I do not own Hetalia okay? This is just a fun fic I have written and I am glad it's getting likes already. All this is mostly for 'teh lulz' so don't take this too seriously. Anyway, enough of this A/N, on with the fic!
Matthew fidgeted on Gilbert's lap as his dad, his papa, who had just awoken back up from his fainting spell, his brother and his brother's boyfriend all stared at him. Gilbert didn't seem to mind this and laughed. He nudged the black haired young man and motioned at his family. "Mattie, don't worry, tell your family about it."
"Okay." Mattie looked up and looked around. "You won't judge me, will you?"
"No. We are disappointed you haven't told us anything so far, but I will hear you out. Francis, Alfred, Ivan?" Arthur said as he motioned to the others who nodded in agreement.
"Okay..." Matthew began. This is something they would have expected out of Alfred more than me, but hey, if Gilbert has my back, then I should explain. He looked to Gilbert who was smiling and acting far too casual for his liking for the meeting of all his in-laws.
"Oh do not fret Mattie boy, you can meet Luddy and Feli later on. Trust me, your family isn't a fraction a crazy as they are." Gilbert said as he saw Arthur's look of indignation. "Relax, I don't mean you are crazy and if you met my brother and his lover, you'd agree with me."
"If you say so Gil..." Matthew said. "Well I was having a bad time at college. Just couldn't get into my studies. He was visiting the college I was at talking with some of the professors there how to teach engineering in online programs and came up to me talking. Actually said that sometimes college isn't for everyone. I then saw one of his concerts at a local cafe and then well, hee hee..."
"One thing led to another back to my place and Mattie never left my side." Gilbert said.
"Okay there's a lot there I don't like. You dropping out of college Matthew and 'one thing led to another' I would never expect you to go so far when you just met someone." Arthur said as he looked over at Gilbert. "Especially like Mr. Beilschmidt here..."
"Oh relax Iggy," Gilbert said as he placed his feet on the coffee table. We used protection and even if we didn't, I'm clean. And you're going to have to be more specific on which Mr. Beilschmidt you refer to."
"YOU TOOK HIS NAME!" Arthur yelled looking at Matthew who buried his face in Gilbert's chest.
"Surprise….." Matthew said.
"That's about as big a surprise as your dyed hair son…." Francis said.
Sensing that things were getting tense, Alfred spoke up to ease the tension before Arthur gave himself a heart attack. "So how was the wedding, since we didn't hear much must have been just a simple courthouse thing huh?" If Dad gives himself a heart attack because of these things will just get worse
"Funny story on that Al" Gilbert said.
"Alfred." He didn't know Gilbert too well yet, and just being his brother's husband wasn't good enough to allow the man that degree of relaxation. He wasn't sure how much he could trust him. Sure his main job was respectable enough and it never hurt to have a goal to do something you liked to but that didn't matter when it came to his brother's safety
"Well here's how it goes. I had a show booked out in Vegas, yeah my band is at that level, one where we have gigs cross country. Got a few looks from smaller record labels and such, just nothing really secured yet. After seeing how many fans I had after the performance I wanted them to back off and make sure my Matt was mine." He noticed Matthew growing red. "That and I wanted to assure him that my love was true and no groupie would sway my love for this little maple leaf." He added ruffling Matthew's hair. "So we just headed to one of those famous Vegas chapels and got married easy peasy."
Arthur, Francis and Alfred looked at Matthew with surprise. They all thought they knew the quiet twin. He would do things the proper way and find a proper person to love. But at the same time it wasn't like Gilbert couldn't provide and that he was misusing Matthew in any way. It was rather unorthodox and unexpected yes but he wasn't hurt. And Matthew said he was acting as Gilbert's agent so if they were getting that good a response then he was working. Matthew sensed this and then looked to Alfred. "Well Al, why didn't you call me or ask about anything?"
"Dude, I was just trying to give you your space. I didn't want to pry too much." Alfred said.
Gilbert sniffed the air. "Is something burning?"
"My turkey!" Francis said running into the kitchen. "I never thought something this shocking would happen that would cause me to put the heat so high!"
"Well if dinner is ruined, we can go to that Chinese place that's open today. Buffet style so you can eat all you want Al," Gilbert said. "Matt told me about your bottomless stomach."
