A/N: WARNING! REALLY CORNY CHAPTER AHEAD!

Seriously though, it's like... the corniest and fluffiest chapter I've done and I was tired when I did it so... enter at your own risk.

Also, keep a look out. There's a certain part in this story from a movie that I think everyone should check out! (Loved it!)

Anyways, Hope you enjoy, leave a review if you can, and see you in the next chapter.

(Matt P.O.V)

"You are officially whipped."

"Shush, I'm trying to listen!" I practically scolded the brunette.

The man merely sighed. "Whipped like a horse on a carriage."

Maybe he was right…

…but I didn't care.

The past week I'd spent my time with Mello. Every noon until dinner time we were together, and I grew more and more attached to him. There was even a night or two where he kept me for dinner with his family, and I was usually greeted with happy faces. Armin even spent some of his time around me when I wasn't doing anything. I'm not sure if he saw the connection Mello and I had, but it was becoming way too obvious now. Especially with the way I looked at the man, doe eyed and captivated. It made me wonder if the blonde looked at me the same way.

I questioned that even now as I watched him play on with his guitar. The music as beautiful as ever.

I leaned back on the roof and listened as every note filled my head with wonder and serenity. I truly wished that I could be here forever.

Light sat beside me. "Why don't you just tell him how you feel already? I'm sick of watching you daydream about him all the time."

"I don't daydream about him all the time." I corrected. "Just the times I'm around him."

"And yet you won't tell him anything about how you feel." He muttered.

I scoffed at him. "How 'bout I tell him how I feel when you tell your parents about your own 'preferences'."

He paused for a moment before grumbling. "That's completely different."

"And I'll have you know," I sat up, "that I plan on telling him how I feel."

"Oh? Well why not tell him right now? I'm sure he'd stop playing for you."

I blinked for a moment before looking away. "I'm scared to."

"Why?"

I bit my lip. "Because he might reject me."

"Oh lord, the guy spends his every day with you and you think he'd reject you? After everything you do to prove yourself to him?"

"I have no idea what you're talking about." I lied.

"So you don't remember all the times you left a rose on his windowsill? Or when you refill the firewood for him? And what about when…?"

"Okay, so I do a lot to prove how much I care!" I stopped him. "But I still…. I haven't told him myself how I feel, and I keep thinking he'll laugh at me or something if I do."

I slid off the roof and onto the ground to get away from the man but he just followed me down.

"So then now's the time to tell him! Look, the worst he can do is reject you and if he does, then move on! There's plenty of fish in the sea!"

"I don't want a fish! I want him!" I nearly yelled, making the man jump.

Light was pleasantly surprised by my outburst. I think because he'd never seen me more passionate about something beforehand.

He relaxed his stance. "You love him, don't you?"

I said nothing. I didn't even bother to look him in the eye. I think that's what gave me away completely.

"Wow… Matt, I… I had no idea. I thought this was just some fling."

I shook my head. "I would never do that to him. To anyone. I'm not a child, Light, and I don't appreciate being treated like one."

The man blinked as he put a hand on my shoulder. "I'll help you."

"What? What do you…?"

"I'll help you come out to him. Help you admit how much you care."

I took a jagged breath but let it out. "I'm not sure how we can do that."

"We can help!" Came an excited, rather small, voice.

I looked to my right and saw three little bodies run towards us into the ally. Armin, Eren, and their friend Mikasa all came running up to us happily.

"I knew it!" Armin said happily, hugging my waist. "I knew you liked him!"

I chuckled nervously. "And how exactly…?"

"Oh please," Eren spoke up, "like we didn't notice you ogling over him the last time you two were together."

I felt my cheeks go hot and I looked away. I really had to be more careful about how I showed myself in public.

Armin stared hopping a bit. "We can help you tell him how you feel!"

"Yeah, just ask him to that festival that's going on tomorrow." Eren replied. "All the soldiers have a day off, right? And I'm too sure Mello would go with you if you asked."

I shook my head. "No, I don't think so. It'll be crowded and full of drunk morons. Mello might go, but it's not the ideal place I'd like to tell him how I feel."

"Then invite him somewhere quiet." Mikasa suggested. "Somewhere where you can be alone."

