Author's Note: Hio! Tis me, I read all of your reviews, and I've decided to continue the story for a little bit. I would have done a sequel, but I don't know what to call it or how to start, so ill just keep this one going. I had a dream about it last night, and it told me to make a chapter 18, so here it is! (›'_')› =cute hugging face

When Valentin woke up the next morning, he smiled when he realized he was still wrapped in his lover's arms. Gilbert moved slightly, tightening his hold on the smaller blonde before settling, still asleep. Valentin smiled and snuggled closer to his boyfriend, closing his eyes again only for them to shoot open when his door did. "Hey, Vali, I know you're probably asleep, but I-" his brother said, stopping mid-sentence shock evident on his face. "A-Aleks! You're home early!" Valentin stuttered. Aleksander looked around his brother's room, seeing clothes strewn all over the place. He would have been fine if they slept in the same bed together. Clothed. "Valentin Nicolae." he hissed through his teeth. Valentin struggled to sit up, a sleeping Gilbert's arms still wrapped around him. "Aleks, I can explain!" The blonde assured, afraid of what his brother was going to do.

Aleks was a big brother, so naturally he would be protective of his younger sibling, and naturally he would be angry at the German for deflowering his baby brother. "Kitchen. Now. And put some clothes on." he snapped before slamming the door shut and marching down the stairs to wait for his brother. Valentin put his head in his hands with a sigh, running his fingers through his hair. Next to him, Gilbert stirred, stretching and waking up with a sleepy grin. "Guten Morgen, mein lieb." Noticing the distressed look on his love's face, Gilbert sat up with a concerned look, "Vali, what's wrong?" Valentin took a deep breath and shook his head. "It's just Aleks, I have to go talk to him." Gilbert nodded, "Okay." Vali turned his boyfriend with a soft smile, "I love you." he said, leaning forward to kiss him. "I'll be right back." he whispered after breaking the kiss. He slipped out of the bed, put on his underwear and a robe and left the room. Gilbert snuggled into his pillow and closed his eyes with a smile, thinking of his love and of last night.

In the kitchen:

"Would you like to tell me what I just walked into? When you asked me if he could stay the night, I wasn't expecting you'd sleep with him! You told me he didn't love you!" Aleksander interrogated, crossing his arms and glaring at his younger brother who sit at the kitchen table with his head down. "But he does! We made up!" Valentin defended, snapping his head up to turn his gaze towards his older brother. "Did he fuck you?" Aleks demanded. Valentin turned a deep red, equally red eyes widening. "He did, didn't he? I knew it! I'll kill him." He made his way to the stairs when Valentin grabbed his wrist, "I wanted it! It's why I wanted him to come over." The Romanian pleaded. Aleks turned around, an incredulous look on his face, "You what? Vali! You're 16!"

"You didn't lose your virginity until you were 20!"

"I was waiting for the right person!"

"So was I! And I found him."

Aleks softened and relaxed his shoulders when Valentin said this. "I don't know why, but I love Gilbert very much. I know that you think I'm young and I don't know what I'm talking about, but I do. I love him very much, and I wanted to give myself up to him. Don't be mad at him Aleks, I was ready." The Bulgarian sighed. "Fine, but I'm watching him." he gave in, Valentin smiling and hugging his brother. "Thank you Aleks!" he said, his brother hugging him back lightly. "Yeah, yeah. If he makes you happy, it's good to see you happy. I know you haven't been in a long time. Now go get your boy toy and I'll make breakfast." he pat his brother on the back before going to the fridge to pull out ingredients from breakfast. "He's not my boy toy, he's my boyfriend." Valentin remarked, walking back up the stairs to get Gilbert.

