Again {PruAus Fanfiction}

Chapter 12: Coffee Talk

((Yes, I know I messed up with the chapter numbers but I'm too lazy to change it, so. Enjoy!))

Vasch sat in a solitary booth at the back of the cafe. It wasn't the prettiest or best coffee shop in town, but it was quiet. His hands folded in his lap began to twitch impatiently and he glanced at the clock. Nearly one. Where is that man... He nearly gave up, but a small tinkle of a bell stopped him. The blonde cleared his throat and sat back down, reaching to take a sip of his, now cold, coffee.

"Hello, Vasch. I apologize for being late. I had to make sure Gilbert would be fine on his own."

"Mm." Vasch made a noise, dismissing his lateness. "Coffee?"

Roderich shook his head. "No, I'm fine. I'd just rather you tell me why you wanted to talk."

The Swiss huffed and looked down at his black coffee. "Right," Roderich stared expectantly, and Vasch found it very hard to meet his eyes. "It's...about your country. About our countries."

Roderich's dark eyebrows knitted together. "Go on..."

"Our bosses have been speaking quite a bit lately...in private." Vasch let a huff escape his lips and dared to meet Roderich's confused gaze. "They want to...unite us, Roderich. Our countries."

If the brunette had decided to have coffee, it would be all over the man before him. "You mean as in.." a knot formed in his stomach. "Marriage?"

Vasch turned his head downwards. "Yes. I'm afraid so."

Roderich, unable to contain his emotions, slammed his fist onto the table, causing the very few patrons and workers to stare at the two. "I refuse! I guarantee you this, Vasch, my signature will not be on that damn paper!" he stood and stormed out of the cafe.

Vasch was left, confused stares directed towards him. Uncomfortable, he stood and left as well, leaving exact change to pay for his drink.

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"Marriage?! The fuck are you talking about; did you hit your head on your way back?!" yelled Gilbert, emphasizing his last statement by hitting his head with his pointer and middle finger.

Roderich sighed, not facing his beloved. He instead focused on preparing dinner: a simple roast. "No Gilbert, I didn't fall," he spat. "That's the exact words that came out of Vasch's mouth."

The albino stode across the kitchen, meeting Roderich in a few steps. "How can you trust him. After all that shit you guys went through? How do you know he's not just fucking with you?!"

Roderich jammed the knife into the cuttingboard, whipping around to stare defiantly into his lover's ruby eyes. "Despite Vasch and I's fallout, he would never spit such nonsense. Unity is no joking matter, Gilbert."

The Prussian stood there, brows furrowed and eyes showing nothing but rage, confusion, and fear. He took the other's shoulders into his hands and dug his fingers into the purple fabric. "There has to be something we can do." he said, voice becoming thick with emotion.

Roderich felt bile rise in his throat, and set his hand on his lover's left one. "No. However much I wish there were, it's out of my control."

Gilbert shook his head, releasing the brunette's shoulders and walking away into the dark hallways of their shared home. Roderich let out a sigh, turning back to the raw meat, not having the drive to prepare it anymore.

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After cleaning the kitchen, Roderich bathed and dressed in simple pajama bottoms and a thin shirt. Gilbert was already in their bed, wearing the same as Roderich (minus the shirt, of course). The Austrian nation slipped into bed with his partner and almost immediately, two strong, farmiliar arms wrapped around his waist.

He sighed and leaned into Gilbert's chest, letting the heat from his body surround him. Roderich shut his eyes and laced thier fingers together. "I'm sorry, Rod. I love you." the pianist pulled a mournful smile and whispered back, "I love you too, Gilbert."

It seemed the entire world was void of sound that night.

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Ok wow it took me a lot longer to write that than anticipated XD. I haven't been feeling well, plus I'm working on 3 (or 4) other stories atm, so sorry for such a delay. I'll be updating my "Hetalia One Shots" most frequently, so check it out as well? I've honestly just lost all motivation in writing this story, but I'd hate to leave it unfinished. Thank you all for reading! Votes and comments are much appreciated! Love you guys ^3^ *MWAH* ~Papa John