"I wouldn't know anywhere quiet." I explained. "The only place I know is…"

And the thought hit me. He'd mentioned something to me the first day we spent together that could only further my chances with him. But I'd need help from Light to pull it off.

I explained my idea to the four and each of them thought it was a masterful idea. But I had to ask Mello tonight to meet me somewhere specific if I wanted this to happen.

Armin suddenly got an idea and whispered it to me excitedly. Honestly, it wasn't a bad idea… but I was a little nervous about having to do so.

"Come on!" Light insisted when I'd told him. "It'll be a great opportunity for you to stretch the vocals!"

"And if his father catches me?" I asked. "You know, tall blonde guy with one really strong arm?!"

"Who likes you as much as we do?!" Armin added, giggling a bit afterwards. "Come on! It'll be fun! Plus, it gets you a few bonus points with Mihael!"

"If he doesn't throw a boot at me for being too corny and terrible." I muttered. "But… I guess I could give it a go."

"So we'll meet tonight then? At Arlert's house?" Eren asked.

"Who says you three get to be part of this?" Light demanded.

"We do, since we came up with the plan, and can easily rat you out before Matt even gets the chance to tell him himself."

I patted Light on the back. "Can't argue with that logic. So we'll meet right after dinner."

"We'll get everything ready!" Armin promised before running off, Eren and Mikasa following him.

I sighed to myself. "I'm going to regret this, aren't I?"

"Hopefully not, my friend." Light reassured.

Later That Night

I felt my legs shake and my palms sweat. Although I truly wanted to do this, I was nervous to all hell.

Armin, Eren, and Mikasa all waited inside for me to begin, but I was getting too nervous to even move. Light was with me in the ally just below Mello's window trying to coax me into this.

"It'll be fine, just… say what's in your heart." He pushed on.

I gripped the guitar, which the kids had swiped from Mello for me, and felt my stomach lurch.

"I can't do this. What if he laughs at me?!" I said worriedly.

"Then he isn't worth your time." Light spoke calmly. "But if he likes you as much as you do him, then he won't laugh."

I bit my lip, making it bleed a little. "But…"

"No 'buts'!" He demanded. "Just play what's in your heart!"

I felt my stomach lurch again but I ignored it, swallowing my fear and placing the guitar into the correct position.

Play what's in my heart? Dear god, what the hell was in my heart? Fear? Nervousness?

…

Love?

That thought made me calm down slightly. That emotion had been in my heart for days now. Ever since I first saw Mello it had been there. And I tried my hardest to prove to him that it was, but I went about it the wrong way.

I had to tell him now.

I let my heart guide me, and notes started to spring into the air.

(Mello P.O.V)

I entered my room to find three whispering kids who immediately stopped when they saw me. Something about that did not sit well in my mind. Like they were plotting against me or something.

"Okay, what's with the whispers?" I asked, narrowing my eyes.

They all looked at each other before they – in unison – said, "Nothing!" and smiled.

Now I was really scared.

"Should I be worried about something you guys did?"

Eren shrugged. "No. I don't think so… OW!"

Both Armin and Mikasa nudged him with their elbows then they went silent again.

I blinked. "Okay, what did you three do? Tell me right now or I'm going to your parents!"

The three of them looked at each other before Armin spoke up.

"Mello, just… stand by the window. You'll see why."

I cocked an eyebrow at them before turning around to the door. "Mother! Father!"

"Please, brother!" He pleaded. "It's not bad! We promise! Just… go stand by the window. You'll like it, I promise!"

I analyzed his body language and could see that he truly meant no harm. But… the window? What on earth had he planned?

I hummed for a moment before doing as asked and sat on the edge of my bed by the window.

"Okay… now what?"

Before he could answer me, there came a sudden spring of music to my ears. It sounded like… like a guitar. But that couldn't have been possible.

I stood from my bed and opened the window to look out and the music became louder. It honestly sounded amazing. Practiced and poised, with every ounce of meaning to it. And I was more amazed to see who was eliciting such a beautiful sound.

I smiled down at the man. "Matt?"

He didn't answer…

…he only sang.

"I love you too much, To live without you loving me back

"I love you too much, Heaven's my witness and this is a fact

"I know I belong

"When I sing this song

"There's love above love and it's ours

"Cause I love you too much."