Aleksander was upstairs packing while Gilbert and Valentin watched T.V. in the living room when there was a knock on the door. Valentin got up to answer it, paling when he saw Alfred F. Jones standing on his porch, Arthur next to him with crossed arms. Looking over, Gilbert noticed who it was, going up to stand next to his boyfriend to protect him if necessary. "Well? Tell him." Arthur demanded. "Tell me what?" Valentin asked, confused. Alfred groaned, tilting his head back, "I'm sorry." he said. Arthur nudged him with and elbow, "What? I said it?" Alfred complained. "For what?" Arthur urged. "Ugh, I'm sorry for humiliating you and for beating you up and for everything mean I've don't to you. There, are we done?" the American continued to complain. "Not until Valentin gives and answer." the Brit replied, arms still crossed. Valentin thought a moment, turning to look at his boyfriend, then back to the guests on his porch. "I forgive you." Both Gilbert and Alfred were shocked, staring wide eyed at the Romanian.

"What?" They asked simultaneously. "I forgive him." Valentin stated once more. Alfred stared at the Romanian for a moment, as if he didn't hear correctly. "Seriously? After all the shit I've done to you, you're just going to forgive me? Just like that?" he asked incredulously. Valentin nodded, "I've been holding grudges for too long. And, I know you still don't like me, and you're only doing this to please Arthur, but I forgive you anyways." Vali shrugged. Alfred continued to stare a moment more before a large idiotic grin spread onto his face, "You heard him Artie! That means I'm off the hook!" Arthur sighed and nodded, "I suppose it does. Well, that's all we came for. Thank you for your time Valentin." Always the gentleman. "Yep, see ya you vampire-weirdo! Ha ha! This means you have to go on a date with me, Artie!" Alfred exclaimed as both boys walked down the porch.

Valentin chuckled at this and closed the door, walking away back to the couch, Gilbert following. But before he could sit down, his brother called from the stairs, "Vali are you packed yet?" Valentin groaned, "No." he replied. "Well get going! We have to leave in four hours." Valentin groaned again. He didn't want to leave, he wanted to stay there with Gilbert, but he knew he had to go. Grabbing the German's hand, he pulled him up the stairs, "Come help me pack." he commanded. "Aye, aye captain." Gilbert said with a mock salute.

"I don't want you to go." Gilbert whined as he folded one on Valentin's dress shirts and placed it in a large suitcase. "I know, dragă, but I'll come back, I promise." Vali said, handing his boyfriend a pair of slacks for him to fold, kissing him on the cheek and going back to his closet. Gilbert smiled lightly, putting the folded pants into the case. "At least I have something to look forward to." he muttered under his breath. "Vali, twenty minuets." Aleks said popping his head into the room from the open doorway. "Okay." was the reply.

Twenty minuets later, Valentin was standing outside his brother' car, his girlfriend Sofia in the driver's seat, Aleks in the passenger's, with Gilbert saying their temporary goodbyes. "You promise to come back, ja? I know you don't like it here, but.." Valentin nodded, "Yes, I promise." he chuckled. "Here," Gilbert offered, taking off his iron cross necklace and slipping around his love's neck. "So you remember." Valentin blushed at the gesture, taking the pendant in his hand, looking back up to his boyfriend. "It'll only be two weeks." he assured. "I don't want to risk it." Gil replied, taking Vali's head in his hands and kissing his forehead. "I don't mean to rush the love fest here guys, but you gotta wrap it up or we'll miss our flight." Aleks warned, peeking his head through the passenger window and looking over the roof of his car.

"I need to go, but I'll call, and I'll come back" Valentin said sweetly, standing on his tip toes to kiss his German boyfriend, Gilbert returning the kiss. Valentin got into the back seat waving goodbye to Gil as Sofia pulled away from the curb and towards the airport. Gilbert waved back, a sudden emptiness filling him as he watched the car disappear, sticking his hands in his pockets and walking home, missing his Vali already.

Author's Note: Okay, so sorry this was another short chapter, but at least I'm continuing the story! *thumbs up and cheesy smile* So! Review! I'll put in what you guys want to see, um, Oh! CookieBirdGirl it's not the last chapter, so don't be sad! ^^