"Seriously bro?" Alfred asked as he saw Arthur run into the kitchen with a fire extinguisher and put out the flaming poultry mess that was Francis's turkey. "You told your man that?"
"What? You do have a bottomless stomach." Ivan said.
"Still, I didn't tell you about Mattie as being a man who lives off pancakes." Alfred smirked.
"Actually Fredka, you went on about Matthew's affinity for said food." Ivan said as Alfred rolled his eyes.
"Dude, let me have this it's not every day that Matt is the one giving my Dads a heart attack." Alfred whispered. Ivan sighed with a slight laugh.
"Fine." Ivan smiled as he kissed Alfred on the cheek.
Arthur then walked in with a face covered in fire extinguisher retardant with a crying Francis on his shoulder. It was obvious that Christmas dinner was ruined. "So, Gilbert, will you be paying?" Arthur said as he pat Francis on the back and wiped the fire retardant off his face.
"But mon lapin, my turkey…." Francis cried.
"We have to make due and where did you say it was?" Arthur asked looking at Gilbert.
"Yao's Imperial Palace. Was the only place I saw open on the way here. And of course Matt and I will pay. It will be our gift to you. We'll even drive you all. We took the van here, it's great for taking band equipment and members."
With this offer of generosity, Arthur, Alfred, Ivan and reluctantly Francis after seeing it would be futile to try and save the turkey that burst into flames got in the car and rode with Gilbert and Matthew to the Chinese restaurant. Alfred smiled. Sure it had been awhile but Yao's Imperial Palace was a place he liked to go and fill his plate again and again. Ivan nudged Alfred and asked. "Is this place any good?"
"One of the best Chinese places I have been to." Alfred said as he kissed Ivan on the cheek.
The family headed inside where a young man with thick eyebrows and raven hair and a nametag that the name "Leon" was written on it stood. "So there 6 in your group?" He asked.
"Ja" Gilbert said as he held Matthew close.
"Follow Me." Leon said as he took the group to their table and took everyone's drink order, writing it on a notepad. "You may get your food when you are ready."
Alfred took Ivan's hand and loaded his plate up with what he had thought the best of the foods. Ivan had not been to many Chinese restaurants himself and whenever they did go on a dinner date, he usually picked restaurants that were a little more upscale than Alfred liked. Once the plates were full, they headed back to the table and Alfred started to eat his lo mein. "Should we not wait for the rest of your family?" Ivan said as he broke a set of chopsticks, sadly eyeing it did not break evenly.
"Mmmmmphshph…." Alfred said as he slurped the noodles and stabbed a piece of General Tso's chicken with his fork viciously. "They know we're at a buffet. I am not waiting for them." He noticed Ivan eating some of his rice with the chopsticks gracefully. "I never got the hang of those things."
"Because you act like you've never eaten before when you see food." Ivan said. "But I do hope this isn't a sign of things to come. We are meeting my sisters in a few days and honestly…." Ivan didn't want Alfred to be shook up too much but he was worried how his sisters would react to meeting Alfred. His older sister was one who was very supportive of anything Ivan did but his younger sister. He shuddered as he picked up a dumpling and dipped it in the sauce. "You won't hold my sisters against me, will you Fredka?"
"Of course not! As long as you don't hold my brother's choice in husband against me." Alfred said as he held a piece of shrimp on a fork. "Wanna try?"
Ivan rolled his eyes and sighed with a slight smile. As much as Alfred made fun of Communism when Ivan shared something with him, he didn't expect him to do so here in public. "Sure." He took the bite and chewed it in his mouth and swallowed. "To be honest Fredka, Chinese isn't one of my favorite foods."
"Awwww…." Alfred's face fell.
"But I like sharing with you." Ivan said. He was wondering if he should tell everyone his surprise he had for when he did take Alfred to meet his sisters. Was it too soon? Should Alfred's family know before his sisters? They were all here after all. At this Alfred got up.
"I am going to get more." He winked at Ivan.
"Hurry back!" Ivan said Yeah maybe I should. Would avoid surprises like Matthew brought…. He thought as he toyed with something in his pocket.
So how was that? Good? Bad? Short? Long? Let me know in a review. This is mainly to be romcom style so if it gets really off the wall, that's why. Thanks to all who read and liked this story. I seem to have a way with some of these fics. Anyway, remember to read (well you just did) and to review. Ciao for now,
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