(Armin P.O.V)

"Wow," I whispered, "he sounds so good."

Eren giggled silently. "I think Mihael likes it, too!"

He did… I could tell.

I don't think I'd ever seen my brother smile like this. Like he meant it. Truly and honestly meant it. And it made me smile in return. I knew he thought no one cared about him, but I hoped more than anything that this would teach him how untrue that was.

Matt continued on.

"I live for your touch. I whisper your name night after night.

"I love you too much. There's only one feeling and I know it's right.

"I know I belong,

"When I sing this song,

"There's love above love and it's ours,

"Cause I love you too much."

Even I think I was starting to fall for the man! He had such a strong and beautiful voice!

Mello was so lucky.

(Memphis P.O.V)

"I swear I heard a guitar out here." I explained to Selena. "I swear it!"

"I heard it too, Memphis." She assured. "But where…"

We suddenly heard a voice and we made for the gate together. What we found in the ally…

…completely melted my heart.

"Heaven knows your name I've been Praying to have you Come here by my side.

"Without you a part of me's missing

"Just to make you my home I will fight."

I looked up to my boy's window just to see him practically melting away with the voice same as us.

I should have known this would happen. Those two were fated to be with each other from the start. From the very moment they looked into each other's eyes they were done for.

And that thought made me smile.

Sera and Emma came running out of the house with my father-in-law trailing them.

"Please tell me you're hearing the same thing we are." He said.

Selena hummed as she picked up Sera, and me Emma, and nodded. "Isn't it beautiful?"

"All I say is, that boy better treat him right!" The old man huffed. "A pretty song shouldn't win someone over this easily."

"It's not about the song, old man." I said calmly as I swayed back and forth to the music. "It's about the words."

"And they're winning everyone over." Selena agreed as she leaned onto my side, swaying along with me."

"I know I belong

"When I sing this song…

"There's love above love and it's ours

"Cause I love you too much."

I smiled happily. "Make it count, soldier."

(Matt P.O.V)

I didn't even know what I was playing anymore. I was too enraptured in Mello's eyes to think about what I was playing. All I knew was that he wasn't laughing.

And that's all I needed to keep going.

"I love you too much!" I lost myself in the words. "I love you too much! Heaven's my witness and this is a fact,

"You live in my soul," I felt my heart sore. "Your heart is my goal."

And that smile he gave me. That wide, loving, truthful smile, sent my head into a whirl and my heart thumping louder in my chest.

"There's love above love and it's mine, Cause I love you!

"There's love above love and it's yours, Cause I love you!

"There's love above love and it's ours…"

I paused, stepping up onto a box of supplies to get closer to him.

"If you love me… As much."

The round of applause barely registered to me since I was so focused on the one person I'd looked to impress tonight. Needless to say, he wasn't laughing. So I called that a win.

I stepped onto another box of supplies to get a better look at him. "So what'd you think?"

His smile didn't fade. "I think you have talent. Should quit the military and join a travelling band."

"Only if you joined me." I answered, setting the guitar down. "But what do you say?"

"To your song?" He asked teasingly. "I don't really know what to say."

"Then don't say anything. Just meet me at the docks tomorrow. Not at noon, but right before sunset. I have something special for you. Then decide if you want me."

"If I want a soldier?" He joked.

I shook my head. "If you want me as me."

"Why do I have to wait until tomorrow to make my decision?"

"Because I don't think I fully expressed the truth of how much you mean to me. And I don't think I can really put it into words. It's something I have to show you."

He hummed at this before nodding. "Tomorrow before sunset then."

I smiled happily. "I'll be waiting."

Before leaving his window though, the blonde pulled me back up to kiss my cheek and retreated back into his room before I could react. Had Light not been there to catch me, I probably would have split my head open on the stone beneath me.

What a way to go though.

The Next Day

I practically dragged Mello behind me since we were losing time on this. It was a bit difficult for him to keep up but he held on tightly to my hand, not even complaining about the crowds around us.

When we got to the line I held him close to me.

"Hold on tight."

And off we went.

Although I was used to zipping around high above the ground, Mello was definitely not. He almost clawed me to pieces he'd hung on so tight. But in to time at all we were at the top of the wall, Light greeting us and unhooking me from the line.

