I know it's late, and I'm terribly sorry, but I had massive writer's block and massive amounts of AP homework. Now, though, I present:the conclusion of September!

September 30, 2012

Gilbert woke up when the sun coming through his curtains lit-up his eyelids. He groaned and rolled over, pulling the pillow over his head. A few minutes later, he realized that going back to sleep was impossible and lifted his head up, blinking the sleep out of his eyes. Stretching and yawning on the edge of his bed, it took him a few seconds to remember what day it was. What happened last night? Gilbert wondered. Then it all came rushing back.

September 29, 2012

Teeth brushed, hair washed and back to its normal color, button up on, tie tied. Gilbert flashed a blinding smile at his reflection in the bathroom mirror.

"How do I look?" He asked Antonio and Francis, who were sitting in his room.

"Fabulous, mon cher, Matthew will not be able to resist," said Francis before going back to brushing his hair.

"You look great!" Antonio said. The excited Spaniard had been ready within 15 minutes of the group getting home and hadn't stopped pacing since.

"Dude, sit down, we still have thirty minutes before we have to leave," Gilbert said siting down on his bed.

"I know! I just can't relax. I want everything to go perfectly, and I'm so scared it won't," he cried falling onto the couch and resting his head in his hands.

Francis looked up in bewilderment. "You and Lovino are already together though. What do you have to worry about? I think Gilbert should the most nervous, and he is not even fazed."

"I'm not nervous because I'm going with him, we see each other all the time, it's no big deal. I'm nervous because I want to tell him I love him, but I'm scared to know how he's going to react."

"Ooh," Francis and Gilbert said at the same time. Gilbert immediately thought about the first day of school when Antonio had claimed his love for Lovino only minutes after meeting him. Now, though, it had been a month. The two had become friends after Antonio had properly introduced himself. Once they were on speaking terms, Antonio had wasted no time asking Lovino on a date. A surprised Lovino had agreed somewhat hesitantly. A few dates later and Antonio had called his friends to say he had a boyfriend. The two had been inseparable ever since. Lovino might not always return the Spaniard's overly-affectionate contact, and he might always call him "idiot" and "bastard", but the two texted nonstop and it was clear they both truly cared for each other.
Francis moved to sit next to Antonio and patted him on the back. He was about to speak when Antonio interrupted him.

"I know what you're going to say, mi amigo, but I don't care. I believe in true, long-lasting love-even if you guys don't. I might have been wrong the first time I met Lovi, but now I know the truth. I don't care if I sound cheesy right now either, because I know what I feel, and I know I trust Lovi with my life and I'd do anything for him. I don't care if it's only been a month, I love Lovino. The problem isn't even if he doesn't feel the same, it's if he freaks out and won't talk to me anymore, because I don't think I could live if he did that."
Gilbert and Francis were both stunned into silence.

"Well, mon ami, I think that if you truly feel that way, you may as well tell him."

"I highly doubt he would stop talking to you because of that," Gilbert reasoned. "He's prickly and not very cuddly, but Lovino cares about you. He wouldn't desert you because you feel more strongly than he does. Just don't do it so overwhelmingly."

"Oui, say it gently, like you are the wind whispering in his hair."
Gilbert and Antonio both shot Francis "what the fuck" looks at his metaphor.

"He just means that you shouldn't be loud and out-there about it. Make it seem honest and sincere, but not too intense," Gilbert clarified.

"Sounds like a good idea to me,"Antonio replied. "Oh look, it's 6:30. We should start heading over to the school soon." With that Antonio got up to fix his hair leaving Gilbert and Francis alone in the room.

"For someone who said they didn't believe in love and would never be in love, you certainly gave Antonio good advice," Francis said nonchalantly.

"What are you implying?" Gilbert asked suspiciously.

"Are you sure you do not love Matthew?"

"Absolutely. Just because I like some one doesn't mean I love them! Me and Antonio are on completely different pages. He and Lovino have been dating for almost a month, me and Matthew are friends. I haven't even asked Matthew on a date yet. Like? Maybe. Love? Not even close."

"Calm down, mon ami! I was just asking. However, if you do like Matthew-even just a little bit-perhaps you should make your move tonight."

"You guys ready?" Antonio asked when he walked back into the room.

"The awesome me is always ready," Gilbert replied. "Let's go."
...

"I hope they play good music."

"They should. They always play good music at the dances."

"I wonder what song the royalty are going to dance to."

"I don't know, but I'm not looking forward to it."

As Gilbert and his friends approached the line to get in, the other student's conversations could be heard. The last comment had been made by Im Yong Soo who was undoubted nervous at dancing with the intimidating Natalya. Gilbert couldn't see Matthew, but Antonio had found Lovino as soon as they got there. The couple were both wearing button-ups, but Lovino's was maroon with a navy blue tie and Antonio wore white with green. Gilbert on the other hand wore black with a red tie. Francis had worn white too, but his tie was royal blue.

"It goes with my eyes, non?" He had said.

The chatter turned into cheers when the principal opened the door and the kids rushed into the dance. In just a few minutes Gilbert gave his ticket, showed his awesome school ID, and was ushered into the past.

The gym had been split into four sections, one for each class, that met in the center of the floor where a large spiral hung from the ceiling. Each classes' props and banner had been arranged in their section along with a poster depicting their theme. The dance committee had added their own decorations like posters, clothes, and balloons. The dj, set against the far wall, was playing "One More Night" by maroon five, but the tickets had said that the DJ would also be playing music from the time periods used by the classes. No sooner had Gilbert finished looking around then someone tapped his shoulder. He turned around expecting Francis or Antonio, but smiled when he saw Matthew.

