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Homeless!PrussiaxCanada-A New Home pt.11

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blightfighter45

Published: Feb 18, 2014

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Gilbert and Roderich were in another argument. Well, Roderich was just yelling at Gilbert once again.

"YOU'RE USELESS TO ME GILBERT!"

Gilbert was sitting down on the couch being berated by his boyfriend again. He has never seen him so angry before. It was frightening how angry he is. His purple eyes burned with rage and Gilbert knew that his boyfriend's rage was aimed at him.

"I'm sorry...I'm so so sorry..."

"YOU ALWAYS SAY THAT, YOU ALWAYS SAY THAT! DO YOU REALLY MEAN IT?"

"Of course I do."

"SO THEN GO AND TELL YOUR PARENTS THAT YOU LIKE MEN AND THAT YOU FUCK ONE EVERY NIGHT! GO DO IT!"

"I can't Roderich...I'm telling you that I can't...I want to so bad but they won't accept me..."

Roderich looked down for a minute and then back up at Gilbert. He was so mad that his anger rolled off of him and enveloped him in an angry aura. So angry that it looked like he would explode right then and there. Gilbert was trying to be strong but there's only so much abuse he can take before he breaks down too. In one sudden motion, Roderich threw a plate at Gilbert but missed his face by a tiny bit.

"SO THEN WHAT AM I DATING YOU FOR?! YOU'RE WASTING MY DAMN TIME!"

"I don't like this anymore than you do Roderich, I want my parents to know about us too but they will disown me!"

"You know what Gilbert, I don't care anymore, get out and then we'll try again tomorrow."

Gilbert sighed and stood up he walked to the door and opened it. He looked back at Roderich.

"I'm sorry...I truly am...if you would only see how hard this is on me..."

"Whatever Gilbert, get out."

Gilbert did as was told and walked out of the house and headed for his. He already felt the tears stinging his eyes.

He couldn't handle much more of this...
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"GILBERT!"

Gilbert blinked and then looked up at the person who was calling him, it was Alfred with the phone in his hand.

"Dude, are you okay?"

Gilbert nodded and then gave a smile.

"Ja, I'm fine."

Alfred looked a little unsure at the German's gesture but he handed the phone to him anyway.

"Sure, whatever. Phone for you."

Gilbert took the phone and gave another polite smile, "Danke."

"No prob, dude."

He walked away to let Gilbert have his conversation. He put the phone to his ear, he hoped that it was Matthew calling. He could really use the nurse right now. Matthew always found a way to bring a smile to his face. Even when he thought that there was nothing that could make him smile. He never ceases to amaze him.

"Hello?"

"Gilbert!"

Gilbert let out a breath. It was Matthew he knew no one else with such a soft voice like that.

"Matthew, Guten Morgen!"

"I have great news!"

"What is it?"

"Ludwig is leaving the hospital today!"

"He is? That's great news!"

"If you want you can come and we can leave together! I have to pick my father up from the airport today too."

Gilbert had almost forgotten. Matthew's father was flying in from Paris today. How could he possibly forget because Matthew has been talking about him ever since they had that phone call at the hospital. He also remembers hearing about Matthew's life, and how he was adopted by Francis when he was a newborn and has been with him ever since. Matthew loves his father very much, it was so apparent.

"Gilbert? Are you still there?"

"Huh? Oh, ja, I am."

"So are you coming to the hospital?"

"Of course I am, I know Ludwig would want to see me there."

"You're all he's been talking about."

Gilbert smiled. He knew that much, Gilbert was all that Ludwig had. He knew how much it hurt Ludwig to be so far away from him. He felt exactly the same way.

"I will see you soon."

He hung up the phone and got ready to go to the hospital.
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Timeskip
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Gilbert arrived at the hospital to see Matthew standing at the exit with Ludwig in his arms. One hand was supporting his backside, and another was supporting his bottom so he wouldn't fall. Ludwig had his arms wrapped around Matthew's neck. Ludwig was fully dressed too.

"Hey you."

"Hey Matthew."

Matthew patted Ludwig's back and whispered in his ear, "Look who it is!"

Ludwig looked behind him to see his older brother standing there.

"BRUDER!"

He shot out of Matthew's arms and straight into Gilbert's.

"Big bruder, you're here!"

Gilbert wrapped his arms around his little brother's body to pull him into a hug.

"Why wouldn't I be here?"

Ludwig shrugged and snuggled into his brother's chest some more. He missed holding his brother like this, he was always laying in that hospital bed and hooked up to that oxygen tank. He always looked so miserable whenever Gilbert came to visit. The only person that made him happy was Matthew; he wasn't surprised either.

"We're going to pick up Matthew's vatti today at the airport!"

"I know. I'm excited to meet him."

Matthew walked over to the both of them.

"So then let's get a move on, shall we?"

Gilbert chuckled and nodded as he followed Matthew to his car. Though he couldn't shake the rising nerves that were in his throat, he hopes that me makes a good impression on his father. His relationship with parents were kind of rocky.

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Matthew, Gilbert, and Ludwig were waiting for the special guest. His plane landed not too long ago and they were standing in front of his gate. Matthew was full of excitement, his face had the biggest smile on it and his hands were clasped together in an attempt to calm himself. Gilbert couldn't help but laugh at the blonde nurse. He looked like Ludwig when he got excited. His laughing came to an end when Matthew shouted,

"PAPA!"

He ran over to a man holding a suitcase.

"Look bruder, Matthew's vatti!"

Gilbert smiled and nodded as he looked over to the man that Matthew was hugging. He had shoulder-length blonde hair, like Matthew's. He was wearing a royal purple trench coat that was unbuttoned to reveal a white button-up shirt that looked like it was made of silk. He also had on sleek, nicely-fit black slacks and matching leather dress shoes to match. Gilbert was taken aback, the man was fabulous. Gilbert walked over to them, Matthew had his face buried in his father's shoulder, he was obviously crying. Francis seemed to be crying as well. Gilbert understood; they haven't seen each other in so long. Matthew finally pulled away and wiped away the tears on his face, and Francis was doing the same.

Matthew turned around and sniffled as he was talking.

"This is my father, Francis Bonnefoy. Papa, Gilbert."

The French man extended his hand out and Gilbert took it and shook his hand.

"Pleased to meet you."

Gilbert couldn't believe it, his voice was like velvet.

"I'm glad to have finally met you, Matthew speaks highly of you."

Francis laughed.

"He better!"

They all laughed. Francis looked down at Ludwig and smiled.

"Bonjour! Who might you be?"

Ludwig spoke loud enough for him to hear.

"My name is Ludwig and I'm Gilbert's little bruder!"

Francis laughed again. He knelt down and shook Ludwig's hand.

"Pleased to meet you Ludwig. You're so adorable!"

Ludwig blushed and hid behind Gilbert's legs. Francis started laughing and pulled Matthew into a hug again.

"I'm so happy to see you again."

"I'm happy to see you too, papa."

Gilbert couldn't help but feel a little jealous at the sight in front of him. He didn't have parents anymore and also, Francis loved Matthew.

"So where are we going?"

Matthew shrugged.

"I'm not sure."

Ludwig got an idea and called out, "The park! Kuma's in the car, we can go to the park!"

Everyone laughed again.

"The park it is!"
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Not long after Matthew got Francis at the airport and they went to the park; Matthew ran off to go play with Ludwig, who was occupied with Kumajiro. Francis chuckled at the sight of his son acting like a big kid with the young German boy. It reminded him a little of when he was at that age, taking care of Matthew. With the smile still grazing his fine lips, his azure orbs wondered across the field until he saw the one in question. Gilbert. He made his way over to the albino who seemed to be in his own thoughts. He joined him on the bench and just stared at him, processing his own thoughts about him. Gilbert hardly noticed a presence join his side. He continued to stare aimlessly towards his little brother playing and contemplate his own thoughts.

"Is something on your mind?" The French asked.

He jumped out of his daze and finally acknowledged the company. His red eyes locked onto the light blue and he shook his head to the question. There wasn't much to say to him.

"Gilbert, you don't have to be so hostile towards me. I just want to know more about you."

"Sorry... There's just not much to tell. I don't mean to come across as hostile."

Francis drummed his thigh and then smiled.

"You know Gilbert, I know that something happened to you. Something that hurt you very badly. I can see it in your eyes."

Gilbert naturally turned away and gazed to the floor. For someone he had just met to say something as such was nerving. But, Matthew had told him before about what Francis was like.

"You can tell me, I won't tell Matthew if you don't wish it."

He sighed before turning back to the older man.

"Matthew knows most of it already... And he's fine with the way I am... I just wish my parents were so open-minded too."

Francis placed a hand on the German's back.

"You know what? Matthew is so open-minded because I raised him to be that way. He's also a very nice boy. His heart is big and that's why I worry for him."

"Why are you worried about him being kind?"

"He's never been in a relationship before. He doesn't know what it's like to love somebody and he doesn't know what heartbreak is. If he were to experience it..."

"... I'd personally get the bastard if anyone ever hurts him." Gilbert unintentionally spoke out before he could stop himself.

Francis's eyebrow rose at the comment.

"So I see that I'm not the only one who cares about him."

Gilbert quickly hid away his embarrassment with a fake phizog of smiles.

"Ja! I mean, he's done so much for me, it's only natural that I'll help him when he's in trouble too. He doesn't deserve anyone who is going to just hurt him."

"So now you know why I'm so cautious about him dating. I feel like I sheltered him too much though..."

