Side note: this Chapter takes part a few weeks after the past 2 chapters.

One more crush

Alfred Sighed as he stood behind the bar, lately customers have been appearing less and Ivan hadn't shown up for weeks. His cheeks flushed at the thought of Ivan, Lately he had been questioning his feelings towards the man, when he thought of him his cheeks flushed and his chest felt strange, warm and contracting, but in a nice way. What was holding him back wasn't the fact they were two men, his fathers were gay after all, but the worry that he wouldn't feel the same and the fact that he knew nearly nothing about the man. He was certain what he was feeling what just a physical attraction.

His Canadian brother hadn't appeared either, other than that one time he thought he saw him in the park. He himself had not been home since Mattie's accusation. He couldn't stay in that house, not with them accusing poor sweet Mattie like that, Alfred was sure he was completely innocent. The problem was Mattie is one of the people reported missing when there was a police breakout a few weeks ago. He had been searching for him ever since, he had called his phone, asked friends if they had seen him however many seem to have forgotten him. Sure Mattie was quiet but was he really THAT forgettable? All he wanted was to clear his name.

While not working or searching he had been sleeping rough or in hostels when he can or staying at a friends. The lifestyle had been wearing on him, his eyes where hallow and sleep deprived. He was thinner and often went hungry, a students wage could only go so far after all.

Alfred looked up as the door opened and instantly his smile grew, his world becoming brighter. There, stood in the door way was the object of his affections. His hair was trussed by the wind and his beige coat held close around him, a pink scarf around his neck. Slowly he strode forward, his black boots thudding on the floor, and took a seat smiling broadly at Alfred.

" You remember me, da?" He asked in a cheery voice. Alfred Smiling and placed a drink in front of him

" Who could forget you ?" He asked smiling gently.

Ivan's eyes scanned the bar and sighed a little leaning towards Alfred, " You must have been getting bored, with no-one to talk to, da?" He asked some sort of glint in his eye. Alfred took a step back and flushed avoiding eye contact.

" I...erm... I really...er... i r-really missed your company Ivan...it's been so boring without you. Where have you been?" He asked trying not to sound like some kind of nosey neighbour. Ivan just Smiled and waved his hand around as he drank.

" Oh here there and everywhere, I've been wanting to relax, now seems to be the best time, I'm wanting to go on a nature walk tomorrow, care to join me Alfred?"

" Yes!" Alfred replied without thinking, he blushed a million shades of red, but Ivan seemed to not notice as he just smiled warmly and enjoyed the rest of his drink.

He set down the empty glass and stood leaning over the counter, " I look forward to seeing you tomorrow at 4pm my sladkii mal'chik" He whispered before leaving a very red and very stunned Alfred at the bar.

Alfred stood shuffling his feet, he had arrived 20 minutes before the deadline of 7pm. He stood in a red and black chequered shirt with dark skinny jeans and red and white converse on. He was carrying a leather jacket on his arm, the jacket was old and brown, if he were to put it on you could see a white "50" on the back. The jacket was a gift from his grandfather who fought in the war, he had the jacket for years and this was going to be the first time he ever wore it outside the house.

He anxiously watched his watch, counting the minutes to 4pm. He started to panic when it got to 3:55 and there was still no sign of Ivan. Maybe he's forgotten...maybe he was just playing with me. Yea...what if i was just some big joke and he has a beautiful girlfriend at home. One with a golden tan and bright blonde hair. Of course big boobs as well...he won't turn up i know he won't.

Alfred hung his head and kicked the dirt, thoughts buzzed through his head as the minutes ticked by. 4pm came and went. 4:05...4:10... by the time 7:15 had come Alfred had slid down the wall of the pub. He was sobbing gently into his knees. I knew he wouldn't turn up...he was only playing with me. He thought.

A black BMW rolled to a stop in front of him, Alfred paid him no heed, still wallowing in self pity. A clean brown shoe appeared from the car and then a trouser leg, a clean crisp white shirt and black tie. Ivan's face dropped at the sight of Alfred and walked over shaking him gently. Alfred looked up with watery eyes making Ivan's cheeks flush. " Come Alfred, we go on date now" He said holding out his hand. Alfred stared at him for a moment and then started to cry again. Ivan looked startled taking a step back, " Are you ok Alfred?"

" Y-Yes...yes! Y...You came!" He cried out hugging him close. Ivan stumbled and stood there in shock, unsure to what to do. slowly he hugged Alfred back and then held his hand pulling him towards the park.

i'm sorry to say guys but this'll be going in hiatus for a while, i have alot of exams over the next year, if i have the time i will update but if i take longer than usual it's probably because of exams sorry .

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