T/W: Violence

Chapter 20: Secret

29th December 1945

Ivan came down the stairs smiling as he glided towards the table happily, sitting down with a wider smile than usual.

'What's got you in such a good mood?' Gilbert asked confused as everyone began to dig into their food.

'My sisters are coming over for my birthday and new years!' Ivan sang.

'Oh yeah, it's almost time for them to come round. I can't wait to see Belarus… and Ukraine.' Lithuania said in a dreamy tone, quickly adding the last part.

Gilbert narrowed his eyes and looked at the Lithuanian. Why was he so excited to see Belarus?

'I am so glad you are also happy to see my sisters again. My Boss is so mean making us live apart! I just hope Natasha doesn't get too clingy.' Ivan's smile dropped at the last part.

'That reminds me. I need you to do some shopping for the party Lithuania, I want Latvia to help. Estonia I want you and Prussia to clean, decorate and cook ready for their arrival at 5.' Ivan ordered.

Latvia sighed in relief, glad to get a chance away from the Russian.

'However before you start Prussia I want you to come to my office my Boss gave me some paperwork I need you to sign.' Ivan continued happily.

Once they were done Ivan motioned for Gilbert to follow him as the rest dispersed to do their tasks. Gilbert sighed and flopped down on the chair opposite.

'So what is it that asshole wants from me now then?' Gilbert asked, annoyed as Ivan sat opposite him.

'I lied. However I have got something important to ask of you.' Ivan explained.

'Go one then.' The Prussian rolled his eyes.

'Until my sisters go home… we need to pretend that this isn't happening.' Ivan said nervously.

'I get not trusting the Baltics. Especially Latvia with his blabber mouth but your own sisters?' Gilbert asked, confused.

'It's Belarus. She is… obsessive over me. She wants to marry me. If she knew that I was not only with someone but someone she doesn't like… It will not be good.' Ivan looked away in shame.

'Wait she doesn't like me? Who doesn't like me seriously?' Prussia said surprised.

'She still hates you for bullying me as a kid.' Ivan sighed.

'Fine but surely Ukraine isn't freaky like her. She seems actually very very nice… and the boobies.' Prussia smiled.

'ARE YOU REALLY THINKING ABOUT MY SISTERS BOOBS INFRONT OF ME!' Ivan screamed in disgust.

'It's not my fault she has big boobs. I am a man, surely you understand that boobs are great!' Gilbert argued.

'I have never thought of boobs.' Ivan said honestly.

'Either way, don't get your panties in a twist. I am not going to try bang your sister. The awesome me is not a backstabber like that. I just am curious why you don't trust her?' Gilbert laughed.

'It's not I don't. She would be so happy to know I was with someone, she would cry too much and even if I got her to not tell Natasha, Natasha would figure it out if she knew.' Ivan sighed sadly.

'Fine, it's only for a little while right. You will just have to make it up to me after.' Gilbert smirked.

'Yes, once you leave this office until they leave. Me and you are just friends okay. Even when you think no one is looking. Please make sure nothing of yours is left in my room and nothing of mine is in yours.' Ivan said getting up and walking to the door.

'Okay. Don't miss me too much tonight.' Gilbert said, pulling the Russian into a deep kiss.

Ivan happily melted into it, not wanting it to end but eventually Gilbert broke away.

'I better get to work before Estonia gets suspicious. Later Russia.' Gilbert said, walking out the door.

'Later Gilbe- I mean Prussia.' Ivan waved sadly as he left.

Later that night everyone was waiting eagerly for Ivan's sisters to arrive. From what Gilbert had picked up form Estonia, Ivan was often so preoccupied with keeping his sisters happy he would ignore them. Probably why they liked them so much, well except for Lithuania, something was definitely going on there.

'I hear them!' Ivan squealed like a child as he swung the door open and ran outside.

'Brother!' Belarus said, running from the car to hug him.

'How are you doing?' Ukraine smiled as she walked up and joined the hug.

'So well, you two look well too! Come in for some warmth and some food. Lithuania can take your bags right?' Ivan said cheerfully.

'Um… of course…' Lithuania stuttered but his face was red.

'Hmmmm.' Gilbert narrowed his eyes.

Once they were inside, Ivan began making his way to the dining room as fast as he could with Belarus on his arm.

Meanwhile Prussia and Estonia walked into the kitchen and began getting food stuff ready.

'Hey what's Lithuania's deal anyway?' Prussia asked as Estonia grabbed plates.

'What do you mean?' Estonia said confused.

'He seems way too happy to see Russia's sisters. He likes Belarus doesn't he?' Prussia smirked.

'If I tell you, you are just going to cause trouble so no.' Estonia said flatly.

'Awwww come on. Don't be a loser and just tell me. I won't tell him you told me.' Prussia pushed.

'No. I don't understand how you get away with what you do. What sort of special arrangement you and Russia have but we don't have that. So I am not risking our necks for your entertainment.' Estonia whisper shouted.

'I don't have a special arrangement with him.' Gilbert scoffed.

'We can't even talk back to him. Yet you seem to get away with hitting him back.' Estonia argued.

'He hits me first. It's not like I am going around punching him. Besides of course the almighty Prussia is strong enough to resist Russia.' Prussia snarked, not liking Estonia's tone.

'He would kill us if we did that. At least we still have our dignity. You really think I don't know don't you? I have seen you sneaking in and out of his bedroom. I supposed it is clever to make him nicer by fucking him but I could never snoop that low.' Estonia spat as he picked up the plates to carry them out.

Prussia lost it upon hearing the Estonian basically calling him a whore and punched the man in the head, causing him to fall to the ground and the plates to shatter.

'Fotze!' Prussia screamed at him.

Unfortunately the shattering and the Prussians screaming had caused everyone to run to the kitchen to see what had happened. Only to find a very angry looking Gilbert standing over a very afraid Estonia on the floor surrounded by plates.

'What the fuck is going on here?!' Ivan was annoyed at the fact that not only were half his plates not on the floor broken but that his peaceful reunion dinner with his sisters had been ruined.

'Ah… Mr. Russia… I um… fell…' Estonia sputtered out, scared of what Russia would do if the truth of what happened was found out, well more what he said.

'Is this true?' Russia asked, looking confused at the Prussian who looked as if he was about to explode still.

Prussia wanted to say no it wasn't. He wanted to admit he had punched this asshole out but he held back. God only knew what Russia would do if he knew that Estonia knew, let alone what he had said. Gilbert was pissed sure but he wasn't sure if he could ever be that pissed.

'Yeah, it was… I just… got angry and yelled at him because that was going to be a bitch to clean up.' Gilbert lied, not sure if Ivan believed it or not, he was always very hard to read.

'Hmmm. Stop being so clumsy Estonia. That's Latvia's job. You will go out first thing tomorrow and buy more plates alone, understand.' Ivan smiled menacingly.

'Yes Mr. Russia.' Estonia shook out, still waiting for the Russian to hit him.

'That is all then. Clean up the mess and bring food quickly, da. I am starving.' Ivan smiled again and walked away.

Ivan didn't believe a word either of them had said. However he didn't have the time to go digging right now. He would just ask Gilbert about it when his sisters had left. Hopefully Estonia and Gilbert didn't take his restraint as a sign he was going to forget this.