.

"We've been through a lot these years that we've had together. You helped fix my legs and let's face it. Without you, I never would've passed highschool."

Matthew swallowed as his heart felt like it would leap out of his chest.

Gilbert continued, a little more nervous. "So, I was just wondering. Would... you marry me?"

Matthew stood there, unable to comprehend what had just happened. Slowly, the reality of the situation caught up with him. Tears filled his eyes and he leapt into Gilbert's arms.

"Yes! Yes! Yes!"

Gilbert smiled. Three years ago he had said that it was the best Christmas ever. Now he knew he was wrong. This was the best Christmas ever.

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THE END! Awe man... I really liked writing this story TT^TT... Oh well, I've got other stories I can work on, I guess... Anyway, don't forget to review~!

PS: This is my Christmas present to all of you~!