"Mattie!" He cried joyfully. His favorite Canadian was wearing a white button-up and a maroon tie. His glasses and hair were the same as always.

"Hello Gilbert," Matthew answered quietly. "Alfred was very excited about the game and it took an hour to get him to stop talking and get ready for the dance. That's why I'm a bit late."

"Don't worry about it. I can understand why your brother would be excited." At that minute, Francis and Antonio walked up to the two with Lovino trailing a bit behind.

"Are you ready to dance?" Antonio asked excitedly as Lovino.

"Not really, but I guess you're going to make me anyways aren't you?" Lovino said scowling. Antonio grinned in reply and Lovino's scowl deepened. "Bastard."

"Ohonon, excuse me, mes amies, I must go win over the heart of a beauty." Gilbert and his friends watched as Francis hurried after a girl with tan skin and long, brown hair.

"Is he always like that?" Asked Matthew curiously.

"Eh, sometimes. Normally he gropes them first though," Antonio answered seriously, then they all busted up laughing.

"In all seriousness though," said Gilbert through chuckles, "where did my brother go? He was right behind me and line and now he's gone."

"My fratello dragged him to the food table. He was looking for pasta. I would have gone with them, but this bastard dragged me away," Lovino answered, directing the last part at Antonio.

"But you don't even like Ludwig," said Antonio confused.

"I don't like the potato bastard, but I'm not leaving him alone with my fratello either!"

"You're so cute when you're angry, Lovi," Antonio said hugging him.

"Let go of me you idiot, and don't call me cute either!" The couple walked away, still bickering with each other, leaving Gilbert and Matthew alone again.

"So...you wanna go dance?" Asked Gilbert a little awkwardly.

"You still have to teach me," Matthew reminded him, blushing.

"Oh yea. Well never fear, the awesome me will turn you into the best dancing Canadian this side of the border!" Gilbert said leading Matthew to the center of the dance floor. "It's really easy. You just do this..."
...

Two and a half hours passed by in the blink of an eye. Matthew, it turned out, was an incredible dancer. Almost as awesome as Gilbert. The tickets had not lied, and the two had danced the Charleston, swung to forties music, rocked out with eighties pop, and tried to understand the seventies music. They DJ had played current music too including "It's Time" by Imagine Dragons, "Firework" by Katy Perry, and "Take Care" by Drake and Rihanna. Gilbert had seen Antonio successfully get Lovino to dance a couple times, and he Francis showed up every once in a while with a different girl each time. He even saw Ludwig, awkwardly shuffling next to a hyper, hopping, smiling Feliciano. Now that it was 9:30, it was time to present the royalty and have the royalty dance. The leadership director stood in front of the DJ booth and used a microphone so she could be heard.

"First off, I just wanted to thank everyone for coming to today's game and dance, and to congratulate the Lions on their big win. It's always exciting to beat your rivals-and it's even better when it's homecoming too. So as you guys know, the homecoming royalty are nominated by the class committees and then voted on by the entire student body. If you are royalty court please come stand in front of me. About fifteen kids went and stood in front of the leadership director. Four wore crowns and four wore tiaras. All had a sash saying their royalty position or "Royalty Court, Homecoming 2012" if they hadn't won a title.

"Now please step forward when I call your titles. First, we have our Freshmen Lord and Lady. Next, is our Sophomore Duke and Duchess. Then we have our Junior Prince and Princess. Finally, our Senior King and Queen." The eight students walked arm and arm and then turned to face each other. The other students made a circle around them and the music started.

"I know this song," Gilbert exclaimed. Beside him, Matthew nodded recognizing the song as "Hearts All Over the World" by Chris Brown. It was old, but fitting. The song went on for a little bit and the royalty couples slow danced with each other. Eventually, other couples began to dance their way into the circle. Slowly at first, then more and more couples joined until they blended with the royalty, and soon it seemed like the whole dance was twirling together. Gilbert wasn't about to pass up the opportunity to get close to Matthew. He turned to the blonde next to him, held out his hand and in his most chivalrous voice asked:

"May I have this dance?"

Matthew, blushing and stammering, but smiling too, nodded his consent and Gilbert swept him into his arms. The two rotated quietly together, Gilbert smiling into Matthew's hair, as the Canadian was significantly shorter than him. Gilbert lowered his head so his mouth was next to Matthew's ear.

"You wanna know something?" He whispered.

"Hmm?" Matthew whispered raising his head so he could look at Gilbert.

"I've been dying to do this all night," and Gilbert kissed Matthew full on the lips.

September 30, 2012

Gilbert smiled to himself as he remembered everything that had happened last night. The rest of the dance had passed by quickly. He recalled kissing Matthew goodbye as Francis and Antonio made loud whoops behind him, causing the blonde to blush. Antonio had confessed his love and Lovino had accepted, adding that he too "loved the Spanish bastard". Francis had gotten the numbers of no less than three girls and one guy. Ludwig had been awkwardly mumble-y about the whole night, but Feliciano had seemed excited enough. All-in-all the dance had been a great night. The albino smirked as he fed Gilbird. He might not be going out with Matthew, but it was only a matter of time.

Yay! All done. Expect a Halloween update up next!

Also, the tan-skinned, brown-haired girl is Seychelles.