Once we were free, I led him across the wall to the place I'd set up for the two of us to watch in perfect view.

Mello still didn't understand what was going on.

"Seriously Matt, why are we up here?"

I held his hand and grinned. "You'll see."

It was only moments later before the sky turned a deep red and pink and Mello finally understood why we were up here.

He let go of my hand and took a step towards the sight. "It's… a real sunset."

"Without the wall blocking your sight." I added. "Over the hills and mountains where there's nothing manmade to obstruct it. Just like you wanted."

The blonde kept staring ahead, himself going silent over the awe he felt. "It's magnificent."

I hugged his waist from behind and held him close. "That feeling you have right now? I feel that every single time I look at you. When I even think about you. And I could never put it into words or a song just how much you make me feel, Mello."

He gently placed a hand over my own. "No one has ever done anything like this for me. I didn't think anyone even cared."

I hugged him closer to me. "I care. And I'd give you the world if I could."

He gripped my hand a bit tighter. "I'll settle for the sunset… for this sunset."

"So then… what do you say? Do you feel the same way I do?"

The blonde went silent for what felt like the longest time before he shook his head. "No… I don't."

This shattered my heart and I was about to let him go before he pulled me back in.

He turned his head to face me and I could see tears welling up in his eyes. "It's so much more than that, Matt."

His lips pressed against mine and that was it for me. I could almost swear I felt my nearly shattered heart break through my chest it was beating so hard.

He chose me…

…he loved me…

…

And I loved him.

(Armin P.O.V)

"So you think Mihael wants Matt?" I asked my father.

"If he won't take him, I will!" My mother replied. "Don't care if he's younger!"

"You're married, my dear." My father reminded with a cheeky smile.

My mother crossed her arms. "Well, if you sang me a love song once in a while then maybe I wouldn't be falling for younger men."

"I'd happily sing to you, my dear!" The man replied happily before clearing his throat and standing up. "Wise men say, only fools rush in! But I can't help falling in love with you!"

He took her by the hands and started dancing about with her squealing happily as he continued to sing in his baritone voice. The sight even made me laugh a bit. I never saw my parents act this way. Then again, we haven't had this much fun in a long time.

I suddenly heard Eren gasp. "Armin! Get over here!"

I ran to his side and looked out the window to see what he was seeing. My parents still dancing away.

I had to cover my mouth to stop from giggling.

I'd never seen anyone really kiss before, and when I had I thought it was gross, but seeing Matt and Mello together outside lip-locked and oblivious to the world around them, I couldn't help but be happy for them.

"They look good together." Eren commented.

I rested my head on his shoulder unconsciously. "They do, don't they."

I hadn't noticed Eren rested his own head atop mine until he suddenly jolted upright.

"Run! They're coming inside!"

We scrambled to get to our seats and away from the window before Mello could see us and started to pretend like we didn't see a thing. My parents had completely left the kitchen to continue their dance in the sitting room. I thought it was sweet but Eren was just a little bit confused by it.

The moment Mihael stepped into the dining room with Matt tailing him and they saw our fake smiles he knew all too well what we were doing.

"Say anything to your parents about what you saw and I tell them about the chicken you stole from the butcher."

"We didn't steal it!" Eren defended. "We liberated it!"

The blonde stood unfazed but Matt chuckled. "Where'd you end up hiding it?"

"Take a wild guess." Mello muttered.

We suddenly heard a loud clucking from upstairs and we smiled innocently.

"Fine." Eren agreed. "We'll say nothing."

"Smart boy." Mihael replied before heading into the den.

The moment they did they found the two dancing adults humming and singing to a few songs.

Mello seemed surprised – and rather confused – but Matt seemed to enjoy the positive atmosphere.

"C'mon Mel! WE have to join them, now!" He persisted.

The blonde teen blinked then turned away. "I'm going to bed."

Matt didn't let him get away however and pulled him into the den anyway, forcing him to dance with the soldier.

Both Eren and I watched the grown-ups in confusion for a bit before he turned to me and said, "Adults are weird."

I nodded. "You think we'll ever be like that?"

He blinked. "I really hope not."