The smile Gilbert once wore turned down into a frown. It was obvious that Matthew meant the world to Francis, and even more obvious that he didn't want him to experience heartbreaks the older had to go through himself.

"I understand. To be honest, that's what I'm worried about too for when Ludwig grows up. He shouldn't have had to be dragged down with me just because of a choice and an argument in the family. So I'm going to let him make his own choices instead, and I'll be there when he needs me to be."

Francis gave Gilbert a warm smile as he listened to him.

"Thank you, Gilbert. I'm glad that Ludwig has someone like you, I feel bad for you. You had to grow up way too fast. I'm also glad that Matthew is with you. He needs someone when I'm not around and Alfred has issues of his own."

The pale younger placed a friendly hand onto Francis' shoulder and gve his own genuine grin.

"You're welcome. Matthew's lucky to have you as a vatti."

"If Matthew ever decides to date you...I'll be perfectly fine with that."

"D-Date me?" Gilbert stuttered slightly. It was the first time anyone had actually mentioned him being with Matthew like that.

Francis chuckled.

"You think I don't see the way you look at him? The way you talk about him? I used to be in love too, Gilbert, I know what it looks like."

Somehow, Gilbert knew there was no point in making up excuses as he had done with Ludwig. Francis was older, and much wiser, so he understood the signs unlike Matthew and his little brother did. But still, Gilbert felt a stabbing pain in his heart of a once lost love that he couldn't escape.

"... Even if I had feelings like that towards Matthew... I can't act on them right now. Not until I've sorted out my life. I don't want to take him through my problems too. I've made that mistake once already, and it ended terribly."

"Tell me about him. Was it like a fairy tale or was it a disaster waiting to happen?"

Gilbert sighed and recalled his time with his Austrian ex...

"It started as a fairy tale... But soon became a disastrous nightmare. I don't want to go into the details..."

Francis sighed.

"I understand, the same with Matthew's mother and I."

Francis looked over at Matthew.

"I had no idea he was even born."

Gilbert felt the sudden grieving atmosphere seep in quickly.

"But... You have him now, don't you? You got to raise him and he adores you. For the entire week since he phoned you he hasn't spoken about anyone else."

Francis gave a sad smile.

"And I thank god every day for that. Matthew is my life and I want to make sure he's happy. I also wants to make sure that he doesn't end up like me."

"I don't want Ludwig to end up like me either. So we'll both work to make sure that doesn't happen."

Francis gave Gilbert a look over and nodded.

"Deal."

He shook the German's hand. Then he cocked his head and gave an inquisitive look.

"You know Gilbert, I'm still curious about what made you go into this little shell of yours."

Gilbert half-frowned at the curious statement Francis had. Although he already felt a trusting connection to the father, there was still some things he wasn't ready to explain.

"I just didn't go through things as smoothly as I would have hoped to."

"I'm sorry, I don't mean to pry. I'm sure that you will confide in someone in due time."

Matthew and Ludwig came over to the pair. Instantly, Gilbert's serious look was exchanged for a brighter, light hearted one.

"Are you having fun, bruder?" He questioned with a slight chuckle at his little brother's puffed out cheeks from running around too much. Ludwig shook his head. Matthew answered for him since the boy could barely talk.

"This is the most he smiled since he left the hospital."

He bent down and rubbed the boy's back.

"Stay here while I get your medicine, okay?"

Ludwig nodded quickly and sat down beside his older relation while Matthew headed off for the needed medication. Gilbert took over the nurse's action and started rubbing the young blonde's back in hope to help his breathing calm down. Francis smiled at all the affection shown for the little boy.

"My my, Ludwig, they care about you a lot, don't they?"

Soon enough, Ludwig got his breath back and he graced Francis with his own small smile. Even in such a small gesture, the shimmering happiness beaming off the lad was unmissable to even the most dense of people.

Matthew came back with the medicine and held it out for Ludwig to take.

"Here Luddy, swallow these."

With little hesitation, the boy swallowed the tasteless capsules in a quick motion and rested against Gilbert's side for them to take full effect. Matthew rubbed the boy's shoulder.

"I'm sorry Luddy, I know you want to stay out longer but your medicine is going to make you tired. We have to go home now."

Ludwig nodded and stayed beside his brother. It didn't take long for the drowsy effect to take hold of him.

Matthew smiled to himself as he gathered the little boy in his arms and rocked him like he was a newborn. Matthew looked at the two staring at him.

"Come on you two, time to head home."

With a smile, Francis happily followed his son back home. But Gilbert trailed off behind, lost in his thoughts as the image of Matthew behind so fatherly to his brother photographed in his mind. It was a perfect family moment he wish was real. Perhaps... Just maybe... That fantasy family could become real to him after all. Maybe one day...