GerUk/GerEng Collection

Promposal Gone Wrong? Or Right?

Prompt: Highschool

"You and Arthur are going to prom right?" Feliciano asked.

Ludwig almost choked on his food at the sudden question. He, Feliciano, and Kiku were having lunch and of course, as usual, Feliciano was complaining about the cafeteria food (why he didn't just bring his own was the question Ludwig always had but never voiced), so when he suddenly asked about prom, Ludwig was thrown off slightly. Honestly, he wasn't planning it. He and Arthur weren't big on social events and were quite content just settling in at home with a movie. But now that Feliciano was bringing it up, he had never asked if Arthur was interested and maybe he should have. It was a tradition and if done right, very romantic, and Arthur tended to like both.

"I-I don't know. W-We haven't really talked about it?" Ludwig stuttered out, picking at the sausage he had prepared for himself that morning.

"You have to Luddy! It's tradition. Picture, you and Arthur, all dressed up in nice suits, low lights, music blaring. A slow dance comes on, you both look at each other hesitantly, but you end up taking his hand and guide him to the dance floor. Wrapping your arms around each other you begin swaying, you tell him how much you love him and-"

"Okay I get the picture," Ludwig grumbled, his cheeks now bright red. That scenario did seem nice, but he still wasn't sure.

"You should talk to Arthur about it first," Kiku suggested, "if you do end up going, you can ride with Feliciano and me."

Kiku was a breath of fresh air. As much as he loved Feliciano and his enthusiasm, he could be a bit much at times. Kiku balanced him out with his calm and level-headedness. They were the perfect match for each other and surprisingly worked out really well. He gave them an assuring smile and agreed to ask Arthur.

Not long after, said Brit entered the cafeteria, his eyes scanning over the room. When his eyes met Ludwig, his lips twitched into a small smile and he made his way over. With a quick kiss on Ludwig's cheek, he took a seat beside him and took out his lunch. "Did I miss anything," he asked, looking around at the three friends."

Feliciano turned to Ludwig, nodding towards Arthur and encouraging him to ask his question.

"Just prom things," Ludwig replied, trying to keep his nerves out of his voice. He let out an awkward cough before continuing, "S-Speaking of... I-I was wondering...how do you feel about it?"

Arthur quirked a brow. "Well, I haven't thought about it. But it's one of the last events of our high school year so maybe...u-unless you don't want to."

"I don't mind. I-If you'd like to go. Kiku and Feli are also going if that's any incentive." Out of the corner of his eye, he could see his two friends watching them with fond smiles and Feliciano was clearly suppressing a squeal. He never understood why his relationship seemed to bring so much joy to Kiku and Feliciano, but he never asked since it wasn't hurting anyone so why bother?

Ignoring their antics Ludwig turned his attention back to his lover who seemed to be mulling the idea over. "Alfred has been bugging me about it," Arthur finally stated, "And a night out with friends would be nice."

"So it looks like we're in agreement." Arthur gave the German's arm a squeeze before turning his attention to his meal.

Ludwig couldn't help but feel elated even though he wasn't one for parties, but anything with Arthur made him happy. This feeling did not last long however as he recalled the tradition of a ''prom-prosal." Was Arthur expecting one? Did he want one? Or was Arthur going to take the lead in this? Did they even need one in the first place since they were dating? Should he ask? But they were usually a surprise